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Chinese Scientists Create Genetically Engineered Monkeys to Find Cure for Autism
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 27, 2016 07:45 AM EST |
Chinese scientists have successfully implanted autism-related genes into a monkey embryo, creating the first autistic nonhuman primate in the world and the condition's most realistic animal model yet. However, they are still finding out how close autism in monkeys resembles that of humans.
China Extends Visa-Free Policy to 144 Hours
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 27, 2016 07:15 AM EST |
The Ministry of Public Security on Tuesday announced that starting on Jan. 30, China will implement its first cross-region visa-free transit policy in the Yangtze River Delta region.
Shanghai to Build 100 Major Projects in 2016 Worth $127 Billion
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 27, 2016 06:46 AM EST |
According to China Securities Journal, Shanghai is working on a task amounting up to 835.52 billion yuan ($127 billion). The said plan will include the launch of 100 major projects in 2016.
China's Booming Drone Industry Might Soon Face Crisis, Experts Claim
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 27, 2016 05:46 AM EST |
Despite the boom that the drone industry seems to be enjoying at the moment, drone makers in China may soon face a market crisis, according to analysts.
China Needs More Diversified Senior Care Facilities, Ministry of Civil Affairs Says
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 27, 2016 04:31 AM EST |
China's elderly comprises about 15 percent of its total population, that is, there are 200 million individuals aged 60 years and above in the country. This number is estimated to increase to 243 million by 2020. To care for the growing number of elderly people, the Ministry of Civil Affairs (MCA) is emphasizing the need for more diversified senior care facilities as well as small care homes that can serve those that are situated in local communities.
China Grants Amnesty to Over 31,000 Prisoners
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 26, 2016 09:12 AM EST |
The Chinese government has granted amnesty to over 31,000 prisoners, according to an official statement released on Monday.
Huawei Attempts to Surpass Apple’s Sales, to Release PC
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 26, 2016 08:12 AM EST |
With the goal of competing with Apple Inc for revenue, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd has taken another leap and will reportedly unveil its first personal computer in February.
Wanda Group to Build $10 Billion Industrial Park in India
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 26, 2016 08:02 AM EST |
Asia's richest man Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda Group has announced plans of investing in the construction of a $10 billion (Rs 67, 780 crore) industrial park in the northern part of India. This is expected to be the largest development project in the country.
American Mother Finds Chinese Adopted Son's Biological Family Before He Goes Blind
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 26, 2016 06:56 AM EST |
An American woman embarked on an unforgettable journey to find the family of her Chinese adopted son. From the United States, they travelled all the way to Ningbo, Zhejiang Province with the hope that someone will help her find the boy's biological family before he goes blind.
'$5 Insanity' Drug From China Reigns in the International Market
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 25, 2016 08:40 AM EST |
Known by its street name of "$5 insanity" because of its cheap and affordable price, a China-made designer drug otherwise called Flakka, which is reportedly more potent than crystal meth, is leading the upsurge of synthetic drugs use across western countries.
Chinese Solar Panel Manufacturers Expand to Thai Market for Potential Growth
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 25, 2016 07:24 AM EST |
Several Chinese solar panel makers seeking to expand abroad are investing in the market of neighboring Thailand in light of the increasing mark up and sharp anti-dumping duties in the Europe and United States.
Chinese Employees Earn an Average Salary of 6,070 Yuan ($922.64), Report Reveals
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 25, 2016 06:47 AM EST |
A newly released report by job hunting site zhaopin.com has revealed that, based on job vacancies posted over the internet this winter in 32 cities across China, the average salary is at 6,070 yuan ($922.64).
Beijing to Relocate Prominent Universities, Medical Facilities to Hebei Province
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 25, 2016 06:32 AM EST |
With the aim of creating balance between Beijing and neighboring cities, several prominent universities in Beijing will be transferred to Hebei province, according to policymakers. This move is meant to ease the pressure on the city's infrastructure and resources and to alleviate "urban malaise" like traffic, shortage of resources and air pollution.
China Extends Orange Alert Status Amid Worst Cold Season
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 24, 2016 10:46 AM EST |
On Sunday, the national observatory in China renewed its orange alert as the cold front continually sweeps the country with snow in some regions for the first time in years.
Electrical Companies Brace for Extreme Winter Conditions
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 23, 2016 06:19 PM EST |
With cold breeze expected to continue sweeping across China this week, electrical companies are coming up with emergency tactics to cope the potentially growing demand for electrical heat.
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