Change is coming to China – but will Beijing lead a social revolution?

It was the greatest political upheaval in years, but it may not be the last. China's dramatic ousting of the leadership contender Bo Xilai on Friday may have been an anomaly – or it may be a sign of trouble ahead as the world's second largest economy prepares for a once in a decade power transition.

China welcomes North Korea's moratorium on nuclear tests

China has welcomed North Korea's agreement to freeze nuclear activities in return for US food aid, a deal that raised cautious hopes of an easing of tensions under Pyongyang's new young leader.  

Chinese poised to pounce on Extract Resources

CHINA is set to launch a $2.2 billion bid for Australian-listed Extract Resources after securing a controlling stake in the company's major shareholder.