Politics

China's President Xi Plays Peace With Vietnam Amid Escalating Tension in the South China Sea

Girish Shetti   | Sep 13, 2016 02:25 PM EDT

China and Vietnam are bonded by common interests that far outweigh all their differences, China's President Xi Jinping told Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc on Tuesday. Phúc is currently on a visit to China amid the escalating tension in the disputed the South China Sea region. He is the first Vietnamese prime minister to visit China in six years. read more

East China Sea Dispute: China to Hold Another Round of Maritime Talks With Japan

Som Patidar   | Sep 13, 2016 11:16 AM EDT

China will hold another round of maritime talks with Japan this week on the issues of common concerns. read more

China Shifts Blame on United States, Urges Washington To Take due Responsibility for Situation in Korean Peninsula

Som Patidar   | Sep 12, 2016 05:44 PM EDT

China has hit back at the United States after Defense Secretary Ashton Carter said Beijing is responsible for North Korea's latest nuclear test. read more

Chinese Officials put on Notice Over Violation of Eight-Point Regulations

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 12, 2016 01:07 PM EDT

Six Chinese officials have been put under the spotlight after they were found to be in violation of the Eight-Point Regulation by China's top graft buster on Sunday. read more

China Highly Unlikely to Punish North Korea Despite US Pressure: Analysts

Desiree Sison   | Sep 12, 2016 06:37 AM EDT

Despite repeated calls from the United States for China to punish North Korea for its latest nuclear test on Friday, political and military analysts said Beijing cannot afford to rein in Pyongyang citing the grim alternative it would face if the North Korean regime collapses. read more

China and Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drill in South China Sea From Monday

Rina S.   | Sep 11, 2016 04:22 PM EDT

China and Russia would start a joint naval drill in the South China Sea on Monday. The exercise is expected to last over eight days and has been named "Joint Sea-2016." read more

Mayor of China's Tianjin City Investigated on Corruption Charges: Report

Girish Shetti   | Sep 11, 2016 06:13 AM EDT

The mayor of northern Chinese city Tianjin, Huang Xingguo, is been investigated for suspicion of alleged corruption activities. The 61 year old Mayor from Tianjin is the latest high profile Chinese official to be investigated for graft charges. read more

President Duterte Thanks China for Helping to Build Drug Rehab Center

Desiree Sison   | Sep 10, 2016 07:43 AM EDT

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday thanked China for helping build a drug rehabilitation center in Manila as the country intensifies its war on drugs. read more

China’s Anti-corruption Campaign Tags 5 Senior Party Officials

Jenia Cane   | Sep 09, 2016 09:42 PM EDT

China’s anti-corruption shows no signs of slowing down. read more

South China Sea Dispute: China Lauds Russian President Vladimir Putin's Stance on Row

Som Patidar   | Sep 09, 2016 02:03 PM EDT

China on Thursday lauded Russian President Vladimir Putin's stance on the South China Sea dispute. read more

US Military Forces to Stay in Disputed South China Sea: US President Obama

Desiree Sison   | Sep 09, 2016 07:35 AM EDT

United States President Barack Obama said on Thursday that the US is not about to leave the disputed South China Sea despite warnings from China. Obama said the presence of the US military in the area is aimed at upholding the navigation rights of other nations in the disputed area, adding that they would be there for as long as international law allows. read more

China Tells the United States to Stay out of South China Sea Dispute

ALVIN MUNENE   | Sep 08, 2016 09:19 AM EDT

China has sent a veiled warning to the United States to stay out of the South China Sea dispute. read more

ASEAN, China Agree to Set up Telephone Hotline to Avoid Military Clashes in South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Sep 08, 2016 08:18 AM EDT

In a bid to avoid accidental military clashes in the South China Sea, China, and Southeast Asian nations on Wednesday agreed to set up a communications hotline that would be operational soon. read more

China Upset With Nepal, Cancels President Xi Jinping's Planned Visit

Som Patidar   | Sep 07, 2016 07:10 AM EDT

An Indian media report suggests that China is upset with Nepal over a host of issues. read more

Chinese Coast Guard Engaged in a Majority of Maritime Clashes in Disputed South China Sea: Survey

Desiree Sison   | Sep 07, 2016 07:20 AM EDT

The Chinese Coast Guard has been involved in a majority of the naval clashes in the disputed South China Sea since 2010, a survey conducted by a Washington-based research agency showed. read more

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