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Chinese construction worker scoops world's richest photography prize

An amateur Chinese photographer has won the top prize at 'Hamdan International Photography Awards' (HIPA) in Dubai, bagging himself a US$120,000 prize.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 20 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

Teens who trashed Taipei hotel room claim Chinese government 'wants to kill' them

Two women who became notorious in Taiwan for vandalising hotel rooms and apartments are maintaining that the Chinese government wants to kill them.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014

More schools found to be feeding kids prescription drugs

Administrators at a kindergarten in Yichang, Hubei province have been detained by police after it was alleged they gave students prescription drugs.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014

Woman wins house, refuses to believe it's not a hoax

A woman in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, won a luxury house with sea views through playing an online mobile phone game, but refused to believe she wasn't being scammed, ECNS reports.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014

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

China now world's fourth largest arms exporter

China has overtaken Britain and France in exporting arms, highlighting the country's growing military weight.

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014

China Film Group director removed after corruption allegations

A director the largest distributor and exporter of Chinese films, Han Sinping has stepped down following allegations he was questioned as part of a corruption investigation into an ally...

by Rebecca Unsworth, 19 March 2014