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China Uncovers 500,000 Food Safety Violations in 2016

Girish Shetti   | Dec 25, 2016 10:44 AM EST

Chinese officials found over 500,000 food safety violations during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to a report published by the National People's Congress. read more

Air Pollution Kills 1 of Every 3 Chinese: Study

mwaniki wanjiku   | Dec 23, 2016 08:21 PM EST

A new research claimed that air pollution could be the cause of one in every three deaths in China. read more

Minivan Ploughs into Chinese Farmer Market, Kills 4 People

Steve M.C.   | 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. read more

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

Steve M.C.   | 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. read more

Vatican Tells Chinese Catholic Community Not to Worry

Steve M.C.   | 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. read more

Northern China Hit by Unrelenting Smog; Schools, Factories Shut Down

Girish Shetti   | Dec 20, 2016 06:34 PM EST

Unrelenting smog has brought life across major cities in northern China to a complete standstill. As a result, several schools and factories were forced to shut down while normal operations of hospitals and air flights have been severely affected. read more

Chinese Scientist Pleads Guilty to Sharing Confidential US Security Information

Steve M.C.   | 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. read more

Communist-Backed Newspaper Urges Beijing to Use Military Force to Take Taiwan

Desiree Sison   | Dec 17, 2016 04:03 AM EST

The Chinese Communist Party mouthpiece, the Global Times, has called on Beijing to prepare for the use of all-out military force as a means to take control of Taiwan and its people. read more

China Shuts Down 2,500 Illegal Websites in Anti-Pornography Campaign

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 15, 2016 10:14 PM EST

China has shut down more than 2,500 pornography and illegal websites since it started its anti-pornography campaign last April, the National Office Against Pornographic and Illegal Publications said on Thursday. read more

Beijing Issues First Red Alert Smog Warning This Year

Steve M.C.   | 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. read more

China Shuts Down Muslim Website After Posting Stinging Letter to President Xi Jinping

mwaniki wanjiku   | Dec 15, 2016 09:27 AM EST

A popular online community for Chinese Muslims has been closed after posting a petition asking President Xi Jinping to quit his "brutal suppression of activists." read more

China to Build Disappearing Bridges Over its ‘Avatar’ Mountain

S. Rina   | Dec 14, 2016 06:53 PM EST

China is adding to the charm and grandeur of Zhangjiajie in Hunan Province with vanishing bridges. These bridges have been designed by French architect Martin Duplantier and use optical illusion to give the vanishing effect. Zhangjiajie is a major tourist spot in the country as it is believed to be the inspiration behind the pillar-like mountains featured in the blockbuster movie 'Avatar'. read more

HIV/AIDS Discrimination Mostly Happened in Tourism and Entertainment Sectors: Report

Theena Ocay   | Dec 14, 2016 06:17 AM EST

At least five out of 15 complaints documented in the HIV and Human Rights Mitigation Report 2015 is made up of HIV discrimination at the workplace, commonly in the tourism and entertainment sector such as hotels, golf resorts, and entertainment venues, according to a report by the Malaysian AIDS Council (MAC) released on Wednesday. read more

Thousands Pay Tribute As China Remembers Nanjing Massacre Victims

Girish Shetti   | Dec 13, 2016 10:20 PM EST

Nearly 8,000 people turned up at Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall on early Tuesday morning to observe the third official national remembrance day of the Nanjing Massacre. read more

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