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Authorities Arrest 270 Members of Underground Banking Ring, Transactions up to 900 Billion Yuan

Mia Ren   | Mar 25, 2016 02:07 PM EDT

Chinese authorities arrested more than 270 people involved in illegal money transfers amounting to ¥900 billion ($138 billion). read more

Two People Arrested in Shanghai for Possessing and Selling Unsafe Vaccines

Mia Ren   | Mar 26, 2016 04:51 AM EDT

Police arrested two people in Shanghai's Minhang district after finding illegal vaccines that were not properly stored. read more

Police Cracks Down on Antique Scams Worth Millions

Mia Ren   | Mar 26, 2016 04:54 AM EDT

An elaborate antique scam was busted by police last week in Shanghai, authorities said on Thursday. read more

Shanghai Police Clamps Down on Traffic Violators

Mia Ren   | Mar 26, 2016 02:05 PM EDT

Shanghai's local police is enlisting the help of other law enforcement bodies from other administrative departments to help their latest campaign to impose stricter traffic rules on motorists. read more

Girl Burned by Admirer Faints After the Court's Low Compensation on the Suspect

Mia Ren   | Mar 26, 2016 02:12 PM EDT

The young Tao was convicted in 2012 and was given 12 years of jailtime. In 2015, the court granted Zhou's family ¥1.72 million ($264,000), a very small amount compared to their original request of ¥4.67 million ($716,000). read more

Cosplay, Music and Other Events Will Help Enhance Exchanges Between HK and Mainland Youth, Says Mission Hills Chief

J.B. Cach   | Mar 15, 2016 07:52 AM EDT

The chairman of Mission Hills said that taking a look at the interests of the youth, and using these interests, will greatly help to strengthen the communication between youths from mainland China and Hong Kong. read more

Hong Kong Grapples With 22 Suicides Among Young Students Since Start of School Year in September

Desiree Sison   | Mar 15, 2016 07:22 AM EDT

Hong Kong education officials as well as health and youth experts are in a quandary over how to stop the rising incidence of youth suicides in the city. Since the academic year started in September 2015, up to 22 young students have taken their own lives in Hong Kong. read more

Salt Lake Comic Con’s FanXperience to Reach Greater China and South East Asia

D. Pambid   | Mar 15, 2016 12:41 PM EDT

Fans of Salt Lake Comic Con's FanXperience in China can rejoice! On Monday, Comic Con announced their plans of going global. This summer, FanXperience will reach some parts of Asia. read more

Shanghai Charity Event Raises Fund for Children in Need

J.B. Cach   | Mar 14, 2016 11:28 AM EDT

The Shanghai Women's Federation, along with other groups, said that they were able to raise about 500,000 yuan ($78,125 USD) to help children in need. read more

Taiwan Fishing Industry on Government's Response to EU: 'Show Some Backbone'

Aaron Case   | Mar 14, 2016 03:31 PM EDT

In response to potential sanctions from the European Commission - which is responsible for setting international fishing regulations - the Taiwanese government is working on a bill that includes fines of up to NT$30 million ($910,470) for members of the country's fishing industry. Industry leaders, however, are planning to protest, citing unfair treatment by the EU. read more

Children's Furnitures Found Unsafe: Officials

J.B. Cach   | Mar 13, 2016 05:54 PM EDT

A recent inspection conducted by officials in Shanghai has found that a huge number of children's furnitures sold either online or in stores are unsafe for use. read more

Zoo Visitors Harvest Fresh, Huge Mussels from Drained Man-made Lake

J.B. Cach   | Mar 13, 2016 12:43 PM EDT

Visitors to a zoo in northern China's Henan province got the zoo visit of a lifetime – by harvesting mussels fresh from an animal enclosure. read more

Chinese Miners Protest Over Unpaid Wages, Governor's False Claim

Charissa Echavez   | Mar 14, 2016 09:38 AM EDT

Thousands of Chinese miners marched and gathered to stage a rare protest in a northeastern city over claims that they have not yet received any compensation for months and that the province's governor has reportedly made a false claim about their back compensations and wages cut down. read more

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