The educational push in China goes beyond what Lego does in other markets, in part a nod to the country’s disciplined focus on learning but also a reflection of how the market is booming in…
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As China concerns grow, India looks to build military presence in Seychelles
China has a lot of money to spend … The new agreement, which according to the Seychelles News Agency will be valid for an initial 20-year period once ratified, includes a clause that allows the…
China launches anti-poverty drive in restive Xinjiang
A three-year poverty eradication plan will focus on the northwestern region’s 22 poorest counties, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. China launched a major security operation in the Muslim-majority territory in response to…
Carpio: Any level-headed observer won’t trust China
“China has repeatedly stated that it can build anything on its … Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. ( read original story …)
China’s Xinjiang region unveils poverty relief plan
SHANGHAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) – China’s northwestern Xinjiang is planning a poverty relief scheme targeting the restive region’s 22 poorest counties, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Sunday. Xinjiang, a huge region bordering Central…
China slams Britain over plans to sail warship through South China Sea
CHINA’S state-run media has issued a blistering attack on Britain following its announcement of an upcoming voyage in the South China Sea. Earlier this week, British Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson confirmed a Type 23 frigate…
Navy officer: US won’t be bullied by China in S. China Sea
ABOARD USS CARL VINSON, Philippines – A Navy officer aboard a mammoth U.S. aircraft carrier brimming with F18 fighter jets said American forces will continue to patrol the South China Sea wherever “international law allows…
China warns Trump over potential steel and aluminum tariffs
a senior official at China’s Commerce Ministry, according to a report Saturday by state-run news agency Xinhua. The short article didn’t provide further details on how Beijing might respond. Ross’ recommendations came in the middle…
China’s Hui Muslims fearful Chinese New Year education ban a sign of curbs to come
GUANGHE, China (Reuters) – For some in China’s ethnic Hui Muslim minority here, a recent ban on young people engaging in religious education in mosques is an unwelcome interference in how they lead their lives.…
All quiet as Beijing muzzles Year of the Dog celebrations
Beijing began the Year of the Dog Friday with eerily silent streets, as the usual thunderous bursts of firecrackers and fireworks were silenced by a strict ban that sacrifices tradition in the name of an…
Millennials aren’t buying fine china — and they don’t want yours, either
We all remember those family dinners growing up, the ones important enough that your parents or grandparents brought out the good china. But those days appear to be waning. As the Calgary Eyeopener’s Paul Karchut…
Comedy sketch on variety show in China celebrating Lunar New Year features woman in blackface
… person writing online that “CCTV’s racist show during Spring Gala shook me and made me so ashamed of China and my people,” according to Sky News. “Imagine if the US State of the Union…
Seven Years Old and Kicked Out of Beijing
This is Ding Shanshan. Her friends, her family and her pet turtle all live in Beijing. It’s the only home she has ever known. But Shanshan, 7, and her family are no longer welcome in…
