Watch: Man bites into iPhone battery in China to test if it's genuine and it exploded
The incident comes after Apple admitted that it has been throttling CPU performance on older devices with degraded batteries.
China overtaking US as scientific superpower 'will affect worldwide national security'
US National Science Foundation reveals China published more papers in 2016 than US for very first time proving increasing international competition.
Italy now has a 'Chinese Mafia' problem as well
Anti-mafia police swooped on 33 suspected Chinese gang members involved in gambling, prostitution, drugs and the transport of Chinese goods across Europe.
North Korea smugglers' shopping list included shampoo, ketchup and whisky
Police in Japan have arrested and charged two Chinese men who smuggled banned goods into North Korea.
As bitcoin crashes, Reddit's cryptocurrency community post links to suicide hotlines
As the price of a single bitcoin tumbled for the first time in months, Reddit's cryptocurrency community started posting links to global suicide hotlines.
Chinese students asked to remember teacher's face and name in final exam question
A Chinese college included an unusual question on its final exams - asking students whether they could identify their teacher.
7-year-old boy forced into work after being abandoned by family wins China's heart
Little Li becomes unwitting social media star - but his story sparks wider debate about child cruelty.
World's biggest air purifier? China builds over 300 feet tall tower to combat air pollution
The experimental tower has reportedly been built in Xian, in the Shaanxi province and is currently undergoing testing.
Large pink 'women-only' parking spaces drives sexism controversy
Pink parking spaces complete with high-heel shoe logo reignite debate about sexist attitudes regarding women drivers.
India faces real threat from chemical, biological and nuclear weapons says army chief
Top military general says India needs to step up its security measures as the threat from non-state actors is a reality.
Internet vendor travels 500 miles to assault woman who left scathing online review
E-commerce entrepreneur traveled 530 miles from his home to lie in wait for victim at delivery depot. His attack put her in hospital.
Member of top endangered species board pleads guilty to possession of illegal ivory
A member of a group advising Hong Kong's government on how best to protect endangered species has pled guilty to possessing illegal ivory.
'Eagle Dad' subjects kids to gruelling fitness workout in snow-covered field
Footage has emerged from China of a strict father forcing a group of children to strip to their bare chests and undergo a series of exhausting exercises.
Ancient royal 'summer vacation' palace unearthed in China
The residence was a summer getaway spot for the imperial family and other high-ranking officials, according to archaeologists.
Could Kim Jong-un allow his athletes compete under this pan-Korean Olympic flag?
Relations between North Korea and South Korea have been strained for many years, but one moment in 2000 shows another future is still possible.
What impact would political bluster have on investor sentiment in 2018?
Investors were right to bet that common sense would prevail in 2017. Most likely, it will in 2018 too.
No long faces in China as French president Macron gifts horse to President Xi
Equine gift to Chinese leader at opening of state visit by French president follows present of panda to Macron's wife Brigitte.
Zhu families: The Chinese villages where women are labelled witches and ostracised from society
In rural China, people who believe in witches will ostracise entire families they are suspicious of. But it turns out the 'witches' will stick together to survive.
Australia paints dire picture of iron ore prices in 2018 forecasting a 20% slump
Government says drop in Chinese demand could spell very bad news for the industry.
Visitors flock to see massive replicas of famous landmarks made of ice
The 34th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, in China's far northeastern Heilongjiang Province, has opened.
Woman trips into lift and has leg severed while looking at her phone
CCTV footage caught the moment a woman in China trips into a lift while looking at her phone and has her leg severed.
Doctor collapses in front of patient and dies after 18 straight hours on shift
Dr Zhao Bianxiang reportedly collapsed after working 18 straight hours. After colleagues desperately tried to save her, she was pronounced dead the next morning.
Wombs-for-rent: China's underground surrogacy market is booming
The number of women illegally selling their bodies as surrogates in China is thought to be rocketing.
China's Tiangong-1 space station will crash-land on Earth this year, but should you be worried?
Around 2,000 to 8,000 pounds of debris from the Chinese satellite is expected to crash on Earth.
China, world's largest consumer of ivory, imposes total ban on elephant ivory sales
China's ban on ivory products is seen as a major push towards reducing the poaching of African elephants.
Chinese tourist kills endangered bear with machine gun 'out of curiosity' in Myanmar
A shocking video emerged online showing an endangered bear being killed inside a cage in Myanmar. The man said he shot the bear after gaining permission from the government.
'We've got to treat them rough': Donald Trump demands China does more to reign in North Korea
Donald Trump has issued a new warning to North Korea following allegations that the Chinese have been smuggling oil into the hermit nation.
China tests use of WeChat account as official digital ID but could it boost government surveillance?
The WeChat ID system will reportedly allow Chinese citizens to scan their faces using the WeChat mobile app to create a unique digital ID card.
North Korean nuclear scientist who defected to China commits suicide after being sent back
A North Korean nuclear scientist who defected to China in November committed suicide after he was sent back
Giant Donald Trump dog to welcome Chinese New Year
A shopping mall in China has unveiled their statue to mark the Chinese year of the dog.