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You can live longer but only if you've got KL-VS

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May 13, 2014 03:54 AM EDT

The secret to living longer is in your genes.

Alibaba Launches Movie Company; Seeks Starring Role in China's Entertainment Sector

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May 13, 2014 03:05 AM EDT

Internet giant Alibaba Group has set its sights on movies and entertainment.

Can China really build a 12,870 kilometer-long railway to the USA?

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May 12, 2014 11:50 AM EDT

Rumors are that China is mulling plans to build the world's longest railway line.It's a jaw dropping project whose sheer length and ambition is astounding.China is said to be looking into the feasibility of building a "China-Russia-Canada-America" railway line, which, if completed, will be the longest in the world.

My Love from the Star movie coming to China

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May 12, 2014 09:03 AM EDT

"My Love from the Star," the Korean TV series that became a huge hit in China, will be re-released as a Chinese movie version in June.

"Bearded lady" Conchita Wurst wins Eurovision singing contest

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May 12, 2014 08:53 AM EDT

Drag queen Conchita Wurst, "the bearded lady" from Austria, was the hands-down winner of the Eurovision Song Contest 2014 held in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Pitt, Reeves and Depp Star in Movies Co-Produced by China's Huayi Brothers

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May 12, 2014 06:05 AM EDT

Huayi Brothers is bankrolling Hollywood blockbusters starring A-list actors

Mel Gibson Rumored to be Jackie Chan’s co-star in Dragon Blade

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Apr 21, 2014 09:44 PM EDT

Media rumors about Gibson being considered as co-star of Jackie Chan in Dragon Blade were sparked by Jackie's veiled description of his co-star at the Beijing International Film Festival. "All I can say is that he's a foreigner--an A-list Hollywood star, a big name," Jackie said.

Tough online banking rules take effect June 30

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Apr 21, 2014 09:40 PM EDT

PBOC and CBRC ordered all banks to be prepared to implement the new transaction limits by June 30. Banks must also establish a means to confirm the identities of their consumers when they link their accounts at third-party payment platforms to their bank accounts.

Search for the Missing MH370 Demonstrates Highs and Lows of Chinese Technology

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Apr 19, 2014 09:01 AM EDT

Jiaolong could prove to be an invaluable partner to the American submersible now leading the underwater search for MH-370, but Chinese experts said Jiaolong isn't doing this because its mother ship is unreliable and prone to breaking down.

Survey: Facebook is Bad for Sex

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Apr 19, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

A survey by British condom maker Durex uncovered a startling fact: five percent of American respondents checked Facebook during lovemaking.

China’s Minister of Public Security Urges More Control over the Internet

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Apr 19, 2014 07:46 AM EDT

China's Minister of Public Security Guo Shengkun said Russia and Central Asian countries must impose stricter control over the Internet to prevent "external forces" from trying to overthrow their governments.

Japanese Investors Abandoning China for Southeast Asia

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Apr 19, 2014 07:44 AM EDT

The territorial dispute between China and Japan has led to a huge outflow of Japanese investments from China and into Southeast Asian countries.

Advanced Japanese facial recognition device now scanning faces in Hong Kong

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Apr 18, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Shoppers of all nationalities in Hong Kong stores are having their faces scanned and recognized by an advanced Japanese technology hailed as a key breakthrough in facial recognition.

Microsoft Eyes Internet of Things Dominance with Azure

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Apr 18, 2014 08:22 AM EDT

Microsoft Corporation says its new "Microsoft Azure Intelligent Systems Service" will manage not only Windows-based devices but devices running other operating systems as well.

Weibo IPO Falls Short of Expectations

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Apr 18, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Weibo Corporation, owner of the popular Chinese microblogging site, Weibo, raised $286 million by selling 16.8 million shares at $17 each at its initial public offering on the NASDAQ in New York.