Politics

China: The New Global Economic Power?

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Sep 18, 2015 09:09 AM EDT

China showed the latest sign that it has arrived to the global economic power, which upsets the financial markets enough to nudge the Federal Reserve away from the raising interests. read more

Zhang Yujun: Deputy Head of China's Stock Regulatory Body Under Investigation for 'Violation of The Laws'

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 17, 2015 07:29 AM EDT

Zhang Yujun, an assistant chairman at China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), is under investigation for "severe violation of the laws and disciples," the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection announced on Wednesday. read more

Taiwan's Next President Must Maintain Cross-Strait Relationship Status Quo: Official

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 17, 2015 05:33 AM EDT

The spokesman for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday that the next president of the island nation has to maintain the status quo in cross-strait relations. read more

President Obama Puts China on Notice Over Recent Cyber Attacks Against the U.S.

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 17, 2015 05:58 AM EDT

President Barack Obama revealed on Wednesday that his government is making plans to punish those responsible for the recent cyber attacks against the United States. Many Americans suspect that China is behind the attacks and this may cause tension when Chinese leader Xi Jinping meets with Obama in Washington at the end of this month. read more

Chinese Brokers Face Government Probe Over Allegations of Insider Trading

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 16, 2015 09:16 AM EDT

Chinese authorities announced on Monday that several high ranking employees of one of the largest brokerage firm in the country are being probed over allegations that they engaged in insider trading of stocks. The government's move is seen as an indication that it will not hesitate to employ any means at its disposal to prevent the ongoing massive selling of Chinese stocks. read more

‘Bird’s Nest Stadium’ Unconventional Artist Ai Weiwei Exhibits Arts in London

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Sep 16, 2015 08:05 AM EDT

The dissident artist Ai Weiwei shows his work of arts at the Royal Academy of Arts in London on Sep. 15, Tuesday, where his activism collided with arts. read more

Iran Calls on China to Play Active Role in Implementing Nuclear Agreement and Resolving Unrest in Middle East

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 16, 2015 05:03 AM EDT

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is currently in China for bilateral talks, noted on Tuesday that his country would like to see the Chinese government take a more active role in implementing the historic nuclear agreement and resolving the conflict in the Middle East. read more

United States Prepares for First Official Visit of Chinese Leader Xi Jinping

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 16, 2015 05:15 AM EDT

United States officials on Monday announced that Chinese leader Xi Jinping will arrive in the country by the end of September. This will be Xi's first official visit to the U.S. and the discussion between him and President Obama will focus on bilateral business relations and allegations of Chinese cyber attacks, which has embarrassed and infuriated the American government. read more

Military Parade With Trained Monkeys In China?

Darlene Tverdohleb   | Sep 16, 2015 12:10 AM EDT

Military parade in China on Sep. 3 was prepared with the deployment of macaques and falcons to scare the birds away. read more

Australia Father Poses as Buyer to Infiltrate Chinese Suppliers Who Sold Synthetic Drugs to Dead Son

Staff Reporter   | Sep 16, 2015 05:57 AM EDT

An Australian man went undercover in China to trace the drug dealers who sold harmful synthetic drugs to his late son. read more

As Economic Growth Slows Down China Will Spend Unused Funds On New Projects

Vlad Tverdohleb   | Sep 15, 2015 09:56 AM EDT

The economic slowdown forces China's government to find new ways to stimulate the markets. read more

China is Building Another Airstrip on Disputed South China Sea Islet: Expert

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 15, 2015 06:53 AM EDT

A US-based thinktank on Monday revealed that the latest satellite images of the South China Sea shows that China is constructing an airstrip in Mischief Reef. read more

Freelance Photographer Denounces CCTV for Theft of Video

Cara Yang   | Sep 14, 2015 12:08 PM EDT

Wang Yuanzong, a Chinese freelance photographer, published a recording on his Weibo account on Sept. 10, denouncing CCTV's illegal use of his video materials. read more

Senior U.S. Intelligence Officials Conclude 4-Day Cyber Security Meeting with Chinese Delegation

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 14, 2015 08:29 AM EDT

Top U.S. intelligence officials have concluded a four-day meeting with a delegation of senior Chinese officials. Both parties discussed several issues, however, cyber-security was the most prominent topic. read more

Chinese State-Owned Oil Company to Divest Itself of Hotels and Cars

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 14, 2015 09:25 AM EDT

A Chinese government-owned oil company has announced on Monday that it will divest most of its hotels and let go of several thousand vehicles. The move is seen as an effort by the company to stamp out graft and corruption within its ranks. read more

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