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Massive Landslide Kills 11 in Guizhou, China

Jul 02, 2016 05:39 AM EDT

At least 11 persons were pronounced dead at the scene of a landslide, triggered by heavy downpour, that hit village in Guizhou Province southwest China Friday morning.

Southwest China Landslide Leaves 5 Missing

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Jun 26, 2016 08:10 AM EDT

Heavy downpours in China's southwestern province of Sichuan triggered a landslide that left 16 families homeless and five people missing early Sunday.

China Bus Fire Leaves At Least 35 Passengers Dead

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Jun 26, 2016 04:40 AM EDT

The death tool in China's bus fire Sunday morning has climbed to 35 as rescuers found more bodies inside the charred tour bus. Eleven people were hospitalized.

Chinese Customs Seizes 15.6 Tons of Illegal Drugs in Two Years

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Jun 26, 2016 04:18 AM EDT

Two years of anti-drug smuggling operations that started in 2014 by Chinese customs resulted to the confiscation of about 15.6 tons, or about 14,000 kilograms, of smuggled substance.

China Think-Tank Lowers 2016 Economic Forecast

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Jun 20, 2016 08:10 PM EDT

China's economic growth this year will be dragged down by the slower than expected global demand recovery, according to the China International Capital Corp (CICC).

China Tightens Rules on Infant Formula

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Jun 11, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

China will soon require baby formula producers to register and secure permits to sell their products in the country as part of tightened regulations on milk and infant formula.

Hong Kong Life Insurance Up For Sale Again

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Jun 11, 2016 09:16 AM EDT

After nearly four years of a failed attempt to sell the business, owners of Hong Kong Life Insurance (HKLI) are once again considering selling the insurance firm, this time for US$600 million.

Chinese, American Investors Acquire French Football Club Nice

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Jun 11, 2016 08:30 AM EDT

French Ligue 1 footbcall club OGC Nice is now owned by Chinese and American investors, which bought 80 percent stake in the French association football club based in Nice.

China Adds 4.43 Million Jobs in Jan-April Period

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May 31, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

Despite economic headwinds, China added about 4.43 million jobs from January to April of this year, in line with the Chinese government's target of creating more than 10 million new urban jobs in 2016.

Chrysler Recalls Nearly 14,000 Cherokee SUVs in China

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May 31, 2016 08:22 AM EDT

A defect in windshield wipers triggered a massive recall of Cherokee sports utility vehicles in China, according to the country's top quality watchdog.

China Landslide Leaves 6 People Missing

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May 29, 2016 02:16 AM EDT

Heavy downpour in east China's Zhejiang Province triggered a landslide that left at least six people missing on Sunday.

Mumbai Building Collapse Kills 5; Death Toll Set to Rise

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Apr 30, 2016 08:34 AM EDT

At least six people were confirmed dead and five others injured when a three-stories building collapsed in Mumbai Saturday, authorities said.

Nissan, Dongfeng To Recall 58,000 Cars in China

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Apr 30, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

As China steps up its efforts to ensure the quality of cars sold in the world's largest car market, Nissan Motors and its Chinese joint-venture partner Dongfeng Automobile announced plans to recall nearly 58,000 vehicles in the country.

China's Factory Activity Unexpectedly Expands in March

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Apr 01, 2016 08:40 AM EDT

China's manufacturing activity unexpectedly picked up in March, further adding to signs that the country's economic pressures are easing.

China Car Recalls Continue; Subaru to Recall 78 Vehicles

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Apr 01, 2016 08:27 AM EDT

Japanese car manufacturer Subaru is recalling a total of 78 cars in China due to faulty turbocharger, according to the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine.