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Gigi Chao Tops World’s 100 Leading LGBT Executives

Oct 31, 2016 06:26 AM EDT

You might remember Gigi Chao whose father offered millions of dollars in reward to any man who could convince his daughter to marry.

Apple Wins Taiwan Thanks to iPhone 7

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Oct 31, 2016 01:35 AM EDT

The launch of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus marks the first time Taiwan was included in the first countries where the phone became available, and the Taiwanese's response made up for it.

Taiwan Q3 Economy Posts Firmer Numbers, Beats Forecasts

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Oct 30, 2016 01:14 PM EDT

The better-than-expected result was driven by a more robust private spending and capital formation.

Record-Breaking: Parking Space in Hong Kong Sold for $HK4.8 Million

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Oct 30, 2016 09:07 AM EDT

A single parking space has recently been taken off the market for a whopping $HK4.8 million (US$618,000), making it the most expensive lot in Hong Kong. The parking space measures 135 square feet and can be found at 55 Conduit Road, an upscale condominium complex at the Mid-Levels, one of the most lucrative residential areas in the city. J

PetroChina’s Revenue and Profit Took a Hit From Dangerous Oil Prices

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May 01, 2016 10:42 PM EDT

PetroChina, a state-owned oil company and the country's largest oil producer, saw a decline in its profits during the first quarter of the year.

Shanghai Residents Weigh in Proposed Citywide Smoking Ban

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May 01, 2016 10:38 PM EDT

The Shanghai Health Enhancement Commission revealed that the majority of the people they surveyed are open to following the smoking ban in public places, should the proposal becomes a law.

Beijing Police Will Roam Italy, Serves as Bridge to Chinese People

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Apr 30, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

Italy wants to get closer to its Chinese immigrants. Italy's interior ministry said on Friday that four policemen from Beijing will join the Carabinieri, Italy's police force, as a way of extending a friendly hand to its Chinese community.

Late Students in Chinese University Made to Write Emojis, Other Bizarre Teacher Actions

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Apr 30, 2016 10:01 AM EDT

Emojis are cute if you can use them with just a tap of your finger, but what if you have to draw them one by one?

Chinese vs. Europeans: How Do They Decide Which Car to Buy?

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Apr 30, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

What makes Chinese people purchase high-end cars?

China's Flourishing E-book Industry Strengthened by More E-book Readers

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Apr 28, 2016 02:24 PM EDT

State-owned newsportal Xinhua published the 2016 Nationwide Reading Survey which showed that the majority of their participants prefer reading ebooks than the traditional paper books.

University Dares Students to Abstain From Using Mobile Phones for 21 Days

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Apr 28, 2016 02:16 PM EDT

Students of the university are uploading bracelets plastered with the words "Cellphone Ninja" on Chinese social media platform Weibo, sparking online curiousity.

Hong Kong is the First Asian City Nominated to Host the Gay Games

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Apr 28, 2016 02:13 PM EDT

Hong Kong is up against 17 other cities such as Denver, Dallas, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Cape Town, Tel Aviv, and Guadalajara.

Energy-Saving Apartments Soon to Rise in Beijing

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Apr 28, 2016 11:38 AM EDT

Apartment buildings that can save more than 90 percent energy will soon be inhabited in Beijing's Jiaohuachang, Beijing Times reported.

Chinese Gang Pretends to Rich Hong Kong Businessmen, Stole Thousands of Yuan

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Apr 28, 2016 11:35 AM EDT

Six men who were posing as wealthy Hong Kong businessmen to scam mainlanders were arrested by police on Friday.

China Enters Bottom 5 of the World Press Freedom Index

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Apr 28, 2016 11:30 AM EDT

Mainland China is still at the bottom five with one of the most censored media in the world. International watchdog Reporter Without Borders (RSF) published its annual World Press Freedom Index which ranks 180 countries relative to their freedom of the press.