Politics

'Stand by Me Doraemon' Tops Hong Kong Box Office; 'Dragon Blade' Is Mainland China’s No. 1 Film

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 25, 2015 09:19 AM EST

Hong Kong's local box office took a hit at the Lunar New Year holiday as "Stand by Me Doraemon" topped the local box office. read more

Kevin Cheng Continues Searching for Miss Right

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 25, 2015 09:23 AM EST

It seems that 44-year-old Chinese actor Kevin Cheng's family is really in a hurry to see him settle down, with the actor confirming that his family is really pushing him to get married. read more

Baby KARA's Ahn Sojin Passes Away in an Apparent Suicide

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 25, 2015 08:56 AM EST

South Korean talent outfit DSP Media’s former trainee and Baby KARA member Ahn Seojin is said to have passed away in an apparent suicide after being found unconscious outside an apartment complex in Daejeon. read more

Kevin Cheng Denies Conflict Rumors with Kay Tse

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 25, 2015 08:34 AM EST

Hong Kong actor Kevin Cheng has stepped forward and denied the rumors which claimed that he has had a conflict with his ‘Vampire’ co-star, Hong Kong Canto-pop singer Kay Tse. read more

GEM Tang Criticized for Being More Attentive to Her Mandarin-Speaking Fans

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 25, 2015 08:31 AM EST

Hong Kong rising diva Gloria Tang, more popularly known to the public as G.E.M., is said to be under fire once again after being more attentive to her Mandarin-speaking fans during a performance she had in Las Vegas on Saturday, February 22. read more

Chinese-Americans Divided Over Case Of NY Cop Linked To Fatal Shooting

Arlene Lim   | Feb 25, 2015 07:41 AM EST

Chinese-Americans in New York are divided over the controversy that stems from the fatal shooting of an unarmed black man by a Chinese-American police officer. read more

Sokor, China Approve Draft of Free Trade Pact

Arlene Lim   | Feb 25, 2015 07:36 AM EST

South Korea and China have initially agreed in principle the contents of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, bringing the two a step closer to the actual signing of the accord. read more

Work Visas of 18 Chinese Experts In the Philippines Will Not Be Renewed

Arlene Lim   | Feb 25, 2015 07:31 AM EST

The work visas of 18 Chinese experts who are working with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will not be renewed, said Philippine Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla in a statement. read more

Huawei to Showcase 'ICT Innovations' for Smart Cities at MWC 2015

Sami Ghanmi   | Feb 25, 2015 09:42 AM EST

Huawei will share its insights on building smart cities and enhancing user experience for a better connected world. read more

China's Manufacturing Expansion Hits 4-Month High

Marcel Woo   | Feb 25, 2015 05:27 AM EST

China's manufacturing sector expanded in February at a rate that has never been seen in four months, beating forecasts by top economists. read more

Samsung To Start Won-Yuan Direct Trading

Marcel Woo   | Feb 25, 2015 05:07 AM EST

In a move that has been long-awaited by the South Korean government, technology giant Samsung Electronics announced that it was looking into starting won-yuan direct trading. read more

China Tech Firm Gives Away Tesla Model S Sedans As Bonus To Staff

Arlene Lim   | Feb 25, 2015 04:23 AM EST

The Chinese app outfit Wifi Skeleton Key is giving away electric cars to dozens of its employees as a reward for their hard work and loyalty. read more

Bestfriends Separated As Orphans In China Reunite In U.S.

Arlene Lim   | Feb 25, 2015 01:17 AM EST

Two girls who were bestfriends in an orphanage in China found themselves in the same hospital in the U.S. as they were being treated for a common genetic blood disease. read more

China to Upgrade Argentina’s Aging Jet Fighter Fleet

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 24, 2015 07:58 PM EST

China has agreed to supply Argentina with new fighter jets that will replace its aging fleet of single-engine Dassault Mirage planes. read more

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