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Newark International Airport Resumes Operations
Following the drone sighting in London three weeks ago, another sighting was reported at the Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday. Operations have since resumed after multiple flights were delayed and landings were disrupted. The FAA is working with authorities to track down whoever is responsible for the incident. Following the drone sighting in London three weeks ago, another sighting was reported at the Newark Liberty International Airport on Tuesday. Operations have since resumed after multiple flights were delayed and landings were disrupted. The FAA is working with authorities to track down whoever is responsible for the incident. -
Shanghai Eyes 2020 Financial Power Top Spot
Shanghai has set its eyes on becoming a global financial market leader in 2020 and Beijing has shown full support for the plan. The municipality has also unveiled its first 3D bridge with "smart" sensors. Shanghai has set its eyes on becoming a global financial market leader in 2020 and Beijing has shown full support for the plan. The municipality has also unveiled its first 3D bridge with "smart" sensors. -
Baidu in Hot Seat as Netizens Fire Google Comparisons
Netizens expressed disapppointment over Baidu's search services after an article scrutinizing the top Chinese search engine emerged on Tuesday. The company has apologized but Netizens expressed disapppointment over Baidu's search services after an article scrutinizing the top Chinese search engine emerged on Tuesday. The company has apologized but -
D&G Boycott Still On as Model Speaks Up
Zuo Ye has spoken up about the controversial Dolce and Gabbana advertisement that sparked outraged among Chinese consumers. The founders have also apologized for the ad and dismissed claims that the campaign was meant to insult China. Zuo Ye has spoken up about the controversial Dolce and Gabbana advertisement that sparked outraged among Chinese consumers. The founders have also apologized for the ad and dismissed claims that the campaign was meant to insult China. -
Inside China’s New ‘Social Credit’ App
Debates are brewing as a northern China province recently unveiled a new app that should help authorities track debtors who don't want to pay their debts even if they are capable of doing so. The app can be accessed through popular messaging platform WeChat. Debates are brewing as a northern China province recently unveiled a new app that should help authorities track debtors who don't want to pay their debts even if they are capable of doing so. The app can be accessed through popular messaging platform WeChat. -
First 5G Call Completed by Chinese Tech Giant
ZTE and China Unicom have completed the first 5G call in telecommunications history and while some countries are still cautious about collaborating with the company, some experts believe that the breakthrough will have a positive impact on the industry in the future. ZTE and China Unicom have completed the first 5G call in telecommunications history and while some countries are still cautious about collaborating with the company, some experts believe that the breakthrough will have a positive impact on the industry in the future. -
China’s Tech Plans may be the Center of Trade Talks
Two groups have encouraged the U.S. to pay attention to China's technological plans as the two countries head to the next round of trade talks in the coming weeks. "Made in China 2025" is already in the works and experts believe the U.S. should catch up. Two groups have encouraged the U.S. to pay attention to China's technological plans as the two countries head to the next round of trade talks in the coming weeks. "Made in China 2025" is already in the works and experts believe the U.S. should catch up. -
Japanese Bank Collaborates with Chinese State-Run Company
A partnership deal between Zhongguancun Development Group and Mizuho Bank will be signed on Friday. The partnership is expected to encourage artificial intelligence startups, among others. The project follows after China opened its first AI theme park late 2018. A partnership deal between Zhongguancun Development Group and Mizuho Bank will be signed on Friday. The partnership is expected to encourage artificial intelligence startups, among others. The project follows after China opened its first AI theme park late 2018. -
Houston to Host Chinese Spring Festival Gala
Houston is hosting a Chinese Spring Festival gala, despite China and the U.S. engaging in trade disputes. The gala will feature Chinese culture and tradition. Houston is hosting a Chinese Spring Festival gala, despite China and the U.S. engaging in trade disputes. The gala will feature Chinese culture and tradition. -
China’s Fallen Birth Rate may Affect Labor Supply
China has seen its lowest birth rate figures in years and labor supply concerns have started emerging. Aging and low births in certain "fertile" cities have been mentioned as the main factors that affected the decline. The government has yet to issue a counterattack to the potential risks this problem poses to the labor sect. China has seen its lowest birth rate figures in years and labor supply concerns have started emerging. Aging and low births in certain "fertile" cities have been mentioned as the main factors that affected the decline. The government has yet to issue a counterattack to the potential risks this problem poses to the labor sect.