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Xi to Become First Chinese President to Attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Jan 11, 2017 09:39 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping is slated to attend the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, from Jan. 17-20. Xi's attendance would assume special importance, considering that he is the first Chinese president to attend the annual economic meeting.

China Bans Import of 19 Korean Cosmetics Amid THAAD Conflict

Steve M.C. |

Jan 11, 2017 09:29 AM EST

The South Korean cosmetics industry has been hit hard in the Chinese market after 19 of its products failed to meet the country's import guidelines, a move that is believed to be China's reply to Seoul for allowing the US to deploy a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.

China to Beef up Security at Pakistan Border to Curb Terror in Xinjiang Province

Girish Shetti |

Jan 11, 2017 07:34 AM EST

The security along the China-Pakistan border would be further tightened in a desperate bid to curb terrorist activities in China's Muslim dominated Xinjiang province, according to Chinese state media. The decision comes barely weeks after a terrorist attack in Xinjiang province left five people dead.

UN Panda Ambassadors Visit Mainland China

Steve M.C. |

Jan 11, 2017 06:40 AM EST

A group of 15 people chosen to be United Nations Panda Champions for the Global Goals made a visit in China on Monday to learn more about the defenseless species.

Global Economy Would Suffer This Year if Sino-US Trade Relations Deteriorate: Bank of America Report

Global Economy Would Suffer This Year if Sino-US Trade Relations Deteriorate: Report

Desiree Sison |

Jan 11, 2017 04:15 AM EST

The global economy stands to face a major threat this year as the world's two largest economies--China and US--continue to exchange barbs over trade issues heightening the already volatile trade situation between the two nations.

China Deems Pokémon Go Unsafe, may not License the Game

S. Rina |

Jan 11, 2017 01:29 AM EST

Smash hit game Pokémon Go is not likely to be available in China anytime soon. The Chinese authorities have said that Pokémon Go and other augmented reality games may not be licensed in the country until all the potential safety hazards are properly evaluated.

Huge Lobster Debuts at New England Aquarium

Plane Carrying Seafood in Preparation for the Lunar New Year Arrives in China

Steve M.C. |

Jan 10, 2017 08:51 PM EST

A chartered plane carrying more than 74 metric tons of Boston lobster from Halifax Airport in Canada landed in Zhengzhou China on Monday after 19 hours of air travel.

China's Xinjiang to Tighten Border Security

Steve M.C. |

Jan 10, 2017 08:18 PM EST

Following a rising trend in terror attack, China on Monday said that it is currently looking to enhance border control in the northwestern province of Xinjiang.

China's production sector registered a 5.5% increment in 2016, the highest since September 2011.

China's Producer Prices Hit 5-Year High in December

Steve M.C. |

Jan 10, 2017 08:08 PM EST

Producer prices in the Chinese market for coal and raw materials, hit a whole new high in December 2016, the highest record since 2011 thus signaling economic stabilization.

China, Third Nation to Successfully Test a Hydrogen-Fuel Aircraft, Next to US and Germany

China Successfully Launches First Hydrogen-Powered Aircraft

Theena Ocay |

Jan 10, 2017 11:49 AM EST

China has become the third nation in the world to successfully test an aircraft powered by hydrogen fuel cells next to the US and Germany, China's Ministry of Science and Technology said.

Japan and South Korea Respond to Chinese Air force Drill.

Japan, South Korea Dispatch Fighter Jets After China Conducts Drills in Sensitive Areas

Girish Shetti |

Jan 10, 2017 09:47 AM EST

Japan and South Korea have put their fighter jets on high alert in East China Sea and Sea of Japan after spotting Chinese aircrafts flying back and forth in the region, Japanese and South Korean officials have said.

ChemChina, Syngenta Submit Remedy Proposals to Address EU Watchdog’s Concerns

Girish Shetti |

Jan 10, 2017 07:19 AM EST

China National Chemical Corp (ChemChina) and Swiss agricultural giant Syngenta AG have formally submitted remedies to the European Union's competition watchdog in a latest bid to win regulatory approval for their $43 billion merger agreement.

Morgan Stanley, UBS to boost presence in China

S. Rina |

Jan 10, 2017 07:00 AM EST

Morgan Stanley and UBS Group AG are looking to increase their footprints in China. The news is being widely seen as the endorsement of booming a Chinese economy. Both the financial firms plan to boost their holdings in their respective joint ventures in China to permissible 49 percent.

China Expresses Serious ‘Concern’ on North Korea’s ICBM Threat

Girish Shetti |

Jan 10, 2017 06:11 AM EST

China on Monday expressed serious concern over North Korea's repeated threat to launch ICMB or intercontinental ballistic missile. The concern from Beijing comes swiftly after U.S took critical note of Pyongyang's latest missile threat last week.

Singapore's defense ministry on Monday demanded for the immediate release of the nine military vehicles seized by Hong Kong authorities in November.

Singapore Demands Return of Seized Military Vehicles from Hong Kong

Steve M.C. |

Jan 10, 2017 01:59 AM EST

Singapore's defense ministry sent a stern message to Hong Kong on Monday demanding the state to return nine of its military armored troop carrier in accordance to sovereign immunity law.