Politics

Jackie Chan Mistakes Wu Yi Fan for Li Yi Feng

Cleo Fagela   | Mar 31, 2015 02:49 AM EDT

International martial arts actor and director Jackie Chan mistakes former EXO-member-turned-actor and solo artist Wu Yi Fan for Chinese singer-actor Li Yi Feng, causing mixed reactions from netizens. read more

Him Law Prepared For Gossip In 'Young Charioteers' Set

Cybelle Go   | Mar 30, 2015 08:58 PM EDT

Actor Him Law, the star of the youth oriented TVB drama titled 'Young Charioteers', was already prepared for rumors that come along with fame, according to Jaynestars News. read more

China Jails Man For Six Years For Growing Beard

Geann Pineda   | Mar 31, 2015 12:04 AM EDT

China has sentenced a man to six years in prison, after being found guilty of provoking trouble and growing a beard. read more

China Fetches Chinese Workers In War-Torn Yemen Using Its Navy Frigate

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 30, 2015 11:31 AM EDT

China used its navy frigate to evacuate more than 600 Chinese workers in war-torn Yemen. Almost 500 boarded from al-Hodayda, a coastal city, while another 122 left via the port of Aden, reports Xinhua News Agency. read more

More Than 90% Chance Of Presidential Run For Carly Fiorina

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 30, 2015 10:50 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton may have a female rival for the presidency if the former state secretary pushes through with her political plans. Her rival is possibly Carly Fiorina, the former CEO of Hewlett-Packard. read more

Vietnam’s New ‘Killer’ Submarines Pose Threat To China’s Hold on the South China Sea

LJ Ross   | Mar 30, 2015 11:27 AM EDT

Vietnam’s recent acquisition of new six 636MV killer submarines is being deemed by some political analysts as something that can further heat-up the brewing tension in the South China Sea between Vietnam and China. read more

Two Largest U.S. Car Manufacturers Take Aim at China

David Curry   | Mar 30, 2015 08:34 AM EDT

The U.S. automotive industry has not latched onto China as quickly as the German manufacturers. read more

Taiwanese Activists Protest Over China's New Route In The Taiwan Strait

Desiree Sison   | Mar 30, 2015 11:22 AM EDT

Hundreds of Taiwanese activists took to the streets to protest China's new flight route over the Taiwan Strait. read more

Hong Kong Retail Rents Dip From Less Mainland Visitors

Dino Lirios   | Mar 30, 2015 02:57 AM EDT

A lag in Chinese tourists coming into Hong Kong brings down shop rentals in the island, as vacancies grow in prime areas. Tour groups visiting Hong Kong dropped 80 percent in March as cross-border tensions and pro-democracy protests drive away tourists, worrying retailers who relied on the mainland's once robust demand. read more

New Silk Road Trade To Top US$2.5 Trillion, Says Xi Jinping

Dino Lirios   | Mar 30, 2015 11:19 AM EDT

China's president Xi Jinping hopes China's annual trade with countries that are part of its plan to pave a modern Silk Road, the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative, would go beyond US$2.5 trillion in a span of 10 years. read more

China's Mutual Funds Industry Is Back On Track

Dino Lirios   | Mar 30, 2015 02:51 AM EDT

China's mutual fund industry rebounds as investors cash in on the country's soaring equities market, with new funds being quickly finished by investors who once spurned the stock market's "too high risk." read more

Xi Jinping Offers To Spread Chinese Prosperity Across Asia

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 29, 2015 10:18 PM EDT

To convince Asians that the regional bank that it is setting up to the Asian Development Bank is the better alternative for the region, Chinese President Xi Jinping promised that China would spread the prosperity and cooperation across Asia. read more

Him Law Shows Tanned Skin And Toned Body In Sun Care Product Ad

Cybelle Go   | Mar 29, 2015 11:51 PM EDT

Actor Him Law, who is rising in popularity because of his athletic appearance and chiseled appearance, also flaunts his best assets. Law recently appeared in a sun care product ad, which showed off his tanned skin and toned body, according to Jaynestars News. read more

Natalie Tong Rumored To Be Dating Tony Hung For Almost Two Months

Cybelle Go   | Mar 29, 2015 11:49 PM EDT

Rear Mirror star Natalie Tong is rumored to be dating former co-star Tony Hung for almost two months, Jaynestar News reports. read more

Vietnam Caught In The Middle Of Aid Battle Between China And Japan

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 28, 2015 10:19 PM EDT

Like suitors vying for the attention of a lovely Asian lady, China and Japan are courting Vietnam by providing the Southeast Asian country with financial assistance. In terms of dollars and cents, Japan has the edge. read more

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