Chinese foreign ministry said today that it has extended the deal on the appointment of Roman Catholic bishops in the country with the Vatican. Also Read: Pope Francis backs civil union laws for same-sex couples The Vatican had signed the agreement with China two years ago which expires today.

Vatican, China renew bishop appointment deal for two years

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday said he will continue to stand up against China's "coercive diplomacy" and its human rights abuses in Hong Kong and Xinjiang after being rebuked by Beijing for similar comments earlier this week.

Human rights abuses: Canada refuses to budge on stance despite China's warning

A prominent Chinese legal scholar who was detained and then fired after criticising President Xi Jinping hopes to clear his name by overturning a prostitution charge brought against him by police, his lawyer said on Wednesday.

Professor who criticised XI Jinping to fight prostitution charges: Lawyer