Society

Hong Kong Expats Run Umbrella-Shaped Marathon To Show Support For Protesters

Desiree Sison   | Oct 30, 2014 05:56 AM EDT

Two Hong Kong expats will run an ultramarathon course in the shape of an umbrella Wednesday as a show of support to all the pro-democracy protesters still camped out on the streets of the city. read more

Ex-Japan Military Official Says China Buying 5,000 Russian Missiles

Marcel Woo   | Oct 30, 2014 03:33 AM EDT

The Tokyo-based Japan Military Review was reported as saying that the Chinese government is likely to buy up to 5,000 Russian air-to-air missiles in addition to the more than 5,000 missiles it already purchased in the past. read more

Hong Kong Tycoon Sacked by Top China Political Advisory Group for Criticizing CY Leung

Desiree Sison   | Oct 30, 2014 03:57 AM EDT

A top political advisory group in China has ousted one of its members, Hong Kong tycoon and lawmaker James Tien, for openly criticizing Hong Kong Chief Executive CY Leung. read more

Fewer Chinese Parents Want Second Child

Mitch de Leon   | Oct 30, 2014 04:06 AM EDT

A decreasing number of Chinese couples have applied to obtain a permit for a second child as reflected by the data presented by the National Health and Family Planning Commission on Wednesday. read more

Mother Beheaded by Own Son Identified as Professor at Farmingdale State College

Kat De Guzman   | Oct 30, 2014 01:39 AM EDT

The body found at Secatogue Road located in Long Island, New York has been identified. Nassau County Police stated during a press conference on Wednesday that it belonged to a Farmingdale State College professor named Patricia Ward. read more

Pilot of Jet-in-Training that Crashed in Southern California Pronounced Dead On-Scene

Erika Villanueva   | Oct 30, 2014 02:27 AM EDT

The pilot of a military jet in training that crashed into a nearby agricultural field in a Southern California naval base on Wednesday was declared dead on scene. read more

Don’t Call Yourself Fish: China Offers Tips for Choosing an English Name

Michael A. Katz   | Oct 29, 2014 04:22 PM EDT

What's in a name? China's state-run broadcaster CCTV has offered some sound advice to native-born Chinese who are adopting an English name for business purposes. read more

Conference to Focus on China's Evolving Philanthropy Sector

Dan Weisman   | Oct 30, 2014 04:21 PM EDT

An Indianapolis conference bringing together scholars, business people and above all, philanthropists, convenes Friday to consider state of philanthropy in China. read more

Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Protesters Want To Occupy Streets For More Than A Year

Desiree Sison   | Oct 29, 2014 05:28 PM EDT

A survey conducted by Reuters said that ninety percent of the pro-democracy protesters are willing to occupy key cities for more than a year read more

Sexologist Penalized for Swindling Funds

Mitch de Leon   | Oct 30, 2014 02:47 AM EDT

An administrative penalty has been meted out against China's most prominent sexology expert due to swindling funds allocated by the State for research. A report from the online news website The Paper disclosed that he has already been demoted. In addition, he will be required to retire earlier than expected. read more

China Protects Whistleblowers in its Anti-Corruption Campaign

Desiree Sison   | Oct 29, 2014 04:05 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have upped the ante in its anti-corruption drive by providing protection to citizens who report misconduct of government officials. read more

Ad Seeking ‘Temporary Boyfriends’ to Fund Young Woman's Travels Is a Fake

Michael A. Katz   | Oct 29, 2014 02:30 AM EDT

An online ad featuring a 19-year-old Chinese woman pimping herself out to "temporary boyfriends" to pay for her travels has turned out to be a fake. read more

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