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US government is imposing as much as 266 percent tax on China and six other nations' steel imports

US Charges 266% Tax on Chinese Steel Imports

Mar 02, 2016 07:01 PM EST

Chinese producers and six other nations that are selling steel in the American market at an unfairly low price will be imposed a tax as high as 266 percent on the price, the Commerce Department revealed on Tuesday.

China reported continuous decrease of coal consumption in the last two years

China Reports Drop in Coal Consumption for Two Consecutive Years

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 08:55 AM EST

For two consecutive years, China's coal consumption has droppe, according to government data revealed on Monday, as the biggest polluter in the world tries to address the severe pollution that accompanied its economic growth.

How mobile Internet platforms have changed the face on food industry in China

How Mobile Internet Services Change the Face of Food Industry

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 07:23 AM EST

The mobile Internet industry is giving China's dining scene a new face with the growing popularity of online services among people living in big cities.

Chinese fans all cheering after Leonardo DiCaprio received Best Actor award

Chinese Fans, Local Media Congratulate Leonardo DiCaprio for Oscar Win

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 06:36 AM EST

Chinese fans have clearly been anticipating the moment when Leonard DiCarpio would receive his long-due Academy Award statue.

Ping An teams up with WuXi AppTec to enhance China's health industry

Ping An Bank Partners With Medical Giant to Enhance China's Health Industry

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 05:08 AM EST

Ping An Bank and Shanghai-based research outsourcing provider WuXi AppTec have signed a 10 billion yuan contract to explore the health industry together.

Didi's Generates More Than US, Canada Taxi-Hailing Services Combined in January

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 04:58 AM EST

Chinese taxi-hailing app Didi revealed on Monday that its January transactions reached a record-breaking high, surpassing those of all companies providing a similar service in the United States and Canada combined.

Qualcomm announced its joint venture with a Chinese firm to lead technological innovation

Qualcomm Announces Joint Venture With Chinese Firm to Lead Tech Innovations

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 01, 2016 04:20 AM EST

Qualcomm Inc on Monday announced its partnership with a Chinese tech firm to innovate technologies related to drones, smart devices and virtual reality googles, which the American chipmaker believes will be the next big thing in the industry.

Victoria's Secret is set to open its full retail outlet in China this year

Victoria's Secret to Open First Full Retail Lingerie Store in China

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 03:24 PM EST

Premium lingerie brand Victoria's Secret has announced that it will be launching its first full retail store in the mainland, offering its well-known bras and panties.

Dioxin is posing cancer risk among Chinese people

Dioxin Increases Cancer Risk Among Chinese People - Study

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 02:24 PM EST

Chinese people are facing cancer risk from dioxin because of the dietary pattern changes over the past 30 years, according to a study.

China's government is planning to boost traditional Chinese medicine.

China Plans to Promote Traditional Chinese Medicine

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 12:45 PM EST

China is planning to make traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) a pillar industry, according to Xinhua News agency, citing a blueprint released by the State Council on Friday.

Beijing ousted New York City with the number of billionaires

Beijing is Home to More Billionaires Than New York City

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 12:33 PM EST

China's capital city Beijing has dethroned the United States' New York City as the city with the largest number of billionaires for the first time in history, according to China-based firm Hurun.

China's coal and steel sectors are expected to layoff 1.8 million workers

China to Layoff 1.8 Million Workers From Coal, Steel Sector

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 12:18 PM EST

China is expected to lay off 1.8 million workers from its coal and steel sector to lessen industrial overcapacity but no definite timeframe has been given, an official from the ministry of human resources and social security revealed on Monday.

Baidu is allegedly leaking sensitive, personal information of clients.

Baidu Allegedly Leaks Sensitive User Information

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 10:33 AM EST

Sensitive personal information is allegedly being collected and haphazardly transmitted by thousands of apps codes from Chinese web service provider Baidu, according to security experts.

China's land use for real estate dropped in 2015

Land Supply for Real Estate in China Dropped in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 08:41 AM EST

Supply of government-owned construction land in China dropped last year, with land allocated for real estate development affected most, according to the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR).

LeTV reported nearly 91 percent increased in revenue

LeTV's Revenue Rose by 91 Percent in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 29, 2016 08:07 AM EST

Thanks to the robust sales of its smart TV products, the revenue of China's LeTV increased last year, according to its initial earning estimate revealed on Sunday.