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Body of Chinese UN Peacekeeper Killed in Terrorist Attack Returned From Mali

Desiree Sison   | Jun 10, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

The remains of Chinese United Nations peacekeeping soldier Shen Liangliang, who was one of the casualties in a terrorist attack in Mali last month, arrived in Beijing on Thursday, the state-run news agency, Xinhua, reported. read more

Airbnb Promises to Fight Racism and Gender Discrimination by Hosts

Rina S.   | Jun 10, 2016 02:00 AM EDT

Airbnb is planning to take steps to curb discriminatory practices by hosts on the home sharing website. read more

Zeng Ziheng: China's Most Wanted Corrupt Suspect Voluntarily Returns Home from Canada to Face Trial

Desiree Sison   | Jun 09, 2016 05:58 AM EDT

A financial fugitive on the list of China's 100 most wanted corruption suspects returned to Beijing on Monday seeking refuge in Canada since 2011, the government said on Wednesday. read more

China's Education Experts Issue Warning Over Dwindling Gaokao Numbers

Girish Shetti   | Jun 09, 2016 06:46 AM EDT

The steady decline in the number of students taking the two-day annual gaokao entrance exam is likely to compel some colleges and universities to search for innovative recruitment methods to enroll enough students, warn China's education experts. read more

1994 Rape and Murder Case to be Reheard by China's Top Court

Kat De Guzman   | Jun 09, 2016 03:06 PM EDT

A 22-year-old rape and murder case will be reheard by China's top court after a regional court review found insufficient evidence. read more

President Xi Calls for Demobilized Military Officers to be Employed

Kat De Guzman   | Jun 08, 2016 06:25 PM EDT

China's President Xi Jinping stressed in a statement on Tuesday that the country has a duty to provide employment for demobilized military officers. read more

Shanghai Disney Resort: Fake Disney Sites, Employment Agencies Surface as Theme Park Nears Opening

Girish Shetti   | Jun 08, 2016 03:23 AM EDT

As the excitement for the opening day of the Shanghai Disney Resort builds up, Disney fans are reportedly being duped by fake websites and scams. read more

China’s Primary and Secondary Education Sectors Post Highest Increase in Job Creation

Jenia Cane   | Jun 04, 2016 10:25 PM EDT

China's primary and secondary education sectors posted the highest increase in jobs created across the country in 2015. read more

Fake Botox: China’s Drugs Watchdog Warns People Against Counterfeit Injections

Girish Shetti   | Jun 04, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

Chinese authorities have issued a stern warning to people against fake Botox injections in the wake of a series of medical blunders that have have emerged in recent weeks as a result of the substance. read more

Singapore Welcomes its First Book Vending Machines

Tim Manzon   | Jun 03, 2016 05:44 PM EDT

BooksActually has introduced Singapore's first-ever book vending machines. The book dispensers are located at the National Museum of Singapore and on Orchard Road. read more

China Releases White Paper Defending Crackdown on Islamic Militants in Province of Xinjiang

Kat De Guzman   | Jun 03, 2016 05:32 AM EDT

The Chinese government has justified its decision to crack down on Islamic militants in Xinjiang Province in a recently released white paper, which states that China will not allow any religious organization or person to interfere with the nation's religious affairs. read more

China Offers Extra-Wide, Women-Exclusive Parking Slots

Charissa Echavez   | Jun 02, 2016 03:19 PM EDT

China's Hangzhou province now offers extra-wide parking spaces exclusively for women, state-run newspaper Qianjiang Evening News reported on Monday. read more

China Adds 4.43 Million Jobs in Jan-April Period

Marcel Woo   | May 31, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

Despite economic headwinds, China added about 4.43 million jobs from January to April of this year, in line with the Chinese government's target of creating more than 10 million new urban jobs in 2016. read more

Forest to Cover Nearly a Quarter of China by 2020: UNEP Report

Charissa Echavez   | May 31, 2016 08:49 AM EDT

Nearly a quarter of China's land will be covered by forests if the country continues to push with its ecological civilization blueprint, according to a report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), which was released last week. read more

Daredevil Stuntman ‘Human Arrow’ Darts Across the Great Wall of China

Rina S.   | May 31, 2016 05:38 PM EDT

Professional adventure sportsman Jeb Corliss performed a heart-stopping stunt at the Great Wall of China on Sunday. The stunt saw him splitting a target suspended above the Wall. The 'Human Arrow' was armored with a wingsuit. read more

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