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Web Activist Huang Qi Arrested in Chengdu

Desiree Sison   | Mar 14, 2014 11:55 AM EDT

China police arrested web activist Huang Qi in his Chengdu home, seizing his computers and other electronic devices that he allegedly used to sow dissent among marginalized citizens. read more

Chinese Scientists Discover Compound to Treat HFMD

Ying Zhin   | Mar 14, 2014 12:47 PM EDT

Chinese scientists have discovered a chemical compound that can be used for treating hand, foot and mouth disease, a contagious viral infection that affects infants and children below five years old. read more

6 Dead in Stabbing Incident in Changsa Market

Desiree Sison   | Mar 14, 2014 09:28 AM EDT

At least six people were confirmed dead in a stabbing incident that erupted among vendors in a wet market in Hunan province in central China Friday, local police said. read more

CPPCC Annual Session Ends, Vows to Deepen Reforms

Winona Cueva   | Mar 12, 2014 08:27 AM EDT

China's top political advisory body concluded its annual session Wednesday with a commitment to help deepen reforms as the country embarks on what its leaders called a "deep water zone." read more

Britain Seeks China Help To Improve Math Skills

Mars Woo   | Mar 12, 2014 08:47 AM EDT

Great Britain is tapping the help of Chinese mathematics teachers in order to improve the math proficiency of British students, who ranked poorly in an international math test. read more

China's legislature Pushes to Amend Criminal Law

Ying Zhin   | Mar 11, 2014 06:56 AM EDT

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's top legislature, is considering the trimming of crimes subject to death penalty, an NPC official said. read more

Two China universities among world's best

Mars Woo   | Mar 10, 2014 05:47 AM EDT

Two universities in mainland China have been included in the list of the world's best universities this year based on the World Reputation Rankings 2014 published by Times Higher Education. read more

Message to MH370 from Guangzhou Air Traffic Control

Ying Zhin   | Mar 10, 2014 01:20 AM EDT

Amid worldwide expressions of concern, grief and sympathy over the still unknown fate of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, an air traffic control operator from Guangzhou, China has created a message which he hopes would reach the missing plane wherever it may be. read more

Agriculture Official: No Sharp Increase in Food Imports

Qi Qin   | Mar 08, 2014 11:41 AM EST

China has enough domestic resources to feed the nation and will not drastically increase its food importation, Agriculture Minister Han Changfu told reporters at a press conference of the 2nd session of the 12th CPPCC on Thursday. read more

IBM Workers' Strike Cripples Production at Shenzhen Factory

Winona Cueva   | Mar 07, 2014 10:36 AM EST

Workers at an IBM factory in Shenzhen in southern China have been on strike for the fifth straight day, forcing the company to shut down its entire production. read more

Pension Reform is the Priority of Government Work

Qi Qin   | Mar 08, 2014 09:00 AM EST

A comprehensive pension scheme is currently being developed to guarantee social fairness across all sectors of Chinese society, says the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security. read more

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