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China Investigates 50 Factories over Fake Seasoning, Spices in Tianjin

Steve M.C.   | Jan 17, 2017 07:55 AM EST

Authorities in China carried out investigations on over 50 factories that are alleged to be selling counterfeit seasoning and sauces. The move comes after six factories in Tianjin were raided by police authorities on Monday for purportedly selling fake sauces. read more

Beijing to Spend $2.6B to Fight Deadly Air Pollution in 2017

Steve M.C.   | Jan 17, 2017 05:12 AM EST

Beijing has introduced plans to spend 18.2 billion yuan ($2.6 billion) to assist in the city's fight against the massive smog massacre, one of the worst recorded globally. A congress meeting held on Saturday highlighted that more was yet to be done in 2017 to curb the air pollution in the region. read more

China Dismisses Official for Calling Mao Zedong a 'Devil'

Steve M.C.   | Jan 17, 2017 04:40 AM EST

A Chinese official in north China's Hebei province has been dismissed for "posting wrong remarks" on his Weibo account on Mao Zedong, the founder of modern China. read more

China Leads Global Transition to Electric Cars

S. Rina   | Jan 16, 2017 08:53 PM EST

China has jointed Europe in leading the momentous shift towards electric vehicles. The rate of growth in electric vehicle is likely to surge in 2017 as China and Europe institute stricter emission rules for safeguarding the environment. read more

Beijing, China Steps Up Drive Versus Air Pollution

Jenia Cane   | Jan 15, 2017 10:25 AM EST

Beijing, the capital of China, is stepping up its initiative against the growing concern on air pollution in the country. read more

China Names New Governor for Tibet Region: Report

Girish Shetti   | Jan 15, 2017 10:19 AM EST

Chinese government has appointed a new governor for its autonomous and insurgency prone region of Tibet, state news agency Xinhua reported on Sunday. read more

China Orders App Stores to Get Registered with the Government

S. Rina   | Jan 15, 2017 08:32 AM EST

The Cyberspace Administration of China has posted a notice on its website asking mobile app stores to officially register on its offices. The action has been taken to control the proliferation of fraudulent applications across the Internet. read more

Chinese School Introduces 'Grade Bank' System to Lessen Exam Pressure on Students

Girish Shetti   | Jan 14, 2017 09:21 AM EST

A Chinese school in eastern China has come up with a unique solution to lessen exam pressure on their students, which if successful may soon become precedent across educational institutions in the country. read more

Father of China's Pinyin System Zhou Youguang Dies at Age 111

Girish Shetti   | Jan 14, 2017 09:24 AM EST

China's famous linguist Zhou Youguang, hailed as the father of Pinyin writing system, passed away at age the 111 on Saturday in Beijing. He is credited for converting Chinese language into simplified Roman alphabets that helped in increasing literacy rate across the country. read more

2 Chinese Detained over Alleged Involvement in Istanbul New Year's Eve Terror Attack

Steve M.C.   | Jan 14, 2017 08:18 PM EST

Two Chinese citizens believed to be members of the rebel Uighurs Muslim group have been placed in custody by a Turkish court on Friday over their alleged involvement in the Istanbul terror attack on Jan. 1. read more

19-Car Pile Up in Guangdong-Hunan Highway Kills 6 People

Steve M.C.   | Jan 14, 2017 07:18 AM EST

Six people have been confirmed dead after a massive car accident occurred in the southern province of Guangdong China on Saturday morning. read more

Despite China Ban, 2,000 Tibet Buddhists from China Joined Kalachakra

Steve M.C.   | Jan 14, 2017 09:47 AM EST

Despite an early warning by the Chinese government not to participate in the 34th "Kalachakra" initiation, which is currently ongoing in Bodh Gaya, India, and is set to end on Saturday, the Tibetan Buddhist community has remained undeterred in the participation of the event either in India or back in China. read more

China Rewrites History Books, Extends Second Sino-Japanese War by 6 Years

mwaniki wanjiku   | Jan 14, 2017 01:54 AM EST

In a move that is likely to worsen its relations with Japan, China's communist government has ordered that all the country's history books be rewritten to extend the second Sino-Japanese war by six years. read more

China's Foshan Reports H7N9 Avian Flu Case

Steve M.C.   | Jan 14, 2017 04:26 AM EST

A new case of H7N9 avian flu has been reported in Foshan City, Guangdong Province, according to local health authorities on Friday. read more

China Expects 3 Billion Trips as Spring Festival Kicks Off

Steve M.C.   | Jan 14, 2017 02:56 AM EST

Thousands of Chinese citizens flocked airports, railway stations, and bus stations on Friday as they head home to celebrate the coming Lunar New Year season. read more

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