Politics

Chinese State-Owned Firms to Enter Investment, Mixed Ownership Deals with Private Investors

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 14, 2015 07:00 AM EDT

Private investors will soon be allowed to buy into Chinese state-owned companies as authorities look to reform state enterprises to combat the recent economic sluggishness. read more

U.S. Authorities Seek American-Chinese Professor Who Disappeared to China

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 14, 2015 07:41 AM EDT

U.S. authorities are currently searching for a former university professor, who disappeared in China. He is suspected by federal authorities of leaking American state and commercial secrets to the Chinese government. read more

Western-Style Separation of Powers 'Not Suitable' for Hong Kong, Says China's Top Representative in City

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 13, 2015 04:30 AM EDT

The head of Hong Kong's central government liaison office Zhang Xiaoming has explained that the special administrative region does not subscribe to "the political system of separation of powers." He revealed that owing to the Chief Executive's dual responsibility to the city as well as Beijing, he occupies a special position that puts him above the legislative, executive and judicial organs. read more

President Obama Warns Retaliation Against Unacceptable China-Sponsored Cyber-Attacks

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 12, 2015 07:22 AM EDT

President Barack Obama on Friday warned China to refrain from engaging in cyber-attacks against the U.S. He cautioned that these activities amounted to a national security threat and the White House would respond appropriately. read more

China Resources Holding Former Chairman Faces Prosecution for Corruption

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 11, 2015 09:07 AM EDT

The former chairman of a major state-owned company China Resources (Holdings) Co. Ltd is set to face prosecution for various crimes including corruption and embezzlement. read more

China Admits Islamic State Captive Bears Resemblance to Chinese Citizen Currently Abroad

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 11, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

A spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry has revealed that the image of a Chinese captive released by the Islamic State (IS) in August bears resemblance to a Chinese citizen, who is currently abroad. read more

China to Begin Live-Fire Military Drill in Sensitive Taiwanese Strait

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 10, 2015 07:57 AM EDT

China's military will begin its annual live-fire drills in the contested Taiwanese Strait on Friday. The commencement of the drill will coincide with the conclusion of Taiwan's yearly military exercises, the Han Kuang series of war games. read more

China to Create Cross-Border RMB Payment System: Premier Li

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 10, 2015 06:59 AM EDT

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang told local and foreign business representatives at the ongoing Summer Davos on Thursday that China will continue to reform its economy in order to ensure stability and open up the local market to investors. read more

China Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Tibet Autonomous Region, Denounces Dalai Lama as 'Separatist'

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 08, 2015 07:17 AM EDT

China marked the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Tibet Autonomous Region on Tuesday with a grand ceremony in front of the Potala Palace - the Dalai Lama's former home - in Lhasa. read more

China Begins 3-Week UN Military Observers Training Course

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 07, 2015 05:33 AM EDT

China's Military of National Defense launched an international training course for United Nations (UN) military observers on Monday. read more

U.S. East Asian and Pacific Affairs Asst Secretary Daniel Russel Visits China to Meet Senior State Officials

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 07, 2015 05:07 AM EDT

U.S. Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel commenced a state visit to Beijing on Sunday, Sept. 6. Russel, who would depart from the country on Tuesday, is expected to hold a series of meetings with top Chinese statesmen "to discuss a range of issues of importance to the bilateral relationship" between both countries. read more

Regional Ethnic Autonomy 'Conforms to the Historical Traditions of Tibet': White Paper

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 06, 2015 07:01 AM EDT

The Chinese government has given account of the all-round development in Tibet since the region officially became part of the People's Republic of China in the 1950s in a white paper released on Sunday. The paper titled 'Successful Practice of Regional Autonomy in Tibet' explains that "implementing the system of regional ethnic autonomy in Tibet conforms to China's reality as a unified multiethnic country." read more

China, Vietnam Agree to Settle Disputes Through Dialogue

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 04, 2015 06:17 AM EDT

The leaders of China and Vietnam met on the sidelines of China's 70th anniversary V-Day parade and agreed to strengthen the ties between both nations and resolve their disputes through dialogue. read more

United States President Obama Plans Punish Chinese Hackers Ahead of President Xi's Visit

Benjie Batanes   | Sep 04, 2015 06:32 AM EDT

U.S. President Barack Obama is planning to punish alleged Chinese hackers who have been stealing American government and commercial secrets. Analysts believe that sanctions may be imposed against them by next week before Obama meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington later this month. read more

China and Russia Accused of Outing U.S. Spies Using Hacked Data

Kwao Peppeh   | Sep 03, 2015 09:04 AM EDT

China and Russia have been accused of using hacked U.S. data to identify and target American intelligence officials working covertly abroad. read more

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