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A shelter in Chengdu welcomes victims of domestic violence

Chengdu Shelter Offers Refuge for Victims of Domestic Violence

Feb 19, 2016 06:51 AM EST

A shelter for victims of domestic violence will begin operation next month in Chengdu, Sichuan province. The facility will offer lodging and accomodation for up to 10 days to adults and children, who are victims of domestic abuse and do not have a place to stay. The shelter will also help residents the victims get in touch with helpful government agencies.

Apple Pay Now Available in China

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 18, 2016 08:56 AM EST

Apple Pay has been launched in China on Thursday in a bid to tap into the lucrative market for mobile payment service created by China's 1 billion population.

China begins to plan food security assistance to Africa

China to Develop Emergency Food Assistance Plan for Africa

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 18, 2016 06:35 AM EST

The Ministry of Commerce of China has revealed that it is planning to supply food aid to Africa as several parts of the continent is severely affected by poor harvest due to the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Alipay shoved off issues and confirms it is not charging clients fee for cash withdrawal

Alipay Will Continue Cash Withdrawal Service for Free

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 12:23 PM EST

Shoving off speculations, China's leading third-party online payment system Alipay revealed via a social media post on Tuesday that it will continue to offer its cash withdrawing service for free.

WeChat will begin charging consumers fee for every digital wallet to bank transaction

WeChat to Start Charging for Digital Wallet to Bank Account Transfer

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 12:17 PM EST

Tencent Holdings Inc. announced that its popular messaging app WeChat will begin to charge a fee for every money transferred from the app's digital wallet service to a client's personal bank account.

Internet company employees receive red envelopes from Chinese employers

Employees of Internet Companies Receive Red Envelopes

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 11:27 AM EST

Employees of several internet companies in China started the Lunar New Year on a high note as they received red envelopes from their employers on the first day of work following the long Spring Festival holiday.

China's beer industry faced its lowest downfall in five years

China's Beer Industry Experiences Lowest Drop in 5 Years

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 10:55 AM EST

In 2015, the brewery business in China experienced its lowest decline in five years despite the fact that local brands are still dominating in the market, industry experts have revealed.

Experts advises local authorities in Taiwan to renovate old buildings

Experts Recommend Building Renovations Following Tragic Taiwan Quake

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 10:40 AM EST

Following the tragic earthquake that struck Taiwan and claimed over 110 lives, experts advised at a forum recently that local authorities should consider renovating old buildings in the island to keep such an incident from recurring.

Brazil deploys half a million individuals to exterminate Zika-carrying mosquitoes

Nations Intensify Efforts Against Zika Virus; Vaccines Available in 18 Months, WHO Reveals

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 10:34 AM EST

As many countries continue to battle the Zika virus, scientists are working against time to create a potent vaccine. The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that a vaccine against the Zika virus will be available in at least 18 months.

Japanese skin care company Shiseido reveals robust demand from Chinese visitors in their country

Shiseido Reports Increased Sales From Chinese Tourists

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 09:28 AM EST

A Japanese personal care company has revealed that its products are highly in-demand among Chinese tourists. However, the company continues to struggle to increase its sales in the Chinese market.

Foreign workers in Beijing can now own a property

Foreign Workers Can Own a Property in Beijing

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 17, 2016 08:04 AM EST

Foreign workers in Beijing, who hold permits, are now allowed to buy one residential apartment - with the cancellation of the requirement of having at least one year employment in the city, according to authorities.

Chinese netizens flocked to movie theaters amid Valentine's day

China Box Office Sets Record High on Valentine's Day

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 16, 2016 01:37 PM EST

China's box office was a hit on Valentine's day as movie ticket sales totaled 580 million yuan - a new record.

China Confirms Second Zika Virus Case

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 16, 2016 09:51 AM EST

Just a day after discharging its first patient infected with the Zika virus, China reported its second imported Zika case, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) announced on Monday.

China Discharges First Patient Infected with Zika Virus

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 16, 2016 09:07 AM EST

China's first patient infected with the Zika virus has been discharged from the hospital after being cured of the infection, medics at the Ganxian County People's Hospital announced.

Cybersecurity firm in China reports over 10,000 computers were hacked in 2015

Over 10,000 Computers Hacked in China Last Year

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 16, 2016 08:38 AM EST

A recent report by a cybersecurity firm has revealed that over 10,000 computers in China were intruded by 29 hacker groups, both domestic and international, from December 2014 to November 2015.