Alexis Villarias
Grandview Mall Aquarium Comes Under Criticisms for Housing 500 Animal Species in Questionable Conditions
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 03, 2016 05:29 AM EST |
Grandview Mall Aquarium has been on the receiving end of a barrage of criticisms for opening an aquarium with 500 species of animals. Animal welfare expert said the enclosures are too small for the animals.
China Communications Construction Company Honours Foreign Employees
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 03, 2016 05:21 AM EST |
China Communications Construction Company Ltd. (CCCC) has honoured ten of its best employees from overseas.
1 Person Will Die of Lung Cancer Every Minute in China by 2025
| Alexis Villarias | | Feb 03, 2016 05:08 AM EST |
Given the current state of pollution in China, there is a projected increase in the prevalence of lung cancer over the next five years. China is projected to have around one million lung cancer patients in 2025, with one person dying from the disease each minute.
72-Year-Old Chinese Yogi Offers Yoga Lessons For Free
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 31, 2016 09:27 AM EST |
To promote good health and well-being, a 72-year-old yogi is offering yoga for free three times a week in Hangzhou City, in East China's Zhejiang province. Le Mingchao, 72, taught 20 students since last year.
Taiwan's 'Fulu Monkey' Light Receives Ugly Reviews
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 31, 2016 09:23 AM EST |
The "Fulu Monkey" is expected to be the center of attraction at this year's Taipei Lights Festival. However, the image of the monkey, which was recently released by organizers, has attracted criticisms from Taiwan netizens for its ugliness.
'More than Monkey' Exhibition on Display in Singapore to Welcome Chinese New Year
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 31, 2016 09:05 AM EST |
The Singapore Philatelic Museum (PSM) presented a new exhibition on Friday to usher the Year of the Monkey. The exhibit will feature monkey-themed stamps, philatelic materials and interactive experience from pop culture to literary masterpieces.
Work on Sichuan-Tibet Railway Speeds up
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 30, 2016 10:08 AM EST |
China will speed up the construction of the ambitious Sichuan-Tibet railway project this year, according to officials from the two regions. The railway aims to connect Lhasa with Chengdu, including Tibet in China's transportation corridor to Europe.
Beijing Cautions Washington Over Position on Diaoyu Islands Following U.S. Commander's Remark
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 30, 2016 08:11 AM EST |
China has advised the United States to be cautious in its words and actions with regards to the disputed Diaoyu Islands. The Ministry of National Defense served the stern warning to Washington on Friday after learning about the recent comments of a top United States Navy official.
'The Monkey King 2' to Hit Theaters on Feb. 8
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 28, 2016 05:19 PM EST |
"The Monkey King 2" will be shown in cinemas on Feb. 8, coincidentally the first day of the Chinese Year of the monkey.
iPhone Plant in China on Fire: No Injuries, Production Resumes
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 28, 2016 11:34 AM EST |
Fire broke out at Foxconn's main iPhone manufacturing plant in China on Sunday, Jan. 24. Although the blaze spanned several floors of the factory, no injuries were reported and production was not affected.
Greenpeace: Most Cities in China Failed Air Quaility Evaluations in 2015
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 25, 2016 02:46 PM EST |
Despite improvements in some of the worst-hit areas, almost 300 Chinese cities still failed to meet national standards for air quality last year, Greenpeace announced on Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Chinese Police Bust Human Trafficking Network: 15 Rescued, 78 Detained
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 24, 2016 11:07 AM EST |
A simultaneous raid was conducted on several areas in eastern China including Linyi and some cities in Shandong province last week. As a result, police have busted a human trafficking network, rescuing 15 infants and detaining 78 suspects.
Newly Elected Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen Faces Crises as Cabinet Members Quit
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 24, 2016 10:06 AM EST |
The newly elected president of Taiwan faces a great challenge as the entire cabinet members resigned Monday. In an apparent move to force the newly-elected president to assume responsibility, all 44 members of the cabinet left their positions.
Vietnam Accuses China of Moving Oil Rig to Disputed Waters
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 20, 2016 02:22 PM EST |
Vietnam has raised concerns after China allegedly moved an oil rig into disputed waters in the South China Sea. Vietnam has called on China to withdraw as it could result in a recurrence of the 2014 standoff between the two nations.
Qualcomm, China's Guizhou Province Unveil Joint Venture Worth $280 Million
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 20, 2016 08:24 AM EST |
Qualcomm Inc has formed a strategic business alliance with the Chinese government in a bid to establish its long-term commitment to the country. The chipmaker has pledged to invest $280 million in a joint venture with the government of Guizhou province to produce server chips for the domestic market.
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