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Was Michelle Obama's visit to a Tibetan restaurant 'political'?

Michelle Obama dined at a Tibetan restaurant in Chengdu Wednesday, causing many to comment on the possible "political overtones" behind the luncheon.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 27 March 2014

Teacher caught peeing into colleagues' cups

A teacher was videoed urinating in his female colleagues' cups, after staff noticed the mugs had an 'offensive smell' and got suspicious.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 11 April 2014

5 year old dance prodigy wins 11 international competitions in one day

A five year old Hong Kong girl has won 11 international dance competitions - all in one day - the SCMP reports.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 28 March 2014

'Blanket drugs testing' for Chinese schools

The Chinese government has promised 'thorough, one-by-one' drugs testing of every kindergarten, primary and middle school in China, after more than 500 parents complained that their...

by Rebecca Unsworth, 20 March 2014

Bill Gates calls on Chinese super-rich to be more philanthropic

Bill Gates has urged China's elite to donate to the poor, in a bid to end the avarice that has helped to create one of the world's most economically divided societies.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 30 April 2014

Seven killed in gun battle at China-Vietnam border

Seven people have been killed in a shooting at the Quang Ninh border between Vietnam and China on Friday morning.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 21 April 2014

Super-pure North Korean crystal meth flooding markets worldwide

99% pure Crystal Meth produced in North Korean laboraties is flooding international markets as the communist state experiences an addiction crisis, the Daily Mail reports.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 28 April 2014

Recent knife attacks trigger wave of panic and calls for stronger security measures

Public security authorities have called for enhanced security measures after recent knife attacks and rumours caused panic across the country, China Daily reports.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 17 March 2014