Politics

China’s Rover Uncovers Moon’s Complex Layers

Marco Foronda   | Mar 13, 2015 08:04 AM EDT

Yutu also discovered the volcanic plain consists of explosive pyroclastic rocks. read more

U.N. Aviation Arm Picks Chinese Woman As New Chief

Arlene Lim   | Mar 13, 2015 08:46 AM EDT

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of the United Nations made a milestone on Wednesday as it appointed a woman as its head for the first time. read more

Japan Airport Shuts Down Security Gates, Delays Flights After 3 Chinese Women Wandered Off

Arlene Lim   | Mar 13, 2015 08:43 AM EDT

An airport in Okinawa, Japan was forced to shut down its security gates for an hour on Monday, delaying dozens of flights, and forcing some 6,300 passengers to retake security checks, after three women from China ventured into secure areas without going through inspections. read more

NPC Chairpersons Take Delegates' Review On Gov't Work Report In First Meeting

Arlene Lim   | Mar 13, 2015 12:21 AM EDT

The Executive Chairpersons of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) have presided over the event's first meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China to review important issues and documents. read more

NPC Chairpersons Take Delegates' Review On Gov't Work Report In First Meeting

Arlene Lim   | Mar 13, 2015 12:21 AM EDT

The Executive Chairpersons of China's 12th National People's Congress (NPC) have presided over the event's first meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China to review important issues and documents. read more

State Department Sued For Failure To Provide Documents Under FOIA

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 13, 2015 12:16 AM EDT

Associated Press (AP) filed on Wednesday a lawsuit against the State Department for failure over the years to provide documents to the news agency under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). read more

Alibaba Invests US$200M In Photo Messaging App Snapchat

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 12, 2015 11:26 PM EDT

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba continues its buy-in mode, and the latest firm that it has snapped up is photo messaging app Snapchat. The firm, founded by former school teacher Jack Ma in his garage, reportedly invested US$200 million in the tech company. read more

China Open To Talks With Dalai Lama Except On Tibet Freedom Subject

Desiree Sison   | Mar 12, 2015 10:51 PM EDT

China has expressed willingness to resume talks with the Dalai Lama on "relevant matters" except the subject of independence for Tibet. read more

Chinese Tourists Poised To Spend US$264B Yearly By 2019

Dino Lirios   | Mar 12, 2015 10:45 PM EDT

By 2019, Chinese tourists are expected to spend as much as US$264 billion per year, giving the global economy a potential boost. read more

Family Claims Chinese Worker In iPhone Factory Died Due To Overworking

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 12, 2015 08:54 PM EDT

A Chinese worker identified as Tian Fulei was reportedly found dead on February 3, 2015 in his dormitory and his family claims that his death was due to excessive work hours in making Apple iPhones as he works around 84 hours weekly. read more

Rain Li Launches Her Own Lingerie Line and Skin Care Products

JM Javelosa   | Mar 12, 2015 05:28 AM EDT

Despite already possessing an HKD $80 million or US$10 million net worth, Chinese actress Rain Li continues to invest and expand her money. Taking a cue from actress Chrissie Chau's successful lingerie line, Rain is currently in talks of investing a 7-figure amount to establish her own lingerie business. On top of that, she is also said to be creating her own skin care products! read more

Baidu Working On Self-Driving Car This Year

David Curry   | Mar 11, 2015 12:59 PM EDT

Baidu has confirmed it is working on an autonomous vehicle. read more

Chinese Actor Wang Xuebing Arrested on Drug Charges

Geann Pineda   | Mar 11, 2015 01:03 PM EDT

He was once an anti-drug ambassador, but now faces charges on suspected drug use. read more

China Revives First Nuclear Power Project After Fukushima Disaster

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 01:10 PM EDT

China is set to begin the construction of a major domestic nuclear power project in the province of Liaoning, indicating the country's readiness to revive its nuclear industry, which slowed down as an effect of the Fukushima disaster in Japan. read more

Two Men Caught Selling Military Secrets To Foreign Spies Sent To Jail

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 01:07 PM EDT

Two men, who were convicted for selling military secrets to foreign spies, including hundreds of pictures of of the country's lone aircraft carrier, are now serving their prison sentences in Beijing, China. read more

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