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Pilot ordered to cough up $340,000 before he can resign

A pilot in Jiangsu province was ordered to repay 2.1 million yuan ($346,230) of training costs to his employer before he could resign.

by Stefan Van Assche, 19 February 2014

There are fewer 20 year olds in Japan than in any year since 1968

When your country is undergoing severe population shrinkage, having a national holiday which serves to emphasise demographic issues probably isn't the best idea. Nevertheless, Japan...

by James Griffiths, 15 January 2014

Regent Beijing: The Preferred Hotel of the German Chancellor

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz enjoyed a stay at the Regent Beijing during his official visit to China

by Sponsored, 19 April 2024

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Family turn to netizens to decipher grandfather's scribbled will

The scribbled, unfinished will of a dying man was uploaded to Weibo by a family member in the hope that users could help unravel the message.

by Joe McGee, 06 March 2014

New proposal would video uploaders to use their real names

Anyone wishing to upload a video or 'micro-movie' to a video sharing service would be forced to register with their real name under a new proposal from China's media watchdog.

by James Griffiths, 22 January 2014

US warns 'toothpaste bombs' may be a threat at Sochi

American authorities have warned airlines flying into Russia for the Winter Olympics that toothpaste tubes may be used to smuggle explosives.

by Marina Garvey Birch, 07 February 2014

Kim Jong-un's uncle ousted from military post and associates executed

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's uncle, seen as his nephew’s political regent and one of the most powerful men in the country, has apparently been ousted and several associates executed,...

by James Griffiths, 03 December 2013