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Chinese billionaires criticised over lack of charitable giving

The combined number of billionaires in mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, and Taiwan has overtaken the US according to Rupert Hoogewerf, founder of Hurun China Rich List. However,...

by Emily Wetzki, 19 November 2013

Chinese official becomes laughing stock after 'love contract' goes viral

A Chinese official has become an online laughing stock after a bizarre 'love-affair contract', which he had obliged his mistress to sign, went viral.

by Emily Wetzki, 19 November 2013

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte vows to increase trade with China

Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte said on Saturday that China's new reform plan will bring 'notable benefits' for the Netherlands, and will enhance trade and economic ties between that...

by Emily Wetzki, 19 November 2013

Police station attack leaves 11 dead in Xinjiang

Nine axe-wilding attackers have been shot dead during an attack on a police station in China's volatile western Xinjiang province, state media say.

by Emily Wetzki, 18 November 2013

35 Beijing restaurants fined over kitchen emissions

35 restaurants in Beijing have been fined in the latest campaign against kitchen emissions, reports encs.cn.

by Emily Wetzki, 07 November 2013

Xinhua targeted in new corruption investigation

Authorities in Beijing are targeting the Xinhua News Agency and the Commerce Ministry among others as part of new corruption investigations, reports the South China Morning Post.

by Emily Wetzki, 06 November 2013