Politics

Beijing: Hong Kong Pro-Democracy Referendum a 'Political Farce'

Kristina Fernandez   | Jun 22, 2014 09:41 PM EDT

Mainland China authorities dismissed an unofficial pro-democracy referendum in Hong Kong as illegal. Residents continue to flock polling precincts by the thousands. read more

China Punishes 6,400 Officials for Misbehavior

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 20, 2014 04:52 AM EDT

Around 6,400 Chinese government officials were punished for violating the country’s anti-graft law, according to the Communist Party of China. read more

Two Senior Shanxi Officials in Graft Probe

Staff Reporter   | Jun 20, 2014 05:35 AM EDT

Two senior officials in the coal-rich Shanxi province are currently being investigated on suspicion of corruption. read more

Activists Jailed for Urging Government Officials to Disclose their Assets

Christl Leong   | Jun 19, 2014 04:30 PM EDT

Three Chinese activists were sentenced to prison on Thursday for campaigning for the disclosure of government officials' wealth. read more

China Seeks Peace Amidst Rising Tension Over Contested Waters

Kristina Fernandez   | Jun 19, 2014 05:29 AM EDT

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang announced China's two-pronged foreign policy of power and peace amidst increasingly aggressive maritime territorial disputes with bordering nations. read more

China Communist Party: 'House of Cards' Depicts U.S. Corruption

Kristina Fernandez   | Jun 18, 2014 09:49 PM EDT

Hit Netflix show "House of Cards" provides insight into corrupt political practices in the West, claims an article published on China Communist Party website. read more

China Communist Party Cites ‘House of Cards’ as Basis for Corruption in US

Bianca Ortega   | Jun 18, 2014 06:57 AM EDT

China’s Communist Party published an article that cited the American TV show ‘House of Cards’ as a basis of the corruption problems in the US, prompting Chinese netizens to criticize their own government. read more

Thai Coup Instigator Now a "Happiness" Balladeer

Ying Zhin   | Jun 14, 2014 04:24 AM EDT

Thailand's new military leader has romanticized his junta, penning the lyrics of a chauvinistic ballad to bring back happiness to the country. read more

Military Noose Tightens Around China

Arthur Dominic Villasanta   | Jun 13, 2014 01:48 AM EDT

Australia likely to purchase advanced diesel-electric submarines made in Japan. read more

Eric Cantor Quits House Majority Leadership After Losing Primary, Loss Attributed to Immigration Reform

Lemuel Cacho   | Jun 11, 2014 11:22 PM EDT

The Republican Party’s House Majority Leader Eric Cantor (V) quits after losing his primary stint last Tuesday, June 10, which many believe has something to do with his stance on immigration reform. read more

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