The closure of the research centre in Beijing office will eliminate 200 to 300 jobs, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, quoting a person familiar with the matter.

A butler can typically expect to earn 20,000 yuan ($3,200) a month, making the course a worthwhile investment.

China has become the world's third largest exporter of arms after the US and Russia, according to a new report

International Energy Agency's data shows the growth in global carbon emissions stalled last year

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (BABA.N) is investing $200 million in photo-messaging app Snapchat, a source familiar with the deal said, striking its latest Silicon Valley deal as the Chinese e-commerce company builds up mobile services.

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc said it will open 100 stores in India this year to help consumers in the world's third-largest smartphone market "experience" the company's devices, but will not sell them at these stores.

Smartwatches that mirror the look of the Apple Watch's hardware and software are being advertised on China's most popular online shopping service as AW08 and iWatch

An illegal market in children has developed in China, in which babies are being openly sold online. Police say many of the victims are from the estimated 20,000 children abducted each year.

Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena seeks to mend relations with India over China's growing influence on Colombo

Scientists say they have gained new insight into what lies at the very centre of the Earth