Bo Xilai
China's new president calls for 'great renaissance'
Mar 17, 2013 04:54 EDT
China's new President Xi Jinping will fight for a "great renaissance of the Chinese nation", he said Sunday as the world's most populous country completed its once-in-a-decade power transition.
China labour camp reform on agenda as parliament meets
Mar 04, 2013 00:32 EST
Two years of forced labour in China's controversial "re-education" system left Peng Hong's life shattered. Now there are ever-louder calls for reform as the country's parliament meets.
One year on, China's Bo scandal haunts Chongqing
Feb 06, 2013 02:29 EST
One year after Chongqing's police chief set off China's biggest scandal in decades, the megacity has seen revelations of torture and corruption but little action on alleged abuses during the reign of disgraced leader Bo Xilai.
China blogger sentenced for Bo joke denied payout
Jan 31, 2013 01:25 EST
A Chinese blogger sent to a labour camp for posting a joke about politician Bo Xilai was denied compensation by a court on Thursday, his lawyer said, even though his conviction was overturned.
Bo trial not until March: China state media
Jan 28, 2013 06:16 EST
Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai will not stand trial until March at the earliest, state media said Monday, as dozens of journalists descended on a court rumoured to be hearing his case this week.
Bo Xilai trial not until March: China's media
Jan 28, 2013 03:26 EST
Disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai will not stand trial until March at the earliest, state media said Monday, as about 40 journalists descended on a court rumoured to be hearing his case this week.
China's Xi says 'no leniency' in corruption fight
Jan 22, 2013 12:26 EST
China's president-in-waiting Xi Jinping intensified calls for a crackdown on corruption Tuesday, saying there would be "no leniency" for party officials whatever their rank, state media reported.
China's top club Dalian Shide 'in limbo'
Jan 16, 2013 10:28 EST
China's most successful football club has been plunged into financial limbo after sporting authorities blocked a merger with their city rivals, state media reported Wednesday.
China sets date for 12th National People's Congress
Dec 28, 2012 13:33 EST
China has fixed March 5, 2013, as the date it will convene a key legislative session, state media reported Friday, with new Communist Party chief Xi Jingping set to become president during the two-week meeting.
Banquets 'off the menu' for China military
Dec 21, 2012 23:25 EST
China's high-ranking military officers will no longer be treated to receptions featuring liquor and luxury banquets, state media reported Saturday, as the country's new leaders stress austerity to fight corruption.
Stately pleasure dome rises in China's Chengdu
Dec 17, 2012 23:55 EST
A thousand kilometres from the nearest coast a towering glass wave rolls over the plains of Sichuan, the roof of what Chinese officials say will be the world's largest standalone structure.
Mistresses on show as China highlights graft
Dec 07, 2012 23:27 EST
Lurid reports of Chinese officials sporting luxury watches or promoting their twin mistresses are being hailed by state media as proof of a corruption crackdown -- but real reforms remain a distant prospect.
China's Xi vows to rule by law
Dec 04, 2012 15:55 EST
China's newly appointed leader Xi Jinping pledged Tuesday to implement rule of law, in comments that appeared aimed at rising social discontent over government corruption and police brutality.
China frees jailed opponent of Bo Xilai
Nov 20, 2012 07:38 EST
A Chinese official sentenced without trial to hard labour for opposing the Maoist revival policies of disgraced politician Bo Xilai has been freed and is seeking compensation, his lawyer said Tuesday.
China's Xi hammers home graft warning: media
Nov 19, 2012 02:41 EST
The new head of China's ruling party sounded a strong anti-corruption warning in his first speech to top politicians, state media said on Monday, following a series of stern messages by top officials.
China unveils new leadership with Xi at helm
Nov 15, 2012 06:40 EST
China's all-powerful Communist Party on Thursday unveiled a new seven-man leadership council steered by Xi Jinping to take command of the world's number two economy for the next decade.
Chinese Communist Party leadership: Live Report
Nov 15, 2012 00:21 EST
This ends AFP's Live Report on the unveiling of China's highest decision-making body, the Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee.
China unveils new leaders with Xi Jinping at helm
Nov 14, 2012 23:29 EST
China unveiled its new leaders Thursday, with Vice President Xi Jinping marching on stage at the head of a revamped line-up that will steer the world's number two economy for the next decade.
Chinese Communist Party leadership: Live Report
Nov 14, 2012 23:23 EST
04:20 GMT: It is unusual for the new leader to speak on these occasions, so Xi's words will be carefully examined for clues on China's future.
China unveils new leaders with Xi Jinping at helm
Nov 14, 2012 23:17 EST
China unveiled its new leaders Thursday, with Vice President Xi Jinping marching on stage at the head of a revamped line-up that will steer the world's number two economy for the next decade.
