Politics

Can't Wait? Apple Watch Knockoffs Now On Sale

Geann Pineda   | Mar 11, 2015 01:32 PM EDT

Fake Apple watches are now on sale in China, a month before the original gadgets officially hit stores. read more

Senior Deputies Push For Laws Addressing Plight Of Poor

Desiree Sison   | Mar 11, 2015 12:55 PM EDT

Top senior deputies pushed for the passage of laws addressing the plight of the poor during the annual sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC), China's legislature. read more

Nike Manufacturer In Dongguan Disrupted By Labor Strike

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 11, 2015 03:02 AM EDT

A work stoppage has hit Stella Shoe, manufacturer of branded shoes, because of the company's alleged failure to pay housing allowance as required by Beijing. read more

Myanmar Accidentally Bombs Chinese Soil --- Now What?

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 11, 2015 11:33 PM EDT

Myanmar's air force accidentally bombed Chinese soil over the weekend amid the growing conflict between its government and Kokang rebels, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei confirmed. read more

Hillary Clinton: I Used My Email Because It Was Convenient

Geann Pineda   | Mar 11, 2015 10:21 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton, in her usual regal posture, answered questions head on involving the controversial use of her private email while sitting as secretary of state. read more

China Wants To Give College Grads, Start-Ups Easier Access To Loans

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 02:50 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has proposed a financial support system that will help young college graduates to start their own businesses, by means of providing policy directives that promote entrepreneurship. read more

Jackie Chan Changes His Mind, Will Leave $130 Million Fortune to Son, Jaycee

JM Javelosa   | Mar 10, 2015 10:39 PM EDT

Being the only son of a famous international movie star like Jackie Chan surely has its privileges. Jackie's son, Jaycee Chan has lived a luxurious life. He lived in mansions, drove expensive cars, received the best education, and many more. But what many might not know is, Jackie is a disciplinarian, who once said that he will not leave a single penny of his wealth to his son. read more

Putin Reveals Plans To Annex Crimea Before Referendum

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 02:24 AM EDT

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confessed for the first time that he had planned on annexing Crimea and seize it from Ukraine, two weeks before Crimea's referendum on self-determination. read more

China And Russia Sign Preliminary Gas Supply Deal

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 01:48 AM EDT

China and Russia's relations soars to a new high, after the two countries signed a preliminary gas supply agreement that will cut Russia's reliance on Europe for buyers. The deal will guarantee one-fifth of the gas supplies China will need until the end of the decade. read more

China To Canadian Parliament: Don't Invite Hong Kong Activist For Hearing

Arlene Lim   | Mar 11, 2015 12:51 AM EDT

China wants a Canadian Parliament committee to withdraw its invitation for a Hong Kong pro-democracy movement leader Martin Lee to appear and testify before its hearing. read more

With the Return of Wildlife to Jilin, President Xi Interested in Siberian Tigers

Dino Lirios   | Mar 10, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Thanks to the ecological efforts of local authorities in China's Jiling province, a resurgence of wild animals has returned to the region. This development has piqued the interest of Chinese President Xi Jinping, specifically on what Siberian tigers eat. read more

With the Return of Wildlife to Jilin, President Xi Interested in Siberian Tigers

Dino Lirios   | Mar 10, 2015 09:53 AM EDT

Thanks to the ecological efforts of local authorities in China's Jiling province, a resurgence of wild animals has returned to the region. This development has piqued the interest of Chinese President Xi Jinping, specifically on what Siberian tigers eat. read more

Twitter Opens Hong Kong Office To Make Money From Chinese Businessmen

Geann Pineda   | Mar 10, 2015 06:28 AM EDT

Twitter's Hong Kong office finally opened today, despite being banned in mainland China since 2009. read more

9,000 Workers To Lose Jobs Due To Closure Of Nokia Factories In China

Arlene Lim   | Mar 14, 2015 03:03 AM EDT

Microsoft's decision to close two Nokia's mobile phone factories in China will result to the loss of jobs of about nine thousand workers. read more

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