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Desiree Sison | Dec 31, 2016 09:41 AM EST
A high-ranking Chinese military general is under investigation for graft. This is the first highest active military official to be involved in a corruption probe since Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his war against corruption upon assuming office in 2013. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 30, 2016 06:55 AM EST
The world's highest bridge has finally been opened to traffic on Thursday in Southern China, and it was immediately overwhelmed by netizens who could hardly wait to check out the new engineering miracle, state media reported. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 30, 2016 04:18 AM EST
The former deputy head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Mr. Gong Qinggai, was put on legal trial on Friday, after China's state prosecutor accused him of bribery and abuse of power. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 29, 2016 10:27 PM EST
The Chinese government has turned to high speed rail network to boost the country's fading economic growth rate. It plans to expand country's high-speed rail network to 30,000 kilometers (18,600 miles) by 2020. read more
mwaniki wanjiku | Dec 30, 2016 08:02 AM EST
A study in Washington discovered that teenagers' consumption and perception towards cannabis since its legalization as a recreational drug in 2015 has shifted. read more
mwaniki wanjiku | Dec 29, 2016 04:37 AM EST
Chinese police officials shot dead four people who allegedly carried out an attack on a Communist party office in Karakax county, deep in southern Xinjiang's Uighur heartland, on Wednesday, the bloodiest reported attack in months in the region. read more
S. Rina | Dec 28, 2016 10:01 PM EST
China is home to a mysterious city codenamed '404', which is believed to be the center of the country's nuclear ambitions during the cold war. It is reported that the city was once inhabited by top Chinese nuclear experts. Some of the buildings still contain nuclear weapon equipment. read more
S. Rina | Dec 28, 2016 09:47 PM EST
China is looking to boost its tourism sector with a number of new initiatives such as developing its rustbelt regions to enhance the inflow of tourists to these areas and upgrading public toilets. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 28, 2016 06:33 AM EST
China on Wednesday unveiled its grand plans for Mount Everest as it aims to boost tourist numbers on the world's highest mountain. The Chinese government has reportedly made its mind to build a huge tourist complex at the base of Qomolangma in Gangkar, which falls on the Tibetan side of the mountain. read more
Charissa Echavez | Dec 28, 2016 03:53 AM EST
China's National People's Congress Standing Committee passed a new law on Sunday to incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on its healthcare system. read more
S. Rina | Dec 27, 2016 09:14 PM EST
China has issued a clarification regarding the land rights in the country. The issue had plagued millions of homeowners in China who had their wealth tied up in the real estate. The country has said that a certain group of homeowners in Wenzhou will not be required to pay an extension fee for their lands. read more
Charissa Echavez | Dec 27, 2016 03:21 AM EST
China is planning to launch its first Mars probe by the end of the decade, according to a white paper entitled "China's Space Activities in 2016" published by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 27, 2016 01:28 AM EST
A local court in Central China on Monday jailed a former deputy sports minister for 10 and half years after finding him guilty on a bribery case, which is apparently a part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing nationwide crackdown against corruption. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 26, 2016 09:16 AM EST
Suzhou City, a part of the eastern province of Jiangsu, suspended live poultry trading as of last Sunday (Dec. 25) midnight (16:00 GMT) as a precautionary measure after nearby provinces reported bird flu infection cases, according to People's Daily. read more
Girish Shetti | Dec 26, 2016 08:24 AM EST
A Canadian animal rights organization has given a new lease of life to 110 dogs after successfully rescuing them from infamous Yulin dog meat festival. These rescued dogs will now undergo medical treatment across Canada. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
