Politics

China Warns Border Instability As Death Toll Rises In Myanmar Unrest

Geann Pineda   | Feb 17, 2015 04:58 AM EST

The rising death toll and the intensifying violence in Myanmar's northeastern Shan state, had sparked alarm in neighboring China. read more

Bangkok Bank Increases Loan Portfolio to Chinese Corporates by 40 Percent in Next Three Years

Dino Lirios   | Feb 17, 2015 03:16 AM EST

Despite the fact that the economy of China is slowing down, a glimmer of hope has presented itself with the Bangkok Bank (China) (BBC) supporting the expansion of domestic businesses. read more

Japanese Investment in China Continues to Rise

Marcel Woo   | Feb 17, 2015 01:59 AM EST

Even as a number of Japanese companies have already shut down operations in China, the Ministry of Commerce announced that Japanese investments into the country continue to rise. read more

Chinese Man Kills 7 Family Members Ahead of Lunar New Year

Marcel Woo   | Feb 17, 2015 01:23 AM EST

Three days before the Chinese Lunar New Year, a man in north China's Hebie Province murdered seven members of his family, including his wife and children, the police said. read more

Products Endorsed by EXO Experiences Sales Increase

Cleo Fagela   | Feb 17, 2015 02:59 AM EST

Products that South Korean boy group EXO has promoted are currently experiencing huge increase in sales with some flying off of the shelves shortly after being displayed in stores. read more

Xi Jinping's Military Spending Seen As Factor In China's Economic Slowdown

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 17, 2015 01:22 AM EST

The military spending and the budget allocated military development is seen as a factor in the economic slowdown of China but President Xi Jinping will reportedly still authorize more spending this year as he is determined to strengthen the country's military assets. read more

Xi Jinping's Military Spending Seen As Factor In China's Economic Slowdown

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 17, 2015 01:22 AM EST

The military spending and the budget allocated military development is seen as a factor in the economic slowdown of China but President Xi Jinping will reportedly still authorize more spending this year as he is determined to strengthen the country's military assets. read more

House Speaker John Boehner Blames DHS Funding Problem on Democrats

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 16, 2015 07:57 PM EST

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is on the verge of shut down as it gets caught in the battle between the Republicans and Democrats over immigration reforms. read more

Jeb Bush Seeks to Gain Allies With Hefty Cash Doleouts

Raymond Legaspi   | Feb 15, 2015 08:31 AM EST

Early Republican presidential frontrunner, former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, plans to hand out more than a hundred thousand dollars to his party mates, apparently counting on his ability to raise funds in winning allies for a likely 2016 bid. read more

Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber Steps Down Over Fiancée Scandal; Replacement Kate Brown Is First Openly Bisexual Governor in U.S.

Vittorio Hernandez   | Feb 13, 2015 09:50 PM EST

John Kitzhaber, the longest-serving governor of Oregon, resigned on Friday, bowing down to political pressure over allegations that his live-in partner got juicy contracts for her green energy consulting business because of his position. read more

China Sacks Premier's Brother As Deputy Head of Tobacco Monopoly

Geann Pineda   | Feb 12, 2015 07:49 PM EST

China has removed Premier Li Keqiang's brother as deputy head of a powerful tobacco monopoly Wednesday. read more

China Sacks Premier's Brother As Deputy Head of Tobacco Monopoly

Geann Pineda   | Feb 12, 2015 07:49 PM EST

China has removed Premier Li Keqiang's brother as deputy head of a powerful tobacco monopoly Wednesday. read more

Obama's Longtime Adviser Says President Misled Public On Gay Marriage Opposition

Kat De Guzman   | Feb 11, 2015 12:17 AM EST

United States President Barack Obama has opposed gay marriage back in 2008 when he was running for president but according to a book published by his former strategist, Obama has misled the public on his views on the subject because it might hurt him politically. read more

China's Local Government Officials Told To Sign Written Pledge

Marcel Woo   | Feb 10, 2015 09:02 AM EST

As the central government's economic growth measures have been hampered by dereliction of duty, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has challenged local government officials to sign a written pledge to ensure that they will carry out major policies faithfully. read more

China's Local Government Officials Told To Sign Written Pledge

Marcel Woo   | Feb 10, 2015 09:02 AM EST

As the central government's economic growth measures have been hampered by dereliction of duty, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has challenged local government officials to sign a written pledge to ensure that they will carry out major policies faithfully. read more

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