china : Chinatopix

Home > china

china

It will also regulate the promotion of the film industry.

China Enacts new Film Law to Fight Box Office Frauds

Nov 09, 2016 02:57 PM EST

China has passed a new law to govern film content and regulate the promotion of the film industry. The film law was approved by the National People's Congress standing committee at a meeting in Beijing. This is the first instance of a formal legislation for China's film industry.

China Warns International Community not to Support 'Hong Kong Independence' Movement

Girish Shetti |

Nov 09, 2016 02:46 PM EST

China on Tuesday cautioned relevant countries not to offer any support to forces advocating "Hong Kong independence" movement. The warning comes amid growing protests across the semi-autonomous city against the Chinese government following the oath-taking ceremony controversy.

Photo-journalists standing on stools in front of the Great Hall of the People.

President Xi Jinping Speaks on Journalism in China

Steve M.C. |

Nov 09, 2016 02:23 PM EST

President Xi Jinping has once again highlighted the duty of journalists, urging them to work in accordance with the principles of the Communist Party. He made the comment ahead during a major journalism award.

Sales of Cars in China Surges in October as Consumers Cash in on Tax Cuts

Girish Shetti |

Nov 09, 2016 01:37 PM EST

China's car market seems to be on a roll as the sales of passenger vehicles climbed for the eighth consecutive month in October. Chinese consumers rushed to buy especially small-engine cars to cash in on tax cuts that are due to expiry by the end of the year.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang shakes hands with Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Sri-Lanka Warns China Over Media Comments

Steve M.C. |

Nov 09, 2016 11:12 AM EST

Sri Lanka on Wednesday issued a stern warning to China over Chinese ambassador in Colombo, Yi Xianliang, comments about the financial relationship between the two countries.

China’s Economic Recovery Remains Fragile as Export and Import Fall in October

Girish Shetti |

Nov 09, 2016 10:15 AM EST

With global demand showing no signs of improvement, China's export and import continued its freefall in the month of October. However, the drop was not as steep as in September.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Najib Razak (L) meets China's President Xi Jinping

Analysts Take on China-Malaysia Slow Peak Investment

Steve M.C. |

Nov 09, 2016 08:56 AM EST

Investment deals worth billions signed between Malaysia and China last week are still not picking up as expected, according to Monday business reports. Analysts argue that a lot of factors might have triggered this.

China and Taiwan to Collaborate on 5G Technology Research

Girish Shetti |

Nov 09, 2016 08:52 AM EST

China and Taiwan's telecom companies plan to join hands to enhance research and cooperation on the fifth generation (5G) mobile network technology. The move was announced at the cross-straits CEO summit in Xiamen, Fujian province.

South China Sea Dispute: Philippines Coast Guard Patrols Controversial Scarborough Shoal

Som Patidar |

Nov 09, 2016 03:42 AM EST

Philippines Coast Guard has started patrolling the controversial Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

Starbucks is planning to expand and more than double its store count in China in five years' time.

Starbucks Growth Momentum Shifts to China

Steve M.C. |

Nov 09, 2016 01:51 AM EST

Starbucks is looking to make China the main hub of its operation. While at it, they also plan to add over 10,000 new employment opportunities every year.

Pakistan And China Conduct Joint Anti-Terrorist Military Exercise

China, Pakistan to Establish Joint Counter-Terrorism Command System

Charissa Echavez |

Nov 08, 2016 11:47 PM EST

China and Pakistan are planning to establish a joint counter-terrorism command system, even as the countries' respective special forces conducted a bilateral anti-terrorism exercises, state media reported on Tuesday.

China, India Meet to Dial-down Border Tensions; Pledge to Build Trust

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Nov 08, 2016 10:51 PM EST

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to join hands with the Indian Army to maintain exchanges on border defense.

Chinese yuan continues to depreciate and exports continued to shrink in October.

China Forex Reserve Declines Following Weaker Yuan

S. Rina |

Nov 08, 2016 10:41 PM EST

China adjusted its yuan exchange rate upward against dollar this Monday. However, the weaker currency has been accompanied by unexpected fall in exports. The country's exports have fallen 7.3 percent in the past year. Its imports are also low on the year over year basis.

A $12.4 billion agreement between Scotland and Chinese firms SinoFortone Group and China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group (CR3) has been called off.

China Admonishes Scotland over Collapsed $12.4 Billion Deal

S. Rina |

Nov 08, 2016 10:20 PM EST

A deal signed between Scotland and China has apparently been called off. Both parties have exchanged blame over the collapsed $12.4 billion deal. The agreement was signed by Scotland with SinoFortone Group and China Railway No. 3 Engineering Group (CR3). The opposition parties in Scotland had raised concerns about the collaboration.

China's nuclear workers at Guo Liming of Taishan Nuclear Power Joint Venture

Floating Power Plant Construction Begins in China

Steve M.C. |

Nov 08, 2016 06:52 PM EST

China has officially kicked off the construction of a floating nuclear plant under China's leading nuclear company, China General Nuclear Power Corp (CGN).