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Chinese are perceived by Westerners as humble people.
Chinese, East Asian People's Humility May Mask True Feelings: Research

A recently published research by scientists in China and the U.K. has found that Chinese can be as proud and arrogant as other races even though Westerners have always perceived them as humble individuals, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.

Lam Wing Kee, a bookseller from Hong Kong, claimed he was illegally detained and tortured in mainland China. He was released in June.
Central Govt, Hong Kong Authorities Talk on Improvements in Arrest-notification Process

The cross-border police notification system is expected to improve as the Chinese central government and the Hong Kong special administrative region (SAR) have started discussing amendments to the process in Beijing on Tuesday, July 5, China Daily reported.

Wang Yuheng, who won China's 'The Brain' last year, beats AIipay AI in facial recognition contest.
China's 'The Brain' winner beats AI robot in facial recognition challenge

Wang Yuheng, who is famous in China for his exceptional memory and observation skills, won against artificial intelligence (AI) robot "Mark" in a three-round facial recognition challenge.

The blue-green algae bloom is visible in this image of Lake Okeechobee, acquired on July 2, 2016, by the Operational Land Imager (OLI) on the Landsat 8 satellite.
Toxic Algae Bloom from Human Waste Invading Florida's Beaches

Florida local officials are now requesting for an emergency declaration from Washington and funds to assist communities destroyed by massive algae blooms along coastlines.

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Muslims pray at a mosque in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region during Ramadan.
Local Authorities Still Unclear on How to Handle Ramadan in Western China

Authorities in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region are still uncertain on how to treat Muslims who celebrate the Ramadan, despite claims of religious freedom and tolerance by government, The Washington Post reported.

U.N. commends Beijing for its efforts to eradicate air pollution and recommends improvement of city planning for a more effective clean air drive.
Hebei Vows to Act on Air Pollution After Being Dubbed the Highest Polluter in China

The northern province of Hebei in China is pledging to clean up its act after it was dubbed as the highest contributor to the country’s air pollution.

The Soyuz MS-01 spacecraft, carrying three Expedition 48-49 crew members, launches from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 9:36 p.m. EDT Wednesday, July 6, 2016 (7:36 a.m. Baikonur time, July 7).
New Astronaut Crew Begins Two Day Journey to Space Station

On Wednesday, three astronauts blasted off for a two day journey to the International Space Station, beginning their four month mission.

China's working population is the problem and not unemployment, says Reuters.
Chinese College Graduates Take Vocational Training to Get Better Jobs

Chinese graduates are now questioning whether or not the amount they paid for four years of college education is worth it, considering the difficulty they now face in getting employed.

This composite image shows an infrared view of Saturn's moon Titan from NASA's Cassini spacecraft, acquired during the mission's
Prebiotic Chemistry Hints at Alien Life on Saturn Moon Titan

Scientists detected chemical prebiotic signatures on Saturn's biggest moon, Titan, that can suggest alien life.

Beijing transport officials released an action plan for the next five years.
Annual Car Growth Will Be Limited to 100K: Beijing Transport Authorities

According to a Beijing Daily report, transport authorities of the Chinese capital require that the annual car growth will be limited to 100,000 as part of its plan for the 13th Five-Year plan period (2016-2020).

An X-ray image of the Perseus Cluster from NASA’s Chandra Observatory.
Last Glimpse of Doomed Japanese Spacecraft Reveals Dazzling Perseus Galaxy Cluster

Before JAXA's Hitomi spacecraft hurtled into space and lost all contact, it captured this rare image of the distant Perseus galaxy cluster.

Flood sweeps Wuhan due to torrential rains brought by the monsoon.
Super Typhoon Nepartak: China Experiences Worst Flood Since 1998

Experts say that the 1998 Yangtze River flood is different from the devastation brought by the massive flood this July.

A prototype shows the futuristic Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) or
China’s futuristic Transit Elevated Buses go into production to ease traffic, pollution

China's futuristic Transit Elevated Buses (TEB) will go into production in Changzhou, in east China's Jiangsu province this week. The first test drives will be undertaken in August.

Notwithstanding the smog enveloping the area, people do their rounds of exercise on the street at Runan County of Zhumadian in Henan Province on Dec. 23, 2015.
Appointing ‘Green’ Officials: Environmental Endeavors Matter for Promotion

Local officials in Henan Province eyeing a promotion need to check their respective track records to see if they have done anything substantial for the environment. Environment-related works join other criteria in relation to one’s promotion or appointment.

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