Politics

Chinese President Xi Jinping Now China’s Military Commander in Chief

Julio Cachila   | Apr 21, 2016 01:36 PM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping has added a new role to his list of responsibilities as head of the country – he has also taken the role of commander in chief of the Chinese military. read more

China Drone Company May Share Data with Government

Rina S.   | Apr 21, 2016 07:46 AM EDT

Drones are fast becoming mainstream and with their growing popularity, comes the possibility of state trying to collect the data. SZ DJI Technology Co., the maker of DJI drones, is currently going through this predicament. read more

China Deploys Thousands of Troops Along North Korea Border

Desiree Sison   | Apr 21, 2016 07:32 AM EDT

In anticipation of North Korea's fifth nuclear test, China deployed around 2,000 troops along its border with Pyongyang and would continue to send more military forces to the area in the coming months. read more

Chinese Man Sentenced to Death for Selling State Secrets

Julio Cachila   | Apr 20, 2016 09:14 AM EDT

A Chinese man received a death sentence for giving away more than 150,000 documents containing classified information to an unknown foreign agency. read more

Beijing Calls on Moscow for Support in Case Filed by Philippines Over South China Sea Dispute

Desiree Sison   | Apr 20, 2016 06:34 AM EDT

Beijing is seeking Moscow's support in opposing an international court case filed by the Philippines regarding its claim in the disputed South China Sea. read more

US Slams China for Landing Military Aircraft on Disputed Island

Desiree Sison   | Apr 19, 2016 07:25 AM EDT

The United States slammed China on Monday after the latter landed a military jet at a newly-built airstrip on the disputed Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea. read more

China Conducts Military Drills in the Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Apr 18, 2016 05:45 AM EDT

China has conducted military drills in the disputed South China Sea simulating actual combat against potential enemies. read more

Chinese Finance Minister Takes aim at Donald Trump

Rina S.   | Apr 17, 2016 03:43 PM EDT

United States presidential aspirant Donald Trump may have a legion of followers, but China's Finance Minister Lou Jiwei is none too impressed. read more

China Highly Unlikely to Defend North Korea in Case of War--Experts

Desiree Sison   | Apr 17, 2016 06:13 AM EDT

China's military experts said that Beijing is highly unlikely to come to North Korea's rescue and provide military aid in case of a breakout of conflict or war brought by Pyongyang's nuclear provocation in the Korean peninsula. read more

US Invites China to Largest Multinational Naval Exercise in the Pacific

Desiree Sison   | Apr 16, 2016 06:33 AM EDT

Despite repeated calls of US congressmen to disinvite China from the upcoming US-led multinational naval exercise in the Pacific, US defense secretary Ashton Carter said Beijing will attend the international event. read more

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter to Visit U.S. Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea

Girish Shetti   | Apr 15, 2016 11:46 AM EDT

In a move that is bond to infuriate China further, US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said on Friday that he will visit a U.S. aircraft carrier stationed in the disputed South China Sea. read more

China Says US-Philippine Military Alliance Reflects 'Cold War Mentality'

Desiree Sison   | Apr 15, 2016 07:11 AM EDT

China's defense ministry said joint patrols by the US and Philippine forces in the South China Sea as well as plans of strengthening military ties between the two countries reflect a "cold war mentality" and further raises tension in the disputed waters. read more

China Deploys 16 Fighter Jets to Disputed South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Apr 14, 2016 07:09 AM EDT

China has deployed 16 fighter jets to the disputed Woody Island in the South China Sea which Beijing claims as part of its territory, US defense authorities said on Wednesday. read more

China to Prosecute Taiwanese Nationals Liable in Fraud Case

S Satapathy   | Apr 14, 2016 02:19 PM EDT

China will prosecute 45 Taiwanese citizens deported from Kenya on Wednesday in connection with a telecommunication scam. read more

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