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Althea Serad | Jun 04, 2015 09:51 AM EDT
China announced that it is pledging "no cover-up" in investigations pertaining to the sinking of the ship “The Eastern Star” on the Yangtze River, Monday night. read more
Benjie Batanes | Jun 04, 2015 11:04 AM EDT
Families and friends of the missing Eastern Star passengers are getting frustrated over the unwillingness of local authorities to release more details about the tragedy. read more
Diadem Pambid | Jun 03, 2015 10:00 PM EDT
Philippine President, Benigno Aquino, made a statement early during his visit in Tokyo, Japan, which shocked Chinese officials. President Aquino likened China's intransigence over the South China Sea dispute to Germany’s Nazi regime. read more
Althea Serad | Jun 03, 2015 09:20 AM EDT
The Monday incident where a Chinese cruise ship capsized after going through a cyclone is quickly becoming the worst maritime disaster in China in 70 years. The death toll has grown to nineteen and hope is dwindling for survivors as divers continue to bring up bodies from the Eastern Star Wednesday. read more
Althea Serad | Jun 03, 2015 09:24 AM EDT
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III was on his sixth visit to Japan in the past five years Wednesday, showing growing ties within the two countries. Both parties are getting increasingly concerned with the assertive stance China has shown in relation to the South China Sea dispute. read more
Benjie Batanes | Jun 03, 2015 12:03 PM EDT
Since the beginning of the week, residents of Beijing have been subjected to a strick ban on smoking in all public indoor places. Some pundits have noted that the ban could easily be extended to other parts of the country as Chinese authorities try to cut down health care costs associated with smoking. read more
K.E. Pulumbarit | Jun 03, 2015 06:30 AM EDT
A Beijing court sentenced the drivers involved in the April car crash with months of imprisonment. Aside from jail time and fines, the pair was also subjected to criticisms across China's biggest social media site. read more
Diadem Pambid | Jun 03, 2015 03:05 AM EDT
Like Cambodia, Vietnam, and Japan, China is one Asian country not to be missed. Tourists from around the world make it a point to visit this majestic country known for its Great Wall. However, there are some pointers to take note of when touring China. Like in any other country, here are the top 10 behaviors to avoid. read more
Benjie Batanes | Jun 03, 2015 06:03 AM EDT
Rescuers are still searching for survivors among hundreds of passengers that are trapped inside a ship that capsized in China's Yangtze River due to a storm. read more
Diadem Pambid | Jun 02, 2015 11:10 PM EDT
Following the news that the deadly infection known as MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus that has reached South Korea, hundreds of Chinese tourists has already cancelled their travel plans to the said country. read more
Diadem Pambid | Jun 02, 2015 09:39 PM EDT
On Wednesday, a Chinese cruise ship traveling along the Yangtze River had capsized due to a freak tornado. More than 450 people are missing, most of which are Chinese citizens of the ages 6o to 70 years old. Premier Li Kequiang has already called for an investigation with the use of a transparent probe. read more
Benjie Batanes | Jun 02, 2015 12:27 PM EDT
China's Defense Ministry has announced that the military will conduct ground and aerial live fire drills near the Myanmar border, where Chinese citizens have been caught in the crossfire between Myanmar government and insurgents, according to Today Online. read more
Lorenze Visco | Jun 02, 2015 05:24 AM EDT
Chinese parents are bringing their children on field trips to luxury villas so that when the time comes, they will study hard and grow up rich like the owners of the extravagant houses. read more
Althea Serad | Jun 01, 2015 11:48 PM EDT
A cruise ship with 458 passengers sank around 9:28 p.m. Monday after passing a storm in the Yangtze River in southern China. While 10 people were rescued, one person was killed and nearly 450 remain missing, most of senior age, according to state media Tuesday. read more
Kwao Peppeh | Jun 01, 2015 10:53 AM EDT
Residents of Huludao City woke up to the sound of a loud explosion on Sunday morning that destroyed a three-storey residential building; killing two people and injuring many others. read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
