Elena Garcia
Mongolian Trade Union Leader Sets Himself Ablaze to Protest Chinese Coal Mine Agreement
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 19, 2015 04:18 PM EST |
A shocking footage has emerged of an unnamed Mongolian trade union leader setting himself ablaze during a press conference in protest against a proposed coal mine deal with China.
China to Clamp Down on Foreign DVD Imports
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 17, 2015 03:25 PM EST |
China is on the move to clamp down on all DVD imports that Internet companies use to evade government controls on showing foreign TV shows and movies online.
US Official Shocked After Australia Leases Port of Darwin to Chinese State-Owned Firm
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 17, 2015 10:13 AM EST |
Former United States Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage has revealed that he was stunned that Australia blindsided the US on a decision to allow a Chinese company to lease the Port of Darwin. The Chinese State-owned firm is allegedly linked to the People's Liberation Army.
CIA Director Calls for More Surveillance, Says ISIS Could Have Other Attacks 'in the Pipeline'
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 17, 2015 10:12 AM EST |
CIA Director John Brennan on Monday said that he suspects the Islamic State could be working on more terrorist plots against the West. His statement follows Friday's attack in Paris which killed at least 129 people and left hundreds more injured.
China Vows to Tackle Islamic State Sickos after Paris Attacks
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 16, 2015 09:12 AM EST |
The president of the world superpower, Xi Jinping, has sworn to beef up China's fight against the evil jihadists just days after the Paris massacre. He made the promise during a phone call with Francois Hollande, the French leader yesterday. In Paris, on Friday night, ISIS brutally murdered at least 129 people with a number of Chinese nationals feared dead. According to Daily Star, a Foreign Ministry spokesman said that terrorist acts are common challenges facing humanity, this hinted that the Asian nation could attack the militants.
Obama to Challenge China at Asia-Pacific Summit in Manila
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 15, 2015 01:19 PM EST |
US President Barack Obama is expected to challenge China this week when Asia-Pacific leaders gather in the Philippines to speak out the lobbying and a territorial row to set pro-American trade rules.
China's Currency Gets Key Backing From IMF
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 15, 2015 01:02 PM EST |
The head of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, says that she supports the bid to add China's yuan to the organization's exclusive club of the world's top currencies.
Landslide Kills 16 in Eastern China After Heavy Flooding
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 15, 2015 11:59 AM EST |
At least 16 people have been killed after a landslide engulfed homes in eastern China. The flood-sparked landslide has rendered 21 people missing as heavy rains brought misery across a swathe of the country.
China's New Silk Road to be Boom or 'Dust' for Pakistan
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 15, 2015 11:31 AM EST |
China's new Silk Road could be boom or "dust" for Pakistan. Locals living in the region bordering China are yet to be convinced about the benefits that they will receive from the initiative as the Silk Road gets under construction in northern Pakistan.
Paris Terror Attacks: Parisians Use Twitter Hashtag to Offer Shelter, Facebook Activates Safety Feature
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 14, 2015 02:49 PM EST |
Paris suffered a major terrorist attack on Friday night, with the police reporting as many as 120 people killed. Multiple locations were targeted during the attacks, and the incident paints a chaotic picture.
Facebook is Testing a Snapchat-Like Disappearing Messages Feature in France
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 14, 2015 12:48 PM EST |
Facebook is testing a new self-destructing feature on its Messenger app in France. The feature allows users to send messages with a built-in auto-destruct timer. It is quite similar to Snapchat, where instant messages and photos automatically get deleted soon after a user reads or views it.
Monarch Butterfly Population May Quadruple in Mexico
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 14, 2015 07:26 AM EST |
Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico could nearly quadruple in number this year thanks to actions taken by the United States, Mexico and Canada to protect the migratory species, authorities said on Thursday.
Xiaomi 'Gemini' With Snapdragon 820 Spotted in Benchmarks
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 14, 2015 07:08 AM EST |
Xiaomi's long awaited new handset codenamed 'Gemini' has been seen in a benchmark listing, tipping details about the innards of the rumored smartphone. Additionally, Mi Pad 2 as well as Redmi Note 2 Pro have been also spotted in listings.
China's Yuan Takes Leap Toward Joining IMF Currency Basket
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 14, 2015 06:07 AM EST |
China's yuan moved one step closer to joining other top global currencies in the International Monetary Fund's benchmark foreign exchange basket on Friday. It happened after Fund staff and IMF chief Christine Lagarde gave the move the thumbs up.
China Coal Use: Rise in Coal-Powered Plants Sparks Concerns
| Elena Garcia | | Nov 13, 2015 11:02 AM EST |
The rate at which China is installing coal-fired plants is alarming green activitists considering the country's pollution problems and its committment to renewable energy. China allegedly issued up to 155 permits for coal-fired power plants in the first nine months of this year; a move that has attracted severe criticisms from environmental activists, who say officials must act now to curb high levels of pollution.
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