Politics

President Xi Won’t Use AIIB To Finance $46B China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 06:01 AM EDT

Although Chinese President Xi Jinping is bound for Pakistan next week to tackle the $46-billion Pakistan-China Economic Corridor, the money to fund the project would not come from the newly established Asian Infrastructure Development Bank. read more

Actress Tracy Chu Lands First Lead Role as Police Officer

Cybelle Go   | Apr 19, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

Actress Tracy Chu lands her first lead role in TVB's upcoming drama, EU: Overtime Mission. Chu plays a strong willed police officer who possesses the power to time travel, according to Jaynestars News. read more

Mike Huckabee To Announce Presidential Bid On May 5

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 05:45 AM EDT

Like Hillary Clinton, another politician from Arkansas is throwing his hat in the presidential derby. However, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee is joining the crowded field in the Republican Party who aim to replace outgoing President Barack Obama in the White House. read more

Ella Koon on Being Pregnant: “This is the Best Gift that God Could Give Us!”

JM Javelosa   | Apr 18, 2015 02:51 AM EDT

Since exchanging vows with her boyfriend Juan-Domingo Maurellet in February, Cantopop singer, Ella Koon, was constantly in the headlines due to the pregnancy rumors that surrounded her. read more

U.S. Looks for Ways to Win Wars in Space

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 10:00 PM EDT

The U.S. must create disruptive new technologies, and develop closer ties with global allies to stay ahead of challenges in space from China, Russia and others, the head of U.S. Air Force Space Command told Reuters. read more

China Showcases Military Might at Rio Security Expo

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 09:00 PM EDT

Chinese military hardware, including warships, missiles and computer equipment, were put on display at the 2015 Latin America Aerospace and Defense (LAAD) exhibition in Rio de Janeiro this week. read more

Shanghai Stocks Hit Seven-Year High; Japan Passes China as Largest Foreign T-Bill Owner

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 17, 2015 07:33 PM EDT

The benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rose 2.2 percent to close at 4,287.3 points today, as stocks climbed to their highest levels in seven years. read more

Gao Yu Sentenced to 7-Year Jail Term For Disclosure Of State Secrets

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 17, 2015 08:29 PM EDT

The Beijing No. 3 Intermediate Court sentenced on Friday to seven years prison term 71-year-old Gao Yu, a known Chinese journalist. She was found guilty of leaking state secrets to people overseas. read more

More China Constructions In Disputed Spratlys

Vittorio Hernandez   | Apr 18, 2015 12:47 AM EDT

Latest satellite image released on Thursday showed progress in construction being done by China on the disputed Spratlys islands. The image indicate that the infrastructure being built could handle military jets. read more

China Temporarily Withdraws Banking Tech Policy, Following Trade Group Complaints

David Curry   | Apr 17, 2015 08:20 AM EDT

Backpedalling is rare from the Chinese government, but given the severity of information needed in the new policy it will look into amending the policy. read more

Kathy Chow Looks as Svelte as Ever Despite Being 6 Months Pregnant

JM Javelosa   | Apr 17, 2015 03:52 AM EDT

Kathy Chow is now six months pregnant but she is still looking as slim and slender as her pre-pregnancy self. Kathy, together with her husband Julien Lepeu, showed up at the luxury jewelry and watch brand, Cartier's event and looked extremely stunning wearing a midnight blue, high-low gown and black, platform high heels, while her husband looked dapper in a black suit. read more

China Buys Advanced Missile System from Russia

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 07:00 PM EDT

China has reached a deal to buy six of Russia's S-400 Triumf missile defense systems for more than $3 billion. read more

Search Area for Flight MH370 to Double

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 03:00 PM EDT

As the search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues without success, the governments of Australia, China and Malaysia say they will double the search area. read more

Hillary Clinton Praises Elizabeth Warren in Time magazine

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 01:58 PM EDT

Hillary Clinton is raising eyebrows with a two-paragraph blurb in Time magazine praising potential rival U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, who was named by the magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world. read more

Shanghai Proposes Tax Refund for Foreign Shoppers

Michael A. Katz   | Apr 16, 2015 02:32 PM EDT

Shanghai has proposed offering a tax refund to foreign tourists who spend more than 500 yuan, or $80, at designated shops in the city starting later this year. read more

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