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Umpire accepted apology for ball in face: Polmans

Umpire accepted apology for ball in face: Polmans

Australia's Marc Polmans says umpire Ben Anderson accepted his apology when accidentally struck after he smashed a ball in anger at the Shanghai Masters.

De Minaur downs Murray, Medvedev up next in China

De Minaur downs Murray, Medvedev up next in China

De Minaur downs Murray, Medvedev up next in China

De Minaur downs Murray, Medvedev up next in China

Alex de Minaur has earned one of the finest comeback wins of his career, saving three match points to outlast a raging Andy Murray in the China Open.

Thompson and O'Connell bow out in quarters in China

Thompson and O'Connell bow out in quarters in China

Thompson and O'Connell bow out in quarters in China

Thompson and O'Connell bow out in quarters in China

Sydneysiders Jordan Thompson and Chris O'Connell have been knocked out of the quarter-finals of the Chengdu Open in China.

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Aussies Polmans, Sekulic kayoed in Chinese events

Aussies Polmans, Sekulic kayoed in Chinese events

Australians Philip Sekulic and Marc Polmans have both been knocked out at the last-16 stage of separate ATP tournaments in China.

Thompson and O'Connell into quarters of Chengdu Open

Thompson and O'Connell into quarters of Chengdu Open

Jordan Thompson and Chris O'Connell have ensured there'll be Australian interest in the quarter-finals of the ATP's Chengdu Open in China.

Saville progresses in WTA's low-key return to China

Saville progresses in WTA's low-key return to China

Australia's Daria Saville has made a winning return as the women's tennis tour resumed in China after a boycott over the Peng Shuai affair.

Chinese defence minister 'under investigation': sources

Chinese defence minister 'under investigation': sources

A Chinese defence minister not seen in public for weeks is under investigation for corrupt procurement of military equipment, multiple sources claim.

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Floods from typhoon kill two in China's Fujian province

Floods from typhoon kill two in China's Fujian province

Floods from typhoon kill two in China's Fujian province

Floods from typhoon kill two in China's Fujian province

More than 36,000 people have been evacuated In China's Fujian province with power and communication links damaged by Typhoon Haikui.

Patterson takes third place in Diamond League high jump

Patterson takes third place in Diamond League high jump

Patterson takes third place in Diamond League high jump

Patterson takes third place in Diamond League high jump

Australian Eleanor Patterson has finished third in the women's high jump at the Diamond League meet in Xiamen.

Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong

Typhoon Saola hits Guangdong after slamming Hong Kong

Saola is among the strongest typhoons to menace the southern Chinese province of Guangdong since 1949.

Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

Death toll from mudslide in China's Xian rises to 21

At least 21 people have died after a landslide hit a district of Xian in northwest China's Shaanxi province.

Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing

Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing

Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing

Thirty-three dead in Beijing flooding, 18 still missing

Unprecedented flooding in Beijing has killed at least 33 people, according to local media.

Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri

Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri

Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri

Fourteen dead in China floods after Typhoon Doksuri

At least 14 people have died in the city of Shulan following days of relentless rain lashing northern parts of China after flooding caused by Typhoon Doksuri.

Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts

Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts

Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts

Doksuri claims 20 lives, China boosts recovery efforts

More than 52,000 people have been evacuated from Beijing where deadly Typhoon Doksuri has broken records.

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China replaces foreign minister after one-month absence

Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has been removed from his post after seven months in the job and been replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi.

China, Solomon Islands announce strategic partnership

A plan for police co-operation between the Solomon Islands and China were among the agreements signed by Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare in Beijing.

Six killed in China kindergarten stabbing

Six people have been killed and one injured in a stabbing in a kindergarten in China's Guangdong province.

More than 30 killed in blast at BBQ restaurant in China

A leaking gas tank is believed to have caused an explosion that killed more than 30 people at a barbecue restaurant in northwest China.

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Xi, Blinken agree to stabilise US-China relations

Both US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping said their talks showed 'progress' and a desire to stabilise relations.

Bos proves Socceroos' shining light in Argentina loss

Talented young full-back Jordan Bos shone on his starting debut for the Socceroos against Argentina, to the delight of coach Graham Arnold.

Messi inspires Argentina past Socceroos in Beijing

The Socceroos have taken it up to Lionel Messi's Argentina in Beijing but still lost 2-0 in the rematch of their World Cup round-of-16 defeat.

Socceroos embracing hype of Argentina game in Beijing

The Socceroos have drawn huge crowds and attention ahead of their sellout friendly match against Argentina in Beijing and are embracing the hype.

New-look Roos won't go Messi-mad in Argentina rematch

Lionel Messi will headline Argentina's rematch with the Socceroos but coach Graham Arnold doesn't want Australia to home in on the superstar attacker.

Argentina is a grudge match, not a friendly: Socceroo

Midfielder Keanu Baccus says the Socceroos are preparing for an intense run-out against Lionel Messi's Argentina in China, not a gentle friendly.

Midfielder O'Neill keen to cement Socceroos spot

Socceroos midfielder Aiden O'Neill should get a shot at cementing a midfield berth against Argentina with Jackson Irvine and Aaron Mooy unavailable.

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