China plans to land probes on far side of moon, Mars by 2020

China vowed yesterday to speed up the development of its space industry as it set out its plans to become the first country to soft land a probe

Industrial profits climb 14.5 percent, led by coal and metals

Profits at industrial firms in China accelerated in November, with raw material producers leading gains, as prices of products such as coal and metals continued to

Nine villagers sent to prison after land protests

Chinese authorities handed down prison sentences to nine protesters in a fishing village that’s received international attention for its demonstrations against land seizures, state media reported yesterday.

The Buzz | Principal of Taiwan school resigns over Nazi-themed parade 

The principal of a high school in northern Taiwan has resigned following widespread criticism over an event staged by students that featured Nazi-themed costumes and swastika banners.

China revives ties with African nation in blow to Taiwan

China re-established diplomatic ties with Sao Tome and Principe, cementing the small West African island nation’s shift in allegiance from Taiwan. The two countries signed a communique yesterday at

Country’s 1st aircraft carrier sails into South China Sea 

China's first aircraft carrier and five other warships passed by Taiwan and sailed into the contested South China Sea yesterday, Taiwan's Defense Ministry said. The ships, led by the

Beijing says it will cooperate with Trump but warns on Taiwan

China's foreign minister yesterday warned that ties with the U.S. will likely see new complications and that the only way to maintain a stable relationship is by respecting each other's

Four in China cleared after two successful death sentence appeals 

Four men in eastern China accused of murder and rape have been exonerated after a 16-year legal ordeal in the latest instance of Chinese courts overturning deeply flawed verdicts. A Jiangxi

Economy boost by getting people to jump out of planes

China has targets for just about everything, from ethanol production to reaching Mars. Now the top economic planning body wants to get more tourists to hit the road,

Shanghai Tower resolves issues that delayed opening

The Shanghai Tower, China’s tallest skyscraper, said it has resolved fire-safety issues that have delayed its full opening for 18 months. Fire inspections have been completed for all of

Muddy Waters eyes more HK-listed firms after Huishan

Carson Block said he would seek out more Hong Kong-listed companies to target, after the prominent short seller took aim at China Huishan Dairy Holdings Co. with

Drone seizure latest sign of tougher times between US, China

China’s seizure of an American underwater drone is the latest sign that the Pacific Ocean’s dominant power and its rising Asian challenger are headed for more

Beijing says it seized US Navy drone to ensure safety of ships

China says its military seized a U.S. Navy unmanned underwater glider in the South China Sea but it will give the drone back. But President-elect Donald Trump says the Chinese government should

Tianjin cancels flights in 2nd day of smog alert 

A smog-shrouded Chinese city canceled airline flights yesterday due to poor visibility and parents took children to hospitals on the second day of a pollution alert across the country’s

Gov’t must curb speculation amid bubble, top official says

China must do more to deflate a property bubble that expanded this year by “strictly” controlling speculation while also stepping up the fight to rein in excessive

Briefs | Prudent, neutral monetary policy for next year

China’s top policy makers said they plan prudent and neutral monetary policy and proactive fiscal policy next year as they seek to sustain a steady expansion with room for reforms.

Taiwan | Weekends at last: workers to get 2 days off a week

Since Taiwan industrialized in the 1960s, its workers have strived to do whatever their employers asked, including putting in free overtime, out of fear of being

Smokers chased in Beijing as gov’t considers national law

A group of anti-smoking volunteers in blue vests marched through an office building on a recent morning in China’s capital, trailed by two police officers and the building’s management.

Report | Beijing adds weapons to South China Sea islands

China appears to have installed anti-aircraft and anti-missile weapons on its man-made islands in the strategically vital South China Sea, a U.S. security think tank says, upping

Chinese Oscars | Mel Gibson, Depp, Sly to attend Huading Awards in Los Angeles

Johnny Depp, Mel Gibson and Sylvester Stallone are among the Hollywood stars set to take part in Los Angeles’ latest - and perhaps most curious - addition

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