Asia Compact | 27.12.2017, 19:00 UTC

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Asia Compact 27.12.2017 | 19:00 UTC News Chinese Communist Party takes control of paramilitary police The move puts the 660,000 strong paramilitary force under President Xi Jinping's control. It comes as Xi consolidates Communist Party control and modernizes the military. World in Progress: 'Everyone is going to be monitored' 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 China's Xi wants 'world class' army to beat all enemies How China's Xi upstaged Trump as the 'world leader' Secret cable: 10,000 killed in China's 1989 Tiananmen crackdown China launches world's largest amphibious aircraft with an eye on South China Sea India's storm aftermath India still missing hundreds of fishermen after Cyclone Orkhi India is still missing 661 fishermen, almost a month after Cyclone Ockhi battered its southern waters, according to Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Most originated from coastal areas of Tamil Nadu and Kerala states. Extreme weather — strength and frequency on the rise Climate change burden unfairly borne by world's poorest countries Extreme weather on the rise in Europe Asia 'The Chinese Dream' and Xi Jinping's power politics in 2017 China's leader Xi Jinping ends 2017 in an unassailable position of power, having consolidated his grip over the Communist Party and state. Xi's ultimate goal is to transform China into a global superpower. Xi revives communist nostalgia and personality cult China displays its military might Why North Korea's latest ICBM launch is an opportunity Korea 2017: 'Rocketman' Kim vs. 'mentally deranged' Trump China's Xi wants 'world class' army to beat all enemies Donald Trump's national security strategy: 'Don't read too much into it' How China's Xi upstaged Trump as the 'world leader' Djibouti military base 'a manifestation of China's global interests' China keeps building infrastructure on disputed islands in South China Sea 'New Silk Road' and China's hegemonic ambitions 'Make America Great Again' with or without China? China's Xi defends globalization at opening of Davos talks China's Xi steps up anti-corruption drive China at crossroads - 'Chaos' or the 'Chinese Dream'? Mao's legacy in Xi Jinping's China Opinion: Donald Trump's policies have fed China's rise as world power President Xi Jinping's status confirmed in China's new Standing Committee China's corruption 'tiger hunt' - A political weapon for Xi Jinping? China's Communist Party enshrines 'Xi Jinping Thought' in constitution China's Xi Jinping urges Communist Party to renew itself Opinion: Xi Jinping – China's Great Helmsman 2.0 China's Communist Party congress - Xi Jinping seeks to cement his power Benazir Bhutto: Former Pakistani PM 'was highly undemocratic' On December 27, 2007, one of Pakistan's most influential politicians, Benazir Bhutto, was killed at a political rally. Renowned Pakistani journalist Hasan Mujtaba talks to DW about Bhutto's politics and her murder. Imran Khan: military solution has failed in Pakistan and Afghanistan Pakistan: One step forward, two steps back Pakistan by-election: A 'referendum' against army's role in politics Imran Khan: Nawaz Sharif's ouster 'strengthens Pakistani democracy' Bhutto murder case: Musharraf declared fugitive by Pakistani court Does Imran Khan have a future in Pakistani politics? Has Pakistan's Bhutto dynasty lost its political charm?   © Deutsche Welle 2017