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China Releases Never Seen Before Video Footage of Test of Ballistic Missile Interception System

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 26, 2016 03:03 PM EDT

China has released a video footage of its first-ever test of a ballistic missile interception system conducted in 2010. The move is seen as a potential warning amid the United States' move to deploy its Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile system to South Korea. read more

China Denies Larung Gar Demolition Accusations

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 26, 2016 02:35 PM EDT

China has denied the accusations of Tibetan rights groups that authorities are evicting people from Larung Gar and have demolished part of the structure. Authorities explained that the world's largest Tibetan Buddhist Institute is simply being renovated to avoid fires and lessen crowd levels read more

500,000 People Sign Petition Calling for Release of World's Saddest Polar Bear From Guangzhou Aquarium

Carlene Vision   | Jul 29, 2016 10:07 AM EDT

Pizza, named as the world's saddest polar bear, has attracted the attention of up to 500,000 people who have signed a petition calling for its release. Pizza is currently confined in an animal pen at The Grandview Aquarium, a popular tourist destination in Guangzhou. read more

Japan Knife Attack: 19 Dead at Care Home for People With Disabilities; Suspect was Fired From Facility

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 27, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

Nineteen people have been confirmed dead, and 26 more are injured after a knife-wielding man attacked people at a care home for people with disabilities. The attacker had reportedly been fired from the facility. read more

China Suspends Four Officials Over 'Ineffective' Flood Response

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 25, 2016 10:57 AM EDT

The Chinese government has suspended four government officials in Hebei province on Sunday for dereliction of duty in coping with the deadly floods that left more than 200 people dead. read more

China Starts Production of World's Largest Amphibious Aircraft AG600

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 26, 2016 12:40 PM EDT

China has started the production of the AG600, which is dubbed as the largest amphibious aircraft in the world, in Zhuhai, China, according to local media. read more

China's Workforce May Decline by Over 23% by 2050

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 25, 2016 10:44 AM EDT

Despite putting an end to its decades-long one-child policy, China's working-age population may fall by more than 23 percent to about 700 million by 2050 from the present 910 million, according to a senior official on Friday. read more

China Wildlife Park Tragedy: 1 Woman Dead, Another Injured After Being Attacked by Tigers [VIDEO]

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 26, 2016 10:20 AM EDT

A woman was mauled to death and another sustained injuries after being attacked by tigers at a wildlife park in Beijing on Saturday, July 23. read more

Tourists can now Enjoy Helicopter and Scenic Tours of Shixiang Lake

Carlene Vision   | Jul 26, 2016 10:01 AM EDT

Tourists can now enjoy an aerial view of Sichuan Province's famous Shixiang Lake as the local government recently announced plans to kick-off helicopter tours around the scenic area in Chengdu County. read more

Torrential Rains and Floods Leave Scores of People Dead in Northern China

Girish Shetti   | Jul 23, 2016 07:41 AM EDT

Around 78 people have lost their lives, and another 91 people are missing, after rounds of torrential rains wrecked havoc on parts of Northern China over the week read more

World Bank Releases Report on China's Healthcare System, Says Beijing can Save 3% of GDP With Deeper Health Reforms

Som Patidar   | Jul 23, 2016 03:55 PM EDT

The World Bank on Friday released a new report on China's health care system. read more

Taiwanese Parody Ad Celebrates Decreasing Number of Mainland Tourists to the Island

Carlene Vision   | Jul 24, 2016 10:41 AM EDT

Some Taiwanese locals have launched a parody advertisement campaign celebrate the absence of Chinese tourists on the island. According to Shanghaiist.com, Taiwan has been taken out of China's most favorite travel destinations recently, and yet the idea seems to be all right with some Taiwanese. read more

China Flood: Xingtai Government Accused of Failing to Alert Residents

Jenia Cane   | Jul 23, 2016 05:08 AM EDT

Amid the flood that has been affecting China for days now, a number of protesters in Xingtai have reportedly accused the local government for not being able to warn its residents about the flooding. read more

Business Class Subway Cabins Launched in Shenzhen; Citizens not Happy

Carlene Vision   | Jul 24, 2016 10:37 AM EDT

The Shenzhen Metro Station recently launched a newly operational Line 11 (also called the Airport Express) with business class cabins available daily for commuters. read more

More Than Two Million Couples in China Want to Have Two Children

Carlene Vision   | Jul 23, 2016 03:03 PM EDT

More than two million couples in China have applied to the country's health bureau satellite offices to have a chance to get a second child. read more

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