Politics

Former ATV Chairman Deacon Chiu Dies

Cybelle Go   | Mar 22, 2015 09:42 PM EDT

Deacon Chiu, former chairman of ATV and founder of Far East Asia Holdings, was found unconscious in his apartment. Chiu was immediately rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival last March 16, Jaynestars News reports. read more

Pirates Might Not Be Entitled to Free Version of Windows 10

David Curry   | Mar 21, 2015 12:46 AM EDT

Pirates are able to get the latest version of Windows in under five minutes.. read more

More Groups Seek Answers From State Department On Clinton Emails

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 20, 2015 12:51 PM EDT

It is no longer just the Republicans who are seeking more answers from former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton over her use of private email for public communications. read more

More Nations Join U.S. To Pressure China To Alter Bank Cybersecurity Rules

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 01:54 PM EDT

Japan and the European Union joined the U.S. in pressuring China to change its stand on bank cybersecurity rules. Under the current regulations, technology vendors to Chinese banks must turn over their secret source code and use instead Chinese encryption algorithms. read more

China’s Anti-Corruption Drive Gets Help From U.S. With Indictment of Former Official, Ex-Wife

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 01:08 PM EDT

The U.S. Justice Department unsealed on Tuesday in Los Angeles the indictment of Qiao Jianjun, ex-director of a large grain storage facility in central China. The indictment is seen as Washington cooperating with Beijing's anti-corruption campaign. read more

Donald Trump Eyes Presidency; Believes He’s ‘The Only One Who Can Make America Truly Great’

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 12:27 PM EDT

While Republican Mitt Romney is throwing his hat into the boxing ring by sparring with former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield on May 22, real estate billionaire Donald Trump, in turn, plans to throw his hat into the political arena. read more

Lee Kuan Yew’s Condition Worsens, Spawns Hoax Death Reports

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 19, 2015 12:47 PM EDT

An infection has worsened the condition of former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, according to the office of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, the eldest son of Singapore's founding father. read more

Putin to Meet Xi Jinping Close Aide in Bid For Closer Ties With China

Arlene Lim   | Mar 19, 2015 09:10 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin plays host to a close aide of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday as he seeks to build closer ties with China in the wake of intense pressure and criticism he's getting from the West over his government's interference in Eastern Ukraine. read more

China Now The World's Third Biggest Arms Exporter; Outranks Germany

Arlene Lim   | Mar 20, 2015 09:48 AM EDT

China has overtaken Germany in the global ranking of countries with biggest arms exports, after Chinese exports of weapons registered an increase of 143 percent. read more

Around 350 Employees to Lose Jobs as Yahoo Leaves China

Arlene Lim   | Mar 19, 2015 07:20 AM EDT

About 350 employees are set to lose their jobs as Yahoo leaves China, ending a decade-long business partnership between the country and the American Internet giant. read more

German Lawmakers Hail Netanyahu Poll Win Yet Worried About His Pronouncements

Arlene Lim   | Mar 19, 2015 09:28 AM EDT

Members of the German Parliament hailed the election victory of Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but at the same time, they express concern over his warning against the Arab voters on the eve of the polls, and his rejection of the Palestinian State. read more

Chinese Tourists' Bad Behavior Slammed By Thai Celebrity In YouTube Video

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 22, 2015 10:20 PM EDT

A Thai celebrity identified as Duangjai Phichitamphon recently filmed herself and uploaded a video on YouTube talking about Chinese tourists having poor manner and bad behavior causing the Chinese community to react about the allegations. read more

Barack Obama Reveals Opening Gitmo As Biggest Regret In Presidential Term

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 22, 2015 09:53 PM EDT

United States President Barack Obama revealed that opening the Guantanamo Bay, or Gitmo, in Cuba when he first took office is one of his biggest regrets in his term. read more

Buzzfeed Writer Finally Becomes Friends With Man Who Got His Stolen iPhone In China

Dino Lirios   | Mar 19, 2015 02:04 AM EDT

Writer Matt Stopera has travelled to China to meet the man who stole his phone a couple of years after it was pinched in a New York City bar. More than a meeting of grievances, the two meet as new-found friends. read more

Chinese Military Now Openly Admits to Cyber Attacks and Hacking Capabilities

Dino Lirios   | Mar 19, 2015 06:44 AM EDT

The Chinese military has admitted that it has been sponsoring some offensive cyberattacks or hacking. The truth surfaced when a military document was updated and circulated. read more

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