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China builds its third largest and world's seventh biggest hydropower plant

China Begins Construction of World's Seventh Biggest Hydropower Plant

Dec 27, 2015 07:10 AM EST

China has began constructing what will be the third biggest hydropower station in the country and the seventh largest in the world. The project, which approximately costs over 100 billion yuan (USD 15.4 million), will be located on the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

UK-based TV series, namely, Sherlock Holmes, Downton Abbey and Black Mirror, are the top three favorites of the Chinese audience

The Top Three UK TV Series China Loves The Most

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Dec 27, 2015 03:36 AM EST

China's love for UK TV series has brought millions of profit to its top three favorites, according to Chancellor George Osborne. China fans have grown fond of the London-based "consulting detective" Sherlock Holmes, British period drama Downton Abbey, and British anthology series Black Mirror.

Chinese employees now prefer cleaner work environment over compensation

Chinese Employees Prefer Better Air Quality Over Work, Compensation

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 10:57 PM EST

With the hazardous and increasing smog levels in Beijing, employees seem to no longer chase after high compensation, promotions or career growth. Many are now opting out of the office, thus forcing employers to allocate budget to install air filtering systems.

Officials and rescuers mourn and remember the lives lost during the Shenzhen landslide

Rescuers Pay Tribute to Shenzhen Landslide Victims

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 08:25 AM EST

Following a week of intensive search and rescue operation, Chinese rescuers and officials on Saturday mourned the victims who lost their lives during the landslide in an industrial park at Shenzhen.

China is beginning its preparation for the 2022 Winter Olympics

China Starts Preparation for 2022 Winter Olympics; 66,000 Personnel to Undergo Training

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 08:16 AM EST

In preparation for the much-awaited 2022 Winter Olympics, which will be held in Chongli, China, about 66,000 personnel are set to undergo intensive professional training to cater to the needs of the event.

Lianhuaqingwen capsule to undergo clinical trial against influenza type A H1N1 virus

Chinese Anti-Influeza Herbal Medicine Gets FDA Approval for Clinical Trial

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 06:59 AM EST

One of China's herbal medicines has been approved to undergo clinical trial testing by the United States' Food and Drug Administration. This follows China's break ground in the US market.

The Chinese table tennis team is now prepping up for next year's Olympics at Rio de Jainero

China's 2016 Rio Olympics National Table Tennis Team Undergo Military Training

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 06:49 AM EST

China's national table tennis team for the upcoming Olympics next year have began intensive military training with their coach Liu Guoliang. The team entered the troop of Shenyang Military Region in the northeastern part of Liaoning province and trained for a week in preparation for the prestigious sport competition to be held at Rio de Janeiro.

Investigators confirmed that Shenzhen landslide is not a result of natural disaster but a man-made one

Shenzhen Landslide: “Not A Geological Disaster, But An Industrial Safety Accident”

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 06:15 AM EST

The State Council investigation team on Friday affirmed that the recent Shenzhen landslide that left dozens of people missing was a result of work safety accident and not a geological or natural disaster. The team further stated that the disaster, which toppled 33 buildings, was the result of a collapse of a pile of mud and construction residue and not from a natural circumstance.

Chinese government approves new budget for children with disabilities

China Approves Augmented Special Education Budget

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 26, 2015 05:59 AM EST

The Chinese government has approved a plan to augment the financial budget of disabled children studying in primary and middle schools. Instead of the usual 4,000 yuan, the Ministry of Education claims each child suffering with disability will now receive 6,000 yuan (US$926.40) annually.

Chinese students study until red alert status is lifted

Virtual Classroom Booms Amid Red Alert Status in China

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 23, 2015 11:18 AM EST

After Beijing issued two red alert status this month, classes have been suspended because of the hazardous pollution brought by the environment. In lieu of this, online platforms are being utilized to keep students from learning.

Nanjing's sky covered by pink to purple smog

Pink Smog Covers Nanjing, China

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Dec 23, 2015 10:57 AM EST

Images of pink to purple skies blanketing smog-affected cities in China have gone viral on social media on Wednesday.

Rescue workers pulled out first survivor of the tragic Shenzhen landslide

Shenzhen Landslide: Man Pulled Out Alive After 67 Hours

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 23, 2015 06:44 AM EST

After several days of searching, a man has been rescued alive from the debris at site of a landslide in Shenzhen, China. The survivor had been buried for over 67 hours.

Over 2000 Companies in China to Suspend or Slow Down Production

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 22, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Following the succeeding 'red alert' status issued by Beijing, authorities have ordered over 2000 factories to suspend or minimize production. The memo was issued just a few days after alert level was raised again.

Aerial view of the tragic landslide that hit Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen Dump Site Management was Operating Illegally

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 22, 2015 09:54 AM EST

The offices of the management of the dump site at the center of the tragic landslide in Shenzhen has been raided by Chinese authoritiesm who found out that they were operating illegally. The company had allegedly been ordered to close five months ago. Meanwhile, Chinese state media has reported that the number of missing individuals is down to 76.

Five Chinese Tourists Reprimanded for 'Uncivilized Behaviour'

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Dec 21, 2015 12:52 PM EST

Five Chinese tourists have been named and shamed for their misconduct. The country is now looking into the possibility of levelling them with a possible flying ban.