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Father of China's Pinyin System Zhou Youguang Dies at Age 111
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 14, 2017 09:24 AM EST |
China's famous linguist Zhou Youguang, hailed as the father of Pinyin writing system, passed away at age the 111 on Saturday in Beijing. He is credited for converting Chinese language into simplified Roman alphabets that helped in increasing literacy rate across the country.
Chinese School Introduces 'Grade Bank' System to Lessen Exam Pressure on Students
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 14, 2017 09:21 AM EST |
A Chinese school in eastern China has come up with a unique solution to lessen exam pressure on their students, which if successful may soon become precedent across educational institutions in the country.
China Backs IOC Stripping Weightlifters of 2008 Olympic Titles
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 14, 2017 09:13 AM EST |
The Chinese Olympic Committee (COC) said on Friday that it supports the decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strip off the titles of three Chinese weightlifters from the 2008 Beijing Games for testing positive on a doping retest.
Seagate to Close China Factory, to Cut Over 2,000 Jobs
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 14, 2017 08:08 AM EST |
US hard disk drive maker Seagate Technology is axing 2,000 people from its workforce as it closes down its Suzhuo factory in eastern China because of "sluggish market demand," the company revealed on Friday.
Donald Trump Refuses to Budge on ‘One China' Policy, Says it is up for 'Negotiation'
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 14, 2017 07:32 AM EST |
US President-elect Donald Trump has refused to budge from his stern stance on "One China" policy, as he once again made it clear in a latest interview that China's most important foreign policy is pretty much up for negotiation.
19-Car Pile Up in Guangdong-Hunan Highway Kills 6 People
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 14, 2017 07:18 AM EST |
Six people have been confirmed dead after a massive car accident occurred in the southern province of Guangdong China on Saturday morning.
Taiwan Disputes Nigeria’s Move to Close Abuja Office Following China Talks
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 14, 2017 04:55 AM EST |
The Taiwanese government condemned Nigeria's latest to remove Taiwan's office from Abuja following recent developments between Nigeria and China. A statement issued by Taiwan officials on Thursday urged the Nigerian government to reconsider the move and leave an open room for discussion.
US Sends Stealth Jet Fighters to Japan
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Jan 14, 2017 04:40 AM EST |
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is headed to Japan to be "the cornerstone" of US defense in the Pacific.
China Risks 1-Year Ban from International Competitions over Doping Scandal
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 14, 2017 04:36 AM EST |
Recent developments in the sports world could see China be barred from competing in Weightlifting competitions. This is after three of its former gold medalists tested positive for doping after re-tests were done from 2008 Olympics thus leading to them being stripped of their titles.
China's Foshan Reports H7N9 Avian Flu Case
| Steve M.C. | | Jan 14, 2017 04:26 AM EST |
A new case of H7N9 avian flu has been reported in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, according to local health authorities on Friday.
Chinese Basketball Association: Sichuan Blue Whales Avenged Initial Loss Rout Guangdong Southern Tigers in Second Meeting
| Ritz Agranum | | Jan 14, 2017 04:00 AM EST |
Defending champions Sichuan Blue Whales got their revenge over the team of the Guangdong Southern Tigers in the 26th round of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
China Records Worst Annual Export Slump Since 2009
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 14, 2017 03:58 AM EST |
China's export market took a huge hit for second year in a row as the country's export figures showed its worst performance since 2009's recession peak period. The persistently weak global demand apparently took toll on Chinese exporters for second year in running.
Charlie Sheen Calls Rihanna 'That Bitch' On 'Watch What Happens Live' [VIDEO]
| Maria Velasquez | | Jan 14, 2017 03:17 AM EST |
Charlie Sheen called Rihanna "that bitch" during an appearance on "Watch What Happens Live" on Wednesday. Whoa.
Chelsea Drops Diego Costa as Chinese Super League Offer Looms Large
| Girish Shetti | | Jan 14, 2017 03:13 AM EST |
Chelsea's striker Diego Costa is not travelling with rest of his teammates at Leicester city to play on Saturday's premier league match. Chelsea's apparent reason for dropping him is not injury concern but to stop the explosive striker from heading to the Chinese Super League.
Crude Price Up on OPEC Cut, Record China Demand Forecast
| S. Rina | | Jan 14, 2017 03:09 AM EST |
Oil prices are on the upswing following the news of production cuts by major crude exporters including Russia and Saudi Arabia. The demand from China is also projected to be all time high, further fueling the price trend for the commodity.
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