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A Monarch butterfly lands on a branch of an Oyamel tree January 29, 2001 at the butterfly sanctuary in Michoacan, Mexico.
Migrating monarch butterfly navigation mystery finally solved

The migration navigation system that the monarch butterflies use for travelling long distances has finally been solved with this new study. The research revealed that the insects have a compass that guides them other regions of the world.

China is investing in young soccer players for a bigger goal.
China Launches First College-level Soccer Program

China launched its first-ever soccer college that offers a four-year course on the sport as part of the country’s bid to become a “soccer superpower” by 2050.

The effects of El Nino in farmlands are getting worse.
Environmentalists Blame Mekong Delta Drought on Man-made Reservoirs

The Mekong Delta’s worst drought which has affected most of Vietnam’s crops may be caused by several man-made reservoirs, some Mekong River conservationists declared.

Laidoff coal and steel miners are to be assisted by the Chinese government.
Unemployed Miners to Be Retrained, Offered Early Retirement, Says Chinese Government

China revealed its plans to assist the now-unemployed coal and steel workers who were laidoff during Beijing’s strike at the country’s “zombie firms” that had contributed to their debt dilemma.

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Russia is pushed toward deepening ties with China by pressure from the West.
Russia Deepens Financial Ties with China Against Common Enemy

Russia will go into a deeper financial connection with China amid western sanctions, said Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexei Moiseev.

Where's Wally? A scene at the job fair held for 2016 college graduates at the University of Harbin in Heilongjiang Province on March 29.
More Graduating Students Project Positivity in Getting Hired: Survey

A recent survey by a recruitment company indicated that majority of those who will graduate in July expressed a positive outlook with regard to getting a job right after graduation. In addition, more than 70 percent of the respondents--students in the tertiary level and graduate school who will finish in July--want to work in private companies.

Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull
Australian PM Turnbull Boosts Trade Ties in China on 1,000-delegate Visit

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull upheld trade ties between China and Australia on his first visit in the country since taking his post last year.

Shanghai Disneyland is expected to open in spring of 2016.
Duped Shanghai Disneyland Applicants Paid 3 Million Yuan to Scammers, Three Suspects Detained

The Shanghai police have detained there suspects reportedly involved in a fraudulent job recruitment that duped about 200 applicants.

Heavy rains, attributed to El Niño, made many places in the southern region of the country incessantly wet.
No Child’s Play: China Deals with El Niño

El Niño brings both heavy rains and extreme heat to the country, affecting both its northern and southern provinces. The northern region faces drought and the southern region experiences thunderstorms and flooding.

Gucci is one of the luxury brands claiming to be a victim of intellectual property right in China.
Shanghai Intellectual Property Court Sees Consistent Involvement of Foreigners in Infringement Cases

The Shanghai Intellectual Property Court has received over 1,640 cases last year. Majority of these cases involved foreigners claiming to be victims of trademark and patent infringement.

China vows to give better protection to all parties involved in court trials.
Rules of Court Amended to Help Protect All Parties’ Rights

China has amended its Rules of Court to protect the rights of all parties involved in trials. One of these revisions is allowing suspects to not wear prison uniforms while undergoing trial.

Government officials traveling for official business now face new regulations.
China’s Ministry of Finance Reveals New Regulations on Officials’ Business Travel Expenses

China’s Ministry of Finance announced a new set of rules for business travel expenses of public officials. This move is part of the government's combat against corruption.

Biologist works with genetically modified mosquitoes on February 11, 2016 in Campinas, Brazil.
CDC fears the new found deadly dangers of Zika Virus

The United States' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) fears the newfound deadly dangers from the fast-spreading Zika virus.

People shop at Xuzhen Supermarket on April 13, 2016 in Shanghai, China. All goods in the supermarket are empty, but the price is the same as usual.
China’s economic growth remains sluggish amidst signs of stability

Amidst gloom of a bearish economic growth, the Chinese government said on Friday that the country's gross domestic product (GDP) increased 6.7 percent during the first quarter of 2016, compared to the corresponding period in 2015. This was the most sluggish quarterly growth of the Chinese economy during the last seven years.

Chinese chemical company ChemChina allayed fears that its recent purchase of Syngenta will cause the introduction of hybrid corn and other genetically modified crops.
ChemChina Says Syngenta Deal Will Have 'Positive Impact' Amid GMO Concerns

Major chemical manufacturing firm China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina) downplayed concerns about its acquisition of Swiss seeds and pesticides company Syngenta, saying that the deal will have a positive impact on global food security.

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