Politics

Prada Sales Hit By China Crackdown on Corruption

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 23, 2015 10:15 AM EST

Italian luxury brand Prada, popular for its bags, hit a sales slump last year due to a tougher market in Asia, especially China, in the latter part of 2014, the company disclosed on Sunday. read more

Foreigners Who Have Adopted Chinese Kids Also Celebrate Lunar New Year

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 23, 2015 08:52 AM EST

Foreigners who adopted and brought home Chinese children have also celebrated China's Spring Festival, or the Chinese Lunar New Year, to allow the children to experience what other children in China are experiencing during the event. read more

China Lifts Ban on Foreign Gaming Consoles

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Feb 23, 2015 08:10 AM EST

China implemented a strict ban on the sale of gaming consoles and games in 2000. read more

20,000 Soccer-Themed Schools to Open in China by 2017

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 23, 2015 06:54 AM EST

Along with the ascent to power of Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2012 is the growing interest of residents of China in soccer. The push came from no less than the president who is an avid fan of the sport. read more

Steamed Buns Kill 3 Sisters in China

Marcel Woo   | Feb 23, 2015 05:26 AM EST

What started as a merry celebration of the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year turned tragic for a family in Liujiagou Village of Suide County, Shaanxi Province. read more

No Kids For Now For Wong Cho Lam

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 23, 2015 08:59 AM EST

Wong Cho Lam, who got married to girlfriend for five years, Leanne Li, is not yet in a hurry to start his own family. read more

Raymond Lam Focuses on Film Career this Year

Christian George Acevedo   | Feb 23, 2015 08:04 AM EST

Actor Raymond Lam has announced that he will focus his 2015 on furthering his film career. read more

McCain Favors U.S. Sending Lethal Weapons to Ukraine

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 23, 2015 03:37 AM EST

Senator John McCain criticized on Sunday not only how the U.S. national leaders are handling the Ukraine conflict but also key European leaders. read more

UN Official: Corrupt Pharma Companies Aid Chinese Drug Gangs

Geann Pineda   | Feb 23, 2015 03:49 AM EST

A United Nations official revealed corruption in the pharmaceutical industry is paving the way for Chinese drugs gang to proliferate and operate across the globe. read more

Hong Kong Delegates Push For Security Laws To Counter Civil Unrest

Desiree Sison   | Feb 23, 2015 03:48 AM EST

Hong Kong delegates are pushing for the enactment of security laws by China's Parliament to counter demonstrations and other forms of civil unrest following the recent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong read more

Hong Kong Delegates Push For Security Laws To Counter Civil Unrest

Desiree Sison   | Feb 23, 2015 03:48 AM EST

Hong Kong delegates are pushing for the enactment of security laws by China's Parliament to counter demonstrations and other forms of civil unrest following the recent pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong read more

Myanmar Urges China To Stop Supporting Rebel Groups As Border Clashes Continue

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 23, 2015 01:36 AM EST

As clashes continue in the southwest border of mainland China and Myanmar, the latter's officials are calling on Beijing to stop rebel groups that enter China and attack them. read more

Britain's Prince William Off to China on Sunday

Arlene Lim   | Feb 23, 2015 01:18 AM EST

Prince William embarks on 3-day trip to China. He will also visit the Wild Elephant Valley, which could stir controversy. read more

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker Changes Stand on Abortion

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 23, 2015 04:00 AM EST

A private meeting by Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker with Iowa Republicans in January did a lot in changing the politician's point of view on abortion. read more

Giuliani Receiving Death Threats After Saying ‘Obama Does Not Love America’

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 23, 2015 01:49 AM EST

Former New York City Mayor and Republican presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani admitted receiving death threats following his sharply criticized comment that President Obama "does not love America" because of the chief executive's "upbringing." read more

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