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· Riley Schatzle
Mark Zuckerberg Spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping For an Entire Minute in Chinese
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday for an entire minute in Xi’s native language. Although Facebook is banned in China, Zuckerberg was more than cordial with the foreign leader as he conversed with Xi in Mandarin. Zuckerberg said in…
· Ryan General
Here’s How Brexit Will Affect China’s Economy
Britain’s Friday vote to quit the European Union is seen to cause turmoil not only in Europe, but also to the rest of the world. But while many believe its effects on Asian economies in general may be benign, the region’s largest, China, may feel a greater impact in the long…
· Khier Casino
The Most Valuable Liquor Company in the World is Now in China
Chinese firm Kweichow Moutai is now the largest liquor company in the world, surpassing Johnnie Walker-brand owner Diageo with a market value of $71.5 billion Friday in Shanghai. Based in the southwestern province of Guizhou, the firm’s Moutai signature drink, a high-end type of…
· Ryan General
Watch Trump’s Granddaughter Serenade China’s President With Songs and Poetry in Mandarin
Despite months of hostile tweets and pronouncements from President Donald Trump against Chinese President Xi Jinping, the recent meeting between the two world leaders ended up quite civil after all. Said to have been made possible by presidential son-in-law and White House…
· Ryan General
Donald Trump Was on His Absolute Best Behavior During the Chinese President’s Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States on Thursday seemed to have gone smoothly after all, with a well-behaved Donald Trump acting cordial throughout the landmark meeting between the two heads of state. Xi also visited the U.S. two years ago, and Barack…
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Donald Trump’s Grandson is Now Learning Mandarin
Ivanka Trump posted a photo to her Instagram on Tuesday showing herself with her 1-year-old son, Theodore, learning Chinese characters on a set of educational building blocks. Little Theodore seems to be following his 5-year-old sister Arabella who has become a viral sensation…
· Ryan General
China Finally Made Their Own Version of ‘House of Cards’ and the President Approves
China now has its own “House of Cards” television program and, similarly, it has so far captivated millions of viewers with the first 10 episodes that were released. The program, titled “In the Name of The People”, also tackles familiar themes featured in the hit American…
· Khier Casino
Americans Are Starting to Like China More, Survey Says
Although Donald Trump anticipates a “very difficult” meeting with Xi Jinping at Mar-a-Lago this week, 44% of Americans have gained positive views of China, according to a recent survey. That figure is up from 37% in 2016, but China’s unfavorability has dropped from 55% to 47%…
· Ryan General
China Bans Burqas and ‘Abnormal’ Beards in Largest Muslim Region in the Country
China passed a new regulation on Wednesday that officially bans wearing burqas and ‘abnormal’ beards in the Muslim province of Xinjiang. The prohibitions are among 15 types of behaviors that are identified by Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region’s top legislative body to be…
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‘Severe Punishment’ of Human Rights Lawyer is China’s Best Achievement of 2016, Says Chief Justice
The jailing of defense lawyer Zhou Shifeng and his fellow human rights activists were among China’s top legal achievements in 2016, according to Chinese Supreme People’s Court Chief Justice Zhou Qiang. In an annual work report submitted to the country’s rubber stamp legislature,…
· Ryan General
China’s President Vows to Lead the World Because Trump Isn’t Stepping Up
Is it China’s time to be the global leader? As Trump’s administration is taking steps back from its global leadership role to focus on its “America First” policy, Beijing is now declaring that it’s ready to take its place.
· Ryan General
China Cuts Off Major Financial Lifeline to North Korea
North Korea is expected to sustain a major economic setback after China’s Saturday announcement that it will no longer import the country’s coal, at least until the end of the year. The move will cut North Korea’s exports by about half as coal is the country’s largest export…
· Carl Samson
How Shoes Can Make Politicians Look More Powerful
People are more likely to care about what politicians do than what they wear, but fashion in power tells more than you think — especially the shoes. But how?
· Khier Casino
China is Spending $158 Billion to Get 3.4 Million People Out of Poverty By 2020
China in 2017 is set to relocate 3.4 million people living in poverty to less disadvantaged places in an effort to eliminate extreme poverty in the country by 2020, President Xi Jinping said. The plan was announced in 2016, when 2.49 million people from high-poverty communities…
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Giant Chemical Plant Explosion Caused by ‘High-Boiling-Point Solvents’ Leaves 2 Injured in China
Two people were reportedly injured in a massive boiler explosion near a Hengxing Chemicals plant located in Tongling in China’s Anhui Province on Wednesday night. The huge fireball and mushroom cloud erupted at around 10:50 p.m. in a suburban area and lasted for a few seconds,…
· Ryan General
Chinese Billionaire Reported Missing in Hong Kong Now ‘Safe’ in Mainland China
After being reported missing from his Four Seasons apartment in Hong Kong, Chinese-born billionaire Xiao Jianhua is now reportedly “safe” and currently in police custody in mainland China “helping” with state investigations. Initial reports say Xiao was forcibly taken from his…
· Carl Samson
Trump Could Seriously Drive the U.S. into War With China
A senior military official in China has claimed that the country’s war against the United States is not just a slogan anymore. Instead, it is bound to become a “practical reality.” Beijing is reportedly gearing up for tension by concentrating on maritime security.
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The Philippines is Going to Owe China Money for Guns for the Next 25 Years
President Rodrigo Duterte revealed on Sunday that the Philippines has decided to accept a deal from China to order firearms payable over 25 years to boost the country’s security. The move comes as the two nations push for good relations amid the ongoing territorial dispute over…
· Ryan General
Rich Chinese People Now Get Taxed More When Buying Luxury Cars
Immediately after the Chinese government released a statement that it has decided to impose a 10% tax on luxury sports cars, buyers rushed to make last-minute purchases before the levy’s implementation. The Ministry of Finance announced on its website on November 30 that all…
· Ryan General
China Warns America That It Won’t Bow to Donald Trump’s Trade Rhetoric
U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has just received his second threat following a recent warning from North Korea. This time, China has some words against Trump, telling him that it would be unwise to launch an all-out trade war against the second largest economy in the world.…