China

300 Chinese Factory Workers Threaten Suicide Over Pay Raise Dispute
300 factory workers for a manufacturing company in China that makes products for Apple, Microsoft and HP, among others, threatened to jump off their building unless they were given raises.

Currency Manipulation Bill May Spark Trade War with China
A bill that would curb currency manipulation in China is being met skeptically by both parties in the House and by the president.

China Threatens Trade War if U.S. Passes Currency Legislation
Government officials in China blasted U.S. lawmakers for considering legislation aimed at increasing the value of the Chinese yuan, in hopes that it would make American products more competitive with cheaper goods made in China.

Quick Facts about China
Each year in Chinese tradition is represented by an animal! Know some more quick facts about China in this article.

Brief History of China
A brief history of China is presented through this article. The facts about China can be understood by studying the periods in which history of China is divided; these periods are the prehistoric, ancient, imperial and modern.

Facts about China
Do you know that close to twenty percent of the world population lives in China? The following articles lists some of the most amazing facts about China - its culture, history and people. Read on...

The Cuisine of China
China has a vast territory that contains deserts, steppes, grasslands and icy mountains. Due to the diversity of the climate, products and customs there are widely different food styles and tastes in local regions.

Interesting Facts About China
There are a number of interesting facts about China, it being the oldest continuous civilization on earth for about 4000 years. Did we just read one interesting fact about China? Well, there are many more such facts, scroll down to know more.

China Surpasses Japan To Become Second Largest Economy
As per government figures released on Monday, China has become the world's second-largest economy behind the United States, when it went past Japan for the first time ever.

Random Facts About China
Random facts about China are fun to read and interesting to know about. Read on some interesting random facts about china in the following article...

Fun Facts about China
The ice cream has its origins in China. Want to know some more fun facts about China? Read on...

China Execution Rate Highest in the World
China is said to have executed more people in 2009 as compared to the rest of the whole world combined.

China Unveils Robust 2009 Growth Figures
There's no stopping the Dragon as the Chinese economy is set to overrun the Japanese to claim the 2nd place in terms of economic size.

China Faces Bride Shortage
Imbalance in birth ratio is hitting China hard, and this decade will see many more men than women of marrying age.

China is World's Largest Exporter
A surge in exports in December '09 presented China its new status of the number one exporter in the world.

Famous People of China
China has always been known for its rich culture and famous people. There are many famous people of China, who have been a part of various spheres of the society. The following article will cover the names of some of the famous people of China.

China Unveils the Fastest Train in the World
Travelers in China can now cut their commute time in half, thanks to China's newest mass transit solution.

World's Fastest Train Now in China
The world's fastest passenger train is now running in China.

China to Execute British National over Drug Smuggling
In what can subjectively be called a very harsh method of punishment, the Chinese are all set to execute a Briton involved in drug smuggling...

Popular Sports in China
Different types of games have always been played in China with great enthusiasm. The country has traditionally excelled in sports like badminton and table tennis at the international level. Read on to know more about some popular sports that are prevalent in China.

Weapons of Ancient China
The ancient Chinese civilization was very powerful for many centuries. The Chinese army was also one of the most fierce and feared force of Southeast Asia during the ancient times. To find out more about the weapons that were used by the ancient Chinese, read on...

Religions of Ancient China
Ancient China is credited with enriching the rest of the world with timeless traditions and a culture that has stood the test of time. The religions of ancient China have their origins in the minds of a people who dared to think out of the box and questioned their very existence.

The Qing Dynasty
The Qing dynasty was the last monarchy to have ruled China. Though they made considerable expansions to the borders of China, and took Chinese arts and science to new heights, the isolationist policies that they followed ended their rule. This rule spanned over two centuries.

Qin Dynasty of China
South East Asia is dominated by China, both in terrain and culture. The history of this Asian Giant is as interesting as its age-old traditions. China today, is the amalgamation civilization that thrived along the Huang Ho river, around different dynasties and political states, like those created by the Qin Dynasty.

History of China
China is one of the oldest nations in the world. This nation, which is one of the biggest military and economic powers, is the result of the experience of the Chinese civilization that has been in existence since the Neolithic era.

Physical Features of China
China is one of the oldest surviving world civilizations. The physical features of the terrain comprises states with distinct cultures that date back to more than six millennia. China is home not only to the world's oldest written language system, but also major socially enriching inventions such as that of paper, gunpowder, the compass and printing.

Major Earthquakes in China
Earthquakes are one of the most dreaded natural disasters. Severe earthquakes result in the massive destruction of life and property and change the face of Earth in the literal sense of the term. For an account on some of the major earthquakes in China, read on...

