China said today the toll of dead and missing from last week’s powerful earthquake had jumped to more than 80,000, while the government appealed for millions of tents to shelter homeless survivors.

China said the death toll from last week’s powerful earthquake has jumped to more than 51,000, while the government appealed today for millions of tents to shelter homeless survivors.

The Tibetan government-in-exile has asked for a temporary stop to protests against China as the country grapples with the aftermath of an earthquake that has killed 40,000 and left millions more homeless.

House prices may be in turmoil in the West, but China’s record boom rose sharply again last month despite government efforts to cool it, figures released today show.

House prices may be in turmoil in the West, but China’s record boom rose sharply again last month despite government efforts to cool it, figures released today show.

China has begun building one of the world’s longest bridges south of Shanghai, adding to an ambitious series of dams, railway lines and other massive construction projects.

Belgian beer giant Interbrew today said annual profits had fallen more than 10% after disposing of its Carling brewery in the UK.