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Holiday Sunbathers Wary After Florida Panhandle Shark Attacks

Save the Sharks Campaign: 30 Sharks Die for Every Wedding in Hong Kong

Apr 30, 2016 04:33 PM EDT

Global advertising agency Ogilvy & Mather has released a graphic video that highlights the unnecessary killing of sharks to mark a special occasion in Hong Kong. The consumption of shark fin soup in every wedding in Hong Kong is responsible for the deaths of at least 30 sharks.

Maldives Islands See New Wave Of Chinese Tourists

More Chinese Women are Trapped with Gay Husbands

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 30, 2016 09:45 AM EDT

There's at least 14 million straight women in China who are currently trapped in false marriages with gay men, a researcher on LGBT issues said. For decades, these women remain in the shadows, silently suffering.

Chinese Residents Found Worms in Tap Water

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 30, 2016 08:27 AM EDT

Several homeowners living among the 13 high-rise buildings in Shijiazhuang found small worms in their tap water. The source of their water is a well sunk by the developer according to newspaper reports.

US Defense Secretary Carter was Denied Entry to Hong Kong

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 30, 2016 08:25 AM EDT

In the middle of heightened tensions in the South China Sea, the American Consulate claimed that their aircraft carrier was denied entry in Hong Kong on Thursday. The reason for the refusal was not clear.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov Visits China

United States Firm with South Korea Talks Despite China and Russia Objections

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 30, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

The United States and South Korea continue talks on the possible deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) after North Korea tested its fourth nuclear bomb in January. The negotiations continue despite objections from China and Russia.

Brooklyn District Attorney Displays Seized Counterfeit Goods Credit: Mario Tama / Staff

More Cases of Counterfeit Products in Shanghai

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 27, 2016 01:15 PM EDT

There has been a steady increase in the number of intellectual property infringement in Shanghai in the past four years. Foreigners were mostly held responsible in these cases, a senior official said on Monday.

Hong Kong's Domestic Help System Under Scrutiny Following Recent Cases Of Abuse

Hong Kong’s Filipino Workers Cast Their Votes: Hope for Better Governance and Move Back Home

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 27, 2016 01:02 PM EDT

Around 1.4 million overseas Filipino workers in Hong Kong started casting their votes on Saturday, April 9 as the Philippines heads into a presidential election. It is believed that this large amount of absentee voters can make or break the presidential race.

EU And China Seek To Resolve Textile Dispute

Sudden Death of Boy Sparks Child Labor Protests in China

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 26, 2016 08:41 PM EDT

The death of a 14-year old boy, who worked in an underwear factory in Foshan City, Guangdong Province triggered a citywide campaign against illegal child labor on Monday.

President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari Visits China

President Xi Jinping Promotes Cybersecurity and Positive Internet Environment

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 26, 2016 08:36 PM EDT

President Xi Jinping called for stringent online security through complete screening of internet risks during a symposium on cybersecurity and informatization last April 19. He emphasized the correct outlook on cybersecurity in his full statement which was released Monday.

Beijing International Tourism Expo (BITE) 2006

Grab a Flight: Shared Business Flights are Underway

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 15, 2016 12:51 PM EDT

Just like Uber, you may now book a shared business jet using an app. The companies offering the service are taking advantage of the slow progress of the flight market in China.

A Spectacle Of Specimens Highlights Natural History Museum Collections

Shocking Images Surface of Endangered Sharks for Sale in Hainan Market

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 15, 2016 12:06 PM EDT

A passerby named Jian snapped horrifying images of endangered hammerhead sharks for sale at a market in China on April 9. The photos of almost 100 hammerheads piled up for sale in Hainan Resort City were posted on Chinese social media Weibo and WeChat where a debate ensued.

Chinese Nationals Flee Vietnam As Tensions Grow Over Disputed Seas

Taiwan Republic Stickers on Passports Spark Controversy in China

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 12, 2016 11:00 AM EDT

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved an amendment to the law on April 6, allowing the "Taiwan Republic" stickers on their "Republic of China" passports. The revoked legislation sparked controversy in China, refusing two Taiwanese visitors to enter the mainland.

Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Buys High-End Chateau de Sours in France

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 12, 2016 09:39 AM EDT

Jack Ma, the founder of the multi-billion dollar online retailer Alibaba, completed the purchase of Chateau de Sours in Bordeaux, adding to the growing list of Chinese investors interested in France's wine region. The purchase is expected to quench China's growing thirst for top vintage wines.

Beijing Issues Red Alert On Air Pollution For The First Time

Bus Company in Zhengzhou Offers Wake-Up Call Services

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 12, 2016 08:19 AM EDT

A bus company in China has thought of an ingenious way to prevent passengers from missing their destinations. Drivers of a bus company in Zhengzhou now offer wake-up call services to sleepy passengers who often miss their stops.

Xian'er: The Robot That Offers Century-Old Wise Words in Beijing Temple

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 12, 2016 08:05 AM EDT

A cute looking robot that resembles a Buddhist monk is taking over the internet. Xian'er from the Longquan Temple in Beijing is a robot that can engage in simple conversation and can dispense century-old wisdom for your spiritual growth.