Seven members of a Philippine "dragon boat" team were killed Wednesday when their boat capsized off the island of Boracay as they trained for an international race, rescuers and colleagues said.

Seven rowers die in training accident off top Philippine resort

Riot police and protesters in Hong Kong fought brief skirmishes near the Chinese border on Saturday, the latest clashes during huge pro-democracy protests that have battered the financial hub for more than three months.

Hong Kong police, protesters clash in 16th weekend of rallies

At least four people were killed and up to 15 others critically injured when a bus transporting Chinese tourists crashed on Friday near Bryce Canyon National Park in the western US state of Utah, local authorities said.

Four dead after bus carrying Chinese tourists crashes in Utah

Vladivostok is a place where you would least expect Gujarati diamond workers to work in good numbers. It is a city located in the far east of Russia and gone through a tremendous transformation.

Little Gujarat in Russia's Vladivostok

Chinese incursion in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). This is third major incursion in the exclusive economic zone.

Chinese incursion in Vietnam's EEZ

Overseas Chinese in Canada on Saturday rallied and staged a demonstration in Toronto against recent spates of violent acts in Hong Kong. Watch this video to know more.

Against violent acts in Hong Kong, overseas Chinese rally in Canada

Top Chinese, North Korean generals met to boost military ties. China and North Korea committed to strengthening the exchanges. Watch this video to know more.

Top Chinese, North Korean generals met to boost military ties

Hong Kong democracy activists kicked off a weekend of fresh rallies on Saturday in a major test for the movement following criticism over an airport protest earlier this week and as concerns mount over Beijing's next move.

Thousands take to streets with rival rallies as Hong Kong's divisions deepen

Malaysian authorities have initiated an investigation against controversial preacher Zakir Naik over his intent to provoke a peace breach while making alleged and sensitive remarks on the Hindus and Chinese residing in the Muslim-majority nation.

Malaysia probes Zakir Naik over inflammatory speeches

By Caitlin Byrne The latest protests in Hong Kong on Sunday, which organisers said brought some 2 million people to the streets, represented yet another striking show of “people power” in the semi-autonomous Chinese city.

Pressure mounts on Hong Kong leader with more protests against Chinese extradition bill

Many schools across the country have made it mandatory for students to learn Mandarin lured by the Chinese government`s offer to cover salaries of teachers who teach the language.

Chinese language made mandatory in many schools in Nepal

Chinese Defence Minister indicated through his speech that China is now ready to improve relationship with India. Whereas Xi Jinping & Indian PM Modi both are working well to improve these relations.

China: Ready to improve relationship with India

In this segment, Watch WION speaks to Mr. Jayadev Ranade, A China analyst over the India-China trade.

Exclusive: WION speaks to Mr. Jayadev Ranade, A China analyst over the India-China trade

Amid escalating trade war between Beijing and Washington, China's ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui has called for relaxation in trade hours and increase in number of business days along the Nathu La corridor, giving an impetus to Sino-Indian economic ties.

Chinese envoy suggests relaxation in biz hours to boost trade along Nathu La

A Chinese man was found dead in a stormwater drain in Islamabad, said Pakistan police on Friday. The man, who has been identified as Li Jinqiang, had arrived in Pakistan on April 13 and had gone out to buy medicine.

Chinese national found dead in Pakistan

WION Gravitas: Chinese meddling in Indian elections?

Shanghai to become 1st Chinese city to have 5G network

Hundreds of Chinese citizens waving Spanish and Chinese flags took to the streets of Madrid on Friday to protest against BBVA, saying the bank had blocked their accounts.

Hundreds of Chinese protest against BBVA in Madrid, saying bank blocked their accounts

Australia has revoked the residence visa of a prominent Chinese businessman and political donor who has in the past been linked to a row about the promotion of Chinese interests, the Sydney Morning Herald newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Australia cancels residency of politically connected Chinese billionaire

A Canadian man, who allegedly tried to swindle an entertainment company out of $284 million, has been arrested in the gambling hub of Macau, police said Monday. The suspect, a 61-year-old retiree of Chinese descent, was arrested on Friday after allegedly trying to transfer the money from the firm's bank account using bogus documents earlier in the week.

Canadian arrested in Macau for $284 million fraud attempt

Huawei denies allegations of security threat

China on Wednesday said that trade negotiations are underway between Chinese and US work teams and China hopes that the two sides can work together to create the necessary conditions for achieving a good result.

Trade negotiations underway between Chinese, US work teams: Chinese FM

A ceremony was held on Sunday to officially open Norway's second largest bridge which has been built by a Chinese company and its partners and is located some 220 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle.

Watch: Norway's second largest bridge built by China to cement Belt and Road Initiative

Breaking News: Another blow to Chinese tech giant Huawei

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