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On Bangladesh’s National Day, China Vows to Deepen Relationship With Dhaka

Mar 26, 2016 04:19 PM EDT

On the eve of Bangladesh's 45th National Day, China's top leadership sent congratulatory messages to Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid and also vowed to further deepen the relationship between Beijing and Dhaka.

South China Sea: Malaysia Claims 100 Chinese Boats Trespassed Into Maritime Territory

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Mar 26, 2016 11:30 AM EDT

Around 100 Chinese vessels have been spotted encroaching into Malaysia's maritime territory in the disputed South China Sea, Malaysia's news agency Bernama reported.

China Thrashes Maldives to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive

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Mar 26, 2016 10:36 AM EDT

China kept its hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup alive after thrashing Maldives 4-0 on Thursday night in the second round match of their qualification tie. The victory takes China to second place in Group C, above Hong Kong.

Baidu Develops Special Algorithm to Prevent Stampede

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Mar 25, 2016 06:07 AM EDT

China's search engine giant Baidu developed a machine-learning algorithm that will help Chinese authorities to preempt stampedes in potentially crowded areas.

Indonesia To Prosecute Chinese Crew Members.

Indonesia to Prosecute 8 Chinese Trawler Crew Members

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Mar 24, 2016 05:35 PM EDT

Indonesia's Security Minister Luhut Pandjaitan on Wednesday not only rejected China's calls to release eight Chinese fishermen arrested during a recent scuffle at sea, but also vowed to prosecute them.

Yum Brands to Sell Minority Stake in China Business

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Mar 24, 2016 11:43 AM EDT

Yum Brands is in discussion with KKR and other private equity firms to sell minority stake in its Chinese business, as a part company's plan to spin off its Chinese business later this year.

Australian PM Says China's Recent Military Buildup in South China Sea 'Counterproductive'

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Mar 24, 2016 06:24 AM EDT

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Wednesday called China's recent military buildup in the disputed South China Sea as "counterproductive."

NFL to Debut in China in 2018

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Mar 23, 2016 04:36 PM EDT

In a bid to expand its global reach, America's (National Football League) NFL is making an ambitious move to organize a pre-season game in China in 2018, with Germany and Brazil also figuring in the expansion plan.

Alibaba’s Annual Sales Crosses 3 Trillion Yuan

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Mar 23, 2016 11:59 AM EDT

China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announced on Monday that it has achieved a major milestone as its Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) for the current fiscal year crossed ¥3 trillion ($462 billion) mark.

China Arrests 37 Suspects in Deadly Vaccine Scandal

Girish Shetti |

Mar 23, 2016 06:31 AM EDT

Chinese authorities arrested 37 suspects and are investigating three pharmaceutical companies in connection with the deadly vaccine scandal that broke out on last Friday, state media reported.

China’s ZTE Gets Temporary Relief From US on Export Ban

Girish Shetti |

Mar 22, 2016 06:47 AM EDT

The United States government plans to temporarily lift export restrictions on Chinese telecom company ZTE Corporation, a senior Commerce Department official said.

Indonesia’s Minister For Fisheries and Maritime Affairs said on Monday that she will summon China’s ambassador over the issue of Chinese trawler that lead to arrest of 8 Chinese crew.

Indonesia Calls Chinese Ambassador Over Illegal Fishing in Disputed Waters

Girish Shetti |

Mar 21, 2016 11:48 AM EDT

Indonesia will summon China's ambassador to the country over diplomatic standoff involving eight Chinese fishermen that were arrested on disputed waters last week.

China urges Japan not to take up South China Sea dispute at G7 Summit.

China Doesn't Want Japan to Discuss South China Sea in the Upcoming G7 Summit

Girish Shetti |

Mar 21, 2016 09:23 AM EDT

China urged Japan not to bring up the issue of the South China Sea dispute at the G7 Summit in May. The summit is an annual conference made up of the European Union, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Canada, and France.

Million dollar vaccine scandal unearthed in China.

Chinese Authorities Reveal Deadly Vaccine Scandal, Hunts 300 Suspects

Girish Shetti |

Mar 21, 2016 07:19 AM EDT

Chinese authorities are on the lookout for 300 people suspected of illegally selling poor quality drugs across China, Xinhua reported.

China’s film authorities have punished Ip Man 3 distribution company for inflating box office figures.

'Ip Man 3' Distributor Suspended for Inflating Box Office Figures

Girish Shetti |

Mar 21, 2016 07:01 AM EDT

China's film authorities suspended the license of Beijing Max Screen after the fiml distribution company was found guilty of inflating box office numbers of its recently released movie "Ip Man 3," state media Xinhua reported.