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World’s Longest Bullet Train Launched in China

Jan 06, 2017 04:08 AM EST

China on Thursday launched world's longest bullet train in latest bid to expand its high speed rail network across the country. Nicknamed as "Shangri-la of the World," the bullet train will connect to Kunming city to national capital Beijing.

Pakistan Allows Russia to Use Gwadar Port

Charissa Echavez |

Jan 06, 2017 04:00 AM EST

Pakistan has reportedly approved Russia's request to utilize Gwadar port in Balochistan, which is currently undergoing some development through China's $46 billion CPEC project, state-media revealed on Thursday.

China Bars Tibetan Buddhists from Attending 'Kalachakra' in India

Steve M.C. |

Jan 06, 2017 03:17 AM EST

Tibetan disciples were barred by the Chinese government from attending "Kalachakra", a Buddhist event that will be attended by the exiled Buddhist leader, the Dalai Lama, in Bodh Gaya, India.

China Denies Allegation on Masood Azhar.

China Denies Double Standards on Masood Azhar, Cites Lack of 'Solid Evidence'

Girish Shetti |

Jan 06, 2017 01:48 AM EST

China on Thursday dismissed India's allegation of "double standards" on the contagious issue of Masood Azhar, adding that the allegations are untrue and cited lack of "solid evidence" for blocking New's Delhi's latest proposal on Azhar in United Nations last week.

Shanghai Named 'Most Competitive City in China'

Steve M.C. |

Jan 06, 2017 01:44 AM EST

Shanghai on Tuesday has been crowned as the "most competitive city in China" for the fourth time, beating 358 other Chinese cities. According to a report, Shanghai came in first in the China economy and seventh globally.

Taiwan is strongly against Vietnam's deportation of four Taiwanese to China over telecommunication fraud

Taiwan Condemns Vietnam for Deporting Telecommunication Fraud Suspects to China

Steve M.C. |

Jan 05, 2017 08:23 PM EST

The Tawain community on Tuesday strongly condemned the move to deport four of its citizens suspected of telecommunication fraud from Vietnam to China. They argue that the move was due to much pressure being put on Vietnam by Beijing.

John Obi Mikel set to Join Tianjin TEDA.

Chelsea’s John Mikel Obi Set to Join Chinese Club Tianjin TEDA: Report

Girish Shetti |

Jan 05, 2017 08:09 PM EST

Media reports are suggesting that John Obi Mikel is the latest Chelsea star to head to Chinese Super League, after Oscar's sensational signing last month. The Nigerian skipper has been reportedly offered a lucrative contract by Chinese club Tianjin TEDA.

Ice and Snow Festival Kicks Off in Harbin, China

Steve M.C. |

Jan 05, 2017 08:05 PM EST

The annual ice and snow festival in Harbin, China, has kicked off. The yearly event will not only attract a huge number of tourists in the region but also feature a lot of artists and artifacts.

China Plans Huge Navy to Attack Targets Anywhere in the World

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jan 05, 2017 07:31 PM EST

A recent Congressional report indicates China's intent to match the size of the U.S. Navy.

China to Completely Ban K-Pop and Korean Entertainment in Retaliation for THAAD

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Jan 05, 2017 06:21 PM EST

A de facto ban on South Korean entertainers has been in place since late 2016, however.

Documentary Series Exposes Corrupt Government Officials in China

Steve M.C. |

Jan 05, 2017 09:17 AM EST

Amidst an ongoing crackdown on corrupt officials in China, the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) have partnered with CCTV in the production of a documentary series entitled "To Forge Iron, The Metal Itself Must Be Strong" with its first episode being aired on Tuesday.

Knife-wielding Man Injured 12 Children at China Kindergarten

Kindergarten Stabbing Causes Knife Attack Concerns in China

Theena Ocay |

Jan 05, 2017 07:26 AM EST

Records of knife attack incidents in China have forced authorities to increase security around schools and conduct in-depth studies of the root causes of such acts, including the recent stabbing on Wednesday in a kindergarten in the Province of Pinxiang.

Alipay is now accepted to Helsinki Airport's M-Box, Iittala, Lindroos, Finspiration, and Moomin shops.

Alipay Expands to Helsinki Airport

Ellie Froilan |

Jan 05, 2017 06:42 AM EST

Helsinki Airport has announced that they will accept Alipay mobile payments for easier shopping activities of Chinese tourists.

Chinese Military Expert Defends China's Missile Deployments in South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Jan 05, 2017 04:58 AM EST

A Chinese military expert defended China's deployment of surface-to-air missiles in its controlled islands in the disputed South China Sea, saying the military move is "completely reasonable" in the wake of the US' powerful maritime presence in the region.

A Chinese official shot two of his superiors before committing suicide

Chinese Official Shoots 2 Superiors Before Committing Suicide

Steve M.C. |

Jan 04, 2017 08:54 PM EST

A Chinese official identified as Chen Zhongshu, the chief of land and resources bureau in Panzhihua, Sichuan, shot two of his superiors on Wednesday morning during a city convention and exhibition. He then went ahead to commit suicide.