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China to Launch Anti-Pornography Campaign on Cloud Storage

Mar 07, 2016 06:55 AM EST

The Chinese government is heightened its efforts to curb pornography with a plan to launch a drive tackling the rampant practice of pornography sharing and hosting on cloud storage platforms.

U.S. Commerce Department Penalizes ZTE Corp for Iran Export Volition

Girish Shetti |

Mar 06, 2016 08:38 AM EST

Chinese telecom company ZTE Corp has been penalized with export restrictions by the U.S. Commerce Department for allegedly violating America's export controls on Iran.

Chinese smartphone makers see boom in premium unit sales

Sales of Premium Domestic Smartphones Boom in China

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 05, 2016 04:17 PM EST

An industrial report reveals that Chinese smartphone makers have made progress within the mid- to high-end sector in the country, gaining ground from long-time pioneers like Samsung Electronics Co Ltd.

China to Construct Second Railway Line to Tibet

Girish Shetti |

Mar 05, 2016 04:09 PM EST

China plans to build a second railway line to Tibet, connecting the Tibetan capital city Lhasa with the south-western city of Chengdu.

US Navy Dispatches Carrier Strike Group in the Disputed South China Sea

US Navy Dispatches Carrier Strike Group to Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Mar 05, 2016 06:42 AM EST

In a show of military force in the disputed South China Sea, the US Navy has dispatched a carrier strike group (CSG) to the disputed international waterway amid rising tensions in the region as Beijing and Washington exchange accusations of militarizing the region.

China Slashes Growth Target Amid Economic Slowdown

Girish Shetti |

Mar 05, 2016 02:15 AM EST

In a definitive sign that the world's second largest economy is slowing down, China has slashed its growth target for 2016 to between 6.5 and 7 percent - down from 7 percent.

China Spent Almost $1 Trillion for One Belt, One Road Initiative

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 04, 2016 10:11 AM EST

China's investment in recreating the ancient silk route have already reached nearly $1 trillion. Dubbed the One Belt, One Road initiative, the project is China's attempt to create trade routes over land and sea between Europe and Asia.

Adidas Plans to Open 3000 More Stores in China by 2020

Girish Shetti |

Mar 04, 2016 09:59 AM EST

German Sportswear giant Adidas is undeterred by ongoing slowdown in the Chinese economy as it plans to open 3000 more stores in China by 2020. The expansion plan will increase the number of Adidas stores in China from 9,000 to 12,000.

China's Zombie Factories Stunt Economic Growth: Experts

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 04, 2016 09:27 AM EST

China is not just dealing with plunging stocks, plummeting currency value and economic slowdown, but it has zombie troubles too. There are several zombie companies in China - state firms that cannot survive on their own and need the support of the government.

Xiaomi Mi 5 Smartphone Sold Out Quickly Following 16.8 Million Reservations

Daphne Planca |

Mar 04, 2016 07:31 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has announced that its latest handheld device called the Mi 5 has sold out quickly after up to 16.8 million reservations were made for the device. The Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone is currently only available for purchase in China.

Meizu Put on Hold the Production of Pro 5 Mini Smartphone After Earthquake Hit Taiwan

Meizu Puts Production of Pro 5 Mini Smartphone on Hold After Earthquake Hit Taiwan

Daphne Planca |

Mar 04, 2016 07:03 AM EST

Chinese smartphone maker Meizu has confirmed that production of the Pro 5 Mini smartphone has been suspended due to the recent earthquake in Taiwan. The device was scheduled to be officially released in the first half of this year.

China's 2 Million Job Cuts Overshadow Annual Session of National People's Congress

China's Move to Slash 2 Million Jobs Overshadows Annual Session of National People's Congress

Desiree Sison |

Mar 04, 2016 06:23 AM EST

China's two million job cut is casting a shadow over the upcoming annual session of the National People's Congress, which is set to open this weekend.

China breaks world record in solar and wind power records last year

China Breaks Solar, Wind Power Energy World Record in 2015

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 03, 2016 03:02 PM EST

China achieved two clean energy world record last year, installing 32.5 gigawatts of wind and 18.3 gigawatts of solar power, according to the National Bureau of Statistics' recent report.

Ghost Marriages Make Return in Rural China

Girish Shetti |

Mar 03, 2016 09:28 AM EST

It will sound absurd to many, but in China even a dead bachelor stands a pretty good chance of getting hitched. This is what the bizarre Chinese custom of 'ghost marriage' aims for: marrying off female corpses to men who die single.

Chinese soccer teams are spending staggering amounts to buy foreign players

Chinese Soccer Teams Spend Staggering Amount to Buy Foreign Players

Charissa Echavez |

Mar 03, 2016 08:25 AM EST

Chinese Super League clubs spent almost $370 million in the January and February transfer window, surpassing the amount spent by soccer teams in leagues across the world.