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China Issues new Guidelines to Strengthen Communist Party's Control on non-Government Bodies

Girish Shetti   | Aug 22, 2016 11:49 AM EDT

China on Sunday issued new guidelines making it mandatory for non-government organizations to accommodate Communist Party panels within their organization. read more

WHO Warns That Overburden Hospitals Cannot Meet Health Needs of China’s Aging Population

Girish Shetti   | Aug 22, 2016 08:28 AM EDT

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday expressed concerns about China's overburden hospitals, claiming that they are incapable of coping with the sporadic rise in diseases linked to the country's fast-ageing population. read more

World's Highest and Longest Glass Bridge in China set to be Launched

Girish Shetti   | Aug 20, 2016 08:24 AM EDT

The world's highest and longest glass bridge located in Central China will be finally open to public on Saturday. read more

China to Limit North Korea's Air Koryo After Forced Landing

Charissa Echavez   | Aug 18, 2016 01:13 PM EDT

China is set to limit the operations of North Korean airline Air Koryo after one of its planes made an emergency landing in northeastern China last month. read more

Chinese Group Livestreams Slaughter of Wild Animals for Donations

Manthan Chheda   | Aug 18, 2016 06:27 AM EDT

A Chinese group has irked animal rights activists for broadcasting the slaughter of wild animals for cash donations. read more

Chinese Swimmer Breaks Chinese Taboo by Talking About Menstruation at Olympics: 'I Had My Period' [VIDEO]

Manthan Chheda   | Aug 17, 2016 02:36 AM EDT

Chinese swimmer Fu Yuanhui won over the internet for breaking the Chinese taboo of discussing her period during an interview following a lackluster performance at the Rio Olympics. read more

China Sucessfully Launches World's First 'Hack-Proof' Quantum Satellite Micius

Charissa Echavez   | Aug 17, 2016 07:33 AM EDT

China has successfully launched the world's first quantum-enabled satellite named Micius on Tuesday from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, Chinese state media reported. read more

China May Soon Permit Mobile Phone Usage on Planes

Charissa Echavez   | Aug 16, 2016 10:34 AM EDT

Chinese travelers would soon be allowed to use their mobile phones on-board planes, giving way to wider in-flight connectivity that is now available in developed markets. read more

China’s Heart Disease Cases Up, Reasons Bared

Jenia Cane   | Aug 15, 2016 10:10 PM EDT

The number of heart disease cases in China has been on the rise and a recent study has revealed its major causes. read more

Misbehaving Plane Passengers in China to Face Hefty Fines

Charissa Echavez   | Aug 13, 2016 02:56 PM EDT

Misbehaving plane passengers in China could face sanctions of up to 50,000 yuan ($7,500) under a proposed civil aviation law. read more

China to Impose Tough Environmental and Energy Efficiency Standards to Tackle Overcapacity

Girish Shetti   | Aug 13, 2016 02:14 PM EDT

To overcome overcapacity across key Industrial sectors, the Chinese government has decided to impose stricter environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards, Reuters reported. read more

1 Million People Have Visited Shanghai Disney Resort Since its Official Opening

Girish Shetti   | Aug 13, 2016 02:30 PM EDT

The Shanghai Disney Resort has welcomed more than one million visitors since its much-anticipated opening on June 16. Walt Disney has described the number of visitors as highly encouraging, China Daily reported. read more

Powerful Explosion in Power Plant in China’s Dangyang City Kills 21 People

Girish Shetti   | Aug 12, 2016 12:11 PM EDT

A powerful blast at a power plant in Dangyang city in China's central province has left at least 21 people dead and five others injured. read more

Beijing Introduces New Regulations to Control City's Population

Manthan Chheda   | Aug 12, 2016 05:35 AM EDT

Beijing announced on Thursday that it will be introducing a stringent migration policy in order to curb the population of the city. read more

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