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Tianjin Due for Major Earthquake

Nov 29, 2014 12:26 PM EST

A newly discovered 100-mile long seismic gap under Tianjin, a city the size of New York and Chicago combined, is due for a rupture that would cause an earthquake of catastrophic proportions, a study finds.

China Outlaws Public Smoking, Bans Tobacco Advertising

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 28, 2014 09:47 AM EST

China passed a sweeping new anti-tobacco law Friday that bans smoking in all indoor public places, workplaces and public transportation, and prohibits tobacco advertising.

Beijing Clothing Store Bans Chinese Customers

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 26, 2014 05:10 PM EST

A Beijing clothing shop in the capital's "Russiatown" district has outraged locals and netizens for putting up a sign that read "No admittance for Chinese."

Hong Kong Policemen Arrested for Viciously Beating Protester

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 26, 2014 09:59 AM EST

Seven Hong Kong police officers have been arrested and suspended for the violent beating of pro-democracy protester Ken Tsang.

Guangzhou Hotel Used as China's Secret Ebola Quarantine

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 04:18 PM EST

The Hotel Canton is secretly being used as a quarantine for 90 people visiting from Ebola hot zones to keep the virus from spreading into China, according to a report from Voice of America.

China’s Submersible ‘Dragon’ Embarks on Longest Voyage Yet

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 03:23 PM EST

Named after a mythical aquatic dragon, the deep-sea manned submersible Jiaolong left East China's coast Tuesday to conduct its maiden expedition as a science vessel in the southwest Indian Ocean.

Alipay Teams Up with U.S. Retailers, Will Offer $10 Million in Black Friday Coupons

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 02:25 PM EST

The online payment platform of Alibaba has teamed up with major U.S. department stores to allow Chinese shoppers to make purchases with their Alipay accounts.

Prince William to Visit China in Early 2015

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 10:42 AM EST

England's Prince William is planning to visit China in early 2015 at the invitation of the Chinese government.

China to Wait For Q4 Data Before Cutting Rates Again

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 25, 2014 10:13 AM EST

The People's Bank of China, which unexpectedly cut rates last week, says it will wait until economic data for the fourth quarter is released before deciding on whether to cut rates further.

China May Ban Tobacco Advertising, Restrict Exposure on TV, Film

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 24, 2014 01:45 PM EST

The strict new regulations would also ban smoking in many indoor public places and outdoor space in kindergartens, schools, colleges, women and children's hospitals, and fitness venues.

Chinese Police Arrest Gang for Selling Women, Children as Wives

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 24, 2014 12:42 PM EST

Police in China have arrested a gang of human traffickers for kidnapping 14 women and five children to sell as wives in rural China.

GOP Report Shoots Down All Republican Conspiracy Theories on Benghazi

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 22, 2014 07:03 PM EST

After Republicans insisted for two years that Benghazi was a scandal worthy of Watergate, a GOP-led House committee debunked all Republican conspiracy theories and accusations of White House wrongdoing concerning the 2012 attack.

China Supersizes Cities with New Classification Tier

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 21, 2014 03:28 PM EST

In an effort to improve population management, the Chinese government has added a tier to its new city classification system for "super large-sized cities."