Chinese state media and netizens decries high pollution levels in the northeast city of Shenyang, which activists say could be the "worst ever" air quality seen in the country.

Chinese stocks continue to tumble, a day after "Black Monday" sent markets crashing across the globe.

Half-naked models, dressed as Spartan warriors similar to the action-fantasy film "300" are subdued by Beijing police while taking part in a marketing stunt,

India's PM Narendra Modi has joined China's main microblogging service Weibo, gaining thousands of followers by the hour and plenty of comments too.