Politics

Tens of Thousands Pour Into China As Fighting Rages On In Myanmar

Geann Pineda   | Feb 19, 2015 07:33 AM EST

Tens of thousands of civilians have fled Myanmar as fighting continues to escalate in the Chinese border. read more

China's ZTE To Hire 800 Engineers in China, Europe and USA

Marcel Woo   | Feb 19, 2015 04:58 AM EST

As part of its plan to invest in 5G technology, Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE announced that it will hire about 800 new engineers in China, Europe and the United States. read more

Japan Expected to Tell China Why it Wants to Re-interpret Military Role

Arlene Lim   | Feb 22, 2015 09:46 AM EST

Japan will finally get the chance to explain to China the decision of the Japanese Cabinet to allow the country to come to the aid of its allies, in case war breaks out. read more

India Readies Funds For US$8B Warship Project To Counter China's Navy

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 19, 2015 02:51 AM EST

The Indian government is reportedly gearing up for an US$8-billion warship project in order to counter the Chinese navy in the Indian Ocean. read more

Taiwan Names Military Official As New Chief For China Affairs

Arlene Lim   | Feb 19, 2015 01:39 AM EST

Taiwan designates new point man to handle policy issues with China read more

Taiwan Names Military Official As New Chief For China Affairs

Arlene Lim   | Feb 19, 2015 01:39 AM EST

Taiwan designates new point man to handle policy issues with China read more

Obama Names New Secret Service Chief

Geann Pineda   | Feb 19, 2015 01:08 AM EST

President Barack Obama has appointed Secret Service veteran Joseph Clancy as permanent director, after serving the agency in an acting capacity in the last four months. read more

Jeb Bush Thinks Restoration Of Diplomatic Ties With Cuba Was A Mistake

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 18, 2015 11:45 PM EST

Jeb Bush, a potential candidate for the 2016 presidential elections, on Wednesday said the restoration of diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Cuba was a mistake because it would only excessively benefit the latter. read more

China's National Weather Service Blames Inaccurate Forecasts on Decline of Russian Ruble

Dino Lirios   | Feb 18, 2015 10:50 PM EST

In a strange turn of events, China's national weather service is now blaming the inaccuracy of their reports on the decline of Russia's economy, as well as the decrease in value of the ruble. read more

China IPOs Help Create 12 New Billionaires

Dino Lirios   | Feb 18, 2015 10:10 PM EST

Chinese New Year will be a great and happy one for 12 lucky individuals who have just stepped into the billionaire threshold, thanks to China's new initial public offerings (IPO). read more

Republican Frontrunner Jeb Bush on Foreign Policy: 'I Am My Own Man'

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 18, 2015 10:03 PM EST

Early Republican frontrunner Jeb Bush on Wednesday sought to allay worries over his views on foreign policy that might follow the legacies of his father George H.W. Bush and brother George W. Bush, stressing, "I am my own man." read more

Year of the Sheep Forecast for Obama, Xi, Putin

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 18, 2015 09:38 PM EST

The Year of the Sheep brings good luck to some world leaders and bad vibes for others according to a respected Chinese astrologer, as celebrations mark the Chinese New Year across the globe on Thursday. read more

China Holiday To Be Filled With Rain, Snow, Smog

Marcel Woo   | Feb 18, 2015 07:52 AM EST

The Chinese Lunar New year holiday will not be as sunny and bright as one expects it to be. Instead, weather experts said rain, snow and smog will hit the country over the next two days. read more

Can China Balance Their Rapid Urbanization and Feeding Their People?

Dino Lirios   | Feb 18, 2015 07:33 AM EST

With plans to destroy surrounding villages and farms, building one of the world's largest airports when the dust settles, will China be able to feed its large population? read more

Chinese Investor Buys Australia's Island Resort for US$30 Million

Marcel Woo   | Feb 18, 2015 05:40 AM EST

Chinese investors continue on a shopping spree abroad, as the local economy continues to experience a slowdown, with an investment group paying US$30 million to own a tropical island resort in Australia. read more

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