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Police Bust Chinese-Run Cybercime Command Center in Posh Nairobi Estate

Dec 07, 2014 01:17 AM EST

Kenyan police serendipitously stumbled upon an elaborate cybercrime command center in a posh estate, arresting 77 Chinese nationals for hacking, money laundering, and attempting to raid Kenya's communication systems.

Two Earthquakes Strike China; Child Dead, Eight Injured

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 06, 2014 09:50 PM EST

Two earthquakes, with magnitudes of 5.8 and 5.9, struck southwest China 16 hours apart on Saturday, killing a nine-year-old boy and injuring eight.

Congress Probes Chinese Threat to U.S. Academic Freedom

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 05, 2014 03:54 PM EST

A Congressional subcommittee has scrutinized the relationship between the Chinese government and U.S. universities to investigate whether the union is a threat to academic freedom.

China Gives U.S. List of Fugitives it Wants Back

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 05, 2014 03:31 PM EST

China has sent the U.S. a list of fugitives the country alleges are corrupt officials who are on the lam overseas, many of whom are expected to seek asylum in the U.S.

China to Develop Offshore Nuclear Power

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 05, 2014 03:11 PM EST

China has announced a major nuclear power development initiative to construct offshore nuclear power projects.

Ding Junhui to Become First Asian World No. 1 in Snooker

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 04, 2014 04:58 PM EST

Ding says he is "proud" to be the first Chinese and Asian to be ranked the top snooker player in the world.

China to Stop Harvesting Prisoners’ Organs

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 04, 2014 10:21 AM EST

Despite a nationwide organ shortage, China says it will stop its controversial practice of harvesting organs from dead prisoners without their consent.

Chinese Plant Extract Holds Weight Loss Holy Grail, But is it Safe?

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 03, 2014 01:50 PM EST

Researchers in China believe they have found the dieting Holy Grail in a native plant extract that holds the key to burning fat without having to exercise - but it might not be entirely safe.

China, Australia Agree to Strengthen Military Ties

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 03, 2014 01:13 PM EST

China and Australia agreed to increase their already close military relations, following an upgraded bilateral relationship and a breakthrough in free trade agreement talks.

China Accuses Tencent, Baidu Nine Others of Spreading Porn

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 02, 2014 03:50 PM EST

China's Ministry of Culture has announced a list of Internet companies, including Tencent and Baidu, that it has accused of spreading pornography and gambling.

China Tobacco Monopoly Questions Anti-Smoking Laws

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 02, 2014 02:35 PM EST

China's State Tobacco Monopoly Administration has dissented against it's own government's new law banning public smoking and greatly restricting tobacco advertising.

Occupy Hong Kong Leaders Implore Protestors to Leave

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 02, 2014 09:43 AM EST

Occupy Central Hong Kong founders Benny Tai, Chan Kin-man and Chu Yiu-ming have called for protestors to back off, and have agreed to turn themselves in to the police.

China to Rebid on Mexico High-Speed Rail Project

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 01, 2014 04:32 PM EST

After having it's winning bid revoked, a Chinese-led consortium is planning on bidding again for a $3.75 billion contract to build a high-speed rail link in Mexico.

China Leads World in Illegal Wildlife Trade; Alibaba, Baidu, WeChat Provide Havens

Michael A. Katz |

Dec 01, 2014 01:26 PM EST

China leads the world in illegal wildlife trade, and Internet companies and social media platforms are providing havens that have allowed it to thrive.

Terrorist Attack in China Kills 15, Injures 14

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 29, 2014 01:55 PM EST

A terrorist attack at a food market in western China's Xinjiang region has left 15 people dead and another 14 injured, according to Chinese state media reports. China blames Muslim Uighur separatists for the violence.