Society

CCTV Spring Festival Mascot Criricized by Netizens

Decerie Casimero   | Jan 24, 2016 07:09 PM EST

A monkey-like mascot made for the China Central Television's annual Lunar new year gala heralding the Year of the Monkey has caught the public's attention. read more

Chinese Police Bust Human Trafficking Network: 15 Rescued, 78 Detained

Alexis Villarias   | Jan 24, 2016 11:07 AM EST

A simultaneous raid was conducted on several areas in eastern China including Linyi and some cities in Shandong province last week. As a result, police have busted a human trafficking network, rescuing 15 infants and detaining 78 suspects. read more

China Extends Orange Alert Status Amid Worst Cold Season

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 24, 2016 10:46 AM EST

On Sunday, the national observatory in China renewed its orange alert as the cold front continually sweeps the country with snow in some regions for the first time in years. read more

Electrical Companies Brace for Extreme Winter Conditions

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 23, 2016 06:19 PM EST

With cold breeze expected to continue sweeping across China this week, electrical companies are coming up with emergency tactics to cope the potentially growing demand for electrical heat. read more

Cold Wave Experienced In Most Areas Of China

Eva Etha Marie Monares   | Jan 24, 2016 10:13 AM EST

For the first time in a period of three years, snow is predicted in Shanghai. A cold wave in northern China has set the temperature to its lowest points in quite a long time. read more

Nearly 97 Million Chinese Use Online Taxi-Hailing Services

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 23, 2016 06:35 AM EST

In 2015, nearly 97 million Chinese netizens hailed taxis online, according to a report released on Friday by China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC). Also, about 22 million people booked private cars online. read more

Boy Miraculously Survives 60 Meter Fall, Wants to Play With Grandfather's Smartphone

JB Cach   | Jan 22, 2016 04:56 PM EST

A six-year-old boy, who miraculously survived a 60 meter fall from a tall building, only made one request to his family when he regained consciousness – to play with his grandfather's smartphone. read more

Chinese Robber Fails at Getaway Because Stolen Money Bag was Too Heavy

JB Cach   | Jan 22, 2016 04:41 PM EST

A Chinese robber was caught minutes after attempting to steal a bag of cash, simply because the money bag was too heavy for him to carry. read more

Firefighters Fail to Rescue Suicidal Chinese Man Due to Illegally Parked Car

JB Cach   | Jan 22, 2016 04:35 PM EST

A Chinese man, who committed suicide, plunged to his death after firefighters were unable to rescue him from falling. read more

6.2 Meter-Long Beef Tapeworm Found Inside Chinese Man who had Tummy Ache

JB Cach   | Jan 22, 2016 04:21 PM EST

A Chinese man suffering from stomachaches was found to have a huge tapeworm residing inside him, measuring 6.2 meters long. read more

35 Chinese Restaurants Come Under Spotlight for Using Opium in Dishes.

Girish Shetti   | Jan 22, 2016 10:31 AM EST

In a shocking revelation, China Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has prosecuted five restaurants and other 30 restaurants are still under investigation for using 'opium poppies' in their dishes. read more

Change in China's Beer Taste Attracts Brewing Giants

Eva Etha Marie Monares   | Jan 24, 2016 09:46 AM EST

Chinese customers' taste of beer is changing. Before, consumers preferred local mass-produced beers, but nowadays, they choose to chug down imports and local craft beers. read more

Record-Breaking Cold Hits 90 Percent of China

Staff Reporter   | Jan 22, 2016 08:54 AM EST

A cold wave is set to sweep 90 percent of China from north to south, according to a warning issued by the National Meteorological Center on Thursday. read more

Drug Informant Receives 450,000 Yuan Cash Award in Spiderman Mask

Charissa Echavez   | Jan 22, 2016 08:06 AM EST

A freight company employee on Thursday wore a Spiderman mask while claiming his 450,000 yuan ($68,400) cash reward in Guangzhou city for giving a lead to the police about a major international drug trafficking ring. The amount received is the biggest of its kind in Guangdong province. read more

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