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China Says It Won’t Allow Hong Kong to be Used as ‘Subversion Base’

Jan 02, 2017 10:05 AM EST

In its latest decree against Hong Kong's pro-independent protestors, Beijing has warned that it won't allow anyone to use the semi-autonomous city to use as a base for subversion activities against mainland China.

Northern China Overpowered by Smog on New Year’s Eve

Girish Shetti |

Jan 02, 2017 10:00 AM EST

People across northern China had to face immense inconvenience on Sunday as there was no respite from unrelenting smog even on the New Year's Eve.

China's Manufacturing Sector Marginally Slows Down in December

Girish Shetti |

Jan 01, 2017 08:46 AM EST

Activities across Chinese factories and industries decreased marginally in the month of December, but showed growth for fifth consecutive month on year-on-year basis, in latest sign that the world's second largest economy is stabilizing steadily.

Chinese Court 16 People in Illegal Kidney Business.

Chinese Court Convicts 16 People in Illegal Kidney Transplant Case

Girish Shetti |

Jan 01, 2017 08:38 AM EST

A court in eastern China on Friday sentenced 16 people to five years imprisonment in illegal kidney transplant racket case. Many of the accused are medical professionals.

Taiwan’s President Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’

Taiwanese President Tsai Accuses China of ‘Intimidation’ and ‘Coercion’

Girish Shetti |

Jan 01, 2017 08:28 AM EST

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday minced no words as she accused China of resorting back to aggressive policies for pressurizing the self-ruled island. Tsai, who will soon on weeklong Central American tour, was speaking at the yearend conference in Taipei.

Tibet Marches Ahead to Become China’s Foremost ‘Cashless Economy’

Girish Shetti |

Dec 31, 2016 08:51 PM EST

It turns out that the economic backward region of Tibet is taking gigantic steps towards 'cashless society.' Today the region's restaurants, retails shops and movie theatres are making transactions through online payment.

China to Completely Ban Ivory Trading by 2017

Girish Shetti |

Dec 31, 2016 08:45 PM EST

China will impose a complete ban on ivory trading and process by end of 2017, a move that has been openly welcomed by global animal activists and animal right organizations.

China Asserts Sovereignty over Hong Kong.

No Scope for Hong Kong Independence, China Asserts

Girish Shetti |

Dec 31, 2016 08:37 PM EST

There is no scope for Hong Kong independence under "one country, two systems" agreement, a Chinese official responsible for looking into affairs of Hong Kong and Macau region said in a recent interview, asserting once again China's sovereignty over the semi-autonomous region.

Foxconn Plans to Build $8.8 billion LCD Panel Factory.

Foxconn Plans to Build $8.8B LCD Panel Factory in China’s Guangzhou

Girish Shetti |

Dec 30, 2016 06:35 PM EST

The Taiwan based Foxconn Technology Group aims to build an $8.8 billion television flat-panel factory in China's south-eastern city of Guangzhou. The new plant will manufacture advanced liquid-crystal (LCD) displays that will be outsourced from Sharp Corp.

China Blocks India in UN on Masood Azhar.

China Again Blocks India’s Bid in UN to Blacklist Masood Azhar

Girish Shetti |

Dec 30, 2016 06:10 PM EST

Much to India's annoyance, China once again blocked New Delhi's proposal at United Nation to enlist Pakistani national Masood Azhar as a globally designated terrorist.

Beipanjiang Bridge: China Opens World’s Highest Bridge to Traffic

Girish Shetti |

Dec 30, 2016 06:55 AM EST

The world's highest bridge has finally been opened to traffic on Thursday in Southern China, and it was immediately overwhelmed by netizens who could hardly wait to check out the new engineering miracle, state media reported.

Official in-charge of Taiwanese Office to be Prosecuted.

Chinese Official In-Charge of Taiwanese Office will be Prosecuted for Bribery Case

Girish Shetti |

Dec 30, 2016 04:18 AM EST

The former deputy head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Mr. Gong Qinggai, was put on legal trial on Friday, after China's state prosecutor accused him of bribery and abuse of power.

Ronaldo Snubs Chinese Super League Offer.

Cristiano Ronaldo Snubs $315M Offer from Chinese Super League: Jorge Mendes

Girish Shetti |

Dec 30, 2016 03:19 AM EST

The Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo rejected a lucrative offer from an unnamed Chinese Super League Club, in what would have been the biggest transfer deal in football history.

China to Expand High Speed Rail Network.

China Unveils Major Expansion Plan for High Speed Rail Network to Boost Economic Growth

Girish Shetti |

Dec 29, 2016 10:27 PM EST

The Chinese government has turned to high speed rail network to boost the country's fading economic growth rate. It plans to expand country's high-speed rail network to 30,000 kilometers (18,600 miles) by 2020.

Leonardo DiCaprio is Now BYD Auto's New Brand Ambassador

Girish Shetti |

Dec 29, 2016 07:44 PM EST

China's leading electric carmaker BYD Auto has signed a major endorsement deal with Hollywood superstar Leonardo Dicaprio for promoting its energy vehicles in China. The one year endorsement deal runs throughout 2017.