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If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump
Trump cast his relationship with Xi as the bulwark keeping China from moving against the pro-democracy movement that has rocked Hong Kong during almost six months of increasingly violent protests.
 "If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump")
Beijing Subway introduces facial recognition system for security checks
Beijing's adoption of the technology comes amid a global outcry over its treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang
 "Beijing Subway introduces facial recognition system for security checks")
Hong Kong set to dash Lam's hopes with democracy camp poised for victory
The protest movement has made five key demands, including direct popular elections and a probe into alleged police brutality. Lam has dismissed the idea of government concessions as "wishful thinking"
 "Hong Kong set to dash Lam's hopes with democracy camp poised for victory")
China cuts interest rates to boost economy amid flailing demand, trade war
Beijing is struggling to kickstart the economy, which expanded at its lowest pace for nearly three decades in the third quarter, battered by the US trade war, falling global demand for its goods
 "China cuts interest rates to boost economy amid flailing demand, trade war")
China says only it can rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong
The statement could further fan the flames in Hong Kong after months of violent protests over concerns that Beijing is chipping away at the autonomy of the financial hub
 "China says only it can rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong")
US, China reach consensus on principles after trade talks: Report
The White House had no immediate comment on the report
 "US, China reach consensus on principles after trade talks: Report")
Time for Olympics in India
The Olympic games hosted by Mumbai and Pune, driven by private enterprise, should be modelled on the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, curated by Peter Ueberroth, and the first Olympics to generate a surplus
 "Time for Olympics in India")
Beijing Subway to use facial recognition technology to enhance security
The Beijing Subway is the rapid transit system of Beijing Municipality that has 23 subway lines in operation, with a total length of 678 kms and 394 stations
 "Beijing Subway to use facial recognition technology to enhance security")
Beijing's new $63 billion mega-airport begins international flights
The airport, roughly the size of 100 football fields and expected to become one of the world's busiest, has come in for some criticism due to its distance from central Beijing
 "Beijing's new $63 billion mega-airport begins international flights")
Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Restructuring of Asian security order?
The 9th Beijing Xiangshan Forum (BXF) was held jointly by the China Association for Military Science (CAMS) and China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS) last week
 "Beijing Xiangshan Forum: Restructuring of Asian security order?")
Jinping opens glitzy airport in Beijing ahead of China's 70th anniversary
The single-terminal airport is seen as a fitting embodiment of the "Chinese dream" Xi has offered his fellow citizens
 "Jinping opens glitzy airport in Beijing ahead of China's 70th anniversary")
China calls on US to 'meet halfway', restore 'mutually beneficial' trade
On Tuesday, Trump responded to complaints about the impact on the United States by telling reporters "somebody had to take China on."
 "China calls on US to 'meet halfway', restore 'mutually beneficial' trade")
India-China ties will hinge on respect for core concerns, says Jaishankar
Making his first visit to China after taking over office, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held candid talks with top Chinese leaders
 "India-China ties will hinge on respect for core concerns, says Jaishankar")
China holds off its biggest policy gun even as global currency war looms
Beijing is sticking to a cautious monetary strategy even after President Donald Trump's accusations of Beijing's currency manipulation adding sensitivity to any stimulus measures
Beijing's defence strategy revamps military for great power confrontation
Key change in the 2019 strategy is China's blunt description of a world of Great Power rivalry rather than cooperation; white paper sees country's face-off with US
 "Beijing's defence strategy revamps military for great power confrontation")
China can create its own Goldman Sachs, if Beijing curbs its instincts
Chinese brokerages are relatively unsophisticated beside their Wall Street rivals, focusing mostly on equities trading
 "China can create its own Goldman Sachs, if Beijing curbs its instincts")
Plan for business zone near Beijing sets off investor frenzy
President Xi and his policymakers have pledged to curb excess leverage in the financial system
 "Plan for business zone near Beijing sets off investor frenzy")
Air pollution to hit 20 Chinese cities including Beijing
A cold front is expected to help disperse the pollution on February 16
 "Air pollution to hit 20 Chinese cities including Beijing")
Beijing to spend $2.6 bn to fight air pollution in 2017
Beijing will spend 18.2 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) to fight air pollution in 2017
 "Beijing to spend $2.6 bn to fight air pollution in 2017")
Now, Beijing to have environmental police to battle pollution
Beijing lifted its orange alert for air pollution on Saturday night
 "Now, Beijing to have environmental police to battle pollution")
