Society

Torrential Rains in Wuhan Stops, but City Remains Inundated

Anshu Shrivastava   | Jul 07, 2016 05:14 PM EDT

The Chinese city of Wuhan is reportedly still inundated with waters despite the fact that the week-long torrential rains stopped on Wednesday evening. read more

Viral Photos of Farmers Distressed Trying to Save Their Pigs Causes Rescuers to Visit Farm and Help Animals

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 07, 2016 08:27 AM EDT

A rescue operation was conducted after photos of two farmers looking distressed while trying to save their pigs submerged in the flood went viral. read more

Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing Kee Asked by China to Return to Mainland to Face Penalties

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 06, 2016 10:38 AM EDT

A Hong Kong bookseller, who was freed recently after eight-months in detention, has been ordered to travel back to China to face penalties for violating the terms of his parole. read more

Parenting Habits of China’s Migrant Workers Depending on Area: Survey

Jenia Cane   | Jul 05, 2016 09:11 PM EDT

The parenting skills and habits of China’s migrant workers may vary depending on the region they come from, a recent survey revealed. read more

Beijing Proposes Plan to Move Elderly Away From the City

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 05, 2016 03:51 PM EDT

Beijing's government proposed a trial scheme last month to give subsidies to elderly people who decide to move away from the city into nearby care homes in Tianjin and Hebei province. read more

Over 200 People Dead and Missing as Torrential Rain Hits China

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 05, 2016 03:21 PM EDT

Millions of people have been displaced, thousands of homes destroyed, and hundreds are left unaccounted after torrential rains led to deadly floods across China. read more

China Allows Developers to Convert Commercial Properties to Residential Units

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 05, 2016 06:34 AM EDT

To deal with China's oversupply of commercial properties, the government is now relaxing its policies to allow some of these buildings to be converted to residential leasing units starting this month, the South China Morning Post reported. read more

China Nabs Over 200 Suspects for Organizing Online Betting Site for UEFA Euro 2016

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 04, 2016 09:50 AM EDT

Since the start of UEFA Euro 2016, more than 200 suspects of an online soccer betting network have been arrested in China, the Ministry of Public Security reported. read more

China Amends Law on Wildlife Protection

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 04, 2016 10:33 AM EDT

China has adopted a newly revised law on Saturday protecting the country's wildlife and making the purchase of state-protected wild animals illegal. read more

China Expects 140 Million Tonnes of Grain for Summer Harvest

Charissa Echavez   | Jul 04, 2016 10:56 AM EDT

China is expected to harvest 140 million tonnes of grains in summer this year, the country's agriculture minister revealed in an interview with People's Daily on Sunday. read more

Hong Kong Photographer Wins National Geographic Traveler 2016 Photo Contest

Ellie Froilan   | Jul 04, 2016 10:07 AM EDT

Hong Kong amateur photographer Anthony Lau has been named as the grand prize winner of the 2016 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest. read more

China Weather Update: Flooding and Heavy Rains Still Ongoing, Blamed for 50 Deaths

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 05, 2016 06:09 AM EDT

Three days of heavy rainfall in China has resulted in flooding and the death of 50 people. Meanwhile, up to 12 people have been reported missing. read more

Thousands Protest Against new Incinerator in China, Police Officers Injured

Kat De Guzman   | Jul 04, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

Thousands of residents in Southern China took to the streets to protest against plans for a new incinerator on Sunday. The incident resulted in some police officers getting injured. read more

What Watch Brand Does HK Billionaire Li Ka Shing Love Wearing?

Jenia Cane   | Jul 04, 2016 02:50 AM EDT

Hong Kong business tycoon Li Ka Shing can well afford to buy anything he wishes, and it therefore came as a surprise to many that the watch he currently wears appears quite modest even by an average professional’s living standards. read more

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