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Bus Company in Zhengzhou Offers Wake-Up Call Services

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 12, 2016 08:19 AM EDT

A bus company in China has thought of an ingenious way to prevent passengers from missing their destinations. Drivers of a bus company in Zhengzhou now offer wake-up call services to sleepy passengers who often miss their stops. read more

Teen Takes Selfie Near Railroad Tracks, Gets Hit by Train

J.B. Cach   | Apr 12, 2016 09:53 AM EDT

Tourists visiting a wide rose garden in south China were able to witness how a 19-year-old girl died while taking a selfie. read more

China Hears First Transgender Employment Discrimination Case

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 12, 2016 08:28 AM EDT

China held a hearing on Monday on its first transgender employment discrimination case after he was dismissed from work for "not conforming to traditional notions" of gender, according to the case lawyers. read more

Shenzhen Begins Construction of Asia's Longest Subway Station

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 11, 2016 04:15 PM EDT

China on Sunday started working on Asia's longest subway station in Shenzhen. read more

Thousands Rally in Taiwan to Support Death Penalty

Aaron Case   | Apr 11, 2016 08:05 AM EDT

Thousands attended a rally in Taipei yesterday to support for the continued use of the death penalty. The demonstration comes as the recent horrific beheading of a four-year-old girl in Taipei has ignited debate over capital punishment. read more

China's Two Child Policy: Family Planning Promotional Materials Need to be Updated

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 10, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

With the end of the one-child policy in China comes new promotional materials that should reflect the new policy. read more

Emotional Ad About ‘Leftover Women’ in China Goes Viral [Video]

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 11, 2016 06:36 AM EDT

An emotional advertisement about "leftover women" in China has gone viral, sparking criticisms over the unjust treatment given to women who are unmarried past the age of 25. read more

China Arrests 9 People Involved in Counterfeit Baby Milk Scandal

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 10, 2016 07:03 AM EDT

Chinese officials nabbed nine people involved in the recent infant formula milk scandal, which involved the production and selling of counterfeited powder milk under the popular imported brands "Similac" and "Beingmate." read more

Pope Asks Catholic Church to be More Accepting of Gays, Lesbians, and Divorced

Carlene Vision   | Apr 10, 2016 03:01 PM EDT

Pope Francis opened the door of acceptance in the Catholic Church a little wider for gays, lesbians, and divorced Catholics on Friday. He sought the understanding and tolerance of church officials all over the world, asking them to be more patient and accommodating to people who live in "irregular" conditions without having to change official and formal doctrines set by the Vatican. read more

Driver Using Fake Car Plates Tries to Escape Police Inspection, Brings Policeman With Him

J.B. Cach   | Apr 08, 2016 06:10 PM EDT

A Chinese man suspected of using a fake car plate to deceive people that he is a real taxi driver has been caught by the police and is now under criminal detention. read more

Migrant Worker Couples’ 12-Year-Old Son Spent Nearly 30,000 on Virtual Gifts for Online Gaming Hosts

J.B. Cach   | Apr 08, 2016 01:39 PM EDT

A 12-year-old boy left by his migrant worker parents reportedly spent thousands of his mother’s money on gifts given to online gaming hosts. read more

China’s Student Population Shoots Up; Nation Now Hosts 1 Out of 5 Students in the World

Jenia Cane   | Apr 08, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

China's student population has risen exponentially over the past 70 years, growing from 117,000 in 1949 to a remarkable 37 million in 2015. read more

China’s Diabetes Rate to Reach Unprecedented Levels by 2040

Jenia Cane   | Apr 08, 2016 10:58 AM EDT

China's diabetes rate is expected to rise in the coming years, as an estimated 150 million Chinese face the risk of being afflicted by the disease by 2040. read more

Identical Chinese Couples Approach Doctors for a Slight Cosmetic Surgery to Help Their Marriage

J.B. Cach   | Apr 08, 2016 11:06 AM EDT

Identification problems caused two pairs of couples - both grooms and brides were twins - to ask doctors from some cosmetic help. read more

China's Ctrip to Start Selling 2017 Tour-Around-The-World Package on April 25

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 08, 2016 05:01 PM EDT

China's biggest online travel agency Ctrip is set to start selling its tour-around-the-world trip package for 2017 on April 25. read more

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