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Arjen Robben Blasts Players Moving to China, Says They are ‘Wasting Career’

Jan 18, 2017 01:21 AM EST

Bayern Munich's midfielder Arjen Robben has sharply criticized young football players moving to China for the greed of money, claiming that their lure for paychecks will eventually destroy their career.

Mine Collapses in Shanxi Province, China

Coal Mine Collapses in China's Shanxi Province, Kills 9

Steve M.C. |

Jan 18, 2017 01:01 AM EST

Nine construction workers were on Tuesday confirmed dead after a mine collapsed during maintenance procedures at the Danshuigou colliery in China's Shanxi province.

Cadillac Motors Upbeat about China in 2017.

GM's Cadillac Upbeat about Double-Digit Sales Growth in China for 2017

Girish Shetti |

Jan 17, 2017 08:09 AM EST

General Motors Co's (GM) luxury car division Cadillac Motors is upbeat about its sales prospect in China for the current year, expecting sales to continue growing at double digit growth rate. But luxury carmaker anticipates that the sales would grow at a slower pace than 2016.

Police on Monday raided six factories in Tianjin that were manufacturing counterfeit spices and sauces.

China Investigates 50 Factories over Fake Seasoning, Spices in Tianjin

Steve M.C. |

Jan 17, 2017 07:55 AM EST

Authorities in China carried out investigations on over 50 factories that are alleged to be selling counterfeit seasoning and sauces. The move comes after six factories in Tianjin were raided by police authorities on Monday for purportedly selling fake sauces.

Japan to offer Coastguard Patrol Vessels to Vietnam.

Japan Offers 6 Coastguard Vessels to Vietnam to Boost South China Sea Security

Girish Shetti |

Jan 17, 2017 06:33 AM EST

Japan will provide six new patrol boats to Vietnam to enhance its maritime security as China continues to boost its control over the South China Sea region. The important announcement was made on Monday during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the Southeast Asian country.

Beijing to Spend $2.6B to Fight Deadly Air Pollution in 2017

Steve M.C. |

Jan 17, 2017 05:12 AM EST

Beijing has introduced plans to spend 18.2 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) to assist in the city's fight against the massive smog massacre, one of the worst recorded globally. A congress meeting held on Saturday highlighted that more was yet to be done in 2017 to curb the air pollution in the region.

President Xi Urges Swiss Business Leaders to Fight Trade Protectionism

Desiree Sison |

Jan 17, 2017 04:54 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Swiss business leaders in the capital city of Bern on Monday, underscoring the Chinese and Swiss business circles' common interests in maintaining an open and free trade.

China Dismisses Official for Calling Mao Zedong a 'Devil'

Steve M.C. |

Jan 17, 2017 04:40 AM EST

A Chinese official in north China's Hebei province has been dismissed for "posting wrong remarks" on his Weibo account on Mao Zedong, the founder of modern China.

Alibaba Big Data Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance

Alibaba Resorts to ‘Big Data’ to Track Fake Goods

Girish Shetti |

Jan 17, 2017 03:26 AM EST

Alibaba has decided to resort to 'big data' for solving the bane of counterfeit or fake goods that has casted shadow on the e-commerce giant for several years now. The e-commerce company has formed what it calls the world's first 'Big Data Anti-Counterfeiting Alliance,' which has several big brands on the board.

China Scolds U.S on India's NSG Membership.

NSG Membership Cannot be Obama’s Farewell Gift to India: China to US

Girish Shetti |

Jan 17, 2017 03:22 AM EST

China on Monday hit back at the United States for signalling out the communist giant in blocking India's membership bid to join the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) last year. It accused that the Obama administration is treating NSG membership as a 'parting gift' for New Delhi.

Foreign Players Curbed in Chinese Super League.

Chinese FA Limits Use of Foreign Players in Chinese Super League

Girish Shetti |

Jan 16, 2017 08:02 AM EST

The China's Football Association (CFA) has decided to put fresh limitation on foreign players allowed to play per domestic games, reducing the number from five to three, as it seeks to encourage domestic talent through its lucrative Chinese Super League.

Philippines’ ‘Protests’ Meekly against China’s Deployment of Anti-aircraft Weapons to the Spratlys

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jan 16, 2017 07:18 AM EST

The note verbale was delivered "quietly," apparently so as not to irritate the Chinese.

President Xi Vows to Forge Close Friendship with Switzerland During his First Official State Visit

President Xi to Forge Close Friendship with Switzerland During his First Official State Visit

Desiree Sison |

Jan 16, 2017 04:46 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Switzerland Sunday for his first 4-day official state visit to the Alpine country, vowing to nurture close friendship and boost cooperation between the two nations.

The lower tariffs became applicable from January 1st this year.

Canadian Seafood Industry Buoyed by China Lowering Tariffs

S. Rina |

Jan 16, 2017 01:46 AM EST

China has lowered tariffs on seafood, giving a fillip to Canadian industry. The lower tariffs became applicable from Jan. 1 this year to a wide variety of marine products.

China and Vietnam Discuss South China Sea.

China, Vietnam Vow to Manage Differences over South China Sea Dispute

Girish Shetti |

Jan 15, 2017 07:21 PM EST

China and Vietnam have vowed to mutually manage their territorial differences in South China Sea and to maintain peace in the disputed maritime territory, according to a joint statement issued on Saturday.