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China Insurers to Invest $73 Billion On Overseas Property

Chinese insurers are looking at a 5-year plan in diversifying their assets by increasing their overseas property investments. Real estate services firm DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield on Wednesday published this report and revealing the total amount of would-be investments of US$73 billion, The Real Deal website reports.

Apple Targets to Launch Its Own Electronic Payment ‘Apple Pay’ in China In Time For Chinese New Year 2016

Apple Pay is set to launch in China by February 2016. Apple's global expansion reached the largest market in Asia, with the tech giant sealing the deal with China's leading commercial banks.

China Expects Growth in Home Sales Next Year

Mainland China is expecting a growth in home sales by 2016. China is expecting to see growth in home sales in the mainland next year. According to the South China Morning Post, the mainland is expecting to experience homeprices and sales to increase by 5 percent in 2016.

Chinese Millionaire Spends Fortune to Save Dogs from being Brought to a Slaughterhouse

Chinese millionaire, Wang Yan, dedicated his life and spent his fortune to help stray dogs that were probably being taken to be slaughtered and sold as dog meat.

McDonald's Outlet Caught in a Huge Outrage

People in China are not too happy with McDonald's as they opened an outlet in a historic site. People in China are not too happy with McDonald's as they opened an outlet in a historic site.

Can the Two-Child Policy Really Stimulate the Chinese Real Estate?

If all goes well as projected, with the two-child policy in place China could be seeing more demand in housing.

World News: Two-Child Policy Effect on China’s Real Estate Market

The Two-Child Policy has an effect on China’s real estate market. China is scrapping its one-child policy. Chinese official media announce Thursday that All Chinese couples will be allowed to have two children after a meeting of top officials, according to Business Asia One.

Interior Design Tips: Asian-Inspired Home Ideas

Going for the oriental vibe in your house? If you're that interested in going for the zen feel, remember these tips for you to achieve that asian-inspired home.

USA Dethroned As The Billionaire Capital Of The World

Looks like US needs to step aside as China is taking over. It's a known fact that the United States is the billionaire capital of the world; the country was however shaken when a new country took over.

Lifestyle News Update: U.S. No Longer the World’s Billionaire Capital, Dethroned by China

The U.S. is dethroned by China, which now has the most billionaires. According to a report released Thursday, China molded 242 billionaires over the past year, making a 70 percent jump in its billionaire population. China’s 596 billionaires surpassed the number of U.S. billionaires at 537.

'CrowdStrike': China ‘Hackers’ Still Attacking US Firms Amidst Cyber Treaty

A cyber security services provider, CrowdStrike, accuses hackers from China have targeted seven US companies in the last three weeks.

‘USA’ Dethroned: Home of the Billionaires No More as China Bags the Crown

The USA has been dethroned by China from being the home of the world’s billionaires. The USA has been dethroned by China from being the home of the world's billionaires.

Elegant LEED Silver Skyscraper in Nanchang, China Completed by SOM

The new skyscraper has just been accorded with a LEED Silver rating for its green building feaures. SOM, an international design firm, has hit another high score with its completion of the 56- storey Jiangxi Greenland Zifeng Tower, located in the rapidly expanding high-tech district of Gaoxin, Nanchang in China.

Property Check: Legislating REITs Becomes a Global Issue

When it comes to real estates and legislations, much complexity is always involved and it ultimately becomes a global issue.

China Bans Advertisers’ Use of Hyperbole or Exaggerated Terms, ‘Highest’ and ‘Supreme’

A recent update made by the Chinese government about their "People's Republic of China Advertising Law," prevents companies from proclaiming that they are the best or even using synonymous forms of superlatives.

Prince William to Deliver Speech about Illegal Wildlife Trade on Chinese television

Prince William to address a Chinese audience about illegal wildlife trade. Prince William is set to address millions of viewers in China through a televised speech about illegal wildlife trade.

Prime London Rental Market Affected by Financial Market Jitters, Says New Report

The prime central London property market has fallen to 2.5 percent in August for the annual rental value growth.

BlackRock Eyes New Real Estate Opportunity in China's Property Market

BlackRock Inc. to increase real estate portfolio with property investments in China. New York-based BlackRock Inc. is set to expand its real estate portfolio through investment opportunities the company sees in China's property market.

Property Check: Largest Monthly Rise for England and Wales House Prices for a Year

England and Wales have experienced have experienced the largest monthly rise in house prices for this year alone.

China Eases Property Investment Rules for Foreigners to Help Boost Economy

China relaxes real estate investment rules allowing foreigners to buy more properties. China has relaxed its real estate investment rules for foreigners in the hope that it will help boost slowing economy.

The Cohen's House From The O.C.

The mansion of the Cohens, from the popular drama television series, “The O.C” is currently on the market for $6.25 million as reported by trulia.com.
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