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China's Migrant Workforce Growth Rate Decreases in 2015

Alexis Villarias   | May 02, 2016 06:41 PM EDT

China's National Bureau of Statistics released a report on Thursday, April 28 showing that the rate of the growth of migrant workers dropped by 0.6 percent in 2015. There was also a decrease in the rate of young workers under 40 years old, dropping 1.3 percent and ending with a 55.2 percent growth. read more

Chinese Residents Found Worms in Tap Water

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 30, 2016 08:27 AM EDT

Several homeowners living among the 13 high-rise buildings in Shijiazhuang found small worms in their tap water. The source of their water is a well sunk by the developer according to newspaper reports. read more

Shanghai Disneyland's Menu Will Bring Out the Kid in You

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 29, 2016 09:13 AM EDT

Shanghai Disney Resort unveiled scrumptiously delicious photos of its special menu, promising a blend of Disney classic and Chinese taste. read more

Chinese vs. Europeans: How Do They Decide Which Car to Buy?

Mia Ren   | Apr 30, 2016 10:00 AM EDT

What makes Chinese people purchase high-end cars? read more

Chinese Thief Gets Caught After Stealing 160 Pairs of Women’s Shoes for the ‘Smell’

Julio Cachila   | Apr 28, 2016 01:47 PM EDT

While other thieves or robbers are out to steal money, or maybe even kidnap children for some money, a Chinese man reportedly stole women’s shoes, but not for the women in his life. Rather, it’s for his weird attraction to the “smell.” read more

University Dares Students to Abstain From Using Mobile Phones for 21 Days

Mia Ren   | Apr 28, 2016 02:16 PM EDT

Students of the university are uploading bracelets plastered with the words "Cellphone Ninja" on Chinese social media platform Weibo, sparking online curiousity. read more

Young Driver Says He's an Alien who will Destroy Earth if Police Tow His Car

Julio Cachila   | Apr 28, 2016 01:12 PM EDT

A young driver in Zhejiang province tried to avoid getting his car towed by police by saying he belongs to royalty outside the planet, and if his car gets towed, he’ll be forced to destroy planet earth. read more

Chinese Restaurant Punished for Overpriced Salamander Dish

Julio Cachila   | Apr 28, 2016 04:42 AM EDT

A Chinese restaurant was punished for charging exorbitantly high prices for a serving of a delicacy. read more

Udacity Launches Online Education Programs in China, Expects Competition

Iesha javed   | Apr 28, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

Udacity, the American on-line education giant has recently launched nearly a 100 of its nano-degree programs in China. read more

Energy-Saving Apartments Soon to Rise in Beijing

Mia Ren   | Apr 28, 2016 11:38 AM EDT

Apartment buildings that can save more than 90 percent energy will soon be inhabited in Beijing's Jiaohuachang, Beijing Times reported. read more

Chinese Gang Pretends to Rich Hong Kong Businessmen, Stole Thousands of Yuan

Mia Ren   | Apr 28, 2016 11:35 AM EDT

Six men who were posing as wealthy Hong Kong businessmen to scam mainlanders were arrested by police on Friday. read more

China Enters Bottom 5 of the World Press Freedom Index

Mia Ren   | Apr 28, 2016 11:30 AM EDT

Mainland China is still at the bottom five with one of the most censored media in the world. International watchdog Reporter Without Borders (RSF) published its annual World Press Freedom Index which ranks 180 countries relative to their freedom of the press. read more

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