Politics

China Boosts Military Presence at Indian Border: U.S. Defense Dept.

Som Patidar   | May 14, 2016 10:43 AM EDT

The United States' Department of Defense (DoD) claims that China is strengthening its military presence along the Indian border. read more

Pentagon Accuses China of Using Force and Threats in South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | May 14, 2016 09:17 AM EDT

The Pentagon has accused China of using force and threats, and creating tension in the South China Sea region while expanding its maritime powers in the disputed waters and the East China Sea. read more

China Accuses 'Certain People' in US of Trying to Destabilize Hong Kong

Girish Shetti   | May 13, 2016 09:30 AM EDT

China's Foreign Ministry on Friday said that certain unidentified people in the United States are try to destabilizing its autonomous territory, Hong Kong. read more

China Says Taiwan Would be Blamed for any Impending Crisis

Girish Shetti   | May 12, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

The incoming Taiwanese government will have to bear the blame for any impending crisis with China, Beijing said on Wednesday as it braces for pro-independent president Tsai Ing-wen to take charge of the island nation next week. read more

China, US to Hold 8th Security Cooperation Talks

Desiree Sison   | May 12, 2016 06:40 AM EDT

Officials from China and the United States will meet on Thursday in Washington D.C. for a security cooperation meeting, China's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. read more

China Seeks Improved Ties With new Philippine Government Amid South China Sea Spat

Desiree Sison   | May 11, 2016 07:02 AM EDT

China has said it hopes to improve bilateral ties with the Philippines following the victory of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte in the country's recent elections. read more

Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte is Different from U.S.A.’s Donald Trump; Know Why!

Jenia Cane   | May 10, 2016 06:11 PM EDT

Previous reports may have insinuated that Rodrigo Roa Duterte, mayor of Davao City in the southern part of the Philippines, is just like Donald Trump, the Republic frontrunner in the United States presidential election. However, recent updates appeared to have concluded that they are indeed different. read more

US Sends Warship to South China Sea, Challenges Beijing's Claim

Girish Shetti   | May 10, 2016 04:33 PM EDT

The Pentagon sent a warship to sail near a disputed reef in the South China Sea on Tuesday as the US made a fresh bid to counter China's territorial claims in the disputed maritime territory. read more

Trump Opposition Common Ground for Jon Stewart and Southern Baptists

Aaron Case   | May 10, 2016 03:42 AM EDT

It is not easy for former Daily Show host Jon Stewart and right-wing Christians to find matters on which they agree, but now there is presumed GOP presidential nominee Donald J. Trump. read more

Philippine President-Elect Rodrigo Duterte Backs Multilateral Talks With China and Western Nations to Resolve South China Sea Dispute

Desiree Sison   | May 10, 2016 07:18 AM EDT

Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Monday vowed to address the South China Sea conflict upon assuming office saying he would opt to engage in multilateral talks with China, Manila's allies such as the United States, Australia, and Japan, as well as other claimant states, to resolve the territorial dispute. read more

President Xi Jinping Writes Congratulatory Letter to Kim Jong-un on Election as Party Chairman

Som Patidar   | May 10, 2016 07:05 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong Un upon his election to the post of the chairman of country's ruling party. read more

Taiwan Accuses China of 'Political Interference' in WHO

Girish Shetti   | May 09, 2016 06:33 AM EDT

The incoming Taiwanese government has accused China of 'political interference' in the World Health Organization (WHO). The accusation follows after a top Chinese official raised doubts last week over the island nation's ability to keep its observer status at the WHO. read more

Duterte Holds Commanding Lead as Philippine Polls Open

Aaron Case   | May 09, 2016 01:28 AM EDT

Controversial presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte maintains a significant lead as Filipinos head to the polls today. With a projected 35% of the vote, Duterte has a 12-point lead over his closest competition, senator Grace Poe. read more

China Says Any Arbitration Court Ruling on South China Sea Case Would be 'Illegal'

Desiree Sison   | May 08, 2016 07:25 AM EDT

China continues to defend its maritime claims in the South China Sea. Now, Beijing says that regardless of its decision, the ruling of the Permanent Court of Arbitration on the territorial case filed by the Philippines against China will be 'illegal.' read more

China Condemns US Report on Religious Intolerance, Describes it as an ‘Attack’

Rina S.   | May 08, 2016 08:40 AM EDT

China has filed a formal diplomatic complaint against a report released by the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The commission used critical language to condemn the state of religious freedom in China. In response, Beijing has said that the report is biased and described it as an 'attack.' read more

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