The Deal with China and Falun Gong - And What it means for the Free Tibet Movement
Frankly speaking, we do not know much about China, well, except for maybe Jackie Chan. That does not mean that we do not have the inclination to know about China, it only means that China does not want people to know much about the country, how it works, what happens inside China.

Zhu Yuanzhang - The Hongwu Emperor
The journey from poverty to becoming the Emperor of China, took Zhu Yuanzhang not more than 16 years. He is indeed the most influential person in China's history.

China Facts: Interesting Facts About China
China has contributed a lot to the global perspective of arts, culture and science. This article lists some interesting facts about China. Read on...

China, History, and the Moral High Road
China rightfully expresses anger at Japan over Japanese mixed messages on history, but it has often expressed its anger through violence and bigotry. As a major world power, China needs to begin exhibiting class and restraint, not knee-jerk outrage.

Chinese Torture Test
A young man is wandering, lost, in a forest when he comes upon a small house. He knocks on the door and is greeted by an old Chinese man with a long grey beard.

China: Yunnan Province: An Intriguing Glimpse Into Life for Both the Dai and the Hani
China’s tropical Yunnan Province offers a welcome respite from busy cities and cold temperatures in the northern part of this vast country.

China Issues Warning to U.S. Regarding South China Sea Dispute
Chinese officials have openly urged the United States to stay out of a dispute over potential oil and gas fields in the South China Sea between China, Vietnam, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Taiwan.

Despite Growing China Economy, U.S. Factories Still Superior
One would be led to believe that China is the number one manufacturing country in the world, but the reality is that the developing country is not even that close to the production levels in the U.S.

China Becomes World’s Top Consumer of Energy
China has become the number one consumer of energy in the world according to the International Energy Agency.

China Renews Google's Business License
After weeks of speculation, China has renewed Google's license to operate its website in the country after Google agreed to abide by China's censorship preferences.

China and Internet Companies Battle Over Internet Censorship
Google and China started the battle, and now other Internet companies are joining the fray.

Google and China Continue War of Words
Google has moved its servers out of China and into Hong Kong, where it can serve uncensored content to the Chinese mainland.

China Scheduled to Execute Mentally Unstable Briton
A Briton who is sentenced to be put to death in China today was apparently tricked into trafficking drugs, but calls for leniency are falling on deaf ears in Beijing.

China Detains U.S. Geologist, Physically Abuses Him
An American detainee in China has reportedly been physically mistreated in captivity, though there is disagreement over whether it was a good move to make that news public as he tries to win his freedom through back channels to the Chinese regime.

Violence Escalates in China
The Chinese military has sent thousands of troops to the country's west to try to slow down the rising ethnic violence that has engulfed the region.

Geithner Wants Closer Economic Ties to China
U.S. Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner is in China and calling for closer economic ties with the world’s third largest economy.

Increased Chinese Military Power Getting Attention in Pentagon
A Pentagon report on the Chinese military expresses some concerns about some of China's strategy goals, but still points out various positives in the approach of the quickly-developing military.

Cats on the Menu in China, Drawing the Ire of Pet Lovers
A butcher going only by the surname "Huang" can get you a cat to eat in you’re ever in Guangzhou, China, but you may have to wade through a mob of protestors to place the order.

Tainted Chinese Dairy Exports Recalled Globally After Babies Die
Authorities have blamed an industrial chemical in China's dairy supplies for the death of four babies, and the chemical has begun turning up in numerous Chinese-made exports abroad.

6200 Chinese Babies Ill from Contaminated Milk; Three Dead
Alarmed parents of infants in China are rushing their children to hospitals after contaminated milk formula causes 6,000 illnesses and three deaths.

Death Toll Rises in China Quake as Rescuers Search for Survivors
The casualties from Monday's 7.8 quake in the Sichuan region of China are rising, with some estimates as high as 50,000.

Dramatic, Chaotic Scene in SF Along Olympic Torch Route
In the city of San Francisco, people communicated by cell phones to keep abreast of the changed Olympic torch route, running by the hundreds to try to catch up to the torch.

Chinese Couple Welcome Baby "@," to Government’s Annoyance
A couple in China want to honor their son by naming him with the computer symbol "@." Chinese government officials are not thrilled.

Bird Flu Steadily Spreading Through Asian Countries
As China deals with the continuing spread of bird flu across the country, Indonesia has reported its first outbreak of the dreaded virus.

'Guns' Tour Shot Down
The newly revamped Guns N' Roses tour - Chinese Democracy - has been canceled by Clear Channel Entertainment a month after the tour started.

Missile Defense: China Strongly Opposes Missile Shield
Tension mounts as Assistant Secretary of State James Kelly tries to convince Chinese officials of the need for a missile defense system.