Michelle FlorCruz

Michelle FlorCruz joined IBTimes in October of 2012 and has special interest in stories relating to business and culture in China and other areas of Asia.

FlorCruz is a native of the Philippines but spent most of her life in Beijing, China, where she graduated from high school. She later received a BA in Communications and Media Studies from Fordham University in New York.

Beijing Authorities Blame Uber And Didi Kuaidi For Traffic Congestion As Crackdown Ramps Up

Upstart ride-hailing services are worsening traffic congestion in China's capital, the city's transportation agencies say.

Malaysian Authorities Suspend Local Media Publishers Over Investigative Reports On 1MDB State-Owned Company Scandal

"This is nothing more than a move to shut us down in order to shut us up."

China's Military Weapons Exports Gain Popularity In South American And African Markets

China's status as a global arms exporter is rising in South America.

Former Korean Air Lines executive Heather Cho

Korean Air 'Nut Rage' Executive Heather Cho Faces New Lawsuit Filed In US By Flight Attendant Park Chang-Jin

After requesting her first lawsuit in New York be dropped, another compensation suit has been filed against Cho.

Israel Defense Forces New Mortar Launch Radar Technology Could Save Lives

Israel Defense Forces' advanced technology will soon be operational in communities near the Gaza border.

China's Space Program: 2016 Satellite Launch To Support Manned Missions, Researchers Say

China's strides in manned space missions is aided by its commitment to unmanned space research.

North Korea Missile Launch: South Asks China Counterparts To Help 'Rein In' North

"It is time for the Chinese side to play a more active role in reining in the North.”

India Bus Crash In Kullu: At Least 30 Dead After Plunging Into River In Himachal Pradesh

The accident is the latest in a series of incidents in which buses have plunged into gorges in the northern region of the country.

China Winter Olympics 2022 Bid: Uyghur, Tibetan, Mongolian Activists Urge IOC To Reject Beijing Bid

“We hope that you are aware by now that the 2008 Beijing Games did nothing to alleviate human rights abuses in China or enhance freedom."

Reality TV Shows In China: Television Programming Should Promote 'Socialist Core Values,' Officials Say

China's media watchdog wants the country to produce more "positive and inspiring" TV programs.

Iran Nuclear Deal: China To Build 2 Nuclear Power Plants For Islamic Republic Following Landmark Agreement

Following last week's landmark agreement, China -- long an advocate for the Islamic nation -- will build two of its four planned nuclear plants.

Cambodia-China Military Cooperation: Beijing Influence In Indochina Usurps Washington's Influence In Asia Pacific

Beijing's relationship with Cambodia may threaten Washington's influence in the Asia-Pacific region, analysts say.

Senkaku and Diaoyu Islands, East China Sea

Japan-China Territorial Dispute: Map And Photos Of China Gas Project Released By Japanese Officials

China has erected 16 structures in a disputed region, Japan asserts.

Japan's Defense Paper Targeting China Jeopardizes Economic Relations: Chinese Media

Political turmoil between Tokyo and Beijing could lead to profound economic fallout, an op-ed article said.

Mumbai Bombing 1993: Bomber Yakub Memon Execution Appeal Rejected By India, Hanging Scheduled For July 30

Though dozens in India have been sentenced to death, executions have been rare.

China Human Rights Lawyer Crackdown: 6 Missing, At Risk Of Torture, Advocacy Group Says

“Detaining anyone incommunicado and in secret leaves them at high risk of torture or ill treatment," said Sophie Richardson, China director of Human Rights Watch.

Chinese fighter jet over the East China Sea

Japan-China East China Sea Dispute: Defense Paper Takes Aim At Chinese Gas Project

"China’s military development is of concern to the regional international community, including our country.”

Chinese Official Ling Jihua Expelled From Communist Party Following Corruption Investigation

Following a six-month corruption investigation, Ling Jihua has been arrested.

China-South Korea Driver's Licenses: Chinese Tourists Being Turned Away Over License Loophole

Chinese tourists used to be able to get driver's licenses in South Korea in as little as five days.

China's 'Monster Hunt' Movie: The Biggest Summer Blockbuster You've Never Heard Of

China's live-action flick "Monster Hunt" posted huge numbers this weekend, earning $109 million.

US Navy South China Sea Surveillance Flyover Harmed Bilateral Relations: Beijing Defense Officials

A routine flyover above the disputed South China Sea could have lasting effects on Sino-U.S. relations.

Air Pollution In Tiananmen Square, China

China's War Against Pollution: Beijing Makes Progress Relocating Polluting Factories

"The progress we have made still falls short of the expectation of the people."

Iran Nuclear Deal Criticism: Former Saudi Ambassador To US, Prince Bandar Bin Sultan, Condemns Obama

The Iran nuclear deal is worse than the failed 2005 denuclearization deal with North Korea, according to former Saudi ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan.