Michelle FlorCruz joined IBTimes in October of 2012 and has special interest in stories relating to 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.
Beijing Cracks Down On Uber And Didi Kuaidi
Upstart ride-hailing services are worsening traffic congestion in China's capital, the city's transportation agencies say.
Malaysia Suspends Business Media Over Investigative Reports
"This is nothing more than a move to shut us down in order to shut us up."
Chinese Rockets To Make Their Debut At Peruvian Military Parade
China's status as a global arms exporter is rising in South America.
Korean Air 'Nut Rage' Exec Faces Second US Lawsuit
After requesting her first lawsuit in New York be dropped, another compensation suit has been filed against Cho.
Israeli Radar Technology Can Detect Mortar Launches
Israel Defense Forces' advanced technology will soon be operational in communities near the Gaza border.
China Announces Research Satellite Launch In 2016
China's strides in manned space missions is aided by its commitment to unmanned space research.
Can China Help Prevent North Korea's Missile Launch?
"It is time for the Chinese side to play a more active role in reining in the North.”
Dozens Dead In India Bus Crash
The accident is the latest in a series of incidents in which buses have plunged into gorges in the northern region of the country.
Human Rights Activists Make A Case For Kazakhstan Olympics
“We hope that you are aware by now that the 2008 Beijing Games did nothing to alleviate human rights abuses in China or enhance freedom."
Chinese Reality TV Shows Are 'Depraved': Officials
China's media watchdog wants the country to produce more "positive and inspiring" TV programs.
The China-Iran Nuclear Family
Following last week's landmark agreement, China -- long an advocate for the Islamic nation -- will build two of its four planned nuclear plants.
'Cold War' Growing Between US, China?
Beijing's relationship with Cambodia may threaten Washington's influence in the Asia-Pacific region, analysts say.
Map Reveals China's Gas Development In East China Sea
China has erected 16 structures in a disputed region, Japan asserts.
Japan 'Unwise' To Publish Defense Report: Chinese Media
Political turmoil between Tokyo and Beijing could lead to profound economic fallout, an op-ed article said.
India Schedules Execution Of Mumbai Bomber
Though dozens in India have been sentenced to death, executions have been rare.
6 Missing After Crackdown On Chinese Human Rights Lawyers
“Detaining anyone incommunicado and in secret leaves them at high risk of torture or ill treatment," said Sophie Richardson, China director of Human Rights Watch.
Japan Defense Paper Takes Targeted Aim At China
"China’s military development is of concern to the regional international community, including our country.”
China Ousts High-Ranking Member Of Communist Party
Following a six-month corruption investigation, Ling Jihua has been arrested.
China Cracks Down On South Korea Driver's License Loophole
Chinese tourists used to be able to get driver's licenses in South Korea in as little as five days.
China's 'Monster Hunt' Is The Biggest Movie You've Never Heard Of
China's live-action flick "Monster Hunt" posted huge numbers this weekend, earning $109 million.
