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Chinese Censors Vows to Remove 'Vulgar' Reality Shows from Airwaves

Jul 23, 2015 09:00 AM EDT

Chinese censors have denounced the growing number of questionable reality shows being aired by local TV stations in a circular issued on Wednesday. Authorities said "vulgar" shows should be replaced by those that promote the Chinese way of life.

153 Chinese Loggers Sentenced to Life Imprisonment in Myanmar

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Jul 23, 2015 06:57 AM EDT

Myanmar judicial authorities have sentenced about 153 Chinese nationals to life imprisonment for carrying out illegal logging operations in the country. The sentencing was reported by the Chinese government-run news outlets on Thursday.

China's Official Guesthouse Takes Philips to Court Over Deceptive Advert

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Jul 22, 2015 02:27 PM EDT

The Chinese government's guesthouse has filed a lawsuit against Dutch firm Philips in Beijing on Tuesday. The suit alleges that Philips posted advertisements claiming that some of its products were used in the guesthouse, when in fact it is not.

US Airstrike Kills Islamic Militant Leader in Syria

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Jul 22, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

American forces have killed Muhsin al-Fadhli, the leader of an al-Queda terrorist group known as Khorasan, during an airstrike in Syria on July 8.

China Criticizes Japan's 'Misleading' Defense Report

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Jul 22, 2015 09:01 AM EDT

China has criticized a Japanese defense report released last Tuesday and calls it “misleading”. The document presents Japan's apprehension over the natural gas and oil exploration projects being carried out by China near the contested territorial waters between the two countries.

Chinese Navy Holds Military Drill in Disputed South China Sea

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Jul 22, 2015 06:39 AM EDT

China's Navy is conducting a ten-day military drill around the island of Hainan that started on Wednesday. The naval drill is being carried out at a time when China's territorial claims in the South and East China Sea are being challenged by neighboring countries.

PayPal Confident of Capturing Big Part of Chinese Market

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Jul 21, 2015 12:37 PM EDT

A PayPal official announced on Monday that the Chinese market may soon be a major source of income for its online payment service. The forecast is based on the growing need of Chinese businesses and customers to have a reliable means of selling and buying goods abroad.

BRICS Bank Opens in China to Provide Loans for Developing Economies

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Jul 21, 2015 12:21 PM EDT

Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS) have officially commissioned the New Development Bank (NDB) in Shanghai on Tuesday. The group said that the bank will primarily hand out loans to countries whose economies are still not yet fully developed and are in need of capital.

China Slams 'Spy' Sortie Led by American Admiral Scott Swift

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Jul 21, 2015 06:58 AM EDT

Chinese officials issued another warning to the United States on Monday with the former's reconnaissance flights being carried out in the disputed areas in the South China Sea. The latest furor was prompted when the Pacific Fleet commander himself headed one such flight.

Online Dating Site for Extramarital Affairs Hacked

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Jul 20, 2015 11:22 AM EDT

Hackers have recently managed to steal the data of around 37 million subscribers of the Ashley Madison (ALM) website which promotes an adulterous lifestyle for married people. The perpetrators are demanding that the site to close down for lying to its users.

U.S., New Zealand, Australia and Japan Conduct War Games – Chinese Officials Present

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Jul 20, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Military troops from the United States, Australia, New Zealand and Japan concluded a series of amphibious war games on the Australian coast this Sunday. Although such military activities are held annually, this year is significant since this the first time that a Japanese contingent has partaken. This is also the first time Chinese officers have been invited to witness the exercise.

Philippines Hails International Support As American Navy Admiral Leads South China Sea Patrol

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Jul 20, 2015 07:50 AM EDT

The Philippine government announced on Sunday that international support for its South China Sea claims was further bolstered by a recent American surveillance sortie headed by Admiral Scott Swift, head of the US naval fleet in the Pacific.

Chinese Authorities Arrest 4 People in Connection with Uniqlo Sextape Scandal

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Jul 20, 2015 06:18 AM EDT

At least four people were arrested by the authorities on Sunday in relation to a sextape shot in a Uniqlo store in Beijing. The video, which was recorded with an iPhone, has since gone viral.

California Wildfire Unleashes Fury on Freeway, Motorists Flee for Their Lives

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Jul 18, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

A wildfire in California reached a freeway filled with motorists on Friday and proceeded to burn everything on its path. Many motorist were forced to flee on foot to avoid being caught in the fire.

Famous Qigong 'Master' Wang Suspected of Kidnapping and Murdering Follower

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Jul 18, 2015 06:54 AM EDT

A well known Qigong “master” in China has been arrested last Thursday in the province of Jiangxi in connection with the alleged kidnapping and murder of a local businessman and known follower.