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11/22/2024 07:00:37 am

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi is China's Favorite Smartphone Once Again After Beating Huawei, Apple in Sales

Xiaomi has regained its top spot in the Chinese smartphone market in the second quarter of 2015, outselling Huawei and Apple, according to a Canalys market survey.

Ling Wancheng

China Demands Repatriation of Corrupt Ex-Official's Brother from U.S.

China is requesting the repatriation of a Chinese businessman from the U.S. Ling Wancheng is a sibling of Ling Jihua - a former party official sacked in July for corruption, who is currently in hiding.

China Alcohol Viagra

Chinese Food Authorities Uncovers Alcoholic Drinks Laced With Viagra

Chinese authorities have found out that some local alcohol manufacturers are lacing their products with the popular sex-enhancing drug Viagra. This past weekend, law enforcement agencies seized a sizable amount of chemical from an alcohol maker.

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Wildfires in California Go Out of Control, Hundreds of Residents Flee

The raging wildfire in the northern part of California has expanded to its biggest size yet on Sunday, destroying property and causing hundreds of Californians to abandon their homes.

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US Vice President Joe Biden May be Planning to Run for President

A newspaper report published on Saturday hinted that US Vice President Joe Biden is planning to try his luck on getting the Democrat Presidential nomination despite the fact that many of his fellow party members have already placed their support on front-runner Hillary Clinton.

China Escalator Accident

Shanghai Mall Cleaner's Leg Amputated in Latest Escalator Malfunction Incident

A janitor in a Shanghai mall was cleaning an escalator on Saturday when the metal flooring gave way, leaving the man with a severe injury on his left leg. The damage was so bad that doctors had no choice but to amputate the leg.

Twin Giant Pandas Born

Two Pandas Give Birth to Twins on Same Day in China

Two giant pandas gave birth to male twins on August 2 in the Chinese province of Sichuan. The latest births further prove that the country's panda breeding program is working.

Shi Yongxin

Shaolin Temple Head Entangled in Embezzlement and Sex Controversy, Calls Off Thailand Trip

Shaolin head Shi Yongxin is the subject of an official inquiry after allegations of illicit sex and corruption that surfaced in the Internet. Shi canceled his scheduled trip to Thailand on August 2 to answer the accusations.

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Police Kill Hollywood Gunman After Refusal to Surrender

Responding policemen in Los Angeles killed an armed male who was firing shots in the air on Saturday. Law enforcers have justified their deadly response saying the man refused to surrender his weapon.

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China Accuses U.S. of Taking Sides in South China Sea Arbitration Case

China has accused the American government on Friday of supporting the Philippines in an ongoing South China Sea arbitration in the Hague. Beijing's reaction was prompted by the comment of American State Undersecretary Daniel Russel that both claimants should respect and follow the decision of the arbitration body.

Lee Teng-hui

China Protests After Japan's PM Abe Welcomes Former Taiwanese Leader Lee Teng-hui

China has protested against a visit by Taiwan's former leader Lee Teng-hui to Japan. Lee, who arrived in Tokyo on Tuesday, is in the country for a six-day tour.

China Capital Deficit

China's Capital Outflow Increases by $104 Billion in First Half of 2015

China's capital outflow increased by around $104 billion in the first six months of the year, according to a government economic report that was published on Thursday. If the situation is not remedied soon, it may contribute to the slowdown of the economy.

China Internet Police

668 Million Chinese People Now Online – Most on Mobile

More than 668 million people in China have access to the Internet as of June this year. This makes China a country that has the biggest concentration of Internet users.

Cleft Lip Baby Killed

Infant Killed by Grandfather Over Cleft Clip

A newborn baby boy in Shanghai has been murdered by his own grandfather. Investigators believe the suspects' motive for commiting infanticide on June 17, is due to the child's cleft lip.

Chris Brown Sued Philippines

American Musician Chris Brown Charged with Breach of Contract in the Philippines

American singer Chris Brown was stopped by Philippine immigration officers from leaving the country for reportedly failing to uphold his part in a contract he entered into with a local show promoter. He was about to take a flight to Hongkong on Wednesday when local authorities informed his party that a hold departure order was issued against him.

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