China shuts down World of Warcraft

Previously, we knew that the Chinese government was censoring World of Warcraft. Now, a separate non-governmental authority has wielded its Banhammer +42 (or whatever) and ordered that the game be shut down throughout the country. This order comes ... continue

Researchers Say Chinese Dyslexia More Complex

A new study suggests that the complexity and severity of dyslexia varies across language barriers. The authors, from the University of Hong Kong, said that Chinese-speaking children with the disorder may have a harder time with it than ... continue

China’s Lunar Surface Map Completed

Beijing, China (AHN) - China's lunar surface map in three dimension and high resolution has been completed, according to the country's state-owned media. The map is based on images taken by China's first moon prober, the Chang'e-1, launched ... continue

Who needs pandas? Let them die out, says expert

They're too stupid to keep from going extinct and they want to eat your new bamboo flooring. Well, that part's not exactly true, but a BBC wildlife expert is saying we should quit trying to help those stupid ... continue

Visiting China? Throw away your mobile phone on returning

It appears that the US Government doesn’t think that it’s a good idea to use any of your electronic equipment like laptops and mobile phones after you return from a trip to China. In ... continue

Chinese Say UFO Filmed For 40 Minutes During Eclipse

Nanjing, China (AHN) - Astronomers in China say they have confirmed that a UFO was filmed during a solar eclipse this summer. Ji Hai-sheng, director of the Purple Mountain Observatory, told sina.com that an unidentified object was filmed ... continue

China’s high speed rail to leave the rest of the world behind

How can you tell when your country is lagging behind when it comes to things like high-speed rail? Well a good hint would be when the epitome of American global business IBM decides to build its global ... continue

Chinese government censors World of Warcraft

Chinese internet company Netease recently took over the hosting of World of Warcraft in China, resulting in the game being down for six weeks. The reason? Chinese government censors have been wielding the scissors with Blizzard's MMO ... continue

Where’s the PETA whackos when they could actually be useful?

Animal testing is a really touchy subject as well it should be. Our use of animals in testing everything from make-up to new drugs is one of the darker spots of our society and ... continue

Clinton, Geithner Continue “Constructive” Talks On Day 2 Of U.S.-China Dialogue

Washington, D.C. (AHN) - The first U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue continues on Tuesday after a day of what Obama administration officials called "constructive" talks on bilateral efforts to address the global economic crisis and climate change. ... continue

China takes its park rules very seriously

We do you start with such a bountiful glorious dose of Engrish? the shitting in the park, or the reference to Christianity as a feudal religion? Related posts:Disney Gets Green Light For Park in ChinaChristianity: the reason ... continue

China Quarantines Hundreds Of School Children From UK, US Over Swine Flu

Beijing, China (AHN) - Over 100 students along with their teachers from the UK and US have been quarantined in Beijing after eight British and American teens were tested positive for H1N1 flu in the country. Four students ... continue