Society

Shanghai Disneyland Opens Resort Station, Disneytown

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 27, 2016 01:37 PM EDT

Shanghai has opened a new Disney-themed subway station to cater to Chinese Metro commuters awaiting a glimpse of Disneytown at the still unopened Shanghai Disney Resort. read more

More Cases of Counterfeit Products in Shanghai

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 27, 2016 01:15 PM EDT

There has been a steady increase in the number of intellectual property infringement in Shanghai in the past four years. Foreigners were mostly held responsible in these cases, a senior official said on Monday. read more

China's Tallest Skyscraper Opens Annex, Basement to Public

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 27, 2016 01:08 PM EDT

China's tallest skyscraper has opened its basement and annex to the public for trial operations, local authorities revealed on Wednesday. read more

Childhood Obesity in China Considered 'Worst Ever,' Study Shows

Julio Cachila   | Apr 27, 2016 07:53 AM EDT

A study has shown that China is currently experiencing its worst obesity problem yet, caused by the nation’s adoption of the western lifestyle which meant trading traditional healthy Chinese food with high-fat, low-fiber western food choices. read more

Sudden Death of Boy Sparks Child Labor Protests in China

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 26, 2016 08:41 PM EDT

The death of a 14-year old boy, who worked in an underwear factory in Foshan City, Guangdong Province triggered a citywide campaign against illegal child labor on Monday. read more

Three Detained for Violence Over Flight Delays

Julio Cachila   | Apr 26, 2016 01:15 PM EDT

Three irate passengers, one woman and two men, were reportedly detained for causing a violent mess inside the airport in Changsha in Hunan province. read more

President Xi Jinping Promotes Cybersecurity and Positive Internet Environment

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 26, 2016 08:36 PM EDT

President Xi Jinping called for stringent online security through complete screening of internet risks during a symposium on cybersecurity and informatization last April 19. He emphasized the correct outlook on cybersecurity in his full statement which was released Monday. read more

Chinese Woman Calls Police to Arrest Cheating Husband, Smuggled Monkeys Found Instead

Julio Cachila   | Apr 26, 2016 12:07 PM EDT

Police who responded to the call of a woman on the account of her husband monkeying around with a mistress were surprised to find another monkey business instead: nearly 40 smuggled primates were kept inside a room in the couple’s residence. read more

China Passes new law to Monitor Oversease Charity

S Satapathy   | May 01, 2016 07:12 PM EDT

China passed a long awaited law on Thursday, April 28 governing the registration, operation, funding, and supervision of foreign chairities in the country. read more

China's Tallest Skyscraper Also Has World's Fastest Elevators

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 26, 2016 10:22 AM EDT

The soon-to-be tallest skyscraper in China is bound to break records with its ultrafast lifts. read more

One Man Has a Whole Chinese Village to Himself, with Some Sheep

Julio Cachila   | Apr 25, 2016 09:06 AM EDT

While some might be irked at the thought of living in peace and quiet, some grow to appreciate it. Such is a man named Liu Shengjiu. read more

Tornado Ravages China's Shantou, Hundreds of Homes Damaged

Julio Cachila   | Apr 25, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

A tornado that suddenly hit a Chinese city in Guangdong on Sunday caused widespread damage to property, and sent civilians to hospitals. read more

Chinese Man Posts Suicidal Plans on the Internet, Netizens Intervene

Julio Cachila   | Apr 25, 2016 05:20 AM EDT

Netizens chatting in an online forum were able to stop a young Chinese man from committing suicide because of heartache. read more

Kidnapper Arrested After Guards Find Abducted Girl in His Backpack

Julio Cachila   | Apr 22, 2016 03:59 PM EDT

Security guards were able to apprehend a man believed to be a kidnapper after discovering a young girl lying unconscious inside the man’s backpack. read more

High-tech Waste Bin Frustrates Chinese Scavenger, Gets Kicked Into West Lake

Julio Cachila   | Apr 22, 2016 03:09 PM EDT

A Chinese scavenger doing his ‘rounds’ at Hangzhou’s scenic West Lake in Zhejiang reportedly got mad at a high-tech waste bin and kicked it into the lake. read more

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