The social network making users rich
WITH 100 million active monthly users and a market value of $5.1 billion, one video sharing site is taking China by storm — and turning some into online stars.
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Germany to build Commodore
THE car replacing the homegrown Holden Commodore in 2018 will not be made in China as originally thought.
Woman delivers huge bundle of joy
MATERNITY staff left shocked after woman delivers a baby boy the size of an average three-month-old.
Earth is breathtaking in new images from space
EARTH looks amazing from above. 10 new photos from China’s new high-resolution satellite camera will leave you in awe of our beautiful planet.
Mystery of China’s European skull
WHAT’S a European’s skull doing inside an ancient Chinese tomb? The answer could expose a 1400-year-old story of exploration and trade.
Shanghai mega-rich party hard
THINK you’ve got a great Friday night planned? It’s nothing compared to how the mega-rich party in China. Think champagne, sparklers, and setting cash on fire.
Why going to the cinema in China sucks
USING your mobile during a movie is a big no-no, right? Not in China where cinemas are encouraging people to text their way through films by displaying messages on screen.
Robot-run restaurant opens in China
A RESTAURANT in China is surprising customers by using more than a dozen robots to cook and deliver food.
China hits back at Clive’s rant
BEIJING has hit back at Clive Palmer over his explosive spray against China. What’s it all about? Money, of course.
Australian dollar rallies
THE Australian dollar has risen above 93 US cents following positive economic figures out of China and weaker data out of the US.
Giant panda in zoo ‘pregnant’
A GIANT panda lent by China to Edinburgh Zoo could produce a hoped-for cub by the end of the month.
Social feedback crucial for tourism
WHILE Tasmania’s small businesses are increasingly “China ready”, large infrastructure projects are still crucial, an Asian tourism expert says.
Capitalising on China boom
A NEW guide aims to help Tasmanian tourism businesses that wish to give Chinese visitors a top experience.
Beijing desperate to clear the air
CHINA has almost single-handedly kept our economy kicking by buying our resources for years. But now its biggest city has gone and banned coal.
The downfall of China’s professional mistress
SHE flaunted her wealth on social media and made global headlines after being arrested in a World Cup betting scandal. Where did it all go wrong?
Asia flights push stepped up
THE bid to achieve Tasmanian tourism’s holy grail – direct flights to the state from Asia – will move a step closer next week.
Playing for profit in toy town
THEY might look like child’s play but toys can also be a nice little earner, and they don’t have to be rare German teddy bears or delicate china dolls.
Whoa! Chinese reality TV is brutal
IT’S a show which has 50 million viewers and reveals the brutal side of love in China. If you think The Bachelor is harsh, then you’ll find this is terrifying.
China takes a bite out of Samsung
Samsung Electronics suffered a near 20 per cent decline in Q2 profit due to increased competition from cheap Chinese devices and a surging Korean currency.
McDonald’s and KFC in rotten meat scandal
MCDONALD’S and KFC have been embroiled in a food safety scandal involving expired meat. The companies have stopped using the meat, but is the damage already done?
Great call of China
THE world can’t get enough of Tasmania, with a surge in the number of Chinese tourists pushing visitor numbers to another record.
How Clive’s biggest bromance fell apart
ONE has been accused of dodgy dealings with China, the other labelled a Nazi. What’s up with Clive Palmer and Campbell Newman?
Peak hour terror as man sets bus on fire
THIS is the moment a man bends down on a crowded public bus and lights a fire, sending terrified passengers into a frenzy.
Best smartphone you’ve never heard of
THE best smartphone on the market right now isn’t made by Apple, Samsung or HTC. Nope, it’s made by a Chinese company you’ve probably never heard of.
Business news you need to know
IT’S getting worse for General Motors, which has recalled a further 8.4 million vehicles. Meanwhile, housing prices in China has fallen for a second month.
Is one of world’s biggest mysteries solved?
THE story behind the Terracotta Army has been plaguing archaeologists for decades, but now one of man’s biggest mysteries could finally be solved.
Mayor confident on China air link
SOUTHERN Tasmanian Councils Authority chairman Damon Thomas is confident the prospects of direct flights from China into Hobart remain on track.
China is moving mountains… literally
EXTREME engineering projects in China are chopping the tops off mountains to help its spilling population. But it could turn into a whole heap of trouble.
Which animal will replace Paul the Octopus?
REMEMBER Paul the Octopus? The soothsaying cephalopod had a perfect predictive record during the last World Cup … then he died. Now, a potential successor has emerged.
The photo China tried to hide
MANY Chinese people haven’t seen this image, but to the rest of the world it’s a stark reminder of one of the most horrifying chapters in modern history. .
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