Society

'The Three Gentlemen of Guangzhou' Receive Jailtime

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 07:35 AM EST

An intermediate people's court in Guangzhou announced the ruling on Friday to debarred lawyer Tang Jingling, and activists Wang Qingying and Yuan Xinting. Tang, being the leader, received five years in prison while the other two received three. The public has dubbed them "The Three Gentlemen of Guangzhou." read more

Chinese Justice Ministry Probes Ex-Employee of a Big Tech Company for Leaking Confidential Information

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 06:56 AM EST

A former employee of a top Chinese electronic parts manufacturer has been taken into custody for questioning over his involvement in leaking important information to a competitor. read more

FDA Exposes Mislabeled Seafood Products

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 05:42 AM EST

During an investigation, China's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has revealed that out five out of the 25 products they tested were inaccurately labeled. read more

Taiwan's Taichung City Embraces Homeless People With Labor Projects

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 12:07 PM EST

Taichung wants the city's homeless people to return to the workforce to mutually benefit the economy and themselves. read more

Taiwan's Tallest Building Looks to Diversify Visitors to Avoid Dependence on One Market

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 12:01 PM EST

Taipei 101, formerly Taipei World Financial Center, aims to diversify its visitors over concerns of being too much reliant on Chinese tourists. read more

Chinese President, Prime Minister Emphasize Need for More Stringent Food Safety Measures

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 30, 2016 11:30 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping has released an official instruction on Thursday emphasizing the importance of implementing the "strictest" food safety measures. read more

Macau Denies Entry to Woman who had Pro-Independence Stickers on Passport

Mia Ren   | Jan 31, 2016 08:57 PM EST

A woman traveling to Macau was deported back to Taiwan after immigration officers saw pro-independence stickers on her passport. read more

Aviation Safety Council Criticizes TransAsia's Incompetent Safety Measures

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 11:07 AM EST

The negligence of the TransAsia Flight 222's crew stemmed from the airline's weak safety management process and careless training sessions. read more

ASC's Latest Report Sheds Light on What Caused TransAsia Plane Crash

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 10:58 AM EST

Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council (ASC) released a detailed report on Friday about the TransAsia flight that crashed on July 2014. read more

Launch of Online Database for Living Buddhas Welcomed by Tibetans

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 10:31 AM EST

Basic information about the 870 verified Living Buddhas can be found on the website, and it is set to expand. There are many cases of fraudulent Living Buddhas who engage in illegal activities, lure women, and use their "influence" to earn money. read more

Work on Sichuan-Tibet Railway Speeds up

Alexis Villarias   | Jan 30, 2016 10:08 AM EST

China will speed up the construction of the ambitious Sichuan-Tibet railway project this year, according to officials from the two regions. The railway aims to connect Lhasa with Chengdu, including Tibet in China's transportation corridor to Europe. read more

Teens Suspected of Pocketing Money Tortured for 10 Days, One Dies

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 08:42 AM EST

Four gang members were arrested on Friday for their alleged involvement in the death of two of their teenage members, Taichung police said. read more

Life Sentence for Convicted Murderer Angers Families of Victims

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 07:22 AM EST

Taiwan's high court on Wednesday retracted its ruling of death penalty and changed it to life imprisonment for a convicted murderer. read more

Majority of Taiwanese Workers Prefer Jobs Abroad - Study

Mia Ren   | Jan 30, 2016 06:54 AM EST

Taiwan's unemployment rate might rise as a survey revealed that 87 percent of Taiwanese want to leave their current job after the Chinese Lunar New Year. read more

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