Politics

Chinese Envoy Defends Russia In Ukraine Crisis

Arlene Lim   | Mar 02, 2015 11:29 PM EST

A Chinese diplomat has taken the cudgels for Russia as the latter faces harsh criticisms and pressure from Western countries for backing the rebels in Eastern Ukraine. read more

Shenzen Airport Accident Death Toll Climbs To Nine

Geann Pineda   | Mar 02, 2015 01:16 AM EST

The death toll in the tragic car accident at the Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport climbed to nine after four of the injured died in the hospital. read more

China Cuts Interest Rates To Stimulate Economy

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 01, 2015 08:53 AM EST

China cut for the third time in four months the key lending rate on Saturday by one-quarter of a percentage point, the same rate cut on deposit rate. read more

Alibaba Suspends Online Lottery Sales In Yet Another Tiff With Government Regulators

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 01, 2015 07:10 AM EST

Pressure from the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the General Administration of Sport ordered Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding to suspend its online lottery sales. read more

Chinese Netizens See ‘50 Shades Of Black’ Screen Instead Of Sexual Bondage Film Stream

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 01, 2015 06:13 AM EST

China's censors are at it again, that is prevent the showing of the sexual bondage movie "50 Shades of Grey" via streaming. read more

China Jails Ex-Vice Governor For Graft

Desiree Sison   | Mar 01, 2015 06:19 AM EST

A former provincial vice-governor was convicted of graft and sentenced to 17 years in prison for graft, amassing illegal wealth amounting to millions of dollars read more

Speaker John Boehner Faces Ouster Over DHS Funding

Vittorio Hernandez   | Mar 01, 2015 06:04 AM EST

House Speaker John Boehner is in a no-win situation over the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding and immigration reform. read more

China's Elite Think Louis Vuitton Is 'Just For Secretaries'

Desiree Sison   | Mar 01, 2015 06:29 AM EST

The Chinese elite have abandoned Louis Vuitton luxury goods for more expensive and exclusive brands saying the brand is for secretaries. read more

What To Expect In This Year’s Annual CPPCC Session

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 28, 2015 08:37 AM EST

In a meeting on Friday by the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the group approved to hold the third yearly session of the 12th CPCC National Committee on Tuesday, March 3. read more

What To Expect In This Year’s Annual CPPCC Session

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 28, 2015 08:37 AM EST

In a meeting on Friday by the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the group approved to hold the third yearly session of the 12th CPCC National Committee on Tuesday, March 3. read more

Bruce Lee's Family Developing the Star's Biopic

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 28, 2015 09:10 AM EST

An untitled Bruce Lee biopic is now closely in the works as the martial arts star is closely supervising the development of the project. read more

Sandra Ng Attributes Luck in Life to Buddhist Following

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 28, 2015 08:39 AM EST

Sandra Ng revealed that her secret to the success and luck in her life and career was her devout and religious faith to the Buddhist figure, Ji Gong, for over 20 years now. read more

Huawei, Qualcomm and EE Test 400 Mbps Wireless Network at UK’s Wembley Stadium

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 28, 2015 09:51 AM EST

Huawei, Qualcomm and EE have achieved 400 Mbps speeds at the demonstration. read more

Prince William Off to China For Four-Day State Visit

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 28, 2015 05:18 AM EST

Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, will arrive in China on Sunday for a four-day state visit. He is the first British royalty to visit China in almost 30 years. read more

China's Counter-Terrorism Draft Law Could Hurt US Tech Companies

Desiree Sison   | Feb 28, 2015 05:29 AM EST

Major U.S. tech companies in China are up in arms over a proposed law requiring them to provide Beijing with surveillance access. read more

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