Many of the television shows, movies and publications produced in China each year are rubbish, and the solution is to banish decadent themes and concentrate on uplifting social values instead, a senior government minister has said.
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Asia stocks sag while Japan rebounds, euro dips
Asian stocks sagged on Tuesday amid profit taking in Hong Kong and Chinese markets, while Tokyo shares rebounded on expectations that Japan will opt for a snap election that may lead to fresh stimulus measures.
Rain files lawsuit against 30 individuals allegedly involved in the spread of the fake nude photo
Hallyu superstar Rain recently filed charges against up to 30 individuals who were allegedly behind the leak and spread of the fake nude photo. According to the singer-actor's lawyer, those charged may be faced with a sentence of seven years in prison or a fine of up to 50 million won if found to have slander motives against Rain.
NRG betting big on rooftop solar in California
U.S. power company NRG Energy Inc aims to grab a bigger piece of the residential solar industry by expanding its business in California, the nation's biggest solar market, and offering a new financing option to its customers.
U.S. Senate heads for vote on Keystone XL pipeline
Backers of the Keystone XL oil pipeline hope a vote in the U.S. Senate late on Tuesday will send a bill to the desk of President Barack Obama.
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The Parents Television Council was highly disturbed by the latest episode of 'Sons of Anarchy.' Is the TV show becoming too explicit?
TYG Entertainment's upcoming hip hop project was recently revealed as a collaboration between Big Bang members G-Dragon and Taeyang. Meanwhile, fans have different speculations on who will the be part of the second project.
Russian airlines are facing a drop in passenger numbers because of the Ukraine crisis, prompting some analysts to expect fleet reductions and possible state support next year to cope with deepening losses.
After the first season of the hit SyFy original series 'Bitten' has ended, fans are very excited for the next season. Cast members have already confirmed filming via Twitter.
Australia and India will push for a free trade pact, Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday during a rare state visit to Canberra by an Indian leader.
Toyota Motor Corp on Monday said it will introduce its first mass-market fuel cell car in the United States next year, hoping to replicate the success of its Prius hybrid with a vehicle that runs on hydrogen instead of gasoline.
The signature campaign for the renewal of 'Witches of East End' has reached more than 68,000 signatures and both fans and cast members are hopeful it will make the next season happen.
