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Myanmar To Decide on Myitsone Dam Project.

Myanmar Faces Tough Decision on Chinese-Backed Myitsone Dam Project

Nov 12, 2016 05:23 PM EST

Myanmar is set to make a decision on whether to restart construction work on the Chinese-backed Myitsone dam project, China's state media reported on Thursday. The project has been surrounded by controversy since the Myanmar government halted construction work in 2011 due to growing public uproar.

Foreign investors are against China's new Cyber-security laws.

Foreign Organizations Speak Against China’s New Cybersecurity Law

Steve M.C. |

Nov 12, 2016 04:06 PM EST

A group of over 40 foreign business and technology companies on Friday spoke out against China's new security law. They argued that the new law will only strengthen the barrier between China and other countries.

India will not Become a Pawn in Japan’s Anti-China Diplomacy: Chinese State Media

Girish Shetti |

Nov 12, 2016 03:58 PM EST

Japan will fail in making India a pawn against China, Chinese state-owned tabloid Global Times said in an editorial on Friday, claiming that the Indian government's foreign policy is multi-faceted and seeks to benefit from both countries.

Part of the damage caused by the heavy snow.

Massive Snow Causes Power Outage in Central China

Steve M.C. |

Nov 12, 2016 03:16 PM EST

Massive snow in the Plateau region of Central China has led to power outage in the region, according to local officials.

BYD Motors Launches Electric Refuse Truck.

China’s BYD Launches Electric Refuse Truck in the U.S.

Girish Shetti |

Nov 12, 2016 02:55 PM EST

BYD Motors, the U.S division of the Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd, launched a new fully-electric refuse truck in U.S on Thursday. The new truck was manufactured in collaboration with Wayne Engineering, a US-based waste management equipment company.

Tencent Gives $220M Worth Shares to Employees on Birthday Anniversary

Girish Shetti |

Nov 12, 2016 11:51 AM EST

China's tech giant Tencent managed to steal some thunder out of Alibaba's annual Singles' Day sales on Friday by announcing a gift of $220 million worth shares for its nearly 31,500 employees. The special generosity on employees was shown to commemorate the 18th birth anniversary of the company.

Shanghai Disney’s Visitors Nears 4 Million, to Reach Break Even in 2017

Girish Shetti |

Nov 12, 2016 07:22 AM EST

The Shanghai Disney Resort appears to have hit the bullseye as Walt Disney Co. predicts that the park will hit break-even in its first full year of operation in 2017. The company's ambitious claim is backed by robust numbers indicating that the park drew nearly four million visitors during four months of operation.

China’s President Xi Vows to Quell Separatist Movements Amid Tensions in Hong Kong

Girish Shetti |

Nov 11, 2016 02:07 PM EST

China will not allow any group or political entity to split the country, President Xi Jinping said on Friday, giving a stern message to pro-democracy protestors in Hong Kong. The semi-autonomous city has been on the edge following a controversy at an oath taking ceremony on October 12.

The fossil was spotted by a farmer and construction workers.

New Species of Bird-Like Dinosaur Unearthed in China

S. Rina |

Nov 11, 2016 01:56 PM EST

A preserved fossil of a new species of dinosaur has been discovered in China. The fossil was spotted by a farmer and construction workers. The specimen is nearly two meters long and has a toothless beak with wing-like arms. It has been named Tongtianlong limosus, which means "muddy dragon on the road to heaven."

The decision has been taken despite the rise in coal prices due to limited supply.

China to Maintain Coal Output Limits Until March 2017

S. Rina |

Nov 11, 2016 01:50 PM EST

China has announced that it would place limits on coal output until the end of March next year. The decision was made despite the rise in coal prices due to limited supply. The move is likely to curb the speculative practices in the market.

China Warns Trump Against Isolationism, Military Intervention

S. Rina |

Nov 11, 2016 01:41 PM EST

China's state-sponsored media has cautioned the newly-anointed president-elect of the US against the policies of interventionism and isolationism. Donald Trump was encouraged to actively engage with China to maintain the status quo.

China is one of the leading contender for taking up high speed rail projects in India.

India May Choose Japan Over China for Second High Speed Rail Contract

S. Rina |

Nov 11, 2016 12:39 PM EST

India and Japan are looking to boost the cooperation between two countries. It is likely that authorities from the two countries may discuss India's second high-speed rail contract during Prime Minister Narendra Modi ongoing two-day visit to Japan.

The former police chief has been given a death sentence

Former Chinese Police Chief Sentenced to Death Over Crimes

Steve M.C. |

Nov 11, 2016 10:37 AM EST

A court in Taiyuan City, Shanxi Province has sentences a retired police chief to death after he was found guilty of bribery, possession of explosives, and first-degree murder.

Shanghai Disney Land’s Next Big Project is Underway

Steve M.C. |

Nov 11, 2016 10:11 AM EST

Barely six months since Shanghai Disneyland began operations, a new project based on the movie 'Toy Story' is currently underway.

6-Year-Old Boy Who Fell in 80-Metre-Deep Well in China Found Dead

Steve M.C. |

Nov 11, 2016 10:02 AM EST

After over four days of rescue operations, the 6-year-old boy who fell into an 80-metre-deep (260 foot) well in Hebei Province on Sunday has finally been found dead.