Apple to set up R&D centre in Shenzhen, bolster China ties
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Apple Inc will set up a research and development centre in China’s manufacturing metropolis Shenzhen, the U.S. tech giant said on … Read more
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Full-time builder, part-time gymnast
A Chinese construction worker has become an online sensation for his self-taught fitness routines that he practices on site. Shi Shenwei, 23, a construction worker … Read more
Amblin and Alibaba Pictures to co-produce movies for Chinese and global audiences
BEIJING (Reuters) – Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Partners and Alibaba Pictures Group Ltd, the film unit of Chinese billionaire Jack Ma’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, said … Read more
China will improve access for foreign companies
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s State Council, or cabinet, said on Saturday the country is committed to improve access for foreign companies in China, as part … Read more
Yum blames South China Sea protests for dip in China sales
(Reuters) – Yum Brands Inc, owner of KFC and Pizza Hut, blamed tensions over the South China Sea for an unexpected dip in quarterly sales … Read more
The Spectacular Sêrtar is About to be Destroyed
Sertar, the “Golden Horse” in Tibetan comprises 17 towns and 66 villages. It inhabits over 40,000 Buddhist monks and nuns. The place is mainly known … Read more
Road to stagnation? China Inc gets a break from lenders
HONG KONG (Reuters) – Profits at roughly a quarter of Chinese companies in a Reuters analysis were too low in the first half of this … Read more
The Cham Dance: A Mystical Journey into Tibetan Buddhism’s Sacred Traditions
Exploring the History, Rituals, and Symbolism of Tibetan Buddhism’s Sacred Dance Tradition The Cham dance is a sacred dance tradition that originated within certain sects … Read more
Insured crabs, tea help China’s farmers avoid weather losses
HONG KONG (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Ma Rongda, a tea grower for nearly 30 years, knows how badly his business can be affected by extreme … Read more
Yunnan killing spree sparkled by family dispute
Kunming. Yunnan police on Friday Yang Qingpei confessed to killing 19 people after a conflict with his parents, who were among the victims. The man … Read more
iPal: the Robo-babysitter from China
It was only a matter of time before a startup came out with a robo-babysitter. AvatarMind claims the iPal has 25 motors that enable it … Read more
Images of the Most Spectacular Forest of China: Shennongjia
Pictures of the enchanting Shennongjia Forest in China The world-famous Shennongjia National Nature Reserve (神农架国家自然保护区) includes 2618 square kilometers of forest and has high plant diversity, … Read more
Inequalities in China’s healthcare system: ‘Cancer hotels’
China’s healthcare system – In the shadow of one of China’s top cancer hospitals in Beijing, a catacomb-like network of ramshackle brick buildings has become … Read more
Kunming police destroyed nearly 20,000 illegal weapons
On 28 September, Kunming Public Security Bureau destroyed illegal weapons and explosives. The weapons, mainly guns, knives, self-made weapons, and explosives were publicly destroyed. The … Read more