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Chinese Hackers Attack U.S. Weather Network, Congressman Accuses NOAA of Cover-Up

Nov 12, 2014 10:24 PM EST

U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf, (R-Va.) has accused the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of misleading the American public. "They had an obligation to tell the truth," he said. "They covered it up."

China Signs First Ever Civil Airplane Contract With U.S.

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 12, 2014 04:51 PM EST

Harbin Aircraft Industry Group has been contracted to deliver 20 high wing twin-engine turboprop planes to a U.S. airline in China's first ever civil aircraft deal with the U.S.

Move Over Moon, China Wants Mars

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 11, 2014 02:21 PM EST

Less than a year after sending its "Jade Rabbit" probe to the Moon, China wants to send a "Ruby Rabbit" rover to investigate the surface of Mars.

Xi Jinping: Proud Owner of World's First Dual-Screen Smartphone

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 10, 2014 09:25 PM EST

In China to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leadership summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin gave Xi a diplomatic gift in the form of a YotaPhone 2 - which is not available to the rest of the world until December.

Alibaba-Owned Dating App Momo Files for $300 Million U.S. IPO

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 10, 2014 06:35 PM EST

The company filed its IPO intent with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), putting the company's estimated at approximately $3 billion. The company will trade under the ticker symbol MOMO.

China Inflation Lowest in Nearly Five Years, Far Short of Targets; PPI Drops For 32nd Straight Month

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 10, 2014 04:06 PM EST

The relatively low consumer and producer price levels indicate soft domestic demand, falling commodity prices, weak manufacturing activity and lingering overcapacity in the Chinese economy.

Chinese College Offers Video Game Course on 'Defense of the Ancients'

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 10, 2014 02:38 PM EST

The course, titled "Recent Development of Electronic Sports and Analysis of DOTA teams," aims to improve students' teamwork spirit.

China Deploys Drones to Combat Smog

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 10, 2014 09:50 AM EST

China's Liaoning province is deploying its first drone aircrafts to help tackle its growing smog problem, reports state news agency Xinhua.

China Kicks Off 15th Annual Day to Praise Journalists With Warning to Media

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 07, 2014 04:58 PM EST

Journalists' Day is a day for the country to appreciate and praise the hard work of journalists. This year's celebration began with a warning about sticking to the facts and not reporting rumors.

Mexico Cancels Multibillion Dollar High-Speed Rail Deal with China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 07, 2014 11:49 AM EST

The Mexican government has revoked the high-speed rail contract it awarded to a Chinese-led consortium earlier this week over "doubts and concerns that have been raised by public opinion."

China Vows to Crackdown on Internet Porn, Violence

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 06, 2014 10:09 PM EST

The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has started a nationwide crackdown on online videos that contain pornography, violence and other subjects the government has deemed "harmful."

Infiniti Rolls First Q50's Off the Product Line in China

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 06, 2014 04:59 PM EST

Luxury carmaker Infiniti began producing cars in China for the first time today, as it rolled out its localized Q50L model aimed specifically at Chinese consumers.

China to Cut Red Tape for Business, Invesment Projects

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 06, 2014 03:47 PM EST

The Chinese government said it will cut the red tape involved in the approval process of business and investment projects.

Chinese Officials Accused of Smuggling Tons of Ivory on Xi's Presidential Plane

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 06, 2014 11:20 AM EST

A damning new report says Chinese President Xi Jinping's delegation to Tanzania smuggled thousands of pounds of ivory back to China during a 2013 goodwill visit.

How to Encrypt Messages on Any Website - Even Facebook, Twitter, Gmail

Michael A. Katz |

Nov 06, 2014 08:59 AM EST

ShadowCrypt is a new browser extension that allows users to exchange encrypted messages on any website, rendering once insecure sites like Facebook, Twitter and Gmail safe from prying eyes.