Michelle FlorCruz

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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.

Austrian Man Plows Car Into Crowd Killing At Least Three

Authorities in Graz reported the deadly incident that killed at least three people does not appear to be an act of terrorism.

Members of Philippine Army inspect one of eight Chinese fishing boats spotted in Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Most Filipinos Fear 'Armed Conflict' With China Over South China Sea Dispute: Survey

Though neither side wants to engage in conflict, most Filipinos still worry South China Sea tensions will come to blows.

Ramadan 2015: Fasting Banned In China For Muslim Government Employees, Students And Teachers

Though officials say the ban on fasting is over health concerns, other Ramadan-related traditions are also being restricted.

North Korea Claims It Developed MERS Preventive Medication Despite Poor Health Care System

North Korean scientists once again claim to have a drug that prevents all kinds of deadly diseases afflicting the immune system.

China Introduces 'National Studies' Textbooks For Government Employees

But can lessons from China's past be applied to modern Chinese society? Officials hope "guoxue," or national studies, will teach employees integrity.

Madonna Vs Taylor Swift: 'Bitch I'm Madonna' Or 'Bad Blood,' Who Did The Celeb Cameo Video Better?

Madonna's celebrity-filled video features cameos from figures in music, fashion and film.

China-North Korea Relations: Beijing Offers Drought Aid Despite Fraying Relations

Despite continued strains on diplomatic ties, Beijing appears ready to back up its North Korean neighbors as they struggle through one of the country's worst droughts in a century.

Beijing Anti-Smoking Campaign Uses WeChat To Hold Establishments Accountable

To make people and establishments more accountable, Beijing residents can use the WeChat app to report smoking-ban violators.

China's New Millionaires Earn Their Riches On Stock Market: Report

As stock markets surged, India and China helped the Asia-Pacific region become the world's second-wealthiest after the U.S.

North Korea's New Anti-Ship Missile: Pyongyang's Homegrown Naval Technology

Kim Jong Un touts a new "highly intelligent" missile as a great milestone in homegrown defense technology.

What Is Netflix's Edge In China's Increasingly Competitive Video Streaming Subscription Market?

Netflix is facing a lot of obstacles in China as competition increases.

Ride-Hailing App Safety Concerns Grow In China As Driver Arrested For Sexual Assault

As ride-hailing apps flood the Chinese market, so do concerns about safety.

China Cybersecurity Defense Outlook: China Still Less Vulnerable To Attacks Than US

A new report says that China is in a better position to develop "offensive cyber capabilities."

North Korea Aims To Block Black Market Sales Of Chocolate Pies By Producing Its Own

In a bid to gain hard currency, North Korea will produce knockoffs of the popular South Korean Choco Pie snack sold on the black market.

Zhou Yongkang Investigation & Trial Timeline: How The Communist Party Took Down The Powerful Former Security Boss

Zhou Yongkang's sentencing has been a long time coming.

Xi Jinping Wants To Overhaul The Image Of China's Rich Kids

After tackling extravagant spending within the Communist Party, Xi Jinping is taking on China's young and wealthy.

China Military Exports: When It Comes To Tanks, China Says It’s Better Than Russia

Not long ago, China was a main importer of Russian military technology. Now, China thinks it can do better.

China's Wealthy Entrepreneurs Buying Private Islands In South Pacific

Fiji has become a popular place for China's super wealthy to buy private islands because it's "not expensive."

Is China Opening Up To Twitter? New Xinhua News Agency Column Using Twitter Despite Censorship

A new column on Xinhua cites popular tweets from the West to gauge conversation about China -- but is it accurate?

Tibetans, Allies Dispute China's White Paper On Human Rights Conditions

Infrastructure and mining projects that damage local resources are one example of exploitation, Free Tibet said.

South China Sea Tourism? Vietnam Sending Tourist Cruises To Disputed Spratly Islands

Both China and Vietnam are sending cruise ships of tourists to the disputed South China Sea waters in a bid to solidify sovereignty over the area.

Kim Jong Un Purge Of North Korea Leadership Tests Loyalty Of The Public

Instability at the top has led North Koreans to be more publicly critical of Kim's leadership.

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China's State-Run News Agency Hacked For Money On Eve Of Tiananmen Square Anniversary

Surprisingly, the breach likely has nothing to do with the Tiananmen Square anniversary.

China's Military Readiness: Corruption Crackdown Helps, But The PLA's Problem Is Bigger Than That

But as corruption crackdowns continue, it's clear the country has a long way to go to transform itself into the global military power it seeks to be.

China's Media Outlets Cover Caitlyn Jenner Story With Positive Reaction

China's positive reaction to Vanity Fair's Caitlyn Jenner cover story may have something to do with the country's Olympic obsession.

China's Answer To Google Glass: 'Cool Glass One' Wearable For A Fraction The Price

Two years after Google unveiled Google Glass, China has come up with its own version.

China Reacts To Yangtze River Cruise Ship Rescue: A PR Opportunity For The Central Government?

Amid the prayers and condolences for those in the accident are words of praise for the government.

China's Weibo Announces Censorship Against Photos Of 'Models' In Swimsuits

China has long banned online pornography. Weibo, often referred to as China's Twitter, is taking that further by also banning photos of models in swimsuits and lace.