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China to Completely Ban Ivory Trading by 2017
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 31, 2016 08:45 PM EST |
China will impose a complete ban on ivory trading and process by end of 2017, a move that has been openly welcomed by global animal activists and animal right organizations.
No Scope for Hong Kong Independence, China Asserts
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 31, 2016 08:37 PM EST |
There is no scope for Hong Kong independence under "one country, two systems" agreement, a Chinese official responsible for looking into affairs of Hong Kong and Macau region said in a recent interview, asserting once again China's sovereignty over the semi-autonomous region.
High-Ranking Chinese Military General Under Probe for Corruption
| Desiree Sison | | Dec 31, 2016 09:41 AM EST |
A high-ranking Chinese military general is under investigation for graft. This is the first highest active military official to be involved in a corruption probe since Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his war against corruption upon assuming office in 2013.
US Navy Deploys USS Carl Vinson Strike Group to Asia; Over 100 Fighter Jets Ready for War
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | Dec 31, 2016 12:56 AM EST |
The USS Carl Vinson is currently the flagship of Carrier Strike Group One, (CSG-1).
Foxconn Plans to Build $8.8B LCD Panel Factory in China’s Guangzhou
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 30, 2016 06:35 PM EST |
The Taiwan based Foxconn Technology Group aims to build an $8.8 billion television flat-panel factory in China's south-eastern city of Guangzhou. The new plant will manufacture advanced liquid-crystal (LCD) displays that will be outsourced from Sharp Corp.
White Xiaomi Mi Mix Smartphone Spotted in China
| Daphne Planca | | Dec 30, 2016 06:31 PM EST |
A White variant of the latest Xiaomi Mi Mix smartphone has been spotted online in China. The model was also been listed at some online stores in the country but it is not available for purchase yet. No information on when this model available in the market.
LeEco, Coolpad Announce Cool S1 Smartphone Featuring Snapdragon 821, 6GB RAM
| Daphne Planca | | Dec 30, 2016 06:22 PM EST |
Chinese tech giants LeEco and Coolpad officially announced its latest device - the Cool S1 smartphone - in China. The smartphone is said to feature Snapdragon 821 processor and a massive 6GB of RAM onboard.
China Again Blocks India’s Bid in UN to Blacklist Masood Azhar
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 30, 2016 06:10 PM EST |
Much to India's annoyance, China once again blocked New Delhi's proposal at United Nation to enlist Pakistani national Masood Azhar as a globally designated terrorist.
Beipanjiang Bridge: China Opens World’s Highest Bridge to Traffic
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 30, 2016 06:55 AM EST |
The world's highest bridge has finally been opened to traffic on Thursday in Southern China, and it was immediately overwhelmed by netizens who could hardly wait to check out the new engineering miracle, state media reported.
Chinese Official In-Charge of Taiwanese Office will be Prosecuted for Bribery Case
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 30, 2016 04:18 AM EST |
The former deputy head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, Mr. Gong Qinggai, was put on legal trial on Friday, after China's state prosecutor accused him of bribery and abuse of power.
China, South Korea Angered by Japanese Minister's Visit to a War Dead Shrine
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Dec 30, 2016 03:39 AM EST |
A senior Japanese official's decision to pay his respects at a controversial shrine for war dead has prompted an angry reaction from China and South Korea.
Huawei Nova Obsidian Black Edition Smartphone Launched in China
| Daphne Planca | | Dec 30, 2016 03:10 AM EST |
Chinese smartphone maker Huawei officially launched its latest color variant device - the Obsidian Black Huawei Nova smartphone - in China. There is no word on the pricing yet, but it is expected to be the same as its other versions.
China Unveils Major Expansion Plan for High Speed Rail Network to Boost Economic Growth
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 29, 2016 10:27 PM EST |
The Chinese government has turned to high speed rail network to boost the country's fading economic growth rate. It plans to expand country's high-speed rail network to 30,000 kilometers (18,600 miles) by 2020.
Phillipines' Duterte Says China's Activities in South China Sea are No Cause for Concern
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Dec 29, 2016 08:45 PM EST |
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said that the United States' abject failure to block China from building artificial islands in the South China Sea shows that there is no reason to be concerned by Beijing's militarization or reclamation work in the disputed area.
China Warns US over Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen's Visit
| mwaniki wanjiku | | Dec 29, 2016 08:13 PM EST |
Taiwan Foreign Ministry announced on Thursday that the country's President Tsai Ing-Wen will pass through the United States during her visit to Latin America, a move that has angered China.
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