Benjie Batanes
Xiaomi is China's Favorite Smartphone Once Again After Beating Huawei, Apple in Sales
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 04, 2015 12:01 PM EDT |
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.
China Demands Repatriation of Corrupt Ex-Official's Brother from U.S.
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 04, 2015 11:40 AM EDT |
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.
Chinese Food Authorities Uncovers Alcoholic Drinks Laced With Viagra
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 04, 2015 11:31 AM EDT |
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.
Wildfires in California Go Out of Control, Hundreds of Residents Flee
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 03, 2015 03:14 PM EDT |
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.
US Vice President Joe Biden May be Planning to Run for President
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 03, 2015 03:10 PM EDT |
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.
Shanghai Mall Cleaner's Leg Amputated in Latest Escalator Malfunction Incident
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 03, 2015 10:34 AM EDT |
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.
Two Pandas Give Birth to Twins on Same Day in China
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 03, 2015 07:50 AM EDT |
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.
Shaolin Temple Head Entangled in Embezzlement and Sex Controversy, Calls Off Thailand Trip
| Benjie Batanes | | Aug 03, 2015 07:02 AM EDT |
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.
Police Kill Hollywood Gunman After Refusal to Surrender
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 25, 2015 12:24 PM EDT |
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.
China Accuses U.S. of Taking Sides in South China Sea Arbitration Case
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 25, 2015 09:10 AM EDT |
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.
China Protests After Japan's PM Abe Welcomes Former Taiwanese Leader Lee Teng-hui
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 25, 2015 07:24 AM EDT |
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's Capital Outflow Increases by $104 Billion in First Half of 2015
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 24, 2015 11:35 AM EDT |
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.
668 Million Chinese People Now Online – Most on Mobile
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 24, 2015 10:48 AM EDT |
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.
Infant Killed by Grandfather Over Cleft Clip
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 24, 2015 07:09 AM EDT |
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.
American Musician Chris Brown Charged with Breach of Contract in the Philippines
| Benjie Batanes | | Jul 23, 2015 11:00 AM EDT |
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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