Alexis Villarias
Police Arrest Holly Davis for Arizona Road Rage Murder of Chinese Student
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 19, 2016 05:26 PM EST |
An arrest has been made in connection with the drastic Arizona road rage shooting of a Chinese exchange student that resulted in another car collision injuring five more people. Holly Davis, 32, has been arrested by Tempe police with three charges including first-degree murder.
Amazon China Granted License to Become Ocean Freight Forwarder
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 19, 2016 08:36 AM EST |
Amazon would not stop at drones to improve its delivery system as the Chinese arm of the company has been granted a license by Federal Maritime Commission to become an ocean freight forwarder.
The 'Michelin Curse' Has Landed on Hong Kong Restaurants
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 15, 2016 04:18 PM EST |
One of the sought-after honours in the restaurant business is the recognition given by Michelin guide. However, there may be unexpected challenges that go with the honourable distinction. As BBC reports, another restaurant in Hong Kong is facing the challenge after being featured in Michelin's guide November last year.
Ai Weiwei WIns the Battle: Lego Changes Policy After Controversy
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 15, 2016 01:39 PM EST |
Lego has changed its policy following an outcry last fall after it refused to sell its bricks directly to Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. The Lego Group will no longer question customers' intentions for placing bulk orders; something they did to Ai in September 2015.
African Exports Plummet as China's Economy Dips
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 15, 2016 08:51 AM EST |
Africa's economy suffered last year fell as China experienced a recession. African exports to China decreased by almost 40 percent in 2015.
Fewer Taiwanese in China Will go Home to Vote as DPP's Tsai Ing-Wen Advances Independence Agenda
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 15, 2016 07:05 AM EST |
Some Taiwanese expatriates across the world - including those in China - have have decided to pass up the chance to travel back to their native land to participate in the Jan. 16 presidental elections. Less than 10 percent of nearly one million Taiwanese nationals abroad are expected to go home to heed the call of civic duty.
Stock Market Trend: The Story of 'Pyjama Traders' in China
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 14, 2016 11:10 AM EST |
Millions of professional traders in pyjamas are emerging in China as retirees find way to kill time. These traders together with shop owners, pensioners and other small traders make up 80 percent of China's investors.
China Economy: Increase in Exports Seen Since June
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 14, 2016 06:37 AM EST |
In an unexpected turn, China's exports is soaring high after almost six months of faltering. However, this may be because of the weakening currency rather than an improved state of the economy.
South Korean President Seeks China's Support in Imposing Sanctions Against North Korea
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 13, 2016 04:09 PM EST |
President Park Geun-hye of South Korea has called on China to show strong support against North Korea's nuclear testing as she vowed to pull all diplomatic moves to convince the United Nations (UN) to adopt a resolution imposing more stringent sanctions on North Korea.
Hong Kong Leader Leung Declares Ban on Ivory Trade
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 13, 2016 03:23 PM EST |
In a historic move, Hong Kong will phase out the sale of ivory in the city, Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying announced on Wednesday. This decision has been hailed by many activists.
Record High: Chinese Tourists in Australia Reached Over 1 Million in 2015
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 13, 2016 02:22 PM EST |
The tourism in Australia continues to show positive signs as the number of Chinese visitors reached a record high in 2015. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), more than one million Chinese tourists took a trip to Australia last year.
China and ASEAN Seek to Strenghten Ties Ahead of Celebration of 25th Anniversary of Relations
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 13, 2016 05:56 AM EST |
China and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) are looking to strengthen bilateral ties ahead of the 25th anniversary of their bilateral relations. Despite the on-going territorial claims over the South China Sea, China is ready to further cooperation with the other nations.
'With Love, William Shakespeare': China Celebrates 400th Death Anniversary of Shakespeare
| Alexis Villarias | | Jan 04, 2016 07:39 AM EST |
To commemorate the 400th death anniversary of the world-famous author William Shakespeare, a Chinese musical entitled "With Love, William Shakespeare" will be staged in Beijing for one month. The musical will be in theatres from December 31, 2015 until January 31, 2016.
China Landslide Update: Shenzhen Official Commits Suicide by Jumping from Building
| Alexis Villarias | | Dec 28, 2015 03:35 PM EST |
A landslide in the southern city of Shenzen has left one person dead and more than 70 people remained missing. A few days after the tragedy happened, the former head of the City Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau for Shenzhen's Guangming New District apparently committed suicide by jumping off an apartment block.
Belarus Supports China's Anti-Terrorism Law
| Alexis Villarias | | Dec 28, 2015 03:22 PM EST |
China's move to implement an anti-terrorism law received support from Belarus on Sunday. The Eastern European country voiced support for China's international effort to combat terrorism.
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