One injured as man used pepper spray and called Chinese ‘bastards’, newspaper reports

Embattled president has immunity but impeachment calls grow

Officials warn of formidable task despite significant progress on ‘persistent affliction’

Some 900 million can vote but official committees choose candidates

Youngspiration ‘localists’ barred after controversy during swearing-in ceremony

China to seek support for two trade models seen as competitors to TPP at Peru summit

Largest anti-government rally ever in South Korea increases pressure on Park Geun-hye

‘Mutual respect’ established as China congratulates Donald Trump on election win

Ireland helping worst-hit region to remove unexploded munitions 40 years after war

Enterprise Ireland says country offers ‘fantastic opportunities’

Suogugong, or body shrinking, is one of the most challenging forms of kung fu

President visits Mine Action Visitor Centre, observes cluster munition survey demonstration

Taoiseach pressed in Dáil on criticisms of Trump’s ‘racist and dangerous’ comments

22-year-old physiotherapist was living in Singapore when she died of altitude sickness

President highlights ‘harmful experience of colonisation’ common to both nations

Michael D Higgins says he supports peaceful solution using international law

Players gathered for the GAA Asian Games in Shanghai are settling down in the region

Higgins says Irish impressed by Vietnam’s defeat of several imperialist aggressors

As Germany benefits from openness, it fears China’s supply chain will devour its technology

Shanghai Zijin Entrepreneurs Club to assist Irish firms transplanting business models

Police seek warrant to arrest Park’s confidante in influence-peddling scandal

Prime minister Najib Razak criticises West and signs major defence deals with Beijing

South Korea reckons disappearance could be linked to Kim Jong-un’s sister

Links to ‘shamanistic’ cults and siphoned off donations could topple Park government

Holy See is the only western jurisdiction with no diplomatic relations with China

Conclave promises to crack down harder on graft, and weeping cadres act as a warning

Rodrigo Duterte who called Pope Francis a ‘son of a bitch’ says God spoke to him during a flight

Move puts president in strong position ahead of key congress in second half of 2017

806 million people use smartphone multipurpose app but Beijing monitors content

Speculation abounds on whether President Xi Jinping will try for a third term

Speculation abounds on whether President Xi Jinping will try for a third term

Amid rumours of power struggle, plenum focuses on discipline and next generation

‘Xi Jinping has been prepared to flaunt established party practices on sharing power’

President says China should carry forth the spirit and advance in ‘a new long march’

Philippines leader’s visit hailed as ‘milestone’ by China, with South China Sea talks planned

Debt and fears of property bubble rise as cities introduce measures to cool markets

China keen to pare back US influence in Asia-Pacific and sees visit as great opportunity for warmer ties with the Philippines

Shenzhou 11 will dock with the Tiangong 2 space lab in orbit for a 30-day stay

Rodrigo Duterte is reaching out to China, a former rival of the Philippines

Two ‘taikonauts’ take part in longest voyage yet, underlining country’s space ambitions

Mayo chef Andrew Walsh owns of one of the city’s top restaurants, Cure

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Junta-backed succession to Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn expected to be smooth

Maverick leader is keen for closer relations with Beijing and Moscow

President Michael D Higgins sends condolences after 70-year reign comes to end

Rich list shows China has more dollar billionaires than US but no super-rich in top 20

Row over deployment of Thaad in South Korea comes amid rising US-Russia tensions

Ex-soldiers are looking for better pension provision as army slashes personnel

Chinese minority activist was imprisoned for life two years ago for ‘inciting separatism’

Beijing has faced censure from international rights bodies on abuses in legal system

Rules on foreign investment to be loosened in effort to create fairer competition

Centre will have 500 Irish horses, with large number of Irish equestrian professionals

They came, they saw and they’re trying to conquer Macao’s flagging gaming industry

Student leader was barred entry by Thai authorities at China’s request

Dazhenyu Letter: Ming dynasty section of Great Wall known for its lofty location

Cultural perceptions in China cast disabled people as second-class, struggling citizens

Hardline leader takes aim at range of public figures and others since coming to power

Philippines president compares his war on narcotics to Adolf Hitler and Jewish Holocaust

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Commitment to work with Human Rights Council part of broader pledge

Dead include three children in Yunnan province in southwest China

Political ploy from populist leader the latest in series of remarks causing concern in US

Satirical post on Korean War hero damaged soldier’s honour, court says

Official admits rebuilding efforts on the ancient structure ‘really don’t look good’

Visit gives junior minister opportunity to promote Irish financial services sector

Prominent human rights lawyer Xia Lin sentenced in Beijing on fraud charges

Government prosecutors fail in bid to jail student leaders over 2014 protests

Controversial Philippine president defends war on drugs that has killed 3,800 people

Wang Sicong’s ostentatious social media posting epitomises second-generation rich

Latest claim comes after US and China vow co-operation following nuclear tests

Local elections seen as first sign of shift to younger democracy activists from the veterans

Investigators say they are focusing on the secretive ‘Shanxi Gang

Parisian is central to Chinese city’s efforts to diversify from pure gambling destination

Beijing defends improvements to legal system in government White Paper

Creed concludes Asian trade mission with 30 companies to promote Irish food

Relaxing of one-child rule this year may not boost dwindling workforce as hoped

Eight days of exercises come amid mounting tensions in the maritime region

Carrier condemned for ‘racist’ in-flight travel guide to London

Chinese minister vows to speed up completion of Irish beef production audit report

President Xi Jinping’s graft crackdown targets officials who flee with billions in funds

Tensions between allies overshadow Philippine leader’s first overseas trip as president

Major differences on geopolitical issues remain after inconclusive gathering

Economic growth in China accompanied by dreadful environmental consequences

May on diplomatic offensive as Japan says firms may leave UK if EU deal not agreed

US leader angers Beijing with call to follow Hague ruling on South China Sea

Big industrial nations to meet against a background of global tension

People’s Liberation Army is quitting commerce to focus on military activities

New rules prohibit depictions of flirtation, time travel and ghost stories on television

DNA tests identify man alleged to have raped and murdered 11 women over 14 years ago

Wu Yingjie gets top job in politically sensitive Himalayan region

Elderly woman swindled out of €5.5m by conmen in elaborate Qing dynasty hoax

Remarks as China forges closer ties with Russia and Iran in support of Bashar al-Assad

Bodies of two were sold in China to meet demand for ‘weddings’ to dead bachelors

On Beijing visit special rapporteur Philip Alston says growing inequality a major issue

Tension in the region heightened following defection of North Korean diplomat

Concerns death toll will rise after study finds more than 360,000 died in China in 2013

Beijing Letter: As more Chinese enjoy foreign travel, examples of misbehaviour increase

Focus will be natural resources, including stalled Myitsone hydropower project

Chinese media have pointed out the contrast between Rio and the Beijing games in 2008

Rising star tests positive for masking agent, national swimming association says