A dozen Asiatic black bears, malnourished and diseased from years spent on abusive bile-harvesting farms in southwest China, were recovering Saturday after being handed over to an animal charity group. The Animals Asia Foundation took in the bears from state-approved farms where holes were cut in their abdomens so that their bile could drip out to be harvested and used in Chinese traditional medi... read full post picked by suebe 10 months ago

Censorship in China is nothing new, but the level of action taken to force Chinese citizens to comply has garnered global recognition. China marked the date July 1st, 2009 as the day manufacturers will be forced to install filtering software on all new PCs. While many have resorted to digitally lashing out against Green Dam, Chinese artist and designer of the famous Bird's Nest at the Beijing Olym... read full post picked by beaplourde 5 months ago

A massive earthquake struck central China on Monday, killing up to 5,000 people in a single county and trapping nearly 900 students under the rubble of their school

80 percent of the buildings had collapsed in Beichuan county in Sichuan province picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

China has found microscopic worms in wooden packaging from the United States and uncovered substandard U.S. vitamin pills and fish oil for children, Chinese media said on Friday in the latest volley of cross-border accusations. picked by Neiako 2 years ago

Could this be the excuse for action against Iran or perhaps it's China trying to take some of the pressure off itself? picked by topofall 2 years ago

BEIJING — Mobile phone users in central China could face jail for sending unwanted erotic text messages while in the north, one local Communist Party branch has held 480 meetings on the problem in the past month. Henan province has announced that firing off just one such message could see the sender slapped in detention for up to five days, the China Daily reported on Tuesday. Three messag... read full post picked by soreen 4 months ago

Warning to animal lovers: In China, Tanuki are bred for their fur, which is used in clothing. I hope these escaped their fate as collars and cuffs.

Aren't they beautiful? I want one! More Pix in comments. picked by meggysue 1 year ago

With China becoming a more global nation we have seen some direct effects on its consumers. China is awakening to the materialism of fashion and the paranoia of western influences. Naturally, food has followed suit and Chinese are embracing new eating habits. picked by Richye 3 years ago

China, the third country to put a man in space on its own rocket, aims to send a probe to Mars in 2009. picked by mitzuzake 2 years ago

This is so true, the last time I saw something that didn't have made in china on, was.. um I can't remember. lol picked by pjanaway 2 years ago

The killing has sparked outrage in China, with thousands expressing outrage in Chinese Internet chat rooms, often the only outlet for public criticism of the government. picked by dollyllama 2 years ago

"The sky over China is now a rainbow of shades reflecting all the colours of our new prosperity" picked by ted 2 years ago

Announced to PC manufacturers but not the citizens of China themselves, the Chinese government plans to force their approved content filter onto every new computer sold from July 1st onwards. picked by pocksucket 6 months ago

Maybe, maybe not. "A naturist swimming resort to be open Saturday has ignited heated discussion in China where public nudity is still taboo..." picked by suebe 4 months ago

This page covers two extraordinary routes in China - the precarious Guoliang Tunnel and the perilous tourist hiking climb to the top of Mt Huashan. picked by lilaliss 2 years ago

China houses several early-human (Paleolithic) archaeological sites along the Nihewan Basin near Mongolia, some with artifacts that date back about 1 million years ago. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Rare-earth molycorp metals are the key to 21st Century technology: Without them, we wouldn’t have smartphones, hybrid cars or precision weapons. And China, which mines most of the world’s rare-earth metals, may be starting to catch on to their strategic value. picked by nateebiinature 3 months ago

China has arrested two more people for posting nude photos of Hong Kong pop stars on the Internet, state media said on Saturday. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

With all the attention on the dueling democrats, the media is ignoring John McCain. Few are paying attention to what he is saying, or subjecting it to any serious scrutiny.

He recently called to expel Russia from the G8. He suggested expanding it to include Brazil & India, but not China.

Insulting Russia & China may not be the smartest political move. picked by 2manyusernames 2 years ago

The story "misleads innocent children and distorts their mind and spirit," said Wang Song.

Yeah, cuz that's the only thing to break one's spirit in China! picked by kxmk 3 years ago