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China, Thailand Inaugurate Joint Railway Project Amid Delays

Dec 20, 2015 06:56 AM EST

In what critics have described as a face-saving gesture, representatives from the governments of China and Thailand have led an inaugural groundbreaking ceremony in the Thai province of Ayutthaya for a joint railway project that will not begin until May next year at the earliest.

Refugees, Displaced People to Surpass Record 60 Million This Year: UN

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 20, 2015 04:00 AM EST

The United Nations (UN) expects the number of refugees and displaced people throughout the world to far exceed a record 60 million by the end of this year.

China Urges Inclusive Peace Talks as UN Security Council Passes Syria Resolution

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 19, 2015 07:00 AM EST

China has called for balanced and inclusive peace talks to put an end the bloody four-year conflict in Syria.

India is Building Top Secret City of Mass Destruction: Experts

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 18, 2015 10:23 PM EST

India is building a top secret military complex to produce enough enriched uranium for an ambitious thermonuclear weapons program, according to experts.

Downing Street Denounces Beijing Police for 'Mistreatment' of Diplomats

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 18, 2015 06:35 AM EST

The UK has accused Chinese police and security forces of manhandling foreign journalists and diplomats outside the courthouse of a free speech trial in Beijing last Monday.

US Navy: Full-blown Arms Race Looms in South China Sea

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 17, 2015 09:16 AM EST

The commander of the US Pacific Fleet warned on Wednesday that a full-blown arms race looms over the South China Sea as tensions in the region have pushed countries to re-arm, muster their troops, and pour billions of dollars into additional weapons and warships.

US Launches Massive Naval Base and Weapons Program to Counter China's Presence in Asia-Pacific

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 15, 2015 05:48 AM EST

The US government has begun a massive program to rewrite its naval strategy in the Asia-Pacific in response to China's rapidly growing naval presence in the region.

Beijing: Clean Energy is China's Next Leap Forward

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 14, 2015 03:39 PM EST

Beijing's top climate envoy has said the approval of the United Nations (UN) 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) climate pact in Paris last Saturday will spur the Chinese government's efforts to develop clean, renewable energy technologies throughout the country.

Chinese companies are emerging leaders in global wearable computers industry

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 14, 2015 03:34 PM EST

Chinese technology companies Xiaomi Technologies and XTC have emerged as the biggest contenders to the current leaders of the global industry in wearable computing devices, according to a US-based market research organization.

Afghan Police End Bloody Siege in Kabul

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 14, 2015 12:25 AM EST

The four Taliban gunmen involved in the daring night-time raid on the embassy district of Sherpur, Kabul last Friday are dead, according to Afghan police officials.

COP21 Nations Reach Historic Climate Deal in Paris

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 13, 2015 07:23 AM EST

Nearly 200 countries assented to what many claim is a historic international agreement to fight climate change and stabilize global temperatures at the close of the United Nations (UN) 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris on Saturday.

Taiwan's Next Ruling Party Open to Friendlier Ties With China

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 12, 2015 10:07 PM EST

Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which is likely to be voted into power in elections next month, is open to improving ties with China, a senior party member said Friday.

Switzerland on High Alert as Authorities Launch Manhunt for Suspected ISIS Militants

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 11, 2015 04:55 AM EST

Swiss authorities have put the country's law enforcement and anti-terror units on high alert even as a massive manhunt is under way in Geneva for five suspects associated with the recent terror attack in Paris.

China Accused of Blocking Paris Climate Accord

Carlos Castillo |

Dec 09, 2015 06:15 AM EST

China has been accused of blocking crucial measures in the new climate accord due to be finalized this Friday at the 21st Conference of Parties (COP21) in Paris.