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Chinese millennials 'lying flat' doing nothing gets Beijing worried
Young people in China have set off a nascent counter-culture movement that involves lying down and doing as little as possible and Beijing is not happy about it
 "Chinese millennials 'lying flat' doing nothing gets Beijing worried")
Beijing-imposed national security law in Hong Kong completes one year
The draconian Beijing-imposed national security law, introduced to smother dissent and free speech in Hong Kong, has completed one year on Wednesday, leaving the region in turmoil and chaos
 "Beijing-imposed national security law in Hong Kong completes one year")
China prepares for Communist Party centenary celebration in secret
Chinese authorities have closed Beijing's central Tiananmen Square to the public
 "China prepares for Communist Party centenary celebration in secret")
Donald Trump against boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022
Amid growing calls for boycotting of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to "gross violations of human rights" by Chinese government, former US President Donald Trump said that he does not agree with it
 "Donald Trump against boycotting Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022")
China's factory output, retail sales, investment miss expectations in May
Industrial production grew 8.8% in May from a year ago, slower than the 9.8% uptick in April
 "China's factory output, retail sales, investment miss expectations in May")
US lawmakers urge IOC to consider other locations for Beijing Olympics
In May, a bipartisan bill was introduced pressing American corporate sponsors of the IOC to urge the international committee to move the games
 "US lawmakers urge IOC to consider other locations for Beijing Olympics")
Global Leaders push for 'diplomatic boycott' of Beijing Winter Olympics
A group of politicians from countries across Europe and North America launched coordinated legislative actions, calling for a diplomatic boycott of games
 "Global Leaders push for 'diplomatic boycott' of Beijing Winter Olympics")
China slams Pelosi's call for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics
China on Wednesday slammed US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her call for a diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics on human rights grounds
 "China slams Pelosi's call for boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics")
Hong Kong stock exchange suspends trading in Jimmy Lai's company
Two days ago the Security Bureau froze nearly HKD 500 million of the jailed media tycoon assets
 "Hong Kong stock exchange suspends trading in Jimmy Lai's company")
Doubts over Chinese President Xi Jinping's chances of securing third term
As Chinese President Xi Jinping's hard-line policies beyond Chinese shores are squandering Beijing's soft power, doubts are emerging over Xi securing an unprecedented third term
 "Doubts over Chinese President Xi Jinping's chances of securing third term")
Meituan sinks after CEO deletes posting seen critical of Beijing
The food delivery giant fell almost 10% in Hong Kong before closing 7.1% lower
 "Meituan sinks after CEO deletes posting seen critical of Beijing")
China condemns G7 criticism of Beijing's presence in East, South China seas
China has reacted sharply against a joint communique issued by foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) countries that criticised Beijing's increasing presence in the East and South China seas
 "China condemns G7 criticism of Beijing's presence in East, South China seas")
Australia cancels two infra deals with China on national interest grounds
Australia has cancelled two Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure building initiative deals with a state government, provoking an angry response from Beijing
 "Australia cancels two infra deals with China on national interest grounds")
Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as China piles pressure: Report
Ant Group is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake and give up control, say sources
 "Ant explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as China piles pressure: Report")
Chinese tech start-ups pull IPO plans as Beijing tightens scrutiny
Over 100 companies have voluntarily withdrawn applications to list on Shanghai's STAR Market and Shenzhen's ChiNext since Ant's termination of its initial public offering (IPO) in November
 "Chinese tech start-ups pull IPO plans as Beijing tightens scrutiny")
China's top legislature approves changes to Hong Kong election laws
China's top legislature approved amendments to Hong Kong's constitution on Tuesday that will give Beijing more control over the make-up of the city's legislature
 "China's top legislature approves changes to Hong Kong election laws")
Beijing summons European Union delegation head over sanctions imposed
The bloc imposed sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights abuses against the Uighurs in Xinjiang
 "Beijing summons European Union delegation head over sanctions imposed")
Beijing intensifies attacks on foreign media, journalists to curb coverage
China's move to ban the broadcasting of BBC World News last month for reporting on human rights violations in Xinjiang has exemplified Beijing's escalating attacks on foreign media and journalists
Sandstorm causes severe air pollution, traffic disruptions in Beijing
A strong sandstorm in the Chinese capital led to major traffic disruptions in the city on Monday morning
 "Sandstorm causes severe air pollution, traffic disruptions in Beijing")
Chinese on march to prove importance, taking up vacuum left by US: Albright
A former top American diplomat told lawmakers that the Chinese are on a march to prove their importance and are taking up the vacuum that the United States has created
 "Chinese on march to prove importance, taking up vacuum left by US: Albright")
