An essay contest for public school children was a propaganda exercise in disguise, with Japan and Taiwan as the targets.

Alessia Russo, Jess Park and Georgia Stanway all bagged braces as a rampant second-half performance got the Lionesses’ ...

Luke Donald will attempt to become the first captain to win three Ryder Cups in a row after his third term as European skipper is confirmed for next year.

The goal, announced at a gathering of Communist Party leaders, was the lowest since 1991 and can offer clues about China’s policymaking plans.

China’s ceremonial parliament meets in Beijing this week as leaders use the event to set policy and economic goals.