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Hainan Air to Start Boston-Beijing Direct Flights

Apr 20, 2014 02:17 AM EDT

China's largest privately-owned airline and the country's fourth largest, Hainan Air, is set to officially start its Beijing-Boston direct flights on 20 June, airline officials announced.

Lenovo to Open 2,000 Smart TV Stores in China

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Apr 20, 2014 01:53 AM EDT

China's computer manufacturer Lenovo Group, the world's largest PC maker, revealed plans to open up to 2,000 physical stores that will sell its smart televisions in China before the end of this year.

Child Bride Kills Husband She Didn't Love

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Apr 20, 2014 01:28 AM EDT

Saying she did not like the idea of marrying an older man she did not love, a 14-year-old child bride allegedly poisoned her husband and three of his friends during a meal that celebrated their marriage, the Associated Press reported.

10 More Bodies Retrieved from Sunken S Korea Ferry

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Apr 20, 2014 01:27 AM EDT

Emotions ran high on Sunday morning as some angry relatives clashed with police at the same time that coast guard divers pulled out 10 more bodies inside the sunken South Korean ferry, bringing the official number of fatalities to 46 people.

Alibaba to Launch Telecom Services in China

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Apr 19, 2014 10:08 AM EDT

China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd will be launching its own telecommunication services in June after receiving the country's first mobile virtual network operating licenses late last year, the official Xinhua News Agency reported.

Abercrombie & Fitch to Open 100 Stores in China

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Apr 19, 2014 09:48 AM EDT

American clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) has announced plans to open at least 100 stores in mainland China in the next 10 years, bringing its "casual luxury" brands to the Chinese consumers, state media reported.

China's Central Government Cuts Public Expenses

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Apr 19, 2014 01:34 AM EDT

Amid the country's frugality campaign, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Friday said China's central government will cut spending on three public consumptions - travels abroad, vehicles and receptions- this year.

5 Chinese, 2 Vietnamese Killed in Border Shooting

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Apr 19, 2014 12:04 AM EDT

Five Chinese illegal immigrants and two Vietnamese border guards died when a Chinese man, who refused to be returned to China, seized a gun from a guard and started shooting on Friday, Vietnam's government said today.

UN Base Attack in Sudan Kills 58

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Apr 19, 2014 12:01 AM EDT

The United Nations said at least 58 people were killed while hundreds of others were wounded in an attack inside a UN peacekeeping base that sheltered thousands of civilians in South Sudan.

Chinese Leaders Extend Condolences to South Korea

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Apr 18, 2014 12:34 PM EDT

As the search and rescue operation for the still missing passengers of a South Korean ferry that capsized continued Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang joined other world leaders in sending their condolences to their counterparts in South Korea.

Knife Attack on Shaanxi Students Leaves 1 Dead

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Apr 18, 2014 07:33 AM EDT

One student died due to blood loss while two others were injured when a group of knife-wielding men attacked high school students who were on their way home in Shaanxi Province, authorities confirmed.

Government Report Shows China's Soil Pollution Problem

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Apr 18, 2014 07:13 AM EDT

China's Environmental Protection Ministry has released a report showing almost a fifth of the country's soil is contaminated by cadmium, nickel and arsenic, causing growing concern from the public and the government.

Mt. Everest Avalanche Kills at Least 9 Nepali Guides

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Apr 18, 2014 05:23 AM EDT

At least nine Nepali mountaineering guides were killed at the start of the main climbing season when an avalanche swept a slope of the world's tallest mountain, Mount Everest, on Friday, local officials said.

Shanghai Disney Kicks Off Search for Thousands of Employees

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Apr 18, 2014 04:36 AM EDT

Shanghai Disney Resort has begun its search for Chinese college graduates who will fill thousands of jobs in mainland China's first Disney resort that will open next year, resort officials said Friday.

Infant Born with Four Arms, Four Legs

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Apr 18, 2014 04:34 AM EDT

A newly-born baby boy caused quite a stir in Guangzhou, Guangdong province last week, not because he was a celebrity couple's son but because he was born with four arms and four legs.