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China vows stronger supervision over vaccine production

China urges Japan to reflect on its invasion history

“The Yasukuni Shrine honors Class-A Japanese war criminals from World War II who were directly responsible for the aggression,” said the spokesperson.

Warner Bros. Pictures' "Crazy Rich Asians" Premiere - Arrivals

Asians in Hollywood: ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ a hit even before its premiere

Not since “Joy Luck Club”, which came out 25 years ago, has a Hollywood movie featured an all-Asian cast

High-end gyms become a new status symbol in China

Forget shopping for that new pair of unwearable heels or that exclusive designer bag. China’s latest status symbol is a fit and beautifully-toned body.

China and US innovation take center stage at AI forum in Shanghai

The best of tech from China and the U.S. are in Shanghai for an annual summit showcasing the latest in the field. The China-America Innovation Network (CHAIN) promotes cutting-edge tech and resource-sharing. The focus this year is artificial intelligence (A.I.) and blockchain technology.

Famous New York Chinatown street known for violent past gets a makeover

Many of the Chinese immigrants in the United States are settled in Chinatown in Manhattan, New York and one particular street in that area has long captured the imagination of artists.

Crucial lobster industry of U.S. state of Maine feels pinch from trade war

The U.S. state of Maine is feeling the effects of the trade war between Beijing and Washington. In the crossfire are lobsters and a $1.5 billion industry centered on what China considers a delicacy.

China begins importing Russian natural gas from Arctic

With its crackdown on pollution, China is on track to become the world’s biggest importer of natural gas, a much cleaner energy alternative to coal. Fueling that rise in imports coming from above the Arctic Circle is a massive liquefied natural gas production facility in Russia.

China’s transgender community overcomes daily obstacles to acceptance

Transgender people’s daily lives can often mean hiding in the shadows, in fear of revealing their true selves. However, there are some signs of progress for the trans community facing these struggles in China.

Organization builds bridges through common language of football

In many ways, this football pitch in China is a world away from the World Cup. Children are still learning the finesse of football, far from the arena of elite players.