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BEIJING – The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislature, has included Property Tax Law in a legislation plan released this… Read More »China’s property taxes coming soon

Live action fantasy/CGI Monster Hunt has set a new record as the biggest Chinese film ever in box office revenue by raking in 1.8 billion… Read More »Monster Hunt leads the pack of domestic films breaking records

China called upon countries in the South China Sea region on Wednesday to speed up consultations over the expected code of conduct in the sea… Read More »‘Faster talks needed’ on conduct

China has been strengthening its environmental oversight under a revised law, shutting down 9,300 companies and suspending work at another 15,000 in the first six… Read More »Companies, officials punished for failure to control pollution

The fresh emphasis by education authorities on a curriculum aimed at improving students’ practical skills is expected to shift the authorities’ approach to China’s controversial… Read More »Plan to teach pupils practical skills welcome

Setting a target for economic development over the next five years is expected to be high on the agenda at the upcoming annual meeting of… Read More »Summer meeting will set five-year plan goals

BEIJING – China’s top oil refiner, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec), on Tuesday denied media reports that it is bring nearly 40 percent of staff of… Read More »Sinopec denies report on recalling overseas staff

China will build a comprehensive network to detect pollution of the land, sea and air by 2020, employing satellites, drones and remote sensors to monitor… Read More »Network to boost pollution monitoring

Los Angeles – Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant hinted that next season may be his last on Tuesday after admitting it was “absolutely” possible… Read More »Kobe drops retirement hint

Move expected to expand overseas reach of Chinese TV maker Chinese TV manufacturer Hisense Group said on Tuesday that it will acquire Sharp America’s television… Read More »Sharp America sold to Hisense in $23.7m deal