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16/05/2012

French press review 16 May 2012

Frank Hollande, the man who has become the seventh president of France's fifth republic, has a busy day ahead of him.

15/05/2012

French press review 15 May 2012

Frank Hollande, the man who becomes the seventh French president of the fifth republic, has a busy day ahead of him.

14/05/2012

French press review 14 May 2012

Two troubled nations and two French political figures dominate this morning's front pages.

09/05/2012 - China - Chen Guangcheng interview

I'm worried about my family, Chen Guangcheng tells RFI

Blind Chinese rights activist Chen Guangcheng is worried that authorities will persecute his family after his escape from house arrest, he told RFI on Wednesday.

07/05/2012 - France

Asia, Europe stockmarkets fall on Hollande election as French president

Sunday night’s election of socialist François Hollande as the new French president saw stocks tumble on Monday across Asia and on opening in Europe.

Is China aiming to become a military superpower?
04/05/2012 - World news explained

Is China aiming to become a military superpower?

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's visit to China marks another high-level summit between what are arguably the two most powerful states in the world.

01/05/2012

French press review 1 May 2012

The Mayday rallies are the big story in the French press today...

Bo Xilai investigation shows depth of China corruption
27/04/2012 - World news explained

Bo Xilai investigation shows depth of China corruption

The story of disgraced Chinese leader Bo Xilai, who is under investigation for corruption, has shed light on the problem of corruption in China.

Trade summit brings together Poland, Central Europe and China.
26/04/2012 - World news explained

Trade summit brings together Poland, Central Europe and China.

China's Premier Wen Jiabao has ended a four-nation European tour with a two-day visit to Poland.

Chinese traders in South Africa
22/04/2012 - African news explained

Chinese traders in South Africa

The number of Chinese traders setting themselves up in southern Africa has spiked over recent years. However, many struggle to adapt to local customs and feel victimised by the authorities.

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