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Chizhou-Huangshan Speed Rail Construction Begins

Steve M.C.   | Nov 15, 2016 11:54 PM EST

As the Chizhou-Huangshan Railway project kicks off, offers by constructors are being welcomed by the China Railway Construction Corporation. read more

October Smog Analysis Still Worrying, China's Environmental Ministry

Steve M.C.   | Nov 15, 2016 02:23 PM EST

As smog fills the air in the Northern Regions of China, a report by the Ministry of Environment released on Monday indicates that there was a fall rather than an increase in the county's smog condition by the end of October. read more

China Executes Farmer Who Killed Village Chief with Nail Gun

Steve M.C.   | Nov 15, 2016 01:48 AM EST

A Chinese farmer was executed on Tuesday after a court gave him a death penalty for the gruesome murder of communist party leader, He Jianhua in February last year. read more

China’s Famous Polar Bear Temporarily Shifted from Guangzhou Mall

Girish Shetti   | Nov 14, 2016 02:21 PM EST

A three-year-old female polar bear, which gained worldwide fame as world's saddest bear, has been moved from the Grandview Mall Aquarium in Guangzhou and sent to his original home in Ocean Park. read more

Animal Rights Groups Push For the Saddest Polar Bear's Move From Mall Aquarium to be Permanent

Steve M.C.   | Nov 14, 2016 02:33 PM EST

Animal rights groups in China are advocating for Pizza's (the saddest polar bear) move back to her parents be permanent rather than temporary as the mall where she is stationed undergoes maintenance. read more

China's First Female Fighter Jet Pilot Dies During Training Accident

Steve M.C.   | Nov 14, 2016 01:48 PM EST

Capt. Yu Xu (30), one of China's first female jet fighter pilot died in an accident which occurred during a flight training routine over the weekend. read more

China sets free one Detained Employee of Australian Casino Operator Crown Resort

Girish Shetti   | Nov 13, 2016 04:52 PM EST

One of the 18 staff of Crown Resort detained in China last month for alleged "gambling crimes' has been released, a person familiar with the matter revealed on Saturday. Officials from the Australian casino company have so far declined to comment on the latest development. read more

Massive Snow Causes Power Outage in Central China

Steve M.C.   | Nov 12, 2016 03:16 PM EST

Massive snow in the Plateau region of Central China has led to power outage in the region, according to local officials. read more

4 Dead, 2 Left Seriously Injured After Building Collapse in Central China

Steve M.C.   | Nov 11, 2016 07:19 AM EST

Officials at Henan Province in Central China have confirmed the death of four individuals after a building, which was still under construction, collapsed on Thursday. Two people also sustained serious injuries from the incident. read more

Former Chinese Police Chief Sentenced to Death Over Crimes

Steve M.C.   | Nov 11, 2016 10:37 AM EST

A court in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province has sentences a retired police chief to death after he was found guilty of bribery, possession of explosives, and first-degree murder. read more

6-Year-Old Boy Who Fell in 80-Metre-Deep Well in China Found Dead

Steve M.C.   | Nov 11, 2016 10:02 AM EST

After over four days of rescue operations, the 6-year-old boy who fell into an 80-metre-deep (260 foot) well in Hebei Province on Sunday has finally been found dead. read more

Chinese Court Sentences 49 Culprits to Jail Over 2015 Tianjin Factory Explosion

Steve M.C.   | Nov 09, 2016 03:11 PM EST

A Chinese court has sentenced 49 culprits to jail with penalties ranging from one-year imprisonment to a suspended death sentence. The sentences are for the possession of lethal items that led to the death of 173 people and damaged billions of dollars worth of property after an explosion at a chemical warehouse in Tianjin last year. read more

President Xi Jinping Speaks on Journalism in China

Steve M.C.   | Nov 09, 2016 02:23 PM EST

President Xi Jinping has once again highlighted the duty of journalists, urging them to work in accordance with the principles of the Communist Party. He made the comment ahead during a major journalism award. read more

China’s Real Estate Sector to be Scrutinized by Housing Ministry

Steve M.C.   | Nov 08, 2016 08:58 AM EST

Real estate developers and agents have been put on notice by China's watchdog and housing market regulator. A month-long inspection of the real estate sector in the entire country to review practices is set to begin. read more

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