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Beijing to Launch Environmental Police Force to Fight Toxic Smog

Jan 08, 2017 08:30 AM EST

A new environmental police force has been introduced in Beijing to assist in the fight against the massive smog, which has been witnessed in the Chinese capital.

Plans are currently on going to put air purifiers in schools in Beijing for learning to continue

Beijing to Install Air Purifiers in Schools

Steve M.C. |

Jan 06, 2017 09:34 PM EST

Beijing is planning to install air purifiers and air filters in schools as the city continues to come up with new ways to battle with smog, according to the new initiative announced by the Education Municipal on Thursday.

Chinese Military Expert Defends China's Missile Deployments in South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Jan 05, 2017 04:58 AM EST

A Chinese military expert defended China's deployment of surface-to-air missiles in its controlled islands in the disputed South China Sea, saying the military move is "completely reasonable" in the wake of the US' powerful maritime presence in the region.

Mad traffic was witnessed along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express (G4) stretching for a distance of over 1 kilometer

Bumper-to-Bumper Traffic Witnessed Along Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express

Steve M.C. |

Jan 04, 2017 08:01 AM EST

A mad traffic was witnessed on Monday along the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Express (G4) stretching for a distance of over 1 kilometer from the toll booth, according to a footage caught by a drone. The incident saw cars parading the 35-lane G4 highway as people go back to Beijing following the three-day holiday.

The Holy See assured China's Catholic community not to worry as their needs will be addressed.

Vatican Tells Chinese Catholic Community Not to Worry

Steve M.C. |

Dec 21, 2016 11:31 AM EST

The Catholic community has been reassured by The Holy See that its needs are well represented and will be catered amidst the ongoing Sino-Vatican dialogue between Beijing and the Holy See, according to a statement released by the Vatican on Tuesday.

Beijing has issued a red alert notice as it prepares for a massive smog expected between Friday and Wednesday next week.

Beijing Issues First Red Alert Smog Warning This Year

Steve M.C. |

Dec 15, 2016 10:49 AM EST

Beijing has issued a red alert notice on Thursday, indicating that harsh fog pollutions are expected in the region over the next five days. This is the first notice the city has released this year.

Breather masks have been given as a free gift for purchases made

Air for Sale: The New Business Venture in China?

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 12:16 AM EST

When they say the best things in life are free, air isn't one of these things, or so according to Beijing residents.

Snow has interefered with many operations in the region in China's capital (Getty images)

Beijing Flights Cancelled as Weather Worsens

Steve M.C. |

Nov 22, 2016 07:54 AM EST

All flights heading to and leaving the Beijing International Airport have been canceled becase of the freezing weather affecting in the region.

At least 62 of the 70 cities surveyed by the government showed property price hike, according to a report released by National Bureau of Statistics.

China Property Curbs Halt Rampant Housing Price Rise

S. Rina |

Nov 20, 2016 06:37 AM EST

China's soaring housing market showed signs of mild slowdown in the month of October, after the Chinese government imposed a number of restrictions on real estate transactions in the recent past. Seven of the large- and medium-sized cities recorded housing price decrease on month over month basis in October.

A migrant child eats his lunch at a market in Beijing, China

Parents of ‘Left Behind’ Children to Face Criminal Charges

Steve M.C. |

Nov 19, 2016 12:33 PM EST

Parents of Beijing's nine million-plus "left behind" children risk facing criminal charges and losing custody of their young ones, according to a statement by China's Ministry of Civil Affairs.

An American Airlines jet lands at O'Hare International Airport on September 19, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

US Awards American Airlines Los Angeles-Beijing Route; Delta Air Lines 'Disappointed'

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 09, 2016 02:40 AM EST

American Airlines snatched a coveted Los Angeles to Beijing route on Monday after the US Transportation Department proposed to award the Texas-based company with the new schedule over its rival Delta Air Lines.

Beijing is currently hosting an important Communist Party leadership meeting, widely known as ‘sixth plenum.’

China’s 6th Plenum Focuses on Anti-corruption Drive

S. Rina |

Oct 26, 2016 04:10 AM EDT

Beijing is currently hosting an important Communist Party leadership meeting, widely known as 'sixth plenum.' Nearly 370 full and alternate members of the Central Committee of the party are believed to be attending the meeting. This is sixth such meeting since the first one was held in 2012.

China Decries US Warship Entry Into its Territorial Waters in the South China Sea

China Decries US Warship Intrusion Into its Territorial Waters in the South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Oct 22, 2016 09:09 AM EDT

China has lambasted the United States after a U.S. Navy warship sailed near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea on Friday. The islands are under China's control.

The Philippine government expressed gratitude to China for helping out Manila to boost its economy

Philippine President Duterte Takes Home a Bonanza of Deals From China Worth US$24 Billion

Desiree Sison |

Oct 21, 2016 07:34 AM EDT

On the last day of his state visit to China, Philippine President Duterte on Friday signed more than 20 Memoranda of Understanding MOU) agreements with China worth US$24 billion. The deals included trade, investment, and other areas of mutual interest.

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen (2nd R) and China's President Xi Jinping (L) attend a meeting at the Great Hall of the People on November 7, 2014 in Beijing, China.

Cambodia to Open 3 Commercial Hubs in China

Charissa Echavez |

Oct 17, 2016 09:24 PM EDT

Cambodia will open three commercial centers in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shanghai to promote Cambodian exports and culture, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday.