China Steps Up Anti-Terror Controls In Sign Of Anxiety After Series Of Attacks
Following a series of attacks around the country, the new controls suggest a more systematic approach to keeping tabs on potential wrongdoers.
Shanghai Limits Use Of Taxi Apps During Rush Hour As Police Crack Down On Private Drivers
Legal taxi-booking apps are all the rage with Shanghai's young people, but less tech-savvy users are complaining they now have to wait much longer to hail a cab. The city government is stepping in.
China’s March Exports Slump Fuels Fears Of Lowest Q1 Growth In 6 Years
Officials say seasonally adjusted figures are not so bad, but the outlook is "still grim."
In China, Apple Watch Arrival Attracts Enthusiastic Fans, And A Few Skeptics
No shortage of gawkers in the Shanghai Apple Store, but some wondered if the watch is high-end enough.
Chinese TV Star Bi Fujian Apologizes For Insulting Mao Zedong As Media Attacks 'Vulgar' Celebrities
China TV host Bi Fujian expresses deep remorse, as new state TV boss calls for "correct" behavior.
China Cancels Waste Incinerator Project After Environmental Protest Turns Violent
Local government says it is "responding to public demands," after police cars were overturned and protesters injured.
Hong Kong’s Clashes Over Mainland Shoppers Show Rising Cultural Tensions With China
Some Hong Kong residents aren't happy with mainland Chinese shoppers -- and not just because they crowd the streets.
Chinese E-Commerce Grew 31% To More Than $2 Trillion Last Year, Further Growth Predicted
The figures are the latest evidence of the dramatic growth of China’s e-commerce industry, which has turned Alibaba into one of the world’s most valuable companies.
Top Chinese Bank Executives Quitting As Government Pay Cuts Hit Home
Departures follow the government's austerity drive which has cut the wages of top employees by half.
Liu Xiang, First Chinese Athlete To Win Olympic Gold, Announces Retirement
Athens 2004 Gold Medal winner says, "I hate my leg, I love the track," but injuries leave him no choice but to retire.
China PX Chemical Factory Explosion Injures 6, Raising New Environmental Concerns
PX, used in polyester and plastic bottles, is now a ‘toxic brand’ in China; media blame poor safety and management standards.
China Launches Mobile App Of President Xi Jinping’s Writings Dubbed 'Electronic Little Red Book'
Analysts see the move as Chinese leader's latest attempt to connect with young generation.
China Charges Former Security Chief Zhou Yongkang With Bribery, Disclosure Of State Secrets
Prosecutors say Zhou Yongkang's crimes were "particularly serious," without giving further details.
China Censors Interview With Anti-Corruption Activist Who Alleged He Was Framed By Police
Campaigner ‘Uncle Ou’ says prostitution charges were trumped up, in interview with state media that was later deleted.
Illegal Foreign Workers On The Rise In China As Factories Face Labor Shortages
Guangdong police detained 5,000 illegal Southeast Asian workers last year, an indication of a growing labor shortage in the region.
Chinese Police Give Female Students Tips On Dealing With Rapists Such As Avoiding Eye Contact, Using Condoms
Cases of rape, once taboo in China, are being reported more often. But experts say 'victim blaming' is still common.
Analysts Expect Short-Term Boost To China's Slumping Real Estate As Central Bank Eases Loan Requirements
On Monday, China's central bank announced measures to spur China’s sagging property market.
Shanghai Design Show Catches Wave Of Growing Chinese Lifestyle Market
High-end design was not common in China until lately, but societal trends are making it popular with the middle class.
Six Months After Beginning Of Hong Kong’s Umbrella Movement, Pro-Beijing Politicians Are Firmly In Charge
Talks between student leaders and the government came to nothing, as did calls for the resignation of Chief Executive C.Y. Leung.
Trend Of Chinese Internet Firms Building Cars Accelerates
The move may reflect a desire among China’s technology firms to bring their skills into new areas of life.
China Gives US List Of Officials Wanted For Corruption; Asks For Help With Operation Foxhunt
Beijing has sought U.S. help to apprehend fugitives and seize their assets, as part of its Operation Foxhunt.
Jackie Chan And Clean Air: Beijing Aims To Win Over IOC In Bid To Host 2022 Winter Olympics
For the International Olympic Committee's visit this week, Beijing has pulled out all the stops in its bid to host the 2022 Winter Games.
HK Chief Executive Hints He May Run For Second Term, Despite Umbrella Movement's Calls For Resignation
Unbowed by the Umbrella Movement protests, C.Y. Leung says he does not "rule out" standing for re-election in 2017.
Lee Kuan Yew Death: China's Leaders, Media Avoid Sensitive Topics In Mourning Singapore Leader
China's leaders and state media, in tributes to the late Singaporean leader, avoided some sensitive topics.
Apple Watch China Holds 'Emotional' Appeal For Young Gadget-Obsessed Urbanites
Some gadget-obsessed professionals there are even taking out bank loans in anticipation of Cupertino’s new upmarket timepiece.
Record Fall In Property Prices Brings More Bad News For China's Slumping Real Estate Market
Property prices in 70 Chinese cities fell last month at their fastest rate since national surveys began four years ago.
China Promises Transparent Audit Of State Enterprises' $690B In Overseas Investments
China's government says it will audit the overseas assets of over 100 major state firms, worth an estimated $690 billion.
China Announces Plan To Become Soccer Powerhouse, Host World Cup As Part Of Xi Jinping’s 'Chinese Dream'
China has announced bureaucratic reforms in a bid to transform itself into a major soccer power.
'Reformist' Official And Top Auto Company Boss Latest Targets Of China's Anti-Corruption Campaign
China has detained two prominent officials suspected of corruption, as part of its deepening anti-graft campaign.
China Pledges Tighter Rules On Visits To Hong Kong By Chinese, But Activists Say It’s Not Enough
In recent months, friction has grown between residents of Hong Kong and the growing number of visitors from mainland China.
