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China Discourages International School Programs That Promote Western Values

Ryan General   | Dec 23, 2015 07:03 AM EST

In a bid to protect Chinese culture and traditions, China is blocking international programs that prepare students for overseas study. Following this directive, in Beijing No.4 High School, the international program has been seperated from the public school course. Pundits say the move would discourage students looking to further their education abroad. read more

China's Seniors: Who Will Take Care of Them?

JB Cach   | Dec 22, 2015 01:22 PM EST

China has the fastest growing senior-age population. But with the current trend of the old being uncared for by their relatives, who will take care of China's elderly? read more

Shenzhen Landslide: 85 People Still Missing After Tragic Event

JB Cach   | Dec 22, 2015 01:11 PM EST

After mountain-huge amounts of construction waste and soil swept over dozens of buildings in an industrial park located in Shenzhen's Guangming district, rescuers are still looking for at least 85 people that are still unaccounted for. read more

Shenzhen Dump Site Management was Operating Illegally

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 22, 2015 09:54 AM EST

The offices of the management of the dump site at the center of the tragic landslide in Shenzhen has been raided by Chinese authoritiesm who found out that they were operating illegally. The company had allegedly been ordered to close five months ago. Meanwhile, Chinese state media has reported that the number of missing individuals is down to 76. read more

China's Most Wanted Financial Fugitives Living Freely in US and Canada

Desiree Sison   | Dec 22, 2015 05:51 AM EST

China is finding it hard to arrest economic fugitives who have fled to Canada and the U.S. due to the absence of extradition treaties with both countries. read more

Beijing Smog Returns, Intensity Less Than Expected

Ryan General   | Dec 21, 2015 04:39 PM EST

Beijing authorities prepared citizens for four days of suffocating smog beginning on Saturday. However, many say the haze was less intense than what was forecasted. Some even questioned why the government had issued its highest air pollution alert. read more

Five Chinese Tourists Reprimanded for 'Uncivilized Behaviour'

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 21, 2015 12:52 PM EST

Five Chinese tourists have been named and shamed for their misconduct. The country is now looking into the possibility of levelling them with a possible flying ban. read more

Sniff Patrol Identifies China's Polluters

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 21, 2015 06:37 AM EST

While people try to avoid the stinky smell of smog, environmental monitors are actually collecting and sniffing these gases to help overseers and watchdogs catch polluters around China. read more

91 Missing, 33 Buildings Buried in Shenzhen Landslide

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 21, 2015 06:53 AM EST

An estimated 91 people are missing after a catastrophic landslide hit China's Shenzhen city in Guangdong province on Sunday. The incident buried around 33 buildings, according to local reports. read more

China Appoints First Counterterrorism Czar

Desiree Sison   | Dec 21, 2015 06:03 AM EST

China has appointed Liu Yuejin as the country's first counterterrorism chief following the recent Paris terror attacks that killed 130 people and injured hundreds of others. read more

Man Jumps Down From Chairlift Into Tiger Enclosure in Chinese Zoo

JB Cach   | Dec 21, 2015 12:45 PM EST

A 40-year-old man who was riding a chairlift jumped down into a tiger enclosure in a zoo in Henan province. read more

Number of Chinese Students in United States K-12 Schools Increasing Rapidly up to 290%

Cybelle Go   | Dec 21, 2015 09:11 AM EST

The number of Chinese students enrolling in public and private schools in the United States has increased rapidly over the past five years, according to recent statistics from Homeland Security. read more

Scores Missing, Heavy Casualties Feared in Shenzhen Landslide

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 20, 2015 08:36 PM EST

Some 30 buildings and homes collapsed and a natural gas pipeline exploded as a thundering torrent of mud and debris descended on an industrial park in Shenzhen, in southern China, on Sunday, leaving some 59 people missing in its wake. read more

China's Increasing Demand for Bird's Nests Encourages Smuggling

Staff Reporter   | Dec 20, 2015 08:50 PM EST

As the winter season embraces China, the increasing demand for bird's nests skyrocketed, resulting in an increased incidence of smuggling. read more

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