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Liu Bo, a 14-year-old boy, graces the Two Sessions annual meeting in Shenzhen

14-Year-Old Observer Attends Shenzhen Two Sessions Annual Meeting

Feb 02, 2016 06:54 AM EST

A 14-year-old teenager was cordially invited to attend the annual conference of the Shenzhen political advisory body, a part of the local two sessions.

The 27-year-old American sitcom The Simpsons is finally opening a physical store in China

Sorry Springfield, The Simpsons to Open First Physical Store in China

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 01, 2016 12:11 PM EST

After nearly three decades, American animated sitcom The Simpsons is set to launch the first Simpsons store in Beijing, China, in March. It will be opened in Sanlitun, a well-known destination for fashion enthusiasts in the city.

Kung Fu Panda 3 Sets Record for the Biggest Animated Movie Opening in China

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 01, 2016 08:20 AM EST

Animated sequel Kung Fu Panda 3 pulled in a remarkable $57 million during its launch over the weekend in China, marking the biggest animated opening of all time. It even surpassed US's opening at $41 million.

An aspiring drone pilot who wants to grab one of the more than 10,000 jobs available for the new field

China in Need of More Than 10,000 Licensed Drone Pilots

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 01, 2016 07:04 AM EST

With China becoming the biggest drone manufacturer in the world, many young people, particularly men, are flocking to drone schools, hoping they would soon land in a well-paid and exciting new job as a drone pilot.

Teenager executed two decades ago for a crime he did not do.

27 Chinese Officials Face Punishment After Wrongfully Imprisoning Teenager

Charissa Echavez |

Feb 01, 2016 06:51 AM EST

Twenty seven Chinese officials have been "penalized" for illicitly executing a teenager two decades ago.

Among Chinese cities, Beijing still ranks first in consumer spending.

Eight Year in a Row: Beijing Tops Consumer Spending Across China

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Feb 01, 2016 06:43 AM EST

Beijing continued to reign as the biggest shopping city in China in 2015, even as online shopping continues to support retailing and push old brands to open online stores.

Scientists found a rare flower that is facing the brink of extinction

Chinese Scientists Find Rare Endangered Flower

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 31, 2016 11:05 AM EST

A flower once thought to be extinct has been found in China. The rare parasitic plant was last recorded in the 1980s in deep southern part of Yunnan.

Export volume of drones in Shenzhen city has increased sevenfold

Shenzhen's Civilian Drones Export Volume Increases Seven-Fold

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 30, 2016 12:14 PM EST

According to the customs office, civilian drones' export volume in Shenzhen has increased seven times, with a year-on-year reach at more than 3 billion yuan (over $470 million) in 2015.

Chinese leaders call for need to implement more stringent food safety regulations

Chinese President, Prime Minister Emphasize Need for More Stringent Food Safety Measures

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 30, 2016 11:30 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has released an official instruction on Thursday emphasizing the importance of implementing the "strictest" food safety measures.

Garnet, a tech consultancy firm, revealed that mobile payment system will soon invade public services

Public Services in China to Accept Mobile Payment Soon

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 30, 2016 07:50 AM EST

A recent report by market research firm Gartner said a mobile payment system will soon be used by residents in more than 70 percent of the cities in China to pay for bills including taxes and electric dues. The firm revealed that a number of local government agencies have been persuaded to switch to the new payment platform.

Wanda Cinema Line to open 100 cinemas across China

Wanda Partners With Dolby to Open 100 Cinemas Across China in 5 Years

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 29, 2016 01:50 PM EST

Over the next five years, Wanda Cinema Line, the biggest theater chain in China, has announced that it will be opening 100 new cinemas equipped with Dolby Cinema's projection and sound system.

Ancient people know how to wear makeups too

Study Reveals What Ancient People Used to Make Cosmetics

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 29, 2016 12:28 PM EST

Even ancient people wore makeup. If you thought that cosmetics are a product of modern fashion, it could come as a surprise to you that ancient civilizations were already wearing makeups.

Major cab-hailing service providers Didi and Uber are taking business to the next level

Didi, Uber Toughen Competition Across China

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 28, 2016 12:08 PM EST

Competition in the taxi-hailing service market in China is taking business to the next level. This week Didi and Uber announced that they have obtained new funding and are planning to expand in the market.

Reports reveal approximately 7,500 lives are claimed and over 12,000 are diagnosed with cancer every day

Cancer Kills Over 7,500 Individuals in China Everyday, Report Reveals

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 28, 2016 06:13 AM EST

China is facing "huge challenges" as a new study reveals that in 2015 alone, cancer cases skyrocketed, with an estimated 2.8 million deaths and more than 4.3 million diagnoses. Furthermore, the report says that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the country.

China targets to push integrated development and agricultural investment in rural areas

China to Enhance Integrated Development, Agricultural Investment in Rural Communities

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 28, 2016 06:06 AM EST

China on Wednesday announced plans to further rural development by increasing the allocated budget for the agricultural sector and augmenting farmers' income by boosting integrative development of primary, secondary and tertiary industries