Michelle FlorCruz

Michelle FlorCruz joined IBTimes in October of 2012 and reports on stories relating to politics, business and culture in China and other areas of Asia.

FlorCruz is a native of the Philippines but spent most of her life in Beijing, China, where she graduated from high school. She later received a BA in Communications and Media Studies from Fordham University in New York.

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Articles by Michelle FlorCruz

UPenn's Chinese Students Are Demanding An Apology From Joe Biden
May 23 2013 1:51 PM

During the 2013 UPenn commencement ceremony, Vice President Joe Biden made references to China. They did not go over well.
China's First Lady Peng - Already A Power Broker
May 23 2013 11:58 AM

She's still 53 spots behind Angela Merkel on Forbes Most Power Women list, but Peng is ascending fast.
China's Airport Obsession: Plans To Open 56 More By 2015
May 23 2013 5:26 AM

China plans to add more airports in places that already have poor-performing ones.
Here Are The Three Chinese Citizens Accused Of Spying At NYU
May 22 2013 3:19 PM

Two Chinese men have been arrested for revealing private information regarding MRI technology, while one fled the country.
North Korean Kids In Hysterics When Their Idol Visits: Justin Bieber? No, Kim Jong-Un
May 22 2013 11:55 AM

The leader and his wife, Ri Sol-Ju, paid a visit to the Myohyangsan Children's Camp. They were greeted by hysterically crying children.
Six Students Among Injured In Most Recent China Stabbing
May 22 2013 10:32 AM

Six primary students and one woman were attacked by a man with a cleaver while on their way home from school.
Hershey's, America's Synonym For Chocolate, Tries To Conquer China
May 22 2013 5:48 AM

The maker of famous sweets like Kisses and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups is launching a new product for the Chinese market.
Philippines And Taiwan Agree On Probe Into Fishing Boat Shooting
May 21 2013 1:28 PM

Manila and Taipei try to mend relations after a Taiwanese fisherman was killed by the Philippine Coast Guard.
How Do You Want To Go? Hong Kong Funeral Expo Displays Options
May 21 2013 10:10 AM

This year's Asia Funeral and Cemetery Expo, held in Hong Kong, featured some odd ways to go to the next world.
China And India - Their 8-Part Deal
May 20 2013 3:24 PM

China's Premier Li Keqiang turns his first official trip into an occasion to patch up relations with the other Asian giant.
Build World's Tallest Skyscraper In 7 Months?
May 20 2013 11:33 AM

It's been a while since the world's tallest building was an American feature. Currently it's in Dubai; soon it will be in Changsha, China.
North Koreans: They’re Just Like Us! Well, Kind Of ...
May 18 2013 7:39 AM

Snapshots show North Korea as seen through the lens of an American tourist on a visit to its capital city of Pyongyang.