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Singaporeans and Taiwanese Suspects Charged for Gold Scam

Jan 31, 2016 10:41 AM EST

Seven Singaporeans and 25 Taiwanese have been charged with violating Taiwan's Banking Act for running a gold-buying scam worth billions.

Hong Kong Dentist Designs Robots to can Detect Landmines

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Jan 31, 2016 10:31 AM EST

Robots that can detect mines and trigger explosions are now being developed in Cambodia.

Musk Says Hong Kong Will be Leader in Electric Cars

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Jan 31, 2016 10:09 AM EST

Elon Musk, the chief executive officer of electric car company Tesla, has expressed the view that Hong Kong will be the top destination of electric vehicles (EV) in the future given the pace of the technology's spread there.

Tesla CEO Locks Sights on China, Reveals Plans

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Jan 31, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Tesla Motors Inc. wants to ship 5,000 units of their electric vehicles (EV) to China this year, a 50 percent cut from last year's target.

World's Oldest Tea Found in Chinese Emperor's Tomb

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Jan 31, 2016 08:56 AM EST

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found evidence of the oldest tea in the world buried with a Chinese emperor.

Australian Poultry Eggs Enter Taiwan Market for the First Time

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Jan 31, 2016 08:48 AM EST

The first shipment of poultry eggs from Australia to Taiwan has been approved on Thursday for release by Taiwanese authorities, marking a landmark in Australia-Taiwan trade relations.

Chinese Artist Pulls Art From Exhibition in Denmark to Protest New Immigrant Law

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Jan 31, 2016 08:40 AM EST

World-renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has announced that he has withdrawn his artworks from display at two Denmark museums to show his objection to the country's new law that allow the government to strip immigrants of their belongings.

'The Voice of China' Embroiled in Copyright Battle

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Jan 31, 2016 08:30 AM EST

Dutch production company Talpa Media is involved in a legal dispute with Star China, a media company, over the production of the next season of 'The Voice of China.'

Bill Gates Sells Photography Archives to Chinese Company

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Jan 31, 2016 08:18 AM EST

Bill Gates' extensive archives of the world's most famous photos have been sold to Visual China Group (VCG).

Macau to Focus on Attracting Indian Tourists

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Jan 31, 2016 07:59 AM EST

The head of Macau's tourism department says that the city will focus on the Indian market as part of the its goal to diversify visitors.

'The Three Gentlemen of Guangzhou' Receive Jailtime

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Jan 31, 2016 07:35 AM EST

An intermediate people's court in Guangzhou announced the ruling on Friday to debarred lawyer Tang Jingling, and activists Wang Qingying and Yuan Xinting. Tang, being the leader, received five years in prison while the other two received three. The public has dubbed them "The Three Gentlemen of Guangzhou."

Statistics Show Less Visitors are Staying in Macau Hotels

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Jan 31, 2016 07:23 AM EST

The number of people staying in Macau hotels significantly decreased last year, according to the Statistics and Census Service.

Authorities Say Habitat Loss is the Biggest Threat to China's Wildlife

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Jan 31, 2016 07:23 AM EST

Loss of habitat is the biggest cause of the dwindling numbers of China's wildlife, topping disturbances from major construction projects near nature reserves and direct human interference.

Chinese Justice Ministry Probes Ex-Employee of a Big Tech Company for Leaking Confidential Information

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Jan 31, 2016 06:56 AM EST

A former employee of a top Chinese electronic parts manufacturer has been taken into custody for questioning over his involvement in leaking important information to a competitor.

FDA Exposes Mislabeled Seafood Products

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Jan 31, 2016 05:42 AM EST

During an investigation, China's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that out five out of the 25 products they tested were inaccurately labeled.