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China Opens Market to Lure More Foreign Investors Amid Challenges

Dec 27, 2016 03:31 AM EST

Despite China's efforts in opening up its market to entice more foreign investors, economic analysts said on Monday the step may be a little too late given the impending assumption into office of US president-elect Donald Trump who has been throwing his trade tirades against China.

China Plans to Land on Mars by 2020, Moon's Far Side by 2018

Charissa Echavez |

Dec 27, 2016 03:21 AM EST

China is planning to launch its first Mars probe by the end of the decade, according to a white paper entitled "China's Space Activities in 2016" published by the State Council Information Office on Tuesday.

Chinese Court Jails Former Deputy Sports Minister

Chinese Court Sends Former Deputy Sports Minister Behind Bars for Bribery Charges

Girish Shetti |

Dec 27, 2016 01:28 AM EST

A local court in Central China on Monday jailed a former deputy sports minister for 10 and half years after finding him guilty on a bribery case, which is apparently a part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing nationwide crackdown against corruption.

China Protests over Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Defense Bill.

China Loses Cool over Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Defense Bill

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 08:57 PM EST

China has lodged a stern protest with the United States after outgoing President Barack Obama signed a US defense policy, suggesting that the US must conduct senior military exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan.

China's Suzhou City Suspends Poultry Trade due to Bird Flu Concerns

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 09:16 AM EST

Suzhou City, a part of the eastern province of Jiangsu, suspended live poultry trading as of last Sunday (Dec. 25) midnight (16:00 GMT) as a precautionary measure after nearby provinces reported bird flu infection cases, according to People's Daily.

Russia and China Start Construction of Amur River Bridge.

Russia, China Start Construction of Highway Bridge over Amur River After 28 Years

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 08:58 AM EST

The construction of long awaited Amur River Bridge finally started on Saturday. The wait was indeed a long one, given that both Russia and China have painstakingly spent almost 28 years in negotiating terms and conditions.

110 Rescued Dogs from Yulin Festival Find New Life in Canada

Girish Shetti |

Dec 26, 2016 08:24 AM EST

A Canadian animal rights organization has given a new lease of life to 110 dogs after successfully rescuing them from infamous Yulin dog meat festival. These rescued dogs will now undergo medical treatment across Canada.

China's Liaoning Warship Conducts Military Drills in Yellow Sea

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 26, 2016 08:09 AM EST

China revealed that its first aircraft carrier has carried out a set of combat drills in the Yellow Sea ahead of further planned missions.

China successfully test the EMDrive in space.

China Claims Impossible Fuel-Free EmDrive Breakthrough

Theena Ocay |

Dec 26, 2016 07:42 AM EST

China claimed that it successfully tested electromagnetic drives (EmDrives) technology on its laboratories and a proof-of-concept is currently undergoing zero-g testing in orbit, Dr. Chen Yue, director of Commercial Satellite Technology for the China Academy of Space Technology (CAST), announced on Dec. 10.

Beijing Orders Business Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Beijing Orders all Companies to Follow UN Sanctions on North Korea

Desiree Sison |

Dec 26, 2016 06:57 AM EST

Denying the US' accusations that it was not properly enforcing the latest UN-backed sanctions on North Korea, Beijing on Saturday said it has instructed all companies, especially those involved in the coal business, to follow the UN Security Council resolution in dealing with Pyongyang.

China Behind FDIC Hack Attacks: US Officials

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 26, 2016 06:06 AM EST

The breach is one of several security lapses at the FDIC in recent years

Trump Supports THAAD Deployment in Korea; China Vows Retaliation

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 26, 2016 02:22 AM EST

"For security, (we) have to deploy (THAAD)," said Hwang.

China Fines GM $29M for Monopolistic Pricing

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 25, 2016 10:11 PM EST

China has fined $29 million to General Motor's main joint venture for reportedly suppressing competition by enforcing minimum sales for dealers.

Why China is Not Impressed with Peter Navarro's Trade Council Appointment

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 25, 2016 09:56 PM EST

Donald Trump's pick to head the White House Trade Council Peter Navarro believes that China's Communist government is a despicable, brutal, parasitic, crass, and callous totalitarian imperialist power.

China Uncovers 500,000 Food Safety Violations in 2016

Girish Shetti |

Dec 25, 2016 10:44 AM EST

Chinese officials found over 500,000 food safety violations during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to a report published by the National People's Congress.