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Ford Sets Annual Sales Record in China

Jan 08, 2016 12:47 PM EST

The Ford Motor Company set a record for sales in China in 2015 as annual sales of its vehicles hit more than 1.1 million, up 3% from last year.

Beijing Visit by Syrian Opposition Leader Could Anger Russia

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 04, 2016 05:56 PM EST

China has invited Syrian opposition leader Khaled Khoja to visit Beijing, a move that could upset leaders in Moscow as Khoja has publicly accused Russia of murdering civilians in Syria.

Shenzen Passes Beijing, Shanghai as Most Expensive Real Estate Market in China

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 04, 2016 05:00 PM EST

Shenzen has overtaken Beijing and Shanghai as the most expensive real estate in the country.

Chinese Astronomers Release Data Trove; Find Black Hole Size of Beijing

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 04, 2016 02:58 PM EST

Chinese astronomers, using one of the world's largest optical telescopes, have released a trove of data. And they have sucesffully measuered a black hole that is approximately the same the size of China's capital.

China’s IPO Market Set to Explode in 2016

Michael A. Katz |

Jan 04, 2016 02:16 PM EST

The Chinese initial public offering market is expected to explode in 2016, according to a new report released by PriceWaterhouseCoopers.

Chinese Commander Demoted Over Binge-Drinking Death

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 31, 2015 01:32 PM EST

A Chinese military commander has been demoted after binge drinking with two former subordinates, one of whom died as a result.

Jack Ma purchases another estate in France.

Chinese Entrepreneurs Sense ‘Winds of Change’ in India

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 30, 2015 01:35 PM EST

A growing number of Chinese companies are looking to their neighbor India as a destination for investment capital.

Chinese Scientists Create Chip That Mimics Human Brain

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 26, 2015 11:46 AM EST

Scientists from China have created a computer processing chip that works just like the human brain.

China Prepares for South China Sea Conflict

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 26, 2015 11:20 AM EST

Amid the ongoing dispute in the South China Sea between China and the U.S., the Chinese Navy has been ramping up its military capabilities in the area.

China, U.S. Become the Best of Frenemies in 2015

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 25, 2015 12:57 PM EST

With the year coming to a close, 2015 has seen the complex relationship between the U.S. and China apparently reach "frenemy" status.

Tensions Mount as U.S., China Continue South China Sea Posedown

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 19, 2015 12:53 PM EST

Tension between the U.S. and China's militaries continue to mount as both countries flex their naval muscles in what has become a South China Sea posedown.

Hackers Attack JD.com Hundreds of Thousands of Times Every Day

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 18, 2015 07:43 PM EST

Hackers are launching hundreds of thousands of attacks on JD.com (JD), China's largest online direct sales company, on a daily basis, according to the company's chief executive officer.

Baidu Voice System Recognizes Languages Better Than Humans Can

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 17, 2015 03:45 PM EST

Chinese Internet-search giant Baidu (BIDU) has created a voice system that uses deep learning to be able to recognize English and Mandarin better than a person can.

Man’s Best Friend Came From China; Report Traces Origin of Dogs to East Asia

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 16, 2015 03:14 PM EST

A new scientific research report has found strong evidence suggesting that man's best friend originated from China some 33,000 years ago.

Man in Jetpack Soars Over China in Public Demo

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 08, 2015 05:14 PM EST

Citizens of Shenzhen China could not believe their eyes this week when they looked up and saw a man in an Iron Man-like jetpack soaring through the sky.