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Beijing half marathon runners stripped of medals after controversial finish

The top three in Sunday's Beijing half marathon have been stripped of their medals, organisers said, following an investigation into the finish that saw China's He Jie controversially win.

China stands for peace and opposes war: Ambassador Jiming on Ukraine war

Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming has said the ongoing tragedy in Ukraine has broken hearts of many and that China stands for peace and opposes war.

Taiwan is part of China and none can change that, China tells US

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.

Dhaka expects help from Delhi, Beijing

Dhaka expects India and China to stand beside Bangladesh amid the current Rohingya refugee crisis, hoping that the two countries would provide help address the influx of Myanmar nationals.

Basketball: NBA legend Yao Ming named Chinese basketball chief

NBA Hall of Famer Yao Ming called for "urgent" reform and said he was facing a multitude of problems as he was elected president of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on Thursday.

Tennis: Nadal, Murray win China Open first round matches

Rafael Nadal storms through his opening match of the China Open as he seeks to redeem his injury-blighted season with a strong run in Beijing.

International Champions Cup / Manchester derby in China off after heavy rain leaves pitch unplayable

The pre-season Manchester derby that would have pitted City's new manager Pep Guardiola against his United counterpart Jose Mourinho has been cancelled due to weather concerns in Beijing.

Doping: Retests uncover 45 new failures from London and Beijing Games

A further 45 athletes test positive for banned substances after a second set of samples were re-analysed from the London and Beijing Olympics.

Bolt could lose gold

Usain Bolt could lose one of the three golds he won at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

October 6, 2015
October 6, 2015

Hong Kong fined by Fifa for fans booing Chinese anthem

The Hong Kong Football Association (HKFA) has been fined $40,000 Hong Kong dollars ($5,160; £3,400) after its fans booed the Chinese national anthem during a match last month.

September 10, 2015
September 10, 2015

'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation' mints $18.5 mn in China

“Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation” earns $18.5 million on its first day in China, turning out to be one of the best debuts a US film has ever enjoyed in the country.

August 28, 2015
August 28, 2015

Bolt knocked down in Beijing (video)

Usain Bolt was knocked down by a cameraman in Beijing on Thursday night, shortly after winning a race.

August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title

Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin for the world 200m title at the championships in Beijing, China.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

China market slump: Central bank cuts interest rates

China has cut its main interest rate to boost growth in its economy.

August 25, 2015
August 25, 2015

Bolt back in action as Gatlin seeks road to redemption

Usain Bolt’s focus turns immediately to the 200m, in which he will be seeking a fourth consecutive title after having previously triumphed in Berlin, Daegu and Moscow.

August 24, 2015
August 24, 2015

World Championships 2015: Fraser-Pryce retains 100m title

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce narrowly beats Dafne Schippers of the Netherlands to retain her 100m world title in Beijing.

August 20, 2015
August 20, 2015

Bolt 'sad' doping talk dominating Beijing worlds

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt expresses his sadness that doping issues are the talking points before world championships at Beijing.

August 4, 2015
August 4, 2015

China cop rescues newborn from pipe in public toilet (video)

A Beijing policeman rescues a newborn baby stuck face down in a public toilet, reaching his arm down into the pipe to gently pull out the infant.

July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015

Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Beijing is going to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, beating the bid of Kazakhstan's Almaty.