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Dinosaur that Once Roamed China Wore Camouflage to Protect Itself

Arthur Dominic Villasanta |

Sep 17, 2016 10:46 PM EDT

Psittacosaurus ("parrot lizard") is a genus of extinct ceratopsian dinosaur from the Early Cretaceous.

China Welcomes Britain's Approval of Controversial Hinkley Point Nuclear Project

Som Patidar |

Sep 17, 2016 09:02 AM EDT

China has welcomed the British government's approval of the Chinese-funded controversial Hinkley Point nuclear project.

China Raises Alert for Typhoon Malakas, Likely to hit Taiwan and Coastal China

Rina S. |

Sep 17, 2016 08:55 AM EDT

China's National Marine Environmental Forecasting Center (CNMEFC) has upgraded it warning for Typhoon Malakas to Orange. After being ravaged by Typhoon Meranti, the east coast of Taiwan is set to be barraged by Typhoon Malakas on Saturday. Typhoon Malakas will be the 16th typhoon to slam the costs of Fujian and Zhejiang provinces this year.

China’s July holding of US treasuries has been reported at the lowest level since 2013.

China’s US Treasuries Holdings at Lowest Level Since 2013

Rina S. |

Sep 17, 2016 08:46 AM EDT

China’s July holding of US treasuries has been reported at the lowest level since 2013. Its holding has decreased for a fourth straight month. China is the biggest US creditor and the US government owes it $1.219 trillion of debt as in July. Japan held $1.155 trillion worth of Treasuries as it retained its position as the second-biggest holder of the bonds.

Prime minister Justin Trudeau had raised the case of Garratt on his official trip to China this month.

Canada Denies Making any Concession for Release of Citizen Detained in China

Rina S. |

Sep 17, 2016 08:37 AM EDT

China recently released a Canadian citizen convicted of spying. He had been detained for two years. Now, Canada's Foreign Minister Stephane Dion has clarified that the country did not make any concession to China to secure the release. There had been rumors that China was seeking a free trade deal, the extradition of corrupt officials from Canada, and lax investment rules in return for the release.

Japan to Step Up Military Presence in the South China Sea Despite China's Protests

Japan to Step up Military Presence in the South China Sea Despite Beijing's Protests

Desiree Sison |

Sep 17, 2016 08:25 AM EDT

Japan plans to step up its maritime presence in the disputed South China Sea by joining forces with the United States in conducting joint patrols as well as carrying out military war games with other navies in the region.

Japan announced that it would be joining the US training patrol in South China Sea

Japan to Join US Military Exercise in the South China Sea

Rina S. |

Sep 17, 2016 08:16 AM EDT

Japan is looking to increase its presence in the South China Sea. The country has announced that it would be joining the US training patrol in the contested region. Japanese Defense Minister Tomomi Inada said that Japan would conduct similar exercises with regional navies as well.

Apple, Samsung Struggle in China's Phone Market

ALVIN MUNENE |

Sep 16, 2016 04:53 PM EDT

Apple is looking to revamp its business in China with the launch of the iPhone 7 on Friday. This comes at a time when its leading competitor--Samsung--is facing a crisis because of the Galaxy Note 7's exploding battery.

At least 10 Dead, 6 Missing as Typhoon Meranti Cools Down in China

ALVIN MUNENE |

Sep 16, 2016 04:37 PM EDT

Chinese government officials have confirmed that Typhoon Meranti has killed at least 10 people and left at least six people missing as it cooled on Friday.

Women in China Turn to Aesthetics to Maintain Youthful Image

ALVIN MUNENE |

Sep 16, 2016 03:13 PM EDT

A great number of women in China--ranging from corporate employees to government civil servants--are turning to aesthetic care products and services in a bid to maintain a youthful image, according to a report released on Friday.

Young people surf the web August 17, 2000 near Peking University, China.

China to Offer More Government Services Online

Charissa Echavez |

Sep 16, 2016 03:05 PM EDT

China is planning to put more administrative services online by the year 2020 as part of the government's "Internet Plus" scheme to boos transparency and efficiency, the State Council announced on Wednesday.

Tesla announced it will voluntarily recall about 7,000 adapters because of overheating issues.

Is Artificial lntelligence the Ultimate Solution to Beijing’s Traffic Crisis?

ALVIN MUNENE |

Sep 16, 2016 01:42 PM EDT

Some scientists claim that traffic congestion is a mathematical problem and that the introduction of Artificial lntelligence would go a long way to solve the problem. They believe that self-driving cars can avoid slow movement and collisions; the two main causes of traffic in Beijing.

China Releases Canadian Man on Spying Charges After Prime Minister Intercession

China Releases Canadian Man Charged With Spying After Prime Minister Trudeau Intercedes

Desiree Sison |

Sep 16, 2016 09:36 AM EDT

China on Thursday released a Canadian man who had been detained for two years on espionage charges after the intercession of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Japan is looking to sell aircraft to India

China Slams Japan for Weapon Sale to India, Says Deal is ‘Disgraceful’

Rina S. |

Sep 16, 2016 09:04 AM EDT

China has expressed its concern over Japan's decision to sell search and rescue aircraft to India at a low cost. Japan and India have agreed to the sale of $1.6 billion worth of Shinmaywa US-2+ search and rescue aircraft. The sale would be made at a reduced rate to strengthen security ties between the countries.

Chinese Premier to visit Canada and Cuba, attend UN Conference

China's Premier Li to visit Canada and Cuba, Attend UN Conference

Rina S. |

Sep 16, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has been invited by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to attend the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly. Li would also be visiting Cuba and Canada. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said the trip would last from Sept. 18 to 28.