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China Names 20 More Violators of PEV Subsidy Program

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 13, 2016 11:33 AM EDT

China has accused over 20 more car manufacturers of violating the rules of the "new energy vehicle" subsidy program, which is aimed at increasing the sales of plug-in electric vehicles. read more

China Introduces Reforms to Improve Human Rights Judicial Procedures

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 13, 2016 11:01 AM EDT

China on Monday announced amendments to improve its judicial procedures for human rights, according to a white paper published by the State Council Information Office. read more

China to Launch Second Space Lab Tiangong-2

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 13, 2016 10:19 AM EDT

China is set to launch its second space lab Tiangong-2 between September 15 and 20, the office of China's manned space program revealed. read more

Guyang is China’s Best Performing City Economically

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 12, 2016 05:26 PM EDT

A recent study conducted by the Milken Institute has revealed that Guiyang, a low-key inland town in Guizhou province, stood out against Shanghai and Tianjin as China's best performing city economically. read more

Demonstrators Call for Government to Take Action Against Con Company

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 13, 2016 09:06 AM EDT

A group of furious demonstrators flooded the streets of Shanghai on Monday protesting against an investment company that has failed to keep up with their payments since last year. The protesters are demanding that the government steps up its investigations into Dada Group arguing that the company has been illegally benefiting from their money. read more

China Defends Judicial System Over Death Penalty Sentence

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 12, 2016 04:57 PM EDT

The Chinese government has defended the country's judicial system, arguing that the death penalty sentence is rarely pronounced on suspects. read more

Construction of World’s Largest Bridge in China to be Completed by the end of the Year

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 12, 2016 01:40 PM EDT

The Beipanjiang Bridge, a 565-meter high bridge in the South Western region of China, which would be the world's largest bridge, is scheduled to be finished later this year. read more

World's Longest Bullet Train Tracks Starts Operation in China

Ellie Froilan   | Sep 12, 2016 07:08 AM EDT

China has completed the construction of over 20,000 kilometers of high-speed railway track network in the country, becoming the world’s longest bullet train network. read more

Bridge Collapses Injuring Workers, Destroying Property Worth Millions in China

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 12, 2016 11:15 AM EDT

A bridge collapsed, leaving workers missing and damaging properties estimated to be worth millions in Jiangxi, China at 9:00 am on Sunday. read more

Chinese Universities in the List of World’s Best Learning Institutions

Jenia Cane   | Sep 09, 2016 09:51 PM EDT

Twelve Chinese universities have entered the list of the world’s top 100 academic research institutions. read more

China Looks to do Away With Double Work Permit Visa

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 09, 2016 06:46 PM EDT

China is set to launch a single foreign work permit to do away with the double work permit visa system that is currently being used. The government believes this would aid foreign workers and is a move that fits the world's second largest economy. read more

China Penalizes 5 Renewable Energy Auto Makers for Subsidy Fraud

Ellie Froilan   | Sep 10, 2016 07:35 AM EDT

China's Ministry of Finance has penalized five renewable energy vehicle producers for illegally obtaining government subsidies, amounting to about 1 billion yuan ($150 million). read more

China Eases RQFII Rules to Attract More Foreign Investors

Charissa Echavez   | Sep 07, 2016 12:49 PM EDT

Chinese regulators issued more relaxed investment rules under the Renminbi Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor (RQFII) program on Monday, a step to open its market and give foreign investors more freedom to buy A shares in mainland China. read more

Overwhelming Public Demand Forces China’s Famous Glass Bridge to be Temporarily Shut Down

Girish Shetti   | Sep 03, 2016 10:44 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have decided to temporarily shut down the Zhangjiajie glass bridge after officially opening it to public barely 13 days ago. Officials have cited maintenance work as the main reason for temporary shutdown. read more

China’s Senior Citizens Deserve Better Care

Jenia Cane   | Sep 01, 2016 07:52 AM EDT

China is educating its people on how to better take care of senior citizens, as the nation is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that its older folk live comfortably through their twilight years. read more

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