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Leonardo DiCaprio is Now BYD Auto's New Brand Ambassador

Dec 29, 2016 07:44 PM EST

China's leading electric carmaker BYD Auto has signed a major endorsement deal with Hollywood superstar Leonardo Dicaprio for promoting its energy vehicles in China. The one year endorsement deal runs throughout 2017.

Japan to Change the name of Taiwanese Embassy.

China Condemns Japan’s Decision to Name Change De Facto Taiwan Embassy

Girish Shetti |

Dec 29, 2016 05:48 AM EST

China did not mince any words on Wednesday as it condemned Japan's decision to change the name of its de-facto embassy in the self-ruled Taiwan. The Japanese government's decision is seen by Beijing as a tactical challenge to its 'One China' policy.

CPEC to Receive Further Funds from China.

Pakistan Receives More Funding from China for CPEC

Girish Shetti |

Dec 29, 2016 05:18 AM EST

The ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is already heavily funded by Chinese funds, is all set to receive further funds from China, a Pakistani official said on Tuesday.

Ethnic Uighur women pass near armed Chinese policemen

Chinese Police Kill 4 over Xinjiang Attack

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 29, 2016 04:37 AM EST

Chinese police officials shot dead four people who allegedly carried out an attack on a Communist party office in Karakax county, deep in southern Xinjiang's Uighur heartland, on Wednesday, the bloodiest reported attack in months in the region.

China Willing to Engage in Talks with Vatican but Catholics must be Patriots

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 29, 2016 03:24 AM EST

China's head of religious affairs said on Tuesday that Beijing is willing to engage in dialogue with the Vatican but warned that the country's Catholics must be willing to be patriotic and adapt Catholicism to Chinese society.

China Backs More Stringent Cybersecurity Laws, Raises Concerns

S. Rina |

Dec 28, 2016 10:10 PM EST

China is looking to make internet more secure and safe for its users by implementing new stricter rules. The Cybersecurity Administration of China (CAC) released a report on Tuesday suggesting that the country may soon have a formal cybersecurity review system for technology products.

China is looking to boost its tourism sector through developing rustbelt regions and initiating

China to Spur Tourism with Its Ambitious ‘Toilet Revolution’

S. Rina |

Dec 28, 2016 09:47 PM EST

China is looking to boost its tourism sector with a number of new initiatives such as developing its rustbelt regions to enhance the inflow of tourists to these areas and upgrading public toilets.

China to Build Tourist Complex at Mount Everest Base.

China Plans to Build Sprawling Tourist Complex at Mount Everest Base

Girish Shetti |

Dec 28, 2016 06:33 AM EST

China on Wednesday unveiled its grand plans for Mount Everest as it aims to boost tourist numbers on the world's highest mountain. The Chinese government has reportedly made its mind to build a huge tourist complex at the base of Qomolangma in Gangkar, which falls on the Tibetan side of the mountain.

As China Raises Concern over Agni-V Missile Test, India Claims Missile not Targeted Against any Third Country

Girish Shetti |

Dec 28, 2016 04:08 AM EST

India on Tuesday clarified that the Agni-V missile test was not targeted against any third country and the test was well within the international obligation. New Delhi's clarification comes barely hours after China cautiously responded to the Agni-V missile test, which was successfully tested on Monday morning in the Indian state of Odisha.

China Says Strategic Balance in South Asia Important After India Tests Agni-V Missile

Girish Shetti |

Dec 28, 2016 02:52 AM EST

Without mentioning Pakistan, China on Tuesday urged to maintain strategic balance in South Asian region as India successfully test fired the nuclear capable Agni-V ballistic missile.

The issue had plagued millions of homeowners in China who had their wealth tied up in the real estate.

China Renews Leases Without Charges to Ease Land Rights Fears

S. Rina |

Dec 27, 2016 09:14 PM EST

China has issued a clarification regarding the land rights in the country. The issue had plagued millions of homeowners in China who had their wealth tied up in the real estate. The country has said that a certain group of homeowners in Wenzhou will not be required to pay an extension fee for their lands.

Construction of CNS Shandong, China’s Second Aircraft Carrier, on Track for 2020 Launch

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 27, 2016 08:54 PM EST

Shandong will become the flagship of both the North Sea Fleet and the East Sea Fleet of the PLAN.

This is being taken as a signal that the economy is in strong position.

China Claims to Fuel ‘Weak’ Global Economy with its Growth

S. Rina |

Dec 27, 2016 08:51 PM EST

China is on track to meet its 6.5 percent to 7 percent growth rate target this year. This is being taken as a signal that the economy is in strong position. The strength of the Chinese economy is also likely to aid global economy, which is going through a rough phase.

US Intelligence: China Plans to Put Missiles on Disputed Islands

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 27, 2016 07:16 AM EST

The United States intelligence agencies are convinced that the numerous surface-to-air missiles that China recently shipped to its Hainan Island in the South China Sea will soon be moved to the country's disputed man-made islands.