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China has invested more than 2 trillion yuan on water projects

China Spent More Than 2 Trillion Yuan on Water Projects From 2011 to 2015

Feb 09, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Data reveals that China has spent over 2 trillion yuan (nearly $304 billion) on water projects from 2011 to 2015. The water resource ministry reported that benefits from the investment include safe drinking water, agricultural irrigation, flood control, rural hydropower and drought relief.

More than 500 dancing robots graced the Spring Festival Gala Show

540 Synchronized Dancing Robots Perform at Spring Festival Gala Show

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 10:41 AM EST

To kick off the Year of the Monkey, China utilized the spring festival gala to display its growing technological advancement by showcasing a troop of dancing robots, featuring more than 500 dancing robots plus drones spreading glitters.

India's Economic Growth Faster Than China in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 10:41 AM EST

India's economy significantly grew faster at an average rate of 7.5 percent compared with China at 6.9 percent in 2015.

Mark Zuckerberg together with his wife Priscilla Chan and daughter Max

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Wishes Everyone a Happy Lunar New Year in Mandarin

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 09:29 AM EST

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg displayed his Mandarin skills on Monday in a video together with his wife Priscilla Chan and two-month-old daughter Max, as they extended warm greetings to everyone for the Lunar New Year.

English Man's Exquisite Time Capsule Collection of Ancient Chinese Ceramics to Sell for $29 Million at Auction

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 09:15 AM EST

A range of rare Chinese ceramics bought by a farmer and archaeologist for mere change (as low as $144 per item) are set to bring his family a fortune as their values have soared to as much as $29 million when put up for auction.

Rescuer transporting a victim down from the building

2 Survivors Found More Than 60 Hours Following Taiwan Earthquake

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 06:42 AM EST

Following the traumatic earthquake that hit Taiwan two days ago and left at least 37 people dead, rescuers have pulled out two survivors -- an 8-year-old girl and her aunt -- from the rubble of the high-rise apartment buildings that toppled.

Chinese cities report lesser tonnes of fireworks debris following the Chinese new year celebration

Chinese Cities Report Lesser Fireworks During Lunar New Year Celebration

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 09, 2016 06:29 AM EST

Beijing sanitation office reported on Monday that remains of fireworks used in celebrations to welcome the Lunar New Year were lesser this year compared to 2015.

China plans to conduct mass extermination against Zika virus

China to Conduct Mass Extermination to Control Zika Virus

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 08, 2016 07:59 AM EST

As the winter season comes to an end, Chinese authorities will be posting some guidelines and plans for mass extermination against the Zika virus, fearing an increased risk of local transmission.

Chinese officials send out their New Year's greetings

Chinese Officials Extend New Year Greetings to Public

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 08, 2016 07:30 AM EST

High-ranking Chinese officials including President Xi Jinping extended Spring Festival greetings on Saturday during a public get-together attended by over 2000 members of the public in Beijing. The celebration was graced by several other prominent people including state council prime minister Li Keqiang, vice premier Zhang Gaoli and high ranking politicians Yu Zhengsheng, Zhang Dejiang, Liu Yunshan, and Wang Qishan.

Here's what Chinese traditions say about the Year of the Monkey

What You Need to Know About the Year of the Monkey

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 08, 2016 06:49 AM EST

The Chinese Lunar New Year marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring, where families and friends exchange gifts and make wishes for prosperity, fortune, luck and happiness as well as sweep away bad spirits.

Find out how the world welcomed the Year of the Monkey

The World Welcomes the Year of the Monkey

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 08, 2016 06:21 AM EST

The world welcomed the Chinese Year of the Monkey on Sunday. Festivities and celebrations for the Spring Festival kicked off days before the event.

New Policies to Help Belt and Road Initiative Business Projects

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 08, 2016 05:45 AM EST

China's Foreign Affairs Ministry has adopted a number of policies to enhance the flow of personnel between China and other nations that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative. Department of Consular Affairs director-general Guo Shaochun said that this is the reason for pushing the initiative forward.

Foreign establishments are experiencing a booming economy in spite of China's economic slowdown

Foreign Firms Target Chinese Consumers

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 07, 2016 06:08 AM EST

Amidst China's economic slowdown, foreign enterprises such as coffee shops and clothing boutiques claim that their businesses are flourishing.

Shanghai's private sector are likely to give salary raise to employees

Private Companies in Shanghai Could Offer Up to 8 Percent Salary Raise This Year - Report

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 06, 2016 12:36 PM EST

Despite China's economic slowdown this year, Morgan McKingley, a recruitment service provider, reported that professional workers - particularly those working in the field of digital technology - are likely to demand for an increase in salary. Its current report reveals that country's salary in the private sector will increase between 5 and 8 percent.

Chinese Nobel Prize winner performing clinical trials for anti-malarial drug artemisinin to fight against lupus

Chinese Scientists Test Anti-Malarial Drug Against Lupus

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 05, 2016 10:29 AM EST

Anti-malarial drug artemisinin, otherwise known as qinghaosu, is being considered by the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) for clinical testing against the autoimmune inflammatory disease lupus.