Protester ‘set herself on fire’
WARNING: Disturbing footage. A 67-year-old woman has reportedly set herself on fire to protest against China’s actions.
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Chinese phones are about to change everything
THE next big thing won’t be from Apple or Samsung, it will be from China. The second mobile revolution is about to begin.
Australian dollar lower
THE Australian dollar is lower after a rally sparked by strong Chinese data fizzled out during the offshore session.
‘UFOs’ crash to Earth in China
IT WAS enough to get any space nerd excited, but Chinese experts have revealed the truth behind these objects which fell from the sky and crashed into fields.
Hand over your secret spies, China
A SHADOWY military unit operating out of a non-descript high-rise is behind a high-stakes hacking conflict between the US and China.
Property numbers up for Chinese investors
While superstitious Australian buyers may consider level 13 unlucky, the same is true for Chinese and the number 4.
The great Chinese social media hypocrisy
DESPITE banning Facebook and Twitter to its billion-plus citizens, the Chinese government are increasingly embracing the social media networks to promote the country to Westerners.
BHP still bullish on China growth
MINING giant BHP Billiton is confident about Chinese growth despite acknowledging there could be a bumpy ride ahead.
The job ad that saw thousands apply
IT SOUNDS like a dream job for plenty of men, with more than 4000 people applying for the $32,000 a year role. What is it they’re all so desperate to do?
Pampered ‘panda’ pooches all the rage
IT’S panda-monium in pet shops in China as dogs that are primped and preened to look like the country’s unique and rare bears become all the rage.
Wheel of torture: Hidden secrets in our backyard
WATERBOARDING, electrocution, beatings and a ‘wheel of torture’. The use of inhumane punishment is not only alive and well worldwide, it’s flourishing in our own backyard.
The $1700 hoax that fooled China
THE men were called up to fight a war and earn $1700 a day. The deal, posted on social media, was too good to ignore. But all was not what it seemed.
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