By establishing national parks and restoring ecosystems, China now has over 30% of its territory under forms of basic protection, its vice-national resources minister said.

The offshore bondholder group, which is represented by Lazard advisory group, made the offer to buy Kaisa's stalled projects to the developer's advisor CITIC Securities, sources said

Chinese surveillance technologies and tactics are being rolled out in more than 50 countries, including facial recognition CCTV and social media bans, The Straits Times said

US President has gone beyond longstanding US policy on Taiwan, and been clearer about committing US troops to the defend the island.

Almost 60% of people are now inclined to save, rather than consume or invest, according to a recent quarterly survey by China's central bank; that figure was 45% three years ago.

The listing by property services arm Onewo Space-Tech Service aims to raise up to $783 million in a deal that will be a key test for investor appetite

With a lack of building at many sites or clear guidance from local officials, China's mortgage boycott has spread to 342 unfinished projects.

"The epidemic has been effectively controlled," with the city set to resume life "in an orderly manner," local authorities said.

BYD's market share dropped from 25.2% in July to 21% in August, while smaller maker Farasis took a 2.3% share, up from 0.5%, South China Morning Post said.

Traders expected China's exports of gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to rebound in August after Beijing issued more export quotas in June and July.

"Our relations with these countries will be moved to a much different position with this step. Of course [membership], that's the target," Turkey president Tayyip Erdogan said.

Tickets will likely cost between $286,400 and $429,000, allowing customers to take in views from around the edge of the earth's atmosphere, Global Times said.