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Xi Jinping’s clean sweep in elevating trusted allies to the commanding heights of the Chinese Communist Party is a political outcome that has implications beyond China’s borders.

One of the first Black Ferns and a trailblazing ref, Nicky Inwood is playing a crucial role at this Rugby World Cup - rating the referees. Adam Julian reports.  

After 10 years as a director and then chair of New Zealand Rugby, Brent Impey has stepped down. His reflections on his time at the helm are typically forthright. He talks to Newsroom.

Defence Minister Peter Dutton and his Labor counterpart Brendan O’Connor will share the debate stage today. Here’s what to look for.

Sudanese authorities carried out on Wednesday a massive arrest campaign against leaders of Resistance Committees. They also released leading member of the National Congress Party (the political wing of the Muslim Brotherhood in Sudan) Anas Omar and several leading members of the now banned party, which is headed by ousted…

China’s government set its lowest economic growth target in more than 30 years, a sign the housing slump, stringent Covid-19 controls and global risks will continue to curb demand.

Beijing (AFP) - Thousands of delegates will gather for the annual meeting of China's rubber-stamp parliament Saturday, a week of highly choreographed sessions that will lay out the leadership's blueprint for the year ahead. 

Top legislature may still set a goal at ‘above 5%’ backed by more supportive fiscal policy and infrastructure investment

Beijing (AFP) - A property downturn, slowing economy and war in Ukraine loom large over this week's annual convening of China's legislature, with policymakers expected to focus on shoring up faltering growth.