China's trade surplus hits a new record at $35.2bn in October, while separate data showed inflation hit a 17-month low.

The world's media say Obama's victory is a momentous event but many obstacles must be overcome.

The Chinese and Hong Kong press view the visit to Taipei of Chen Yunlin as a significant step forward.

When a new Bond film comes out, it is invariably to a frenzy of positive press coverage far outweighing that given to any other mere action flick. But is it okay to hate James Bond?

After years of surging growth, China is beginning to feel the impact of the US and European slowdown.

The press in Asia, Europe and the Middle East continue to examine the effect of the financial crisis on their countries.

The three Chinese astronauts who returned to earth safely on Sunday are given a heroes' welcome in Beijing.

A Chinese astronaut on board a spacecraft orbiting the Earth becomes the first in his country's history to take a space walk.

Some of the most striking images from around the world this week.

China has launched Shenzhou VII, its third manned space mission, which is to feature the country's first spacewalk.

Police arrest 13 people involved in the unlicensed nightclub in Shenzhen where a fire on Saturday killed 43 people.

China announces the names of three astronauts who will carry out the country's third manned space mission.

Anthony Kappes and Barney Storey take Britain's fourth cycling gold of the Paralympics while Shelly Woods wins a wheelchair silver.

People from cities and villages across China reflect on the Olympic Games and how they have changed their country.

Your best pictures from the 2008 second week of the Games

Results for Friday 15 August

Results for Swimming, synchronised swimming and water polo

Results for badminton

Results for Monday 11 August

Protesting farmers in China's Yunnan province say corruption is allowing the rainforest to be destroyed, the BBC's Jill McGivering reports.