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Japan Calls on International Community to Condemn China's Encroachment Into Disputed Islands
Desiree Sison | | Jan 20, 2016 10:01 AM EST |
Japan has called on the international community to 'raise its voice' over China's alleged encroachment into disputed islands in the South China Sea and East China Sea, prompting the Chinese military to go on 'high alert.'
China, Saudi Arabia Sign 14 Economic Deals During President Xi Jinping's Historic Visit
Desiree Sison | | Jan 20, 2016 04:26 AM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Saudi Arabia monarch King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud have inked 14 economic deals and memoranda of understanding covering energy, industrial capacity cooperation as well as the Belt and Road initiative, among others, during the President's first stop in his five-day Middle East tour.
Taiwan, US Exchange of Diplomats After Election Irks China
Desiree Sison | | Jan 19, 2016 07:15 AM EST |
An exchange of Taiwanese and United States diplomats after Taipei's recent elections has irked China, saying the US should not interfere with China's domestic affairs.
China, Hong Kong Multi-Billionaires on the List of World's Richest 62 People
Desiree Sison | | Jan 19, 2016 05:16 AM EST |
Eight Chinese and Hong Kong multi-billionaires formed part of the world's richest 62 people whose wealth equal to that of half of the global population (3.5 billion people), according to a report by the international charity organization Oxfam.
China to Taiwan: Abandon 'Hallucinations' of Pursuing Independence
Desiree Sison | | Jan 18, 2016 12:02 PM EST |
Following the landslide victory of Taiwan's pro-independence opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the polls this past weekend, China has made it clear to the winning candidates -- starting from President-elect Tsai lng-wen -- that Taiwan should abandon its 'hallucinations' of striving for independence and that any moves to pursue such an end would be 'poisonous.'
China Launches AIIB to Rebalance World Economy
Desiree Sison | | Jan 17, 2016 08:00 AM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an international development bank, at a lavish ceremony on Saturday in Beijing.
Japan, US, and South Korea Call On Beijing to Harshly Punish North Korea Over Nuclear Test
Desiree Sison | | Jan 17, 2016 07:28 AM EST |
China is facing mounting international pressure to punish North Korea over its latest nuclear test as Japan, the United States, and South Korea have called on Beijing to support the 'strongest possible' sanction against Pyongyang.
China Seeks Private Investment to Develop Disputed Islands in the South China Sea
Desiree Sison | | Jan 16, 2016 10:08 AM EST |
Amid protests from claimant-countries, China has announced plans of developing the islands it controls in the disputed waters of the South China Sea by inviting investors to pour money into Sansha city and other islands which are part of the disputed Paracel islands.
China, Switzerland Agree to Jointly Battle Graft and Corruption
Desiree Sison | | Jan 16, 2016 06:31 AM EST |
China and Switzerland vowed to work together to battle graft and corruption as top officials from the two countries met to beef up mutual cooperation in many sectors on Friday.
Financial Fugitive Returns to China From UK to Face Money Laundering Charges
Desiree Sison | | Jan 15, 2016 01:23 PM EST |
Chinese authorities have netted another financial fugitive, who has been hiding in the United Kingdom for three years, after the woman, suspected of money laundering, surrendered to authorities on Thursday.
China May Soon Join Global Military Campaign Against ISIS
Desiree Sison | | Jan 15, 2016 06:31 AM EST |
U.S. defense officials have revealed that China may soon join the global military campaign against terrorists in Iraq and Syria as Beijing is concerned about the growing number of its citizens joining the Islamic State (IS).
China Warns Japan Not to Test Naval Power
Desiree Sison | | Jan 14, 2016 07:45 AM EST |
China warned Japan on Wednesday not to test its naval power by taking 'provocative' actions around a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea.
China, South Korea to Meet in Seoul to Discuss Sanctions Against North Korea
Desiree Sison | | Jan 14, 2016 07:13 AM EST |
Following North Korea's latest nuclear test, military and defense officials from China and South Korea are slated to meet on Friday to discuss ways to stop Pyongyang's development of nuclear weapons.
China Defends Test Flights to the Spratlys
Desiree Sison | | Jan 13, 2016 08:42 AM EST |
China on Monday defended its test flights to the Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratlys saying the island is a territory of Beijing, therefore there was no need to notify anyone about the flights.
China to Implement Major Reforms in All Sectors
Desiree Sison | | Jan 13, 2016 07:48 AM EST |
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on all government officials and members of the Communist Party to institute deepening and advancing reforms in all sectors on Monday during the 20th convention of China Central Reform Leading Group.
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