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Hong Kong Bookseller Lam Wing Kee Asked by China to Return to Mainland to Face Penalties

Jul 06, 2016 10:38 AM EDT

A Hong Kong bookseller, who was freed recently after eight-months in detention, has been ordered to travel back to China to face penalties for violating the terms of his parole.

Chinese Consumers Want Ikea to Recall Dressers After Incidents in North America

Kat De Guzman |

Jul 06, 2016 10:28 AM EDT

Chinese consumers are calling on Swedish furniture maker, Ikea, to recall its dressers and chests shipped to the country after the company announced a recall of the same products in the United States and Canada.

Social Media Site Twitter Debuts On The New York Stock Exchange

Twitter Estimates It Has 10 Million Active Members From China

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 06, 2016 09:28 AM EDT

Twitter estimates that it has about 10 million active users from China, even though the site has been blocked in the country since 2009.

Chinese Companies Invest $2.4B in Russia's Far East

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 06, 2016 09:18 AM EDT

Chinese firms have invested a total of 16 billion yuan ($2.4 billion) in development projects in Russia's Far East, Aleksandr Galushka, the regional development minister, revealed on Monday.

China Resources Beer to Raise $1.2 Billion Through Rights Shares, Plans to buy Remaining Stake in Snow Beer Joint Venture

Som Patidar |

Jul 06, 2016 09:05 AM EDT

China Resources Beer is looking to raise $1.2 billion by issuing rights shares.

South China Sea: Beijing Downplays State Media's 'Military Confrontation' Comments

Som Patidar |

Jul 06, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

China's Foreign Ministry has downplayed comments by the state media that Beijing should prepare for "military confrontation" over the disputed South China Sea.

China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Gets Boost from Tech-Savvy Investigators

Jenia Cane |

Jul 05, 2016 09:18 PM EDT

Despite generations apart, China’s young and elder anti-corruption investigators are working hand in hand as they take the lead in the nation’s campaign against illegal practices in government.

Parenting Habits of China’s Migrant Workers Depending on Area: Survey

Jenia Cane |

Jul 05, 2016 09:11 PM EDT

The parenting skills and habits of China’s migrant workers may vary depending on the region they come from, a recent survey revealed.

China Integrates Animals into Development of Earthquake Monitoring Stations

Jenia Cane |

Jul 05, 2016 09:06 PM EDT

Inspired by the wonders of nature, China has integrated the use of animals into its high-tech earthquake monitoring system.

Xiaomi Plans to Launch Mobile Payment Service

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jul 05, 2016 04:06 PM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is planning to release its mobile payment service in China within the third or fourth quarter of the year.

Samsung’s Smartphone Sales in China Drops for Third Consecutive Year

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Jul 05, 2016 04:01 PM EDT

The latest statistics have revealed that South Korean tech giant Samsung is slowly losing its grip on the growing Chinese tech market. This is despite the recent success of Samsung's newest flagship devices, the Galaxy S7, and Galaxy S7 Edge. Samsung's annual report shows that its sales in China have declined for the third year in a row.

Volleyball News: China Beat Japan in 2016 FIVB World League

Ritz Agranum |

Jul 05, 2016 03:42 PM EDT

After a disappointing Saturday loss to Turkey, the Chinese men's national volleyball squad bounced back in the 27th edition of the FIVB Volleyball World League Group 2 tournament with a 3-0 (25-11, 25-22, 25-20) victory over Japan at the Xuancheng Sports Center on Sunday.

Over 200 People Dead and Missing as Torrential Rain Hits China

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 05, 2016 03:21 PM EDT

Millions of people have been displaced, thousands of homes destroyed, and hundreds are left unaccounted after torrential rains led to deadly floods across China.