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Chinese activist Chen flies to the US
Departure of Chen and his family brings to an end the worst diplomatic spat between Beijing and Washington in over a decade

Osaka mayor has old guard running scared
The blunt nationalist, who has divided opinion, will have to get things done in his city if he is to retain the backing of Japanese voters

China jails leader of smuggling ring
China has jailed Lai Changxing, its most notorious fugitive, for life after finding him guilty of smuggling and bribing regional officials

China linked to ?economic espionage?
The Pentagon report says the country will continue to be an ?aggressive and capable? collector of sensitive US technological information

Chinese desert Hong Kong art market
Sales from mainland buyers halved at Sotheby?s spring auctions, which CEO Kevin Ching blames on Beijing?s tightening of access to credit

India?s ?Dalit queen? in statues scandal
Kumari Mayawati faces investigation after local police found evidence that construction prices were inflated to build $1.8bn statue park

China property prices extend decline
Home prices in 46 out of 70 Chinese cities fell in April, indicating that prospects for a rebound remain distant for a key driver of growth

Iran helps Syria defy oil embargo
A tanker attempts to evade detection by switching flags and ownership, as it assists the Assad regime in bypassing international sanctions

Trade war fears over US solar duties
Beijing calls the proposed anti-dumping tariffs on imports of Chinese solar cells ?biased and unjust?, adding that the move could rebound on the US

US urges allies to make Afghanistan pledges
The Obama administration is engaged in last-minute arm-twisting to secure financial support for Kabul from other Nato members ahead of a weekend summit

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