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China Nabs Over 20 Young People for Gang Fight

Steve M.C.   | Jan 09, 2017 02:12 AM EST

A gang of over 20 people in Southwest China were on Friday arrested and detained after they were found to have allegedly been preparing to be part of a gang fight. read more

Beijing to Launch Environmental Police Force to Fight Toxic Smog

Steve M.C.   | Jan 08, 2017 08:30 AM EST

A new environmental police force has been introduced in Beijing to assist in the fight against the massive smog, which has been witnessed in the Chinese capital. read more

China Plans to Build Third Aircraft Carrier 'in the Near Future'

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 08, 2017 04:02 AM EST

China is slated to build its third aircraft carrier in the near future, China's People's Daily newspaper reported citing military expert Liang Fang. read more

China to Construct World’s Highest Altitude Telescope in Tibet

Girish Shetti   | Jan 08, 2017 01:01 AM EST

China is all set to construct the world's highest altitude gravitational wave telescopes in Tibet. These telecscope will try to unravel the deeps secrets of the "big bang theory." read more

Shanghai Disney Resort to Launch Talent Program for Locals in 2017

Steve M.C.   | Jan 07, 2017 08:30 PM EST

The Shanghai Disney Resort announced on Friday that it will be exploring Chinese local talents through the launch of its "Shanghai Disney Resort Talent Class" later this year. read more

Beijing to Install Air Purifiers in Schools

Steve M.C.   | Jan 06, 2017 09:34 PM EST

Beijing is planning to install air purifiers and air filters in schools as the city continues to come up with new ways to battle with smog, according to the new initiative announced by the Education Municipal on Thursday. read more

Chinese Couples Tie the Knot on Harbin's Snow and Ice Festival [VIDEO]

Steve M.C.   | Jan 06, 2017 10:36 AM EST

A mass wedding ceremony witnessed 18 couples bracing the cold weather to tie the knot on Friday as part of the Harbin International Ice Festival in China. read more

Hong Kong Reports Second Bird Flu Death of Winter Season

Girish Shetti   | Jan 06, 2017 08:04 AM EST

A 62-year-old man died because of H7N9 virus in Hong Kong on Friday, the second case of bird flu death in the autonomous city, according to hospital authorities. read more

Death Toll in China's Henan Gas Explosion Rises to 12

Steve M.C.   | Jan 06, 2017 09:14 AM EST

The death toll from a gas explosion in China's Henan province has risen to 12, according to a briefing from local authorities on Friday. read more

World’s Longest Bullet Train Launched in China

Girish Shetti   | Jan 06, 2017 04:08 AM EST

China on Thursday launched world's longest bullet train in latest bid to expand its high speed rail network across the country. Nicknamed as "Shangri-la of the World," the bullet train will connect to Kunming city to national capital Beijing. read more

China to Draw a New Map of the Moon

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 05, 2017 09:46 PM EST

Chinese scientists are creating a new 1:25 million scale geological map of the moon, according to media reports on Thursday. read more

Ice and Snow Festival Kicks Off in Harbin, China

Steve M.C.   | Jan 05, 2017 08:05 PM EST

The annual ice and snow festival in Harbin, China, has kicked off. The yearly event will not only attract a huge number of tourists in the region but also feature a lot of artists and artifacts. read more

Shanghai Named 'Most Competitive City in China'

Steve M.C.   | Jan 06, 2017 01:44 AM EST

Shanghai on Tuesday has been crowned as the "most competitive city in China" for the fourth time, beating 358 other Chinese cities. According to a report, Shanghai came in first in the China economy and seventh globally. read more

Kindergarten Stabbing Causes Knife Attack Concerns in China

Theena Ocay   | Jan 05, 2017 07:26 AM EST

Records of knife attack incidents in China have forced authorities to increase security around schools and conduct in-depth studies of the root causes of such acts, including the recent stabbing on Wednesday in a kindergarten in the Province of Pinxiang. read more

Chinese Official Shoots 2 Superiors Before Committing Suicide

Steve M.C.   | Jan 04, 2017 08:54 PM EST

A Chinese official identified as Chen Zhongshu, the chief of land and resources bureau in Panzhihua, Sichuan, shot two of his superiors on Wednesday morning during a city convention and exhibition. He then went ahead to commit suicide. read more

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