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China Mobile to Start 5G Tests in 2017

Dec 01, 2016 11:40 PM EST

China Mobile has announced its plan of launching the trial run of 5G technology by 2017, rolling out around 10,000 5G base stations by 2020.

Construction of the World’s First Life-Size Titanic Ship Replica kicked off in China

Construction of the World’s First Life-Size Titanic Ship Replica Begins in China

Theena Ocay |

Dec 01, 2016 11:06 PM EST

After more than 100 years, Belfast-built Titanic is being reborn as the construction of its first life-size replica has began in China on Wednesday.

Baidu Maps will extend to 106 new countries.

Baidu to Extend Mapping Service for Growing Chinese Tourists

Ellie Froilan |

Dec 01, 2016 10:46 PM EST

Baidu has announced its massive expansion for its map service, adding 106 new countries on the list

Workers assisted to save as many lives after the cooling factory collapsed on Thursday last week.

Families of China Cooling Factory Collapse Receive Compensation

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 10:41 PM EST

Families of the 74 victims who died last week on Thursday after a cooling firm they were constructing collapsed have been compensated for the damages they incurred.

China Voices Concern Over Singapore's Ties With Taiwan

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 01, 2016 03:07 PM EST

China has lodged a formal protest with Singapore after Singaporean armored troop carriers were seized by Hong Kong customs officials en route from Taiwan.

Tibet mothers will be allowed 1 full year of paid maternity leave.

New Mothers in Tibet to Get 1 Year Maternity Leave

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 10:19 AM EST

New mothers in the Western Region of China in Tibet county will now enjoy a prolonged period of paid maternity leave after the region's governing body passed a new law that will allow the women to have 365 days of paid leave.

The Ministry of Finance has introduced a 10% tax law for luxury vehicles that is to take effect on Thursday.

China Introduces 10% Tax Increase on 'Super Cars'

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 09:59 AM EST

China, in a bid to curb expensive way of life by the wealthy community and control pollution, has introduced a 10% tax on cars which cost more than 1.3 million yuan ($189,000) that is to come into effect on Thursday.

A plagiarized 1973 'Timepiece' by Wendy Taylor in Shanghai has been destroyed by authorities after landowners admitted it was indeed a copy of the iconic London sculpture.

Chinese Officials Destroy Plagiarized Iconic London Sculpture in Shanghai

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 07:28 AM EST

A sculpture that stood in Shanghai's Huangpu river has been destroyed by Chinese officials on Wednesday after landowners admitted it was a copy of Wendy Taylor's iconic 1973 'Timepiece'.

UN Slaps North Korea with Harshest- Ever Sanctions Imposed on any Country

Desiree Sison |

Dec 01, 2016 07:27 AM EST

Voting 15-0, the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday slapped North Korea with its toughest sanctions in response to Pyongyang's latest nuclear test on September 9, its fifth and largest missile test.

Breather masks have been given as a free gift for purchases made

Air for Sale: The New Business Venture in China?

Steve M.C. |

Dec 01, 2016 12:16 AM EST

When they say the best things in life are free, air isn't one of these things, or so according to Beijing residents.

Chinese Astronauts Report Loud Knocking Sounds as if Something Wanted to Board their Orbiting Spacecraft

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Nov 30, 2016 09:55 PM EST

Gen. Yang said he heard "someone knocking the body of the spaceship just as knocking an iron bucket with a wooden hammer."

China Warns Taiwan to Stay Away from Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy Movement

Girish Shetti |

Nov 30, 2016 09:25 AM EST

China warned Taiwan on Tuesday to stay out of Hong Kong's affair, claiming that the self ruled island's interference could cause instability in the former British colony.

China, Russia Pledge Stronger Military Cooperation

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Nov 30, 2016 07:29 AM EST

Yu told Gen. Shoigu that China places great importance on its military cooperation with Russia.

Philippine's officials on Friday arrested over a thousand Chinese citizens for illegal online gambling

China Expresses Concern over Philippine's Detention of 1,200 Chinese Suspects

Steve M.C. |

Nov 30, 2016 01:46 AM EST

China on Monday voiced its concerns in regard to the arrest of more than 1,000 Chinese citizens by the Philippine government. The suspects were arrested after they were allegedly found engaging in illegal online gambling.

Chinese Firm to Build Qatar World Cup 2022 Stadium.

China’s State-Owned Construction Firm to Construct Qatar World Cup 2022 Stadium

Girish Shetti |

Nov 30, 2016 01:34 AM EST

China's state-owned construction firm has been awarded contract to construct the main stadium for the FIFA World Cup 2022 to be held in the Arab city of Qatar, according to a statement issued by tournament's organizer on the official website.