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Man Stabs 11 Kindergarten Pupils in China

Steve M.C.   | Jan 04, 2017 08:34 PM EST

A knife-wielding man on Wednesday sneaked into a kindergarten and stabbed 11 children with a blade in the South western city of Pingxiang, Guangxi Province. read more

Documentary Series Exposes Corrupt Government Officials in China

Steve M.C.   | Jan 05, 2017 09:17 AM EST

Amidst an ongoing crackdown on corrupt officials in China, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) have partnered with CCTV in the production of a documentary series entitled "To Forge Iron, The Metal Itself Must Be Strong" with its first episode being aired on Tuesday. read more

Chinese Firms to Construct World's Tallest Twin Towers in Cambodia

Girish Shetti   | Jan 04, 2017 08:37 AM EST

A consortium led by Chinese construction company, Sino Great Wall International, won a $2.7 billion contract on Thursday to build possibly one of the world's tallest twin towers in the heart of Cambodian capital Phnom Penh. read more

Transgender Man Wins First Employment Discrimination Case in China

Theena Ocay   | Jan 04, 2017 05:12 AM EST

A Chinese transgender man identified as Mr. C won the first unfair dismissal case in China on Tuesday (Jan. 3) after an overrule court. read more

Bumper-to-Bumper Traffic Witnessed Along Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express

Steve M.C.   | Jan 04, 2017 08:01 AM EST

A mad traffic was witnessed on Monday along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express (G4) stretching for a distance of over 1 kilometer from the toll booth, according to a footage caught by a drone. The incident saw cars parading the 35-lane G4 highway as people go back to Beijing following the three-day holiday. read more

China Introduces New Tibet Border Regulations to Curb Separatism, Terrorism

Steve M.C.   | Jan 04, 2017 12:56 AM EST

China on Sunday introduced new regulations along its Tibet border, a move aimed at reducing any future terror risks and separatism. Under the new regulation, ports, scenic views, as well as trading zones, are to be affected. The move is believed to aim at making Tibet South Asia's trade hub. read more

China Starts to Shake Up Millennial-Old Salt Monopoly

Theena Ocay   | Jan 04, 2017 01:13 AM EST

China has started to shake up its millennial-old salt monopoly by releasing a new regulations effective this year that allows producers to set prices and sell directly to the market. read more

China Expels Former Aviation Deputy Head over Graft, Indiscipline

Steve M.C.   | Jan 04, 2017 12:28 AM EST

Former Deputy of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Xia Xinghua, has been expelled from the Communist party of China over graft and indiscipline charges, according to a statement issued out by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the communist party on Tuesday. read more

China Sets Off First Cargo Train to London

Girish Shetti   | Jan 02, 2017 06:15 PM EST

China on Sunday flagged off the first cargo train to London in a bid to expand its massive rail network to different regions of the world. The cargo train departed from Yiwu in Zhejiang Province, considered as the country's foremost international commodity hub. read more

Northern China Overpowered by Smog on New Year’s Eve

Girish Shetti   | Jan 02, 2017 10:00 AM EST

People across northern China had to face immense inconvenience on Sunday as there was no respite from unrelenting smog even on the New Year's Eve. read more

China's State Broadcaster Rebrands to Reach a Bigger Global Audience

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 02, 2017 10:29 AM EST

In an effort to consolidate its worldwide reach, China's state broadcaster Central China Television has rebranded its international networks and digital presence under the new name of China Global Television Network (CGTN). read more

Chinese Court Convicts 16 People in Illegal Kidney Transplant Case

Girish Shetti   | Jan 01, 2017 08:38 AM EST

A court in eastern China on Friday sentenced 16 people to five years imprisonment in illegal kidney transplant racket case. Many of the accused are medical professionals. read more

Tibet Marches Ahead to Become China’s Foremost ‘Cashless Economy’

Girish Shetti   | Dec 31, 2016 08:51 PM EST

It turns out that the economic backward region of Tibet is taking gigantic steps towards 'cashless society.' Today the region's restaurants, retails shops and movie theatres are making transactions through online payment. read more

China to Completely Ban Ivory Trading by 2017

Girish Shetti   | Dec 31, 2016 08:45 PM EST

China will impose a complete ban on ivory trading and process by end of 2017, a move that has been openly welcomed by global animal activists and animal right organizations. read more

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