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Fears of new 'ghost towns' after large property developer collapses

Ningo-based Xingrun Properties is facing collapse, with more than 3.5 billion yuan ($570 million) in debts, leaving partially developed 'ghost towns' across the country.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014

Photos showing gross, unhygienic conditions on sleeper trains go viral

A photo exposing unsavoury hygiene conditions aboard sleeper trains has been posted online, causing many commenters to recoil in disgust (or at least think twice about using them).

by Rebecca Unsworth, 17 March 2014

Shark fin imports from Hong Kong to mainland fall by 90 percent

The Hong Kong to mainland China trade in shark fins has dropped by almost 90% with overall imports to Hong Kong falling by 35%, according to the WWF.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 09 April 2014

Outrage after Thai kindergarten students pose for photos with crocodiles

Sathaporn Kindergarten in Thailand's Chiang Mai province has been criticised after the school uploaded photos of pupils sat on to of crocodiles to Facebook.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 17 March 2014

Hong Kong teens who trashed Taipei apartment jailed

The Hong Kong pair who trashed a rented Taiwan apartment have been sentenced to five months in prison and 40 days labour for theft, forgery and damage to property.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 07 May 2014

Family of drowned Irish man say death was 'suspicious'

The family of Robert McHale, whose drowned body was found in Zhejiang province on Saturday, have expressed their deep grief over his 'suspicious' death.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 01 April 2014

Web giant Sina stripped of publishing license in porn crackdown

Sina.com will be stripped of its online publication license after being found to be hosting pornographic material, according to a statement from the National Office Against Pornographic...

by Rebecca Unsworth, 25 April 2014

58 arrested in Philippines 'sextortion' case

58 people have been arrested in the Philippines over suspected involvement in a online "sextortion" plot which blackmailed hundreds of victims out of cash in the past 18 months, SCMP...

by Rebecca Unsworth, 04 May 2014