China has proposed to further tighten control over the internet ... Mark Austen, chief executive of the Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, told a forum in Hong Kong in November that the law marked a "worrying" development because ... ( read original story ...)
Ghana to foster stronger ties with China – Finance Minister
The Minister of Finance has hinted of the new government’s commitment, to develop better relationship with the Chinese, which is aimed at developing a robust economy. In view of this, the government is expected to meet with the Chinese officials in Ghana ... ( read original story ...)
Alibaba's Ant Financial in talks to raise more than $3 bln – report
HONG KONG (Reuters) - China's most valuable online finance company, Ant Financial, is looking to raise more than $3 billion in debt to fund international expansion, according to technology news website The Information. The finance arm of online shopping ... ( read original story ...)
A 360-degree view of China's deadly smog
BEIJING, China - When the smog descends over northern China, turning blue skies grey and thickening the air, Cai Fujian can feel his lungs tightening and he begins to cough. The 65-year-old retiree says he's too old to take steps to combat the heavy ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing vows 30% cut in coal use in 2017 to fight smog
BEIJING: China's smog-hit capital Beijing plans to slash coal consumption by a further 30 percent in 2017 as part of its efforts to combat air pollution, the official Xinhua news agency said late on Sunday, citing the city's mayor. Beijing has promised to ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing further improves infrastructure
Beijing made much headway in infrastructure construction last year highlighted by the building of its new sub center, a new airport and a one-hour commuting circle, according to a press conference held by Beijing Municipal of Commission of Development and ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing police arrest 77 for prostitution
Beijing's procuratorate organs approved the arrest of 77 people in three Beijing nightclubs for engaging in prostitution, Beijing police said on its official Sina Weibo account Tuesday. The arrests were made at three Beijing nightclubs, including Baoli ... ( read original story ...)
China shows off new missile capable of threatening Japanese and U.S. bases in Asia in recent drills
BEIJING — A highly accurate Chinese ballistic missile capable of threatening U.S. and Japanese bases in Asia has made its latest appearance at recent Rocket Force drills. The medium-range DF-16 featured in a video posted last week on the Defence Ministry ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Against Conflict With Washington
Beijing has played down the prospects of conflict with the United States over the South China Sea in the wake of aggressive rhetoric by the administration of new US President Donald Trump, saying both sides would lose. China asserts sovereignty over almost ... ( read original story ...)
Beijing Symphony Orchestra
Experience one of Asia’s top orchestra with the Beijing Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Muhai Tang. The rousing program combines Chinese orchestral works along with a special orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition to ... ( read original story ...)