U.S. State Department says China launched a nuclear-capable ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean.

Tens of millions of Chinese workers shift from formal employment to the gig economy as weak job market and record graduate numbers squeeze opportunities

Tens of millions of Chinese are shifting from formal employment into the gig economy as meagre unemployment insurance, record numbers of graduates and a shortage of jobs squeeze opportunities.

8 dead, 275 injured as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes strike central China's Hubei Province; 408 residents evacuated, 1 missing

Eight people were killed and one remained missing after thunderstorms and gales from severe convective weather struck eastern Hubei Province on Monday night, according to provincial emergency management authorities. By Tuesday morning, 275 people were injured and 408 residents evacuated from three communities in Huanggang City's Huangzhou District.

Hong Kong launches trial of new gold clearing system backed by major banks, key step toward becoming a bullion-trading hub with price-setting power.

Hong Kong has launched a trial operation of a new gold clearing system, backed by several major banks, in a key step toward its ambition to become a major bullion-trading hub with price-setting power.

PBOC's Pan says China to support Hong Kong's launch of RMB-denominated commodities futures trading, expanding yuan-denominated market infrastructure in the Asian financial hub

PBOC's Pan says China will support Hong Kong's launch of RMB-denominated commodities futures trading.