David Lin had been imprisoned for life since 2006 on contract fraud charges
Two men switch places since last survey in August
One noodle maker from Japanese north is building its first overseas factory in Germany
Routine talks had only resumed in January after two-year suspension
Visitors from visa-exempt countries won't have to be questioned by inspectors
Flights past 8 p.m. local time canceled at Hongqiao and Pudong airports
Synthetic crystal can handle 50,000 times as much electricity as silicon devices
Space startup aims to become 1st Asian firm to achieve feat
China says to continue to carry out law enforcement activities
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Competitors said to offer triple the pay of Japanese automakers
Ruling party member Arfiya Eri says Japan must amend its 'passive constitution'
Yumi Katsura passes the torch with a fashion show instead of a funeral
Supply chain advantages help BYD and others compete on price
JAL, other carriers also join trend of higher-price upgrades to keep pace with costs
Koizumi says he will pursue talks with China, North Korea if he becomes PM
People's Liberation Army says passage of two ships is "public hyping"
Momotaro Jeans seeks to more than double sales over 3 years
Power equal to 480 nuclear reactors unused in U.S. and Europe
U.S.-led democracies conspicuously absent as city woos mainland, ASEAN, Middle East
Data for August also shows retail sales and investment losing momentum
Using AI and sign language, group brings fresh take to entertainment scene
National security panel could grant request by companies to extend review another 90 days
Popular trail sees 27% fall on busiest summer day after introducing $14 toll
Virus forces pivot in five-year plan to focus on generational change