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Ai Weiwei's 'rifle shot' is a revolutionary trend. But what is it all about?

The intent behind Ai Weiwei's revolutionary new 'leg-gun' trend is unclear with netizens speculating various meanings behind this calf-clasping shot.

by Kimberley Pratt, 18 June 2014

Chinese firemen stop 5th floor suicidal jumper by firing water cannon at him

A Chinese man’s attempt to take his life by jumping off a multi-story building was extinguished by firemen and their high-pressure water hose

by Kimberley Pratt, 18 June 2014

Taobao selling cheap tickets to... outer space!

China’s largest e-commerce site Taobao has entered a whole new world selling cheap flights to space online

by Kimberley Pratt, 18 June 2014

Rich kids hire university students to sit the gaokao collage entance exam for them

Well-organized group catered to children of the rich and powerful in Henan Province

by Kimberley Pratt, 18 June 2014

PHOTOS: The Queen and I: Li Keqiang meets Elizabeth II

Chinese premier's official visit marked with pomp and ceremony and a visit to Windsor Castle, treatment that highlights China's growing economic importance in Europe.

by Administrator, 18 June 2014

PHOTOS: Japanese fans clean their section stadium despite losing 2-1 to Ivory Coast at World Cup

Despite seeing the Blue Samurais lose 2-1, Japanese spectators armed with bin liners gathered up discarded litter.

by Ned Kelly, 18 June 2014

Pivotal Han Dynasty tomb identified in Sichuan Province

Tombs site discovered late last year has just been identified as one of the most important in the Han Dynasty.

by Kimberley Pratt, 17 June 2014

Eu Tong Sen's eccentric houses of Hong Kong

Tycoon's three castles histories reveal the slaughter of prisoners of war, haunting and horror movies and the housing of his five wives, 34 children and numerous concubines.

by Kimberley Pratt, 17 June 2014