Mixed reaction to decision after conflicting reports over cancer risks of glyphosate

Zhang Dejiang’s visit is first by a Chinese official since pro-democracy protests in 2014

Offshore account revelations go unpublished in media, online discussion banned

Millions of documents show heads of state, criminals and celebrities using secret hideaways in tax havens

Proponent of reform says next January the better option for bringing in change

Disappointing debates end with several proposals failing to make two-thirds majority

Lack of a proper trial at senior intercounty level seen as a major drawback to proposal

Wang Baoan under investigation by Communist Party’s anti-graft watchdog

Political matters and China’s economy likely to dominate discussions -- if it happens

Rescuers cut holes through ship’s hull as president calls meeting to discuss disaster

Rumours that probe is being expanded to include death of Zhou Yongkang’s wife

Activists pledge campaign of civil disobedience

Nomination of candidates for next leader to be tightly controlled

Improved drafting process sees 78 per cent of motions steered through

Central Council will issue an updated, binding interpretation on the free-taking rule

Former politburo member Zhou Yongkang linked to investigation

First woman bishop in Ireland or UK to be consecrated in Dublin on Saturday

CCTV News deletes tweet about special unit to probe corruption accusations

China’s ex-security czar may not be in trouble after all