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China aims to develop nuclear power as a renewable energy source for a cleaner future.

China to Boost Nuclear Power Development

Mar 25, 2016 10:55 AM EDT

China will prioritize nuclear power development as renewable energy plays an essential role in the government's effort to attain a greener and cleaner future.

China to stop construction of coal-powered plants

China to Stop Construction Coal-Fired Power Plants

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

China will halt coal-fired power plant construction in 15 regions to address a capacity glut in the industry, China's energy regulator confirmed on Thursday.

China's capital city Beijing extends maternity and paternity leave

Beijing Extends Maternity, Paternity Leave

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 06:12 AM EDT

Beijing officials announced on Thursday that couples are now granted an extended maternity and paternity leave.

Chinese university is training counterterrorism specialists

Chinese University Trains Counterterrorism Specialists

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 06:10 AM EDT

With the alarming numbers of deadly terrorist attacks almost everywhere around the world, China is training counterterrorism personnel to prepare for imminent extremist threats.

'The Secret Garden' author Johanna Basford named as China's most famous foreign author in 2015

'The Secret Garden' Author is China's Most Famous Foreign Author in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 25, 2016 06:03 AM EDT

The Secret Garden author Johanna Basford bagged a massive 24 million yuan ($3.67 million) as copyright income from the Chinese market, making her China's most famous foreign author in 2015.

China to Rename Places With Bizarre Foreign Names

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 24, 2016 05:15 PM EDT

China is trying to get rid of "bizarre" foreign place names, particularly on residential compounds, state media cited the civil affairs minister as saying on Tuesday.

China names Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen the top three richest cities.

China Names Top 3 Richest Cities

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 24, 2016 11:28 AM EDT

Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen were named the top three richest cities in China, based on the recent list revealed by economic news portal China Business News.

More young men are buying Cadillacs in China than the US

Cadillac Attracts Younger Men in China

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 24, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

Unlike in the United States where Cadillacs have a delightful taste for mostly older men, its rising sales in China mostly come from younger luxury buyers where designs were made smoother and production was localized for a much affordable price.

China to install WiFi on 100 trains by the end of April this year

China to Turn 100 Trains into Free WiFi Spots

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 24, 2016 09:22 AM EDT

The Beijing Railway Bureau will begin offering free WiFi to over 100 trains by the end of April.

China's Fosun to acquire Thomas More Square Complex in London

China's Fosun to Acquire London's Landmark Office Complex

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 24, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

China's Fosun International Ltd. is assumed to be speeding up international expansion following its latest acquisition in London.

Internet sensation Papi Jiang manages to secure 12 million yuan investment funding

Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang Receives $1.85M Investment Funding

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 23, 2016 12:01 PM EDT

Self-made cyber celebrity Papi Jiang, known for making humorous videos, was able to secure a 12 million yuan ($1.85 million) investment, local media reported.

Tibet is planning to open duty free outlets to boost trade and tourism

Tibet to Open Duty Free Outlets

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 23, 2016 09:38 AM EDT

The Tibet Autonomous Region is trying to boost trade and tourism as it submitted an application to set up duty free outlets on selected entry ports, Lhasa Customs revealed on Wednesday.

Taiwan launches its first ever Hello Kitty themed train

Taiwan Unveils Hello Kitty-Themed Train

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 23, 2016 09:23 AM EDT

Hello Kitty fans have something to go crazy about as Taiwan launched its first ever Taroko Express train themed after the white Japanese Bobtail cat with a red bow on its head on Monday.

Survey reveals Chinese shoppers will spend more on premium items

Chinese Consumers to Spend More on Premium Products

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 22, 2016 06:13 AM EDT

Consultancy firm McKinsey & Co. revealed that Chinese shoppers will increase their spending by 10 percent this year until the end of the decade as their wages increase. More than half of the consumers are anticipating a salary hike over the next five years.

Zootopia is rocking international box office chart, nearly sweeping a staggering $600M across the world

Zootopia Tops International Box Office Chart, Bags Nearly $600M Worldwide

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 21, 2016 03:40 PM EDT

Disney's Zootopia is ruling the international box office for the third straight week with a staggering $64.8 million earning across 50 markets, increasing its total revenue to nearly $600 million across the globe.