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Australia Mulls Conducting 'Freedom of Navigation' Exercises in South China Sea Amid Heightened Tension
| Desiree Sison | | Jan 26, 2016 07:43 AM EST |
Despite the heightened tension between China and other claimant countries over the issue of 'freedom of navigation' patrols in the South China Sea, Australia is reportedly considering conducting military exercises near China's reclaimed islands, testing Beijing's hold on the disputed waters.
Beijing to Relocate Prominent Universities, Medical Facilities to Hebei Province
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 25, 2016 06:32 AM EST |
With the aim of creating balance between Beijing and neighboring cities, several prominent universities in Beijing will be transferred to Hebei province, according to policymakers. This move is meant to ease the pressure on the city's infrastructure and resources and to alleviate "urban malaise" like traffic, shortage of resources and air pollution.
Beijing to Limit Population at 23 Million by 2020
| Eana Maniebo | | Jan 24, 2016 09:58 AM EST |
Beijing government officials announced today that measures to limit the city's population will be enforced to achieve the population ceiling of 23 million permanent residents come 2020.
Advisers Come up With Varying Solutions to Remedy Beijing's Notorious Traffic Jam
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 22, 2016 07:34 AM EST |
Political analysts are coming up with possible solutions to remedy the growing problem of traffic congestion in Beijing, a dilemma other cities are also facing.
Traffic Congestion Costs Each Beijinger 7,972 Yuan in 2015
| Charissa Echavez | | Jan 22, 2016 06:34 AM EST |
A report has revealed that Beijingers lost an average of 7,972 yuan ($1,126) last year due to of traffic congestion, marking the highest figure in the country so far.
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