China cremates 'people's' premier, lowers national flag amidst outpouring of grief
China lowered the national flag on Thursday as the country cremated Li Keqiang, known as "the people's premier".
Thu Nov 02 2023
China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68
Once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, Li was sidelined in recent years by President Xi Jinping, who tightened his grip on power.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Chinese Premier sends congratulations to new Malaysian PM
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Friday congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as Malaysia's prime minister.
Fri Nov 25 2022
China's Xi to hold talks with Indonesia's Jokowi in rare visit
Jokowi is in Beijing this week at the invitation of Xi for what China said would be "an exchange of in-depth views".
Tue Jul 26 2022
Shanghai lets some residents leave home, cautiously eases COVID curbs
Some residents of Shanghai stepped out of their homes for the first time in more than two weeks today.
Tue Apr 12 2022
To support births, Chinese capital Beijing adds fertility services to insurance coverage
The new reproductive coverage could help lower out-of-pocket costs and benefit couples in lower income brackets seeking to have babies.
Mon Feb 21 2022
Some businesses allowed to re-open in Wuhan, no new cases for 3rd straight day
Premier Li Keqiang on Friday urged "efforts to stabilize and support market entities to strengthen the engines for economic recovery,".
Sat Mar 21 2020
China is not militarising South China Sea, Premier Li says
China has drawn international criticism for large-scale building in the South China Sea, although Li told reporters in Australia the development was for civilian purposes only.
Fri Mar 24 2017
Australia to increase security in wake of attack near British parliament
Turnbull, who will welcome Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at parliament in Canberra later in the day, said the London attack reinforced the imminent threat faced by Australia.
Thu Mar 23 2017
Chinese firms offer pollution solutions with bottled air, hat filters, smog socks
From air-filter necklaces to anti-smog stockings, Chinese companies are touting innovative - if not odd - products to consumers worried about the quality of the air that they breathe.
Fri Mar 17 2017
Premier Li says China will resolutely oppose Taiwan independence
China is deeply suspicious of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, whose ruling Democratic Progressive Party espouses the island's formal independence, a red line for Beijing.
Sun Mar 05 2017
PM Najib's visit to China breaks new ground
Malaysian and Chinese companies made historic achievements with the signing of 14 agreements worth RM144 billion.
Wed Nov 02 2016
China landslide leaves 27 missing, sparks gas explosion: Xinhua
A landslide which swept through an industrial park in southern China buried more than 20 buildings in a sea of mud, left 27 people missing and triggered a gas explosion on Sunday.
Sun Dec 20 2015
Najib hosts dinner for Chinese Premier, wife at Seri Perdana
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak today hosted an official dinner in honour of China's Premier Li Keqiang and wife, Cheng Hong at Seri Perdana.
Mon Nov 23 2015
Chinese PM pays courtesy call on Melaka Yang Dipertua Negeri
The Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China, Li Keqiang paid a courtesy call on the Yang Dipertua Negeri of Melaka Tun Mohd Khalil Yaakob.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024