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'Roads of Arabia Expo' Lands in Beijing

Dec 21, 2016 10:45 PM EST

The 'Road of Arabia Expo', an exhibition of Saudi Arabian artifacts, has come to the Asian market for the first time after it landed in the National Museum of China in Beijing on Tuesday.

Students in a Chinese middle school were forced to take tests despite heavy smog.

School Principal Suspended after Forcing Students to Take Exams Outdoor Amid Heavy Smog

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Dec 21, 2016 07:22 PM EST

A school principal has been suspended after forcing at least 480 eighth-grade students to take exams at an open field in Lanzhou, Anyang, Henan Province, on Monday, despite a prior warning of heavy smog has been issued by the government.

The Holy See assured China's Catholic community not to worry as their needs will be addressed.

Vatican Tells Chinese Catholic Community Not to Worry

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Dec 21, 2016 11:31 AM EST

The Catholic community has been reassured by The Holy See that its needs are well represented and will be catered amidst the ongoing Sino-Vatican dialogue between Beijing and the Holy See, according to a statement released by the Vatican on Tuesday.

At least four people died and several others injured after a minivan ploughed into a Chinese farmer market in Changping District on Wednesday.

Minivan Ploughs into Chinese Farmer Market, Kills 4 People

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Dec 21, 2016 10:51 AM EST

Four people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured after a minivan plunged its way into an agricultural market in Changping District, Beijing, on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. (07:00H GMT), local police offials revealed.

Six major Chinese airlines team up to boost China and Australia's tourism marketing and promotional activities.

Chinese Airlines Team Up to Attract Australian Tourists

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Dec 20, 2016 07:00 PM EST

A signed agreement between China's tourism body and six of six of its airlines will see a boost in the tourism sector between China and Australia come 2017. This is after a Tuesday meeting of the China-Australia Year of Tourism 2017 program in Sydney.

A former Chinese employee at UTC in the production of Fighter Jets has pleaded guilty to charges levied against him by a US court

Chinese Scientist Pleads Guilty to Sharing Confidential US Security Information

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Dec 20, 2016 07:57 AM EST

A former Chinese employee at United Technology Corporation (UTC) on Monday pleaded guilty to an American court over the issuance of confidential USA military information to the Chinese government.

Myanmar officials said they will handle ongoing war appropriately and ensure it does not reach China borders.

Myanmar Vows to Ensure Ongoing War will not Reach China Border

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Dec 17, 2016 04:55 AM EST

Myanmar authorities on Thursday vowed to ensure that the ongoing war in the country will not reach the mainland borders. The initiative comes after Chinese officials of the People's Liberation Army aired their concerns during a five-day state visit in Myanmar.

Beijing has issued a red alert notice as it prepares for a massive smog expected between Friday and Wednesday next week.

Beijing Issues First Red Alert Smog Warning This Year

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Dec 15, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Beijing has issued a red alert notice on Thursday, indicating that harsh fog pollutions are expected in the region over the next five days. This is the first notice the city has released this year.

The real estate sector and shadow banking were the key contributors to the loan increase in November.

China’s Loan Sector Records Greatest Results for 2016 in November

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Dec 15, 2016 03:34 AM EST

The banking sector hit a whole new high for the entire year in the month of November after it recorded positive turnouts in the loan as well as financing sectors.

CPJ reported that at least 259 journalists have been arrested globally in 2016.

CPJ: 259 Journalists Imprisoned Globally in 2016

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Dec 14, 2016 06:51 AM EST

The number of journalists who have been jailed globally have hit a whole new record with 259 cases in 2016, up from the 199 in 2015, according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

Ongoing rescue operations at the church scene where more than 150 people have been confirmed dead.

Nigerian Church Collapses, Leaves Over 150 People Dead

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Dec 12, 2016 11:36 PM EST

Over 150 people were left dead and dozens seriously injured after the roof of the International Reigners Bible Church collapsed and fell on the congregation on Saturday in Uyo City in Nigeria.

Two Chinese and two Nigerians have been arrested over alleged issuance of fake visas.

Lagos Officials Nab 2 Chinese, 2 Nigerians for Issuing Fake Visas

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Dec 12, 2016 10:08 AM EST

Two Chinese and two Nigerian citizens were caught by Nigeria's Rapid Response Squad in the Egibo area on Sunday after they were found to have allegedly been issuing fake visas to travel to Trinidad and Tobago.

China launched Tibet-Nepal of the railroad service link on Friday.

China Launches Tibet-Nepal Cargo Service Link

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Dec 11, 2016 01:42 AM EST

China in its bid to advance trade links within its region has officially opened the Tibet and Nepal rail and road servicing link. The service, which kicked off on Friday, saw trucks carrying goods valued at over 2.8 million depart from the Tibetan border port of Gyirong going to Kathmandu.

At least two runners died after collapsing and suffering from sudden heart failure during China's Half-marathon on Saturday.

2 Runners Die in China Half-Marathon

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Dec 10, 2016 11:09 AM EST

Two Chinese have been confirmed dead after they suffered heart failure after participating in a marathon in China's southeast Fujian province, in Xiamen town on Saturday.

A Tibetan man has set himself on fire while protesting against Chinese rule in Tibet.

Tibetan Father Burns Himself While Preaching Dalai Lama Gospel: Report

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Dec 10, 2016 10:40 AM EST

A Tibetan father of three on Thursday evening set himself on fire in China's northwest region of Gansu, a Buddhist community, in what is considered to be a quest for the return of the Dalai Lama from India.