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Vatican Tells Chinese Catholic Community Not to Worry

Dec 21, 2016 11:31 AM EST

The Catholic community has been reassured by The Holy See that its needs are well represented and will be catered amidst the ongoing Sino-Vatican dialogue between Beijing and the Holy See, according to a statement released by the Vatican on Tuesday.

Japan to Strengthen Its Coast Guard Amid East China Sea Dispute

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 21, 2016 11:26 AM EST

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that the country is stepping up its efforts to strengthen its coast guard after failing to resolve its feud with China over a group of East China Sea islets.

Philippines to Receive $14M Worth of Firearms, $500M Soft Loan from China

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 21, 2016 11:05 AM EST

As a sign of thawing relations between the two previous rivals, the Philippines is set to accept $14 million worth of firearms from China. This is in addition to the $500 million long-term soft loan for other equipment that the mainland offered.

At least four people died and several others injured after a minivan ploughed into a Chinese farmer market in Changping District on Wednesday.

Minivan Ploughs into Chinese Farmer Market, Kills 4 People

Steve M.C. |

Dec 21, 2016 10:51 AM EST

Four people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured after a minivan plunged its way into an agricultural market in Changping District, Beijing, on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. (07:00H GMT), local police offials revealed.

Vivo X9 Plus Smartphone to be Launched in China This Coming Dec. 26

Daphne Planca |

Dec 21, 2016 07:42 AM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has announced that its newest device - the Vivo X9 Plus smartphone - will soon be available in China. The device is set to be unveiled this coming Dec. 26 for the price of 3,498 Yuan (approximately $503.22/Rs. 34,157.23).

BMW Wins Trademark Case Against Local Chinese Firms

Girish Shetti |

Dec 20, 2016 07:10 PM EST

The Shanghai Intellectual Property Court has reportedly ordered two Chinese firms to financially compensate the German auto giant BMW in a trademark infringement case.

Six major Chinese airlines team up to boost China and Australia's tourism marketing and promotional activities.

Chinese Airlines Team Up to Attract Australian Tourists

Steve M.C. |

Dec 20, 2016 07:00 PM EST

A signed agreement between China's tourism body and six of six of its airlines will see a boost in the tourism sector between China and Australia come 2017. This is after a Tuesday meeting of the China-Australia Year of Tourism 2017 program in Sydney.

Northern China Hit by Unrelenting Smog; Schools, Factories Shut Down

Girish Shetti |

Dec 20, 2016 06:34 PM EST

Unrelenting smog has brought life across major cities in northern China to a complete standstill. As a result, several schools and factories were forced to shut down while normal operations of hospitals and air flights have been severely affected.

A former Chinese employee at UTC in the production of Fighter Jets has pleaded guilty to charges levied against him by a US court

Chinese Scientist Pleads Guilty to Sharing Confidential US Security Information

Steve M.C. |

Dec 20, 2016 07:57 AM EST

A former Chinese employee at United Technology Corporation (UTC) on Monday pleaded guilty to an American court over the issuance of confidential USA military information to the Chinese government.

Duterte Wants Oil Sharing Agreement with China in the Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison |

Dec 19, 2016 09:30 PM EST

Citing Manila's inability to put up a fight with China, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he would instead pursue economic opportunities with Beijing including sharing any oil resources with the Asian giant in areas in the South China Sea where their claims overlap.

Famous ‘Nature’ Magazine Acknowledges China's Scientific Achievements in 2016

Girish Shetti |

Dec 19, 2016 09:12 PM EST

Britain's famous scientific journal 'Nature' acknowledged China's several stellar achievements in science and space in the year 2016 in its latest report published on Friday.

US Navy Now Wants 355 Warships; Sends Clear Signal to China and Russia to Back-off

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Dec 19, 2016 08:37 PM EST

The proposed fleet expansion is aimed at deterring Russia and China.

Coolpad N1 and N1S Smartphones Launched in China

Daphne Planca |

Dec 19, 2016 08:58 AM EST

Chinese smartphone make Coolpad officially launched its latest devices - the Coolpad N1 and Coolpad N1S - in China. The Coolpad N1 is currently priced at around 799 Yuan (approximately $115.04), whereas the Coolpad N1S costs 999 Yuan (approximately $143.84). Both the Coolpad N1 and N1S smartphones are available via largest telecom network in the country, China Mobile.

New Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air to be Launched on China This Coming Dec. 23

Daphne Planca |

Dec 19, 2016 08:45 AM EST

An upcoming new model of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air computer is soon to be available in the market. This latest model of the notebook laptop is scheduled to be revealed in an event in Beijing, China on Friday, Dec. 23 this year.

Donald Trump's Comment on 'One China' Policy.

Donald Trump's Top Aide Shrugs Off Chances of Reviewing 'One China' Policy

Girish Shetti |

Dec 19, 2016 08:39 AM EST

President-elect Donald Trump's top aide on Sunday played down trump's recent controversial comment on 'One China' policy. He suggested that there is less possibility that the incoming president would overhaul U.S government's stance on 'One China' policy.