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China Enacts New Cyber Security Law Amidst Foreign Opposition

Nov 08, 2016 06:43 PM EST

Chinese government approved a new cyber security law, rattling foreign firms operating in the country. The new law has been passed by the standing committee of the parliament and was made public on Monday. Among other things, the law deals with censorship and security reviews in strategic areas.

Xiaomi Mi Portable Mouse has a price tag of just $15 and will go on sale this Nov. 11.

Xiaomi Unveils Mi Portable Mouse in China

Ellie Froilan |

Nov 08, 2016 09:57 AM EST

Xiaomi has launched its first mouse for laptops and PCs, especially for Mi Notebook Air.

A representation of apartments that are yet to be built in China

China’s Real Estate Sector to be Scrutinized by Housing Ministry

Steve M.C. |

Nov 08, 2016 08:58 AM EST

Real estate developers and agents have been put on notice by China's watchdog and housing market regulator. A month-long inspection of the real estate sector in the entire country to review practices is set to begin.

China's Stand on India's Membership Bid for NSG.

China Refuses to Budge on India’s NSG Bid Ahead of Vienna Meeting

Girish Shetti |

Nov 08, 2016 06:46 AM EST

Ahead of this week's Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) meeting in Vienna, China on Monday said that its stand on India's bid for membership to the elite nuclear club remains unchanged. This means that Beijing will reiterate its earlier position that New Delhi must sign the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to gain entry into the coveted nuclear club.

China Passes Tough Cybersecurity Law as Foreign Firms Complain

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Nov 07, 2016 10:21 PM EST

Efforts will also be made to punish criminal activities online and safeguard the order and security of cyberspace.

Tibetan students attend a class at the Xiangnong primary school

New Law Prevents for Profit-Private Schools From Benefiting From 9-Year Compulsory System

Steve M.C. |

Nov 07, 2016 05:21 PM EST

A new law passed on Monday in China will inhibit for-private-profit schools from benefiting from the nine-year compulsory system. The law was passed at the end of the Standing Committee for the National People's Congress.

China Removes Pro-Reform Finance Minister Lou Jiwei

Girish Shetti |

Nov 07, 2016 04:58 PM EST

In a surprise move, China removed its pro-reform finance minister Lou Jiwei on Monday. The surprise decision comes at a critical time when Beijing is desperately trying to overcome a prolonged slowdown in its economy.

Cybersecurity is one of the biggest threats in China

China’s New Cyber Security Laws met With Criticisms

Steve M.C. |

Nov 07, 2016 02:21 PM EST

The controversial cybersecurity laws passed on Monday by the Chinese government was met with massive criticism from foreign companies and human rights groups. The rules will be implemented in June 2017, a government official said.

Russia's premier Dmitry Medvedev and Chinese premier Li keqiang.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Arrives in Russia for Talks

Ivan Wanjiku |

Nov 07, 2016 01:53 PM EST

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Russia to discuss issues of mutual importance with his counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Children practice Kung Fu at a Martial Arts School.

3 Kenyans win one Week Kung Fu Training at Reknown Arts School in China

Steve M.C. |

Nov 07, 2016 01:39 PM EST

Three Kenyan Kung Fu artists are the lucky winners of one week fully paid training session at the Beijing International Art School. This comes after they won a competition at the Kung Fu Festival which was organized and sponsored by StarTimes, a payTV company at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on Saturday.

Central and Eastern Europe to Benefit From China Funding Initiative

Ivan Wanjiku |

Nov 07, 2016 12:57 PM EST

China has set up a 10 billion euro to fund finance projects in Central and Eastern Europe.

Chinese Legislators say Hong Kong's Pro-Independence Activists Pose a Threat to China's Security

Ivan Wanjiku |

Nov 07, 2016 11:34 AM EST

China's top legislative panel has urged the Chinese government to intervene in a Hong Kong political dispute to deter people advocating for the independence of the city.

Chinese People Believe Both Trump and Clinton Will be Better at Handling China-US Relations Than Obama

Ivan Wanjiku |

Nov 07, 2016 10:48 AM EST

A poll conducted in China has revealed that people believe that the 2016 Democratic and Republican presidential nominees will be better than the current President of the United States in handling the relations between both nations.

The injunction will bar Sony from selling LTE-enabled phones in China.

Canadian Company Wilan Sues Sony in China for Patent Violation

S. Rina |

Nov 07, 2016 09:13 AM EST

Ontario-based Wilan is suing Sony Mobile Communications for an alleged violation of its patent. The company has filed a case in a Chinese court in the eastern city of Nanjing.

China Bars Hong Kong’s Pro-Democratic Legislators from Taking Office

Girish Shetti |

Nov 07, 2016 06:57 AM EST

Hong Kong citizens advocating independence from mainland China cannot hold any public office, China's top legislative body, the National People's Congress Standing Committee, ruled on Monday.