Politics

Google Search Engine No Longer Features Chinese Names of Disputed Shoal

Benjie Batanes   | Jul 14, 2015 07:21 AM EDT

Starting Tuesday July, 14, Google will no longer use the Chinese name of a shoal whose ownership is being hotly contested by both China and the Philippines. The Internet search engine made the decision after the Philippines protested. read more

Republican Governor Scott Walker Declares Candidacy for United States President

Benjie Batanes   | Jul 13, 2015 10:03 AM EDT

The governor of Wisconsin, Scott Walker, has announced his bid to become the Republican party's nominee for president of the United States on Monday. Walker said that he is seeking the country's highest office because Americans need a leader who will "fight for them." read more

Majority of China's Big Cities Did Not Pass Air Quality Tests in June: Environmental Ministry

Kwao Peppeh   | Jul 13, 2015 06:51 AM EDT

The Ministry of Environmental Protection announced on Monday that out of the country's 74 big cities, only 19 passed air quality tests last month. read more

Radical Turkish Gangs Facilitate Recruitment of Chinese Civilians to Join Jihadists: Investigators

Kwao Peppeh   | Jul 12, 2015 07:42 AM EDT

China's Ministry of Public Security revealed on Saturday that radical Turkish gangs recruit civilians in Southeast Asian countries to join the jihadist movement in the Middle East. read more

Leaders Discuss Security and Development at 15th Shanghai Cooperative Organization Summit

Kwao Peppeh   | Jul 11, 2015 10:10 AM EDT

Leaders of Shanghai Cooperative Organization (SCO) member countries on Friday agreed to jointly address challenges to their national security and laid out a framework to deepen their economic, social and political cooperation. read more

China to Develop More Industrial Parks to Spur Socio-Economic Growth

Garima Vohra   | Jul 10, 2015 11:35 AM EDT

In a bid to drive the economy at the desired rate, China has decided to develop approximately 60 zones for promoting industrial urbanization. read more

War on Corruption Extends to China’s Military Sector

Adelyn Torralba   | Jul 10, 2015 09:21 AM EDT

China's military sector has extended their war against corruption in their own backyard. read more

United States Army to Reduce its Rank by 40,000 Within 2 Years

Benjie Batanes   | Jul 09, 2015 11:02 AM EDT

The United States Army is scheduled to announce its plans this week to reduce its forces by at least 40,000 soldiers as part of the latest cost cutting measures. read more

Thailand Defends Decision to Deport 100 Uighurs Back to China Following Public Backlash

Kwao Peppeh   | Jul 09, 2015 10:11 AM EDT

The Thai government has defended its decision to deport nearly 100 Uighur Muslim migrants back to China after several rights groups and the United Nations criticized the move as unlawful and dangerous. The Turkic-speaking minority allegedly face abuse and persecution in China. read more

China, Russia Strenghten Partnership in Science and Technology

Garima Vohra   | Jul 09, 2015 06:43 AM EDT

The ongoing International Industrial Trade Fair (INNOPROM) 2015 in Yekaterinburg, Russia signals the strengthening of the Sino-Russian relationship. China and Russia are working together to improve each others' capability and competitiveness in the field of scientific and technological innovation. read more

Philippines Presents Arguments in South China Sea Arbitration, China Declines to Participate

Benjie Batanes   | Jul 08, 2015 09:42 AM EDT

The Philippines has presented its side on China's disputed South China Sea land reclamation project before an international arbitration court in Holland on Tuesday. However, the other party in the dispute, China, has declined to join the proceedings. read more

China Marks 78th Anniversary of July 7th Incident as Commemoration of World War II Victory Begins

Kwao Peppeh   | Jul 08, 2015 06:48 AM EDT

Chinese authorities officially commenced numerous exhibitions and events on Tuesday to mark the beginning of the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the country's victory in the Second Sino-Japanese War. read more

Foreign Debt Expert Urges China to Consider Human Rights Issues When Extending Loans

Benjie Batanes   | Jul 07, 2015 06:00 AM EDT

A foreign debt expert urged China on Monday to not forget about the people's right when it extends loans and negotiate payment terms with the debtor countries. read more

U.S. Banks Provide Plans to Avoid Another Crisis

Yasmin Rasidi   | Jul 07, 2015 07:12 AM EDT

A dozen of Wall Street's largest banks released a detailed plan on Monday, explaining how they would anticipate business closure without the help of taxpayers' money. The program is seen as a crucial step to prevent banks from being broken up by regulators, Reuters reported. read more

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