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'Finest Chinese Porcelain Collection' Expected to Fetch Over $28 Million in Auction

Jan 14, 2016 12:36 PM EST

One of the finest Chinese porcelain collections in history will be put up for auction, with an overall estimated price of over $28.8 million.

Concert in Israel Kicks Off Chinese New Year Celebrations

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Jan 14, 2016 12:15 PM EST

A Chinese New Year concert in Haifa on Jan. 7, kicked off the annual celebration for Chinese nationals in Israel. The concert was organized by the Chinese Embassy in Israel, the Ministry Culture of China and the Haifa government.

Sunken Warship Listed Among China's Top Archeological Finds in 2015

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Jan 14, 2016 10:58 AM EST

Chinese archaeologists on Tuesday released a list of the top archeological finds in 2015 and the top spot goes to a sunken warship from the first Sino-Japanese War (1894 to 1895).

'Run for Love', Starring Zhang Ziyi to be Screened on Feb. 14th

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Jan 13, 2016 04:04 PM EST

A release date has been announced for one of China's most anticipated movies. 'Run for Love' will be screened on Valentine's day, February 14th.

24 People Detained for Making Illegal Drugs in Central China

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Jan 13, 2016 03:16 PM EST

Police in the central province of Hunan have detained 24 people suspected of producing illegal drugs during a major drug crackdown operation on Wednesday.

Grinning Bodhisattva Statue with Dimples Amazes Visitors

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Jan 13, 2016 02:55 PM EST

A photo of what seems to be a grinning Bodhisattva statue from the Shanxi's Yungang Grottoes has gone viral ever since it was unveiled during a photo exhibition.

Coloring Book Tops China's Bestseller List in 2015

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Jan 13, 2016 02:00 PM EST

Online Chinese bookstores, Amazon, Dangdang and Jingdong have released their bestseller list for 2015 and the number one bestselling book from all three stores is a coloring book entitled The Secret Garden.

China's Shaolin Yang Appointed as World Bank Group's Senior Official

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Jan 13, 2016 06:27 AM EST

Shaolin Yang, a top official in China's Ministry of Finance, has been appointed as the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Managing director (MD) of the World Bank Group.

Taiwanese Businessman in China Infected with H7N9 Virus

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Jan 12, 2016 01:59 PM EST

A Taiwanese businessman, whose name has been witheld, has been infected with the H7N9 avian influenza virus while living in China, Taiwan's Center for Disease Control confirmed.

How an Ordinary Kiwi became David Bowie's China Girl

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Jan 12, 2016 01:54 PM EST

The woman known as David Bowie's China Girl has remembered the once warm and engaging singer, who, she says, was more than just talent.

Chinese firm buys stake in gay dating app Grindr

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Jan 12, 2016 11:25 AM EST

Chinese firm Beijing Kunlun Tech has announced that it has bought a controlling stake in Grindr, the world's biggest gay dating app, for $93 million.

'Mr. Six' Dominates China's Box Office in New Year Week

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Jan 12, 2016 10:40 AM EST

'Mr. Six', a domestic action thriller directed by Guan Hu, dominated the box office this week past after earning 440 million Yuan ($66.8 million).

China's Dalian Wanda Buys Hollywood Studio Legendary Entertainment for $3.5 billion

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Jan 12, 2016 06:19 AM EST

Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group has purchased Hollywood film studio Legendary Entertainment for a reported $3.5 billion, turning the company's chairman Wang Jianlin, who is China's richest man, into a Hollywood movie mogul.

Jackie Chan Longs for Hollywood's Full Embrace

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Jan 11, 2016 04:45 PM EST

Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jackie Chan, who last year declared that he was retiring from making films during the 2015 Cannes Film Festival, now says that he will let his body decide as to whether or not it can take anymore film making.

The Assasin Honored at Palm Springs International Movie Festival

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Jan 11, 2016 03:42 PM EST

Taiwan director Hou Hsaio-Hsien's film 'The Assasin' won the top jury prize for 'Best Foreign Language Film' at the Palm Springs International Movie Festival.

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