Politics

China's Bid To Clean Air Could Worsen Global Warming -Study

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 03, 2015 09:57 PM EST

China's plan to clean up its air might actually cause more global warming due to the increased emission of carbon dioxide, according to a joint study between the United States and China. read more

Jaycee Chan Makes Amends With Father Jackie Chan, The Family Is Whole Again

Cybelle Go   | Mar 02, 2015 07:44 PM EST

Jaycee Chan, son of International Star Jackie Chan, is currently starting over a new slate since his release from prison. After a public apology, Jaycee made amends with his father. However, Jackie is not used to Jaycee's new and improved behavior but was definitely glad that the family is whole again, Jaynestars News reports. read more

Hans Dynasty Tomb Complex Unearthed In Beijing Suburb

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 03, 2015 02:01 AM EST

The Beijing Institute of Cultural Heritage announced on Sunday the recent discovery of a 70-hectare archeological site with artifacts covering three Chinese dynasties. read more

China HSBC PMI Up in February But Official Factory Output Contracts

Dino Lirios   | Mar 02, 2015 09:33 AM EST

China's HSBC/Markit Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) last month expanded to 50.7, the strongest reading since July last year, up from 49.7 in January, on increased overall new orders. read more

Xi Jinping Approves Plan to Boost China's Soccer Skills

Dino Lirios   | Mar 03, 2015 01:57 AM EST

Apart from focusing on eradicating the corruption in the government and system, Chinese President Xi Jinping is now spearheading a new campaign to better the country's soccer skills in the world stage. read more

Huawei Unveils 'MirrorSys' at the MWC 2015

Sami Ghanmi   | Mar 02, 2015 11:32 AM EST

Huawei is demonstrating the technology to visitors at its booth in the MWC 2015 using a room with a wall-sized display. read more

Prince William Arrives in China

Arlene Lim   | Mar 02, 2015 08:38 AM EST

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, has arrived in Bejing, China. Britain's Ambassador to China Barbara Woodward and China's ambassador to the United Kingdom Liu Xiaoming met him at the Beijing Airport. read more

About 1 Million People Live in Beijing Basements

Marcel Woo   | Mar 02, 2015 05:53 AM EST

As China's housing problem continues to hound government officials, the number of people living in the basements of apartment complexes in Beijing continues to rise. read more

Bank of China Becomes First Chinese Bank to Join NZ Bankers' Group

Marcel Woo   | Mar 02, 2015 05:30 AM EST

Bank of China, one of the five biggest state-owned commercial banks in China, has officially joined the New Zealand Bankers' Association through the Bank of China (New Zealand), bank officials said Monday. read more

Kentucky Sen. Paul Wins Straw Poll Among Republican Conservatives

Arlene Lim   | Mar 02, 2015 05:00 AM EST

Kentucky Republican Senator Rand Paul has emerged as the winner in the straw poll conducted among conservative activists on Saturday. read more

Pro-Russian 'Center Party' In Estonia Beaten In Polls

Arlene Lim   | Mar 02, 2015 05:56 AM EST

Estonia's ruling center-right Reform Party won the most votes in Estonia's general elections last Sunday, defeating a pro-Russian party in a close fight. read more

Panda Population In China On The Rise

LJ Ross   | Mar 03, 2015 12:51 AM EST

The wild panda bears in China have increased their population by 17 percent since 2003, according to a local census. read more

Search For MH370 May End Anytime Soon

Geann Pineda   | Mar 02, 2015 06:00 AM EST

The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 may end anytime soon. read more

Air Pollution Documentary 'Under The Dome' Stirs Chinese Netizens

Kat De Guzman   | Mar 02, 2015 01:38 AM EST

Chinese citizens are outraged from a 104-minute documentary video about the country's air pollution called "Under The Dome" by a woman named Chai Jing, a former television reporter, that was released over the weekend. read more

MH370 Aftermath: New System To Result In Faster Tracking Of Airplanes

Genalyn R.Corocoto   | Mar 02, 2015 11:47 PM EST

Aircrafts may soon be tracked every 15 minutes instead of the previous 30 to 40 minutes, if a new method to enhance the tracking of aircrafts will be implemented. read more

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