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Beijing's Forbidden City to Undergo Major Facelift

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 20, 2015 04:20 AM EST

Chinese officials announce that Beijing's Palace Museum, popularly known as the Forbidden City, will undergo a major renovation using traditional construction techniques. read more

Postdoctoral Researcher Dies in a Chem Lab Explosion at Tsingua University

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 19, 2015 08:15 AM EST

A postdoctoral student was found dead on Thursday, Dec. 18 following a lab explosion at the chemistry department of Tsinghua University in Beijing. The sole victim of the incident has been identified as 32-year-old Meng Xiangjian. read more

19 Coal Miners Trapped in Hegang Mining Accident Presumed Dead

Cybelle Go   | Dec 18, 2015 10:29 PM EST

Nineteen coal miners who were trapped for more than 24 hours following a gas explosion and a fire in a Hegang mine in northeastern China are presumed dead. read more

Second 'Red Alert' Issued Over Smog in Beijing, Other Cities

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 18, 2015 02:00 PM EST

Just over a week ago, the city of Beijing has issued its first ever warning on air pollution. And now, it has once again raised the 'red alert' status following the heavy smog that covered the northern part of China. read more

DAMPE Satellite: China Sends Off 'Wukong' to Shed Light on Dark Matter

Ma. Danilyn Miravalles   | Dec 18, 2015 02:00 PM EST

China’s Dark Matter Particle Explorer Satellite took off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Gansu province on Thursday. Also known as “Wukong”, the name was based on the main character in the Chinese classical novel Journey to the West. Scientist anticipate that the satellite will scan the space in all directions in the first two years and will concentrate on aspects in which dark matter are most likely to be seen. read more

Researcher Killed After Explosion at Tsinghua University Laboratory

JB Cach   | Dec 18, 2015 02:02 PM EST

A postdoctoral researcher was killed in an explosion that came from a laboratory inside Tsinghua University. read more

Beat This: China's New Public Restrooms Have WiFi, ATMs, TV and Phone Charging Stations

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 17, 2015 09:42 AM EST

The advent of technology has led to the creation of luxurious toilets in China. This development has attracted both praise and criticisms from netizens. While some people were happy that the ramshackle state of a number of comfort rooms has finally been restored, others say the improvements were nothing but a waste of resources. read more

Indian Woman Gives Birth in Uber Car, Names Child 'Uber'

Mars Woo   | Dec 16, 2015 09:19 PM EST

Uber is no longer just a name of a taxi-hailing app in India after an Indian mother, who gave birth inside one of the transport network's cars in South Delhi, named her child Uber. read more

1200-Year-Old Coffins Found 'Hanging' on Cliff in China

Charissa Echavez   | Dec 16, 2015 08:46 AM EST

Over 131 coffins believed to be at least 1,200 years old have been found hanging on a 330 feet high cliff in Hubei province, China. read more

Beijing to Allocate $93 Billion to Lift 10 Million Citizens Out of Poverty in 2016

Desiree Sison   | Dec 16, 2015 07:09 AM EST

As China targets higher economic growth next year, Beijing will spend 600 billion yuan ($93 billion) to alleviate poverty for about 10 million impoverished people, an official said on Tuesday. read more

Shocking! Hong Kong Actor Chung Hon-leung Got Married Secretly and Has a Daughter?

Staff Reporter   | Dec 16, 2015 09:24 AM EST

China's most authoritative paparazzi revealed on Weibo on Wednesday morning that Chung Hon-leung, a very famous Hong Kong actor, who developed his career in Mainland China, has since tied the knot with his fashion stylist and has a daughter. read more

Demand for Bottles of Fresh Air Rises in China as Pollution Worsens

Staff Reporter   | Dec 15, 2015 10:33 AM EST

China's demand for bottles of fresh air has soared high as the air pollution crisis continues. read more

Shanghai is Most Expensive Asian Destination for Expatriates

Desiree Sison   | Dec 15, 2015 07:05 AM EST

ECA International, a London-based consultancy firm, ranked Shanghai as Asia's most expensive city destination for expatriates. read more

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