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The controversial new law will force overseas technology companies to grant authorities access to personal data. We ask John Foley from Reuters Breakingviews whether it really is a key weapon in the fight against terrorism, or just another snooper's charter?

We look back at a pivotal year for China – after an economic slowdown and change in currency regime, will 2016 bring some cheer? Independent economist and regular commentator Michael Hughes shares his view.

And finally we'll take a closer look at those most traditional of Christmas gifts - gold, frankincense and myrrh - and find out where in the world they are still being manufactured today.

(Photo: A man in Beijing uses his mobile phone for messaging. Credit: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images)