Friday, 29th, 2024 | 4:28AM Updated

Blood testing and donation at Guangzhou Blood Centre
Is China Draining the Life Out of Its Workers Through Compulsory Blood Donation?

The spread of compulsory blood donation in China, while aiming to solve the country’s chronic blood supply problem, has strained many of the country’s workers who remain reluctant to participate in such practice.

The sixth Military World Games kicked off Friday evening with a grand opening ceremony in Mungyeong, a city in the central part of South Korea.
Preparations for 2019 Military World Games Underway

No stranger to hosting world events, China has already begun preparing for the seventh Military World Games which will be held in Wuhan, capital of China's Hubei Province. This is the first time that the country will be hosting the said event.

US President Barack Obama delivers an address during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last Dec. 27, 2016.
US President Obama planning one final bash at the White House: Beyonce, Jay Z, Chance the Rapper, and Paul McCartney on the guestlist

The outgoing president of the United States will be holding a farewell party at the White House for his friends and family.

Samsung Galaxy Note 7
Samsung Electronics 4Q profits up 50%, highest in 3 years despite exploding Note 7

Despite the exploding Galaxy Note 7 fiasco, Samsung Electronic's bottom line remained fire-proof and managed to post fouth quarter earnings touted to be the highest in three years.

This page will have NATIVE ADS
China's National People's Congress meets only once a year for its full session.
China Bids Against Corruption by Repatriating 158 Suspects on Duty-related Crimes

China’s special operation against duty-related offenders resulted to the repatriation of 158 suspects from different countries. Following the arrests, the SPP vows to intensify its fight to recover ill-gotten wealth from Chinese nationals, as part of the country’s corruption crackdown.

(L-R) British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson welcomes Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi as they meet for the U.K.-China Strategic Dialogue meeting on Dec. 20, 2016 in London, England.
Post-Brexit Era Sees Good Opportunity in China as Biggest and Reliable Player in Export: Officials

Once again, China is still a global player in terms of economic opportunity. Amid the Brexit Referendum, the United Kingdom sees an opportunity with China.

YouTuber Matthew Tye as he talks about making friends in China.
Video of Chinese Portrayed as 'Language Rapists' Goes Viral

An American YouTube star warns people against making friends in China.

Bird flu has put two more victims in critical condition, but authorities mention no epidemic.
WHO Announces Isolated Cases of Bird Flu Happening in Some Parts of China

Bird flu has put two more victims in critical condition but authorities mention no epidemic.

The Moon and Chang'e-3's landing site.
Chinese Scientists are Drawing a New Geological Map of the Moon

The map will clearly show the Moon's geographical features.

Details of dollar and a yuan notes are seen at a bank on May 15, 2006 in Beijing, China.
China Steps Up Efforts to Save Yuan as Trump Presidency Nears

China's recent moves helped the yuan rise both onshore and offshore. The surge sparked speculation that China wants to establish a firm grip on the currency ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump holds victory rally in Pennsylvania.
China Slams US President-elect Trump Over Tweets

"Addiction to Twitter diplomacy unwise," reads an article published by the Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua late Tuesday night. The headline clearly expresses China's frustration over Trump's handling of sensitive Sino-U.S. issues by going to social media.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony on Oct. 20, 2016, in Beijing, China.
China Expresses Support for the Philippines in Role as ASEAN Chair

With 2017 as the 50th founding anniversary of the ASEAN and the China-ASEAN year of tourism cooperation, China expressed its support for the Philippines in executing its role as the current rotating chair of the ASEAN. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson also expressed China’s high hopes in deepening its diplomatic relations with the member countries.

Megyn Kelly announcing that she is leaving Fox News.
Megyn Kelly to replace Billy Bush on 'Today?' Kelly not in good terms with fellow Fox anchors?

Megyn Kelly is reported to be replacing Billy Bush on NBC's "Today."

China's regions suffer from severe air pollution at the beginning of 2017.
Smog Turns All-White Bullet Trains Brown; Expressways, Airports Closed

In China, the combination of smog and winter fog caused zero visibility and made expressways unpassable.

Siberian cranes spend winter at the Poyang Lake National Nature Reserve.
China’s Largest Freshwater Lake Dries Up; Ecological Problems Get Worse

One of the only two large freshwater lakes in China is now dried up from massive drought all year round. Water levels are rapidly decreasing because of the Poyang Dam Project.

In Case You Missed It

Real Time Analytics