5 h. ago UK government’s spy case testimony spoke of desire for ‘positive’ ties with China

Sir Keir Starmer’s administration has been under pressure over charges being dropped against two British men

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6 d. ago Togo’s Samuel Asamoah ‘at risk of paraplegia’ after colliding with advertising board

Asamoah broke neck after hitting LED panelMidfielder plays for Guangxi Pingguo in ChinaThe Togo international footballer Samuel Asamoah broke his neck after colliding with a pitch-side advertising board during a domestic fixture in China, with fears he may be left paralysed.Video footage appears to show the 31-year-old being shoved by an opponent during a match on Sunday in China’s second-tier League One as they jostle for the ball, ploughing head-first into an LED advertising panel. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Jannik Sinner admits increasing problem after moving possessions into parents' home

Jannik Sinner won his third trophy of the year defeating Learner Tien in the China Open final on Wednesday, with the Italian tennis ace admitting he's running out of space for silverware

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2 w. ago Sonay Kartal pulls off biggest win of career to stun world No 5 Mirra Andreeva

Victory in Beijing sees Briton reach quarter-finals Jannik Sinner clinches his third title of 2025Sonay Kartal put together the best performance of her burgeoning career to outlast the world No 5 Mirra Andreeva across three gruelling sets, winning 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 after two hours and 25 minutes to reach her first WTA 1000 quarter-final at the China Open.The victory in Beijing marks Kartal’s first defeat of a top 10 opponent, a statement result as she rises up the rankings. Standing at just 5ft 4in (163cm) in a sport dominated by strong, imposing athletes, one of the most common questions surrounding Kartal’s career has been whether her game is too underpowered to trouble the elite. The Briton’s efforts on Wednesday provided a convincing answer to those questions. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Daniil Medvedev escapes fine for umpire outburst as best effort warning ‘made in error’

Medvedev was given a warning for a lack of effort as he struggled with cramp during his China Open semi-final against Learner Tien

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner clinches first title since Wimbledon with China Open triumph

Italian swats aside American Learner Tien 6-2, 6-224-year-old’s first title on the regular tour this seasonJannik Sinner continued to piece together one of the greatest seasons of his career as he clinched his 21st career title at the China Open with a comfortable 6-2, 6-2 victory over Learner Tien.Sinner’s victory marks his third title of 2025 after winning the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. The Italian’s record now stands at 42-5 (89%) this year and he has reached the final in seven of eight tournaments, including all four grand slams. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final result as Italian responds to Carlos Alcaraz shock

Sinner responded to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory in the Japan Open final, which was followed by his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters

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2 w. ago Jannik Sinner v Learner Tien live: China Open final latest score and updates

Sinner looks to respond to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory in the Japan Open final, which was followed by his withdrawal from the Shanghai Masters

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2 w. ago Top diplomats of North Korea and China agree to deepen ties and push back at the United States

The foreign ministers of North Korea and China have agreed to deepen bilateral ties and resist hegemonism, a likely reference to pushing back against the United States

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3 w. ago US lawmakers visiting China seek to improve military cooperation

The United States wants to improve military ties with China, according to a U.S. lawmaker leading a bipartisan delegation

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