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China makes face-scanning compulsory for mobile phone owners
This marks a disconcerting step in a state already facing criticism for surveillance.
Suddenly, the Chinese threat to Australia seems very real
New York Times: "We've underestimated how quickly China's power has grown."
Kiwis open their pockets to save Ugandan student
Kiwi generosity helps free a Ugandan student stuck in a Thai airport detention centre.
Chinese Communist Party dealt series of blows
China has been left embarrassed after leader Xi Jinping had his image ripped apart.
Scientists find 'monster' black hole so big they didn't think it was possible
Scientists didn't think it was possible for a black hole to be 20 times that of the sun.
Scientists discover 'impossible' black hole too big to exist
Discovery of black hole raises questions about gaps in Einstein's theory of relativity.
China's furious reaction to Trump's human rights move
The measures are "extremely evil in nature and dangerous in motive," Beijing said.
Why a teen was banned from TikTok
The teen still doesn't know if she'll be able to use the service again.
China responds to shock election result
Hong Kong's stunning election result was never going to go down well in Beijing.
'Racial profiling on steroids': Leak reveals chilling scale of Chinese camps
Expert says China "cannot deny its own communications ... it's like the cover is blown."
How to hide $53m: Mogul used mother & son's finance firm
Company concealed money for wealthy international businessman facing fraud charges.
Hong Kong: Pro-democracy's stunning gains in elections
Millions of people took to the polls in record numbers.
Kiwi milk minnow wins legal fight against Chinese giant
The multi-million dollar lawsuit dates back to 2011.
The man behind China's detention of one million Muslims
Newly revealed documents show who is behind campaign to detain millions of Uighurs.
A$103m tax court date against tallest NZ apartment developer
Purchasers of The Pacifica apartments have heard from Hengyi on court case
A lonely last stand: Inside the HK universities under siege
Surviving on biscuits and little sleep, a few at the university campus are holding out.
Comment: 'The weak country is weak' - Japan's lesson for NZ
Wooing the US in trade can be a fraught exercise, as Japan has learned.
Hong Kong siege: Police and government in stand-off with remaining protesters
City leader Carrie Lam estimates about 100 people still inside the barricaded university.
Embarrassing mistake: China 'accidentally' reveals top secret weapon
A state-run magazine accidentally published details of its top secret new weapon.
TikTok's chief is on a mission to prove it's not a menace
New York Times: The head of the viral video app is trying to assuage Washington's fears.
'Absolutely no mercy': Leaked files expose how China organised mass detentions of Muslims
New York Times: Documents provide unprecedented look at crackdown on ethnic minorities.
Man in Mongolia catches bubonic plague after eating wild rabbit
Two patients also from same area were also diagnosed with pneumonic plague last week.
'Impossible to defend': China goes rogue with new weapon
China has introduced "worst-case scenario" warfare technology.
Bullies force scraps of paper into 7-year-old girl's eyes
Doctors at several hospitals tried to get the scraps out but aren't sure they got them all
Revealed: The Kiwi brands that cashed in on singles day
Alibaba alone made US$38.4 billion during its 11.11 festival.
Hong Kong police shoot protester, man set on fire
Anti-government protests in Hong Kong have spiraled into a day of violence.
Seven Hong Kong pro democracy lawmakers detained or face arrest
Move expected to escalate public fury a day after the death of a student.
In China, working mothers say they are fired or sidelined
New York Times: Women who become pregnant say that employers discriminate against them.
Stephen Jacobi leaving China council
The council is seeking a new full time head from within diplomatic circles.
Editorial: NZ needs one voice on trade
Editorial: NZ's reliability and trustworthiness is on the line during trade negotiations.
90 minutes a day, until 10pm: China sets rules for young gamers
New York Times: Video game addiction blamed on poor academic performances.
Why now for China's deal upgrade with NZ?
Pattrick Smellie on why New Zealand is in Beijing's good books.