Rare albino panda caught on camera in China: State media, China News,BEIJING – A rare all-white panda has been caught on camera at a nature reserve in southwest China, showing albinism exists among wild pandas in the region, state media reported. The spotless, red-eyed animal was photographed while
China's parliament rules out allowing same-sex marriage, China News,Marriage is a relationship between a man and a woman and that will remain Beijing's legal position, a parliament spokesman said on Wednesday, ruling out any changes after self-governing Taiwan passed a law to legalise same
China to limit number of online games over myopia fears, China News,Shares of Chinese video game companies plunged on Friday after the government unveiled plans to control the number of online games as part of an effort to prevent myopia among children. The plan is the latest move to tighten governm
Veteran Hong Kong democrats found guilty in landmark unlawful assembly case, China News,HONG KONG – A Hong Kong court found seven prominent democrats guilty of unauthorised assembly charges, including 82-year-old barrister Martin Lee and media tycoon Jimmy Lai, 72, the latest blow to the city’s bele
Alibaba signs deal to offer Disney shows on video platforms, China News,SINGAPORE – Alibaba Group Holding Ltd's entertainment arm has signed a licensing agreement with Walt Disney Co in a deal that will provide the Chinese group's Youku video streaming platform with the largest Disney anim
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi slams 'unacceptable' violence in Hong Kong, China News,PARIS – China's foreign minister on Monday (Oct 21) denounced the \”unacceptable\” violence by protesters in Hong Kong, saying they had been encouraged by \”foreign forces\”. \”What is happening in Hong
China's 'unicorn' startups exceed US number for first time, China News,China now has more privately-held start-ups valued by investors at over $1 billion (S$1.36 billion) than the US, a report said Monday. There were 206 Chinese firms out of a global total of 494 ultra-valuable start-
Daily roundup: Congee restaurant chain in China caught reusing leftover food, not washing hands – and other top stories today, China News,Stay in the know with a recap of our top stories today. 1. Congee restaurant chain in China caught reusing leftover food, not washing hands Two of China’s most po
Hong Kong court denies bail to democracy activist, China News,HONG KONG – A Hong Kong court denied bail on Friday (July 2) to pro-democracy activist Chow Hang Tung, who was re-arrested on the eve of the anniversary of the former British colony's handover to Beijing and the centenary of the Chin
Hong Kong leader says she will appoint national security judges based on advice, China News,HONG KONG – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday (June 23) she will not handpick judges for national security cases but will appoint them based on recommendations from a judicial body that advises her
