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Russia tops Sochi medal table, China comes 12th, best in Asia

The Sochi Winter Olympic Games closed on Sunday night with it's president's commitment "a spectacular event" fulfilled, showcasing the might of the new Russia.

by Yolanda Tong, 24 February 2014

Gordon Chang may soon work for China, Fosun buying Forbes

One note China-doomsayer Gordon Chang will have to come up with a new schtick if Fosun International's bid to buy Forbes Media goes through.

by James Griffiths, 22 February 2014

China to spend $330 billion fighting water pollution

The Chinese government plans to spend 2 trillion yuan ($330 billion) on combating heavy water pollution, state media reported Tuesday.

by Stefan Van Assche, 21 February 2014

Oh good, China is 'preparing for a short, sharp war' with Japan

China is preparing for a 'short, sharp war' with Japan, according to US military analysts.

by Marina Garvey Birch, 20 February 2014

Californian farmers criticised for 'exporting water to China' during drought

BBC news reports that despite suffering the worst drought on record, America's most valuable farming state is using billions of gallons of water to grow hay that is then shipped to China....

by Marina Garvey Birch, 20 February 2014

'House of Cards' available to watch free and uncensored in China

The second season of award-winning Netflix series House of Cards debuted this month, to cheers on both sides of the Pacific because, despite several potentially controversial plots concerning...

by James Griffiths, 20 February 2014

Goat plague outbreak reported in northern China

Cases of goat plague have been confirmed in China's northwestern Ningxia Hui region.

by Marina Garvey Birch, 20 February 2014

South Korea take gold after China disqualified in 3,000m relay

In a tight race decided on the final curve, South Korea was able to grab gold in the women’s short track speed skating 3,000 metres relay at the Sochi Olympics on Tuesday.

by Stefan Van Assche, 19 February 2014