Politics

China’s President Xi Visits South Korea To Strengthen Ties

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 03, 2014 06:35 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping embarked on a visit to South Korea on Thursday in a bid to strengthen ties with Seoul and discuss the nuclear ambitions of North Korea. read more

US should stop comments about Hongkong politics - Chinese foreign ministry

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 03, 2014 09:25 AM EDT

China’s foreign ministry has urged the United States to refrain from speaking officially about the internal affairs of Hongkong. read more

Ji Wenlin Kicked Out of CPC

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 02, 2014 06:29 AM EDT

Continuing its journey toward clean ranks, the Communist Party of China ousted a former aide to China’s retired domestic security tzar for taking “huge bribes” and committing adultery. read more

French Ex-President Sarkozy Placed Under Formal Probe for Corruption Allegations

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 02, 2014 03:32 AM EDT

French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy was placed under formal investigation on Wednesday on suspicion of using his influence to block an investigation of his 2007 election victory. read more

Almost 200 Arrested After Hong Kong Democracy Rally

Bianca Ortega   | Jul 02, 2014 02:24 AM EDT

Almost 200 people were arrested on Wednesday for unlawful assembly after tens of thousands held a big democracy in Hong Kong to protest against Beijing’s insistence of absolute power over the former British colony. read more

John Kerry Calls 2003 Invasion of Iraq a “Grave Mistake”

Andy Vitalicio   | Jul 02, 2014 02:07 AM EDT

U.S. State Secretary John Kerry considers the 2003 invasion of Iraq a huge mistake by the administration of then U.S. president George W. Bush. The statement is expected to draw rebuke from his former senate colleagues. He voted in 2002 to support the invasion. read more

Former General Xu Caihou Faces Court Martial After Graft Charges

Kristina Fernandez   | Jul 01, 2014 09:33 AM EDT

Retired General Xu Caihou, one of China's most senior military official, is among the latest members to be expelled from the Communist Party Monday in President Xi Jinping's zero-tolerance towards corruption campaign. read more

Hong Kong’s Pro-Democracy March Gather Largest Crowd in a Decade

Erika Villanueva   | Jul 01, 2014 07:58 AM EDT

Thousands of demonstrators gather on Tuesday in Hong Kong’s largest park during the anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule under a “one country, two systems” agreement for a pro-democracy rally reflecting surging discontent over Mainland China’s continuous interference. read more

Hongkong police prepare for Occupy Central protests

Andy Vitalicio   | Jun 30, 2014 10:00 PM EDT

Around 4,000 police officers have been deployed to act against possible troublemakers in today's handover anniversary. Organizers expect some 500,000 to march. read more

The CPC Cleans up its Ranks

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 30, 2014 09:57 AM EDT

The China Communist Party (CPC) is cleaning up its ranks on Monday following reports of expulsion of four of its members. read more

Hillary Clinton's Memoir 'Hard Choices' Banned in China

Katie Collom   | Jun 27, 2014 02:24 AM EDT

Hillary Clinton's memoir 'Hard Choices', which details her experiences as secretary of state, has been banned in China due to Clinton exhibiting a critical outlook of the country in her writing. read more

China Dubs Renaming of DC Street for Jailed Nobel Laureate as ‘Provocative and Ignorant’

Erika Villanueva   | Jun 26, 2014 02:11 AM EDT

U.S. lawmakers angered Beijing Tuesday when they voted to rename a Washington street in front of the Chinese Embassy after the imprisoned Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. read more

Taiwan's First Lady Cancels Trip to Japan, Straining Diplomatic Ties Between Taipei and Tokyo

Acsilyn Miyazaki   | Jun 26, 2014 06:16 AM EDT

Taiwanese first lady Chow Mei-ching decided not to attend the Tokyo National Museum exhibit where collections from Taiwan's National Palace Museum were displayed. read more

China Warns of Negative Impact of New ‘Comfort Women’ Report

Andy Vitalicio   | Jun 25, 2014 02:41 AM EDT

Chinese officials warned that Japan may be fueling tensions on the East China Sea, by its latest moves to rewrite history, particularly the issue about “comfort women.” read more

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