Schoolgirl's Death Sparks Riots, Clashes in China's Gansu
The 13-year-old is believed to have jumped from the top of a tall building after being accused of shoplifting, drawing around 1,000 locals.
China Inner Mongolia Attack Due to Border Dispute, Police Say
The area is said to be claimed by both Inner Mongolians and residents of neighbouring Gansu province.
Dozens Placed in Quarantine After China Plague Death
Part of a city in north-west China has been sealed off and dozens of people placed in quarantine after a man died of bubonic plague, state media say.
Scientists Warn Against China’s Plan to Flatten Over 700 Mountains
Environmental consequences of removing hills to create more land for cities not considered, academics say in Nature paper.
Earthquake: Death Toll From Strong Temblor Hits 94
About 123,000 people were affected by the quake, with 31,600 moved to temporary shelters, the provincial earthquake administration said on its website. Almost 2,000 homes were completely destroyed, and about 22,500 damaged....