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China Successfully Maneuvers Tiangong-2, Prepares for Shenzhou-11 Crew Launch

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 25, 2016 08:45 PM EDT

The Beijing Aerospace Control Center announced on Sunday that the Tiangong-2 space lab has been successfully maneuvered to its preset orbit 393 kilometers above Earth's surface and is now awaiting for the arrival of its next crewed space mission Shenzhou-11 that is scheduled to launch next month. read more

Tibet Citizens Under Constant Watch by Officials

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 22, 2016 08:59 PM EDT

Freedom is a word with limited meaning for the citizens of Tibet, China. The religious region is highly guarded and patrolled by police with the government paying close attention to the citizens to make sure every law is followed to the ladder. read more

Chemical-Related Accidents Killed 199 People in China in 2016: Greenpeace

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 22, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

About 200 people died in chemical-related accidents in China between January and August this year, according to data released by Greenpeace on Wednesday. read more

Corrupt Officials who Escaped to be Brought Back in China

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 22, 2016 01:33 AM EDT

The government of China is committed towards bringing back to the country the alleged corrupt officials who already went overseas. read more

Deaths from China's Chemical Explosion Rises to 199 After 4 Perish

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 21, 2016 11:39 PM EDT

Greenpeace reported that chemical-related accidents in China from January to August thsi year already reached 199. read more

China to Build 60 New Nuclear Power Plants in Coming Decade

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 21, 2016 12:41 PM EDT

China is planning to allocate $570 billion to build more than 60 nuclear power plants over the next decade. read more

Michelin Food Guide Kicks off in Shanghai, China

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 21, 2016 08:25 PM EDT

The inaugural Michelin food guide finally kicked off in Shanghai, China on Wednesday. They awarded restaurants from grand hotels to growing hotels and street hawkers as well that served Cantonese staples. read more

Chinese Couple Detained for Beijing Airport Saga

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 21, 2016 01:33 PM EDT

A Chinese couple, who made headlines after causing havoc at the Beijing International Airport last week Wednesday, have been given a five-day detention punishment. read more

China’s Post-95 Generation Less Ambitious About Career: Report

Staff Reporter   | Sep 21, 2016 07:47 AM EDT

A Chinese company has conducted a survey to gauge the motivational level of youngsters for jobs and compare them to previous generations. The survey revealed that Chinese people aged 20 years and below are likely to be less ambitious despite enjoying better living conditions. read more

Key Policy Bank to Lend $450B to Modernize China's Agriculture

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 19, 2016 12:06 PM EDT

The Agricultural Development Bank of China has agreed to loan at least three trillion yuan ($450 billion) by the end of the decade to modernize China's agricultural sector, according to Chinese state media. read more

Customs Officials Bust iPhone 7 Smugglers in China

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 19, 2016 11:32 AM EDT

Shenzhen Customs officials confirmed on Sunday that more than 400 smuggled units of Apple's iPhone 7 have been confiscated during a joint operation with authorities in Hong Kong. The bust was made last Friday, the start of the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. read more

Typhoon Meranti Causes Havoc in China, Leaves 28 Dead and 15 Missing

Rina S.   | Sep 19, 2016 08:57 AM EDT

China has been battered by Typhoon Meranti as its strong winds and high waves slammed into eastern China this past week. read more

6 Officials Blamed for Tragic Murder-Suicide of Family in China

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 18, 2016 09:10 AM EDT

Six officials in Gansu province have been put on notice and subjected to severe punishment on Friday for negligence in their line of duty. This comes after a mother killed her four children before killing herself. The husband also killed himself later. read more

China Raises Alert for Typhoon Malakas, Likely to hit Taiwan and Coastal China

Rina S.   | Sep 17, 2016 08:55 AM EDT

China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (CNMEFC) has upgraded it warning for Typhoon Malakas to Orange. After being ravaged by Typhoon Meranti, the east coast of Taiwan is set to be barraged by Typhoon Malakas on Saturday. Typhoon Malakas will be the 16th typhoon to slam the costs of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces this year. read more

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