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Stephen Hawking and Mark Zuckerberg Launch Ambitious Project to Find Aliens

Apr 14, 2016 10:51 AM EDT

Celebrated scientist Stephen Hawking and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, in an hugely ambitious project, will send a "nano craft" deep into the space to remote regions that humans have never seen.

Chinese Officials Prosecute Hundreds of Officials in Vaccine Scandal

Rina S. |

Apr 14, 2016 10:03 AM EDT

China is facing one of the biggest health scandals as it looks into the mishandling of vaccines in the country. The case came into the limelight last month as Chinese authorities announced that they had found nine companies selling expired or mistreated vaccines. This means that a large number of children may have been injected with vaccines, offering no benefits and potentially causing some side effects.

Coolpad Ivvi i3 Smartphone Soon to Debut in China

Coolpad Ivvi i3 Smartphone to Debut in China Soon

Daphne Planca |

Apr 14, 2016 09:13 AM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Coolpad will soon to unveil its latest device called the Ivvi i3 smartphone in China. However, Chinese customers who can not wait can pre-order the device starting April 19 via the company's official website.

United States Announces Ramped-up Military Presence in Philippines

S Satapathy |

Apr 14, 2016 07:35 AM EDT

United States' Defence Secretary Ash Carter has revealed that the US will station close to 300 military troops, including Air Force commandos with combat aircrafts and helicopters, in the Philippines by the end of this month.

China Deploys 16 Fighter Jets to Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Apr 14, 2016 07:09 AM EDT

China has deployed 16 fighter jets to the disputed Woody Island in the South China Sea which Beijing claims as part of its territory, US defense authorities said on Wednesday.

Kenya Deports 77 Chinese Suspects, Including 45 Taiwanese, to Mainland China for Telecom Fraud

Jenia Cane |

Apr 13, 2016 08:32 PM EDT

A total of 77 Chinese suspects, including 45 Taiwanese, were deported by the Kenya police to mainland China reportedly because of telecom fraud.

Chinese 3D Printer Remains Popular in U.S., Europe, Attract Visitors at NYC Design Show

Jenia Cane |

Apr 13, 2016 05:20 PM EDT

If someone is talking about 3D printer, one major manufacturer that would come to mind is the Chinese.

China Presents Buoyant Trade Data, Gives Boost to Dollar and Markets

Rina S. |

Apr 13, 2016 04:30 PM EDT

The world's second largest economy China presented a surprisingly optimistic trade data for the month of March, putting market concerns to a rest. The country showed an11.5 percent increase in its export, while its imports were down by 7.6 percent on dollar basis. The results were even better in CNY terms, where exports showed 18.7 percent increase and imports went down by 1.7 percent.

China has set a record-high investment across the United States

Chinese Investment in the United States to Double

Charissa Echavez |

Apr 12, 2016 02:19 PM EDT

China's direct investment in the United States is on track to hit a $30 billion mark this year, according to a study conducted by research firm Rhodium Group and the National Committee on US-China Relations.

China’s HNA Group to Acquire Swiss Airline Catering Firm ‘Gategroup’

Girish Shetti |

Apr 12, 2016 01:55 PM EDT

China's Conglomerate HNA Group is set to acquire Gategroup, a Swiss-based airline catering firm, for $1.5 bn.

Chinese tech firms reportedly commit to help combat online terrorism activities

Chinese Tech Firms Commit to Help Fight Online Terrorism Activities

Charissa Echavez |

Apr 12, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

Technology firms in China have committed to combatting online promotion of terrorism, the government's internet regulator announced on Tuesday.

Chinese Nationals Flee Vietnam As Tensions Grow Over Disputed Seas

Taiwan Republic Stickers on Passports Spark Controversy in China

Alexis Villarias |

Apr 12, 2016 11:00 AM EDT

Taiwan's Legislative Yuan has approved an amendment to the law on April 6, allowing the "Taiwan Republic" stickers on their "Republic of China" passports. The revoked legislation sparked controversy in China, refusing two Taiwanese visitors to enter the mainland.

China Tells G7 Nations to Keep out of Territorial Dispute

S Satapathy |

Apr 12, 2016 09:51 AM EDT

China showed its disagreement over the statement by foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) after a meeting in the Japanese city of Hiroshima, calling for restraint in disputed waters in the South China Sea.

China hears first transgender discrimination case.

China Hears First Transgender Employment Discrimination Case

Charissa Echavez |

Apr 12, 2016 08:28 AM EDT

China held a hearing on Monday on its first transgender employment discrimination case after he was dismissed from work for "not conforming to traditional notions" of gender, according to the case lawyers.