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Beijing lights up and displays lanterns ahead of Spring Festival

Beijing Decorated Lanterns, Streets lit up Ahead of Spring Festival

Feb 05, 2016 10:24 AM EST

With the much awaited Spring Festival only a week away, government workers have begun lighting and decorating Beijing with over 62,000 lanterns and more than 7,100 Chinese knots around 174 avenues, 27 parks and tourist spots and 28 commercial area. Aside from that, over 730,000 meters of landscape adorning across the city has been set up, according to the Municipal Commission of City Administration and Environment.

Xinjiang government reducea jail time of 11 inmates

Chinese Court Reduces Jail Time of 11 Inmates for Showing Repentance

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Feb 05, 2016 10:17 AM EST

A local court in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region recently decreased the sentence of 11 inmates for allegedly demonstrating repentance and regret over the crime committed, the regional politics and law committee revealed on Tuesday. Among the prisoners were formers heads of a terrorist cell and a separatist group.

China expands network to four neighboring countries

Baidu Maps Expand Overseas

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Feb 04, 2016 10:05 AM EST

Chinese web services company Baidu is expanding its mapping service platform outside China to address the increasing demand of Chinese tourists going out of the country.

Chinese novel becomes an international bestseller

Award Winning Chinese Novel Set to be Released as Sci-fi Film in July

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Feb 04, 2016 09:35 AM EST

A sci-fi movie based on a classic Chinese novel is set to be released later this year.

Tourism bureau is convincing Chinese companies to adapt 2.5-weekend

Chinese Tourism Bureau Encourages 2.5 Day Weekend During Summer

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Feb 04, 2016 07:39 AM EST

China's State Administration of Tourism is considering creating a two and a half day weekend in the country by summer. This is to give families more time to bond and boost local tourism.

A Chinese billionaire gives away 300 million yuan to support China's cyber security training

Chinese Billionaire Donates 300 Million Yuan to Support Cyber Security Training

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Feb 04, 2016 06:43 AM EST

Philanthropist and chairman of Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Ltd. Henry Cheng on Tuesday donated 300 million yuan (US $45.6 million) to China Internet Development Foundation (CIDF) to back cyber security training.

China pledges to extend help to Latin American countries to contain Zika virus

China to Help Fight Against Zika Virus

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Feb 03, 2016 01:04 PM EST

A representative of the Foreign Ministry revealed on Monday that China will extend its hand in helping Latin American countries contain the spread of Zika virus.

China Launches 21st Beidou Satellte to Expand Navigation System

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Feb 03, 2016 12:49 PM EST

China on Monday successfully launched its 21st satellite to support its global navigation and positioning network, hoping to end US' dominance on GPS.

Environmental team discovered pollution emission a big dilemma in 59 countries

59 Cities in China Still Grapple With Excessive Emissions

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Feb 03, 2016 10:33 AM EST

During an inspection conducted by the National Environmental Authority in December 2015, it has discovered that nearly 650 companies in 59 cities are emitting excessive pollution. Due to this, the agency has vowed to implement more severe punishment this year in accordance with the latest air pollution control law.

After the long-running investigation, a Chinese court finally has given its verdict over the meat scandal involving OSI Group

Chinese Court Delivers Verdict Over Meat Scandal Involving McDonald's and Yum Brands' Supplier

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 03, 2016 10:25 AM EST

Ten employees of American food supplier OSI Group have been sentenced to imprisonment and fined up to 2.4 million renminbi (US$364,875) by a Chinese court for reusing returned food products to avoid losses.

Inconsistencies on middle dot, a punctuation that separates Mandarin first name and surname, is causing dilemma among ethnic groups

Ethnic Groups Face Dilemma Over Punctuation Inconsistencies

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 03, 2016 07:20 AM EST

Inconsistencies in the use of punctuation marks is making reading official documents and shopping online via smartphones somewhat difficult for China's ethnic minorities.

Innocent man wrongfully convicted has finally been released after 23 years

Innocent Man Freed From Prison After 23 Years

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Feb 02, 2016 08:35 AM EST

An innocent man who was put behind bars 23 years ago finally walked free on Monday after a court invalidated his murder and arson conviction because of insufficient evidence. He was released from a prison in Hainan province.

Chinese scientists discovered new way to make use of water waste discharge from potato processing plants

Chinese Scientists Develop Technology to Convert Potato Water Discharge to Fertilizer

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 02, 2016 08:26 AM EST

From water waste discharge to fertilizers -- Chinese scientists have discovered a new way to make use of the water waste discharge from potato processing plants, solving the growing pollution problems in the country.

A recent survey reveals that over 60 percent of students avail of student loans to shop

Over 60 Percent of Chinese Students Apply for Online Loans to Shop and Travel, Survey Reveals

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Feb 02, 2016 08:03 AM EST

A new report reveals that more than 60 percent of Chinese students borrow money from online financial services, and most of it is allocated for shopping.

China is ready to welcome more than 137 million tourists

China to Welcome Over 137 Million Foreign Tourists in 2016

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Feb 02, 2016 07:01 AM EST

China is expecting more than 137 million tourists to visit the country this year, a 2.5 percent increase from last year. Following the drop of overseas tourists since 2011, this year will mark the second year of growth for inflowing tourism.