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China's List Of Its 10 Worst Illegal Renovations Is Both Comical And Scary
In recent years, China’s City Urban Administrative and Law Enforcement Bureau has taken to publishing a shame list of dodgy urban developments in order to let citizens know they won’t tolerate DIY...
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Former Top Chinese Military Officer Reportedly Hoarded Cash And Jade In His...
One of China's most senior former military officers hoarded more than a ton of cash and precious jade in his basement, a Hong Kong magazine reported on Thursday, the latest details to emerge from the...
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The World Economy Is Slowing
Manufacturers around the world have confirmed that economic activity is slowing down everywhere.The November preliminary purchasing managers index, or PMI, reports all reflect either deceleration or...
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Russia-China Gas Deals Could Kill America's Dream Of Natural Gas Exports
Russia and China have signed two large natural gas deals in the last six months as Russia turns its attention to China, in reaction to sanctions and souring relations with Europe, currently Russia’s...
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Israeli Police Busted A Massive Shipment Of Knives, Tasers, And Swords Bound...
Authorities intercepted a massive shipment of tens of thousands of firecrackers, as well as knives, Tasers and other weapons Thursday that police say was en route to rioters in East...
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What Happened When Five Harvard Students Worked In A Chinese Phone Factory
Wendy Wang, like many mezzo-sopranos, hopes one day to sing the role of Carmen, the title character in the famous opera by Georges Bizet. But there's an autobiographical impulse to her ambition. "I'm...
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NSA Director: Yes, China Can Shut Down Our Power Grids
China and "one or two" other countries are capable of mounting cyberattacks that would shut down the electric grid and other critical systems in parts of the United States, according to Adm. Michael...
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China's Nuclear Weapons Are Getting Bigger And More Destructive
China is on the cusp of truly ominous nuclear and space warfare gains, the 2014 annual congressional report from the US China Economic and Security Review Commission states. The report warns that...
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Apple to Xiaomi: Talk Is Cheap (AAPL, SSNLF)
Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun irked Apple on Thursday by saying his company could be the number one smartphone maker in the world in 5 to 10 years, reports The Guardian's Samuel Gibbs.“I believe that...
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China Is Hooking Men Up To A Childbirth Simulator So They Can Understand The...
A hospital in eastern China is offering fathers-to-be a chance to experience the pain of childbirth after several new moms complained they got little sympathy from their partners.Free sessions are held...
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CHINA SLASHES RATES
The People's Bank of China, one of the world's most secretive central banks, just slashed interest rates. The one-year deposit rate just got cut 0.25 points to 2.75%.And the refinancing rate was...
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A Chinese Hospital Is Attaching Electrodes To Men To Simulate The Pain Of...
A hospital in eastern China is offering fathers-to-be a chance to experience the pain of childbirth after several new moms complained they got little sympathy from their partners.Free sessions are held...
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China Commits $45.6 Billion For Economic Corridor With Pakistan
ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - The Chinese government and banks will finance Chinese companies to build $45.6 billion worth of energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan over the next six years, according...
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That Time China's State Media Ran An Article About Nuclear Strikes Against...
China has entertained the threat of nuclear strikes against west coast cities such as Los Angeles and Seattle, the annual 2014 congressional report from the US China Economic and Security Review...
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A Chinese Telecom Tycoon Is Building A $40 Billion Canal In Nicaragua
Work will start next month on a $40 billion canal connecting the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean across Nicaragua.The project will realise a dream of Chinese businessman Wang Jing, and has...
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China Faces A Problem That It Really Can't Solve
As the People's Bank of China slashes interest rates, the potential for a Chinese slowdown is back on everyone's mind. China's growth has slowed from above 12% to just 7.5%. The latter is the...
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Jack Ma's Former Home In China Is Now An Office For Lucky Alibaba Employees
Alibaba founder and CEO Jack Ma may now be worth about $23.8 billion, but he comes from incredibly humble beginnings.Ma grew up poor in communist China, and it took him some time to find his way. He...
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China Has The Market Fooled
On Friday morning, China's central bank cut interest rates to keep money flowing through the country's slowing economy.The market rejoiced. But the market is overreacting, acording to at least one top...
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A Russia-China Military Alliance May Not Be As Far-Fetched As Many Think
Russia and China are planning to hold large-scale joint naval drills in the Mediterranean and Pacific next year, as deepening economic and political cooperation appear to be driving the two giants to...
View ArticleChina Just Built A Massive $350 Million Bridge That Ends In A Dirt Field In...
A bridge that was supposed to be a key link for trade and travel between China and North Korea is useless, as it currently leads to a dirt field in North Korea. Produced by Devan Joseph. Video courtesy...
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