Chinese banker jailed for life in US$483 million corruption case, largest ever in country’s history

Chinese banker jailed for life in US3 million corruption case, largest ever in country’s history

The court ruled that Xu, in his role as bank chief, and his accomplices had embezzled more than 900 million yuan (US$125.4 million) in US dollars, Hong Kong dollars and German marks. Their misdeeds transpired through fraudulent loans, misappropriated loan repayments and the siphoning of bank funds to other accounts, it added. The group was … Read more

This viral Bay Area seafood restaurant feels straight out of Vegas

This viral Bay Area seafood restaurant feels straight out of Vegas

A glass dome held by a robotic arm ascended from our table, releasing a whoosh of steam that seeped into my pores. But I wasn’t at a spa: Before me appeared a tantalizing plate of freshly cooked shrimp.  Xian Steam Pot & Yakiniku, a new restaurant that opened in Milpitas in June, specializes in both Chinese … Read more