Politics

China Overhauls PLA Command Structure, Creates New Units Amid Deepening Military Reform

Carlos Castillo   | Jan 02, 2016 05:48 AM EST

The Central Military Commission (CMC) of the Communist Party of China has assumed overall administration of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), the Chinese People's Armed Police and the country's militia and reserve forces, according to state news agency Xinhua. read more

President Xi Delivers New Year Message; Outlines Goals for 2016

Desiree Sison   | Jan 01, 2016 05:05 AM EST

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered a New Year message on Friday, outlining his vision for 2016 which included a blueprint for development in the next five years and a significant package to lift tens of millions of people out of poverty. read more

China Confirms Second Aircraft Carrier is Being Built

JB Cach   | Jan 01, 2016 06:03 AM EST

China confirmed on Thursday that it is currently building its second aircraft carrier, despite being in the middle of maritime disputes regarding the South China Sea. read more

Chinese And Taiwanese Cabinet Officials Open New Communication Line

Ryan General   | Dec 31, 2015 10:46 AM EST

Another positive step in a continuously improving relations between China and Taiwan. Chinese State media has reported that Chinese and Taiwanese Cabinet officials have spoken for the very first time with the introduction of a new hotline created to establish trust between the two countries. read more

China Recovered Billions of Stolen Public Funds in 2015

Ryan General   | Dec 31, 2015 09:28 AM EST

The Chinese government has recovered more than 380 billion yuan ($58.6 billion) of stolen public money in just the first 11 months of 2015. The effort is aligned with the government's initiative to wipe out corruption in public spending. read more

China Passes Counter-Terrorism Law

Nicky West   | Dec 29, 2015 08:47 AM EST

China has passed a highly controversial counter-terrorism law on Sunday. The new law requires firms to help decrypt user information, but they will not install security 'backdoors' as previously discussed. read more

"We Cannot be Bound to China," Says Taiwan's Potential Next President

Carlos Castillo   | Dec 29, 2015 06:52 AM EST

Taiwan will continue to go against Beijing's wishes and assert itself as an independent nation and economy if the opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) goes on to win the Taiwanese elections on January 16. read more

China Angered as Filipinos Visit Disputed South China Sea Island

Alexis Villarias   | Dec 28, 2015 02:47 PM EST

China is not too happy after a group of Filipino protesters landed on a disputed Philippine-held island in the Spartly archipelago on Saturday. read more

China's Controversial New Anti-terror Law to be Passed on Sunday Amid US Criticism

Cybelle Go   | Dec 26, 2015 07:34 AM EST

China is slated to pass an anti-terrorism bill on Sunday despite U.S. criticisms. read more

China, Nepal Strengthen Ties in Response to Energy Crisis

Cybelle Go   | Dec 25, 2015 02:49 PM EST

Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao met with Nepal Foreign Minister Kamal Thapa in Beijing on Thursday and agreed to expand cooperation between their respective countries. read more

China Rejects U.S. Criticism of Drafted Terrorism Law

Ryan General   | Dec 25, 2015 10:39 AM EST

China has rejected U.S. criticisms against its recently drafted law on terrorism and urged Washington to refrain from applying "double standards" in fighting terrorism. read more

China's Two-Child Policy Expected to Become Law in January

Ryan General   | Dec 23, 2015 07:28 AM EST

Chinese couples will now be encouraged to have two children, according to a draft statement on China's national law on population and family planning proposed to the country's top legislature. read more

Chinese Lawmakers Mull Plan to Open Market for Elder Care Services

Ryan General   | Dec 23, 2015 07:12 AM EST

Lawmakers in China have proposed to fully open elderly care market in order to meet the vast demand of their senior citizens. read more

China's First Counter-terrorism Law to be Passed This Month; Law Restricts Media Coverage

Desiree Sison   | Dec 22, 2015 06:22 AM EST

Chinese legislators on Monday started reviewing drafts of the country's first counter-terrorism law, which officials said could be passed before the month ends. read more

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