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Life as a foreign journalist in China: Harassment and intimidation are part of the job

My time reporting for The Irish Times featured some tense encounters with officials

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 20:00

Weekend of consulate watching as Beijing and Washington lock diplomatic horns

There is a real fear in China that things are starting to spin out of control

Sun Jul 26 2020 - 15:45

China reports zero new coronavirus deaths as positive trend continues

Authorities work to stave off second wave amid struggle with ongoing outbreaks in Wuhan

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 16:44

Coronavirus: A message from Irish Times Editor Paul O’Neill

Wed Mar 18 2020 - 06:00

Coronavirus lockdown: ‘Every day is like a week’

Members of the Irish community in Wuhan react to news that they will not be allowed to leave compounds until March 10th

Sun Feb 23 2020 - 16:56

Coronavirus: Plans to evacuate Irish citizens from China

Department considering choices for assisting Irish to leave Hubei province ‘if required’

Tue Jan 28 2020 - 02:10

Inspired by Ireland, Taiwan’s LGBT activists feel empowered for future battles

Last year Taiwan became the first Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

Wed Jan 22 2020 - 20:00

China’s relentless growth path checked as stability replaces stimulus

Government trying to fundamentally change the way the Chinese economy grows

Thu Jan 02 2020 - 13:31

Scores of protesters holed up in tense siege at Hong Kong university

Hundreds arrested by police after giving themselves up or trying to escape

Tue Nov 19 2019 - 07:38

Murder suspect who sparked Hong Kong unrest freed from prison

Chan Tong-kai offers to turn himself in to Taiwan authorities over girlfriend’s killing

Wed Oct 23 2019 - 17:29

Violent clashes in Hong Kong on eve of China’s 70th birthday

Chaos erupts during march organised to denounce ‘China’s tyranny’

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 21:10

Beijing issues warning as Hong Kong braces for general strike

Riot police use tear gas as city-wide escalation of the nine-week demonstrations continues

Mon Aug 05 2019 - 00:00

Six people arrested at Kowloon protest in Hong Kong

Protesters try to raise awareness among mainland Chinese visitors about political crisis

Mon Jul 08 2019 - 06:31

Hong Kong police fire rubber bullets at protesters

Running battles after tens of thousands demonstrate peacefully against proposed extradition law

Wed Jun 12 2019 - 11:55

China cosies up to Russia as trade war escalates with US

Vladimir Putin says relationship with China at ‘an unprecedentedly high level’

Sun Jun 09 2019 - 18:57

Corporate tax reform, Bord Gais energy plans and Huawei isolated but undaunted

Business Today: the best news, analysis and comment from The Irish Times business desk

Fri May 24 2019 - 06:54