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Crisis of government adds to the burden of history and the challenge of nation-building
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Beach resorts near Jakarta most affected as undersea landslide follows volcanic eruption
Eruption of Anak Krakatau a possible cause of tidal wave in strait between Java and Sumatra
Beijing accused of campaign against government agencies and tech companies
The business community warns that Beijing’s steps to silence critics threaten the rule of law
Critics say case shines light on widening crackdown on dissent in city by Beijing
Ma Jian says Beijing will use authoritarian playbook deployed in Tibet to stifle dissent
Frustration over dimming prospects for democracy fuel separatist sentiment
More than 200 families face imminent eviction from their marina
A tycoon whose success was marred by family feuds
‘Unauthorised access’ obtained to passport numbers, contact details and travel histories
U-turn comes days after private banking adviser was told not to leave country
Decision is believed to be first rejection by local authorities of a foreign correspondent
The terminus of a high-speed line to Beijing highlights territory’s precarious status
Government says death toll is set to rise further above 800
Beijing believes its growing international interests must be protected from terrorism
Ben Bland takes the first train on the nine hour journey to Beijing
