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China outraged over Terracota warrior thumb theft

Chinese authorities have demanded "severe punishment" for a man who allegedly stole the thumb of a terracotta warrior statue on display in the US, state media reported on Monday.

Feb 19, 2018, 14:38 PM IST

China to prosecute former senior official for graft

Chinese authorities will prosecute a former top official from a high profile but largely ceremonial body after an investigation found he engaged in corrupt practices and "inappropriately" spoke about Communist Party policies, the party said on Friday.

Jun 02, 2017, 16:07 PM IST

Authorities seize more than 1,600 crocodile skins in China

As per a report, authorities seized more than 1,600 pieces of crocodile skin and 500 kilogrammes of crocodile meat from a boat in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Feb 09, 2017, 16:27 PM IST

Chinese authorities gear up for Shenzhou-11 manned spacecraft launch

The spacecraft will take two male astronauts Jing Haipeng and Chen Dong into space, said Wu Ping, deputy director of China's manned space engineering office, at a press conference at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

Oct 16, 2016, 11:00 AM IST

China investigates former free trade zone official

Chinese authorities said Tuesday that a former top official of the country`s first free trade zone (FTZ) in Shanghai was under investigation for violating the law, following months of uncertainty about his fate.

Mar 17, 2015, 16:49 PM IST

China imposes record anti-trust fine on Qualcomm

Chinese authorities have imposed a record fine of 6.09 billion yuan ($994 million) on mobile chip-maker Qualcomm following an anti-trust probe, it was announced on Tuesday.

Feb 10, 2015, 17:49 PM IST