More than a dozen homes were in the disaster’s path as it struck on Monday morning, state media report.

State media reports top political advisory body decides to revoke seats of executives from three major companies

Death toll from Monday night quake at 131, says state media, as teams work to protect residents and restore infrastructure.

Bloc’s top officials confirmed to meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang while concerns about Beijing subsidies and Ukraine support persist.

He attends meeting of Central Finance Commission, established in March to serve as primary planner for financial system as ruling party seeks direct control over wide range of policy areas.

He, a confidant of President Xi Jinping, covers a bigger footprint in the trade portfolio than his predecessor Liu He but is not responsible for tech or manufacturing.

The appointment of Shao Xinyu comes as the leadership is seeking to promote more officials with science and technology backgrounds.

Kvarnström confirms he will take over the position before the end of the year.

Vera Jourova to promote idea of artificial intelligence advisory panel in dialogue with Chinese vice-premier during 24-hour visit to Beijing, where she is also expected to sign consumer safety deal and raise concerns from European business community.

In talks with Chinese Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing, Putin says growing trade is based on the political relationship between the two countries.

Fresh deals signed at the Eastern Economic Forum in a Russian city bordering China show how the neighbours continue to grow closer amid tensions with the West.

Province reports 16 still missing and 1.75 million relocated in wake of Typhoon Doksuri, which brought heavy rain and flooding to north and northeast China.

Flooding kills more than a dozen in Jilin province and threatens rice harvest in Heilongjiang, and with Typhoon Khanun on the way, disaster relief efforts are ‘demanding and not optimistic’, says Chinese flood authority.

Thousands of troops sent to help relief efforts in northeastern provinces of Jilin and Heilongjiang.

In this edition of the Global Impact newsletter, we look back at the two major milestones and examines what they mean for China’s efforts to find another economic growth engine, and of course, compete with the United States.

During inspection of major manufacturers in Shanghai, Zhang urged speedy value-adding and faster breakthroughs in bottleneck technologies.

As head of the Communist Party’s Organisation Department, Chen oversaw the emergence of a group of Tsinghua and tech cadres at the very top of Chinese politics.

Ding appears set to become the country’s top decision maker on the issue after meeting Sultan al-Jaber in Beijing.

Findings important for understanding the impact of water resources and flooding in the region, says Chinese researcher.

The 68-year-old Politburo member will take charge of China’s financial stability and security.

Liu Guozhong begins work on agricultural affairs while Shen Yiqin takes on employment and civil affairs roles.

Beijing confirms military aerospace veteran Li Shangfu as defence minister, senior police officer Wang Xiaohong as public security minister and former Xi Jinping aide Chen Yixin as minister of state security.

China’s ‘two sessions’ confirms top roles for Yi Gang and Liu Kun at the central bank and the Ministry of Finance as authorities confront financial headwinds.

Reviving economy, Taiwan and rivalry with US among the challenges in next five years.

NPC to give stamp of legitimacy to State Council reform plan and new leadership line-up as its annual session continues this week.

The event is the country’s main political set piece of the year and will see a new government team unveiled.

The expected confirmation of Xi protégé Li Qiang as the country’s new premier could be the most watched moment of the legislative session.

Politburo considers candidates recommended to join state institutions and CPPCC, with final approvals due next week for eventual NPC endorsement.