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US Sends Stealth Jet Fighters to Japan

mwaniki wanjiku |

Jan 14, 2017 04:40 AM EST

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is headed to Japan to be "the cornerstone" of US defense in the Pacific.

Fiat Chrysler Announces New COO for China, Asia Pacific

Steve M.C. |

Jan 12, 2017 08:04 PM EST

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles on Thursday has named Daphne Zheng and Paul Alcala as its new Chief Operating Officers in China and Asia Pacific, respectively.

China Shuts Down Muslim Website After Posting Stinging Letter to President Xi Jinping

mwaniki wanjiku |

Dec 15, 2016 09:27 AM EST

A popular online community for Chinese Muslims has been closed after posting a petition asking President Xi Jinping to quit his "brutal suppression of activists."

China Remains Top US Surveillance Target in Asia-Pacific

China is Top US Surveillance Target in Asia-Pacific

Desiree Sison |

Nov 28, 2016 06:30 AM EST

The US military conducted more than 700 naval patrols in the South China Sea region in 2015, threatening China's sovereignty and making it the most "targeted" nation by Washington in terms of surveillance activities, Chinese government analysts said on Friday.

US Wants Absolute Control of Disputed South China Sea: Report

Desiree Sison |

Nov 26, 2016 07:09 AM EST

The United States is seeking "absolute control" over the disputed South China Sea and will not withdraw its military forces from the region under the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump, Chinese political experts said in a report released on Friday in Beijing.

Obama Uses Trade Secrets Bill Signing to Promote Trans-Pacific Partnership

Aaron Case |

May 13, 2016 12:32 AM EDT

President Obama signed a bill designed to protect American companies' trade secrets and took the opportunity to ask Congress to pass the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement.

Hong Kong Slides to 4th Place in Global Financial Hub Ranking

S Satapathy |

Apr 08, 2016 09:32 AM EDT

In the latest ranking of the top global financial centres released by research group Zen onWednesday, April 6, London continues to top the list with New York in the second position. But in a significant change of position, Hong Kong slipped to the 4th slot, while Singapore climbed one place to become the 3rd leading global financial centre in the world.

US Senator Calls China a Bully in the Asia-Pacific Region

US Senator Calls China a Bully in Asia-Pacific Region

Desiree Sison |

Feb 25, 2016 06:17 AM EST

An American senator on Tuesday criticized China for acting 'more like a bully' than a concerned stakeholder in the Asia-Pacific region with its rapid militarization.

China Gains Ground as Obama's Asia-Pacific Plan Loses Steam, Says Major Report

Carlos Castillo |

Jan 22, 2016 05:03 PM EST

China will gain full control over the South China Sea by 2030, practically transforming the 3.5 million square kilometer body of water into a "Chinese lake," according to a report issued recently by a respected Washington-based security think tank.

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.

Obama to Challenge China at Manila APEC summit

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.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang greets Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff during a meeting at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, May 19, 2015.

China Signs US$27 Billion Investment Deals With Brazil

Althea Serad |

May 20, 2015 04:13 AM EDT

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said Tuesday that China had signed trade agreements worth US$27 billion with Brazil during his visit to the country.

U.S.-China Jet Intercept Sets Off Debate On Regional Strategy

Ren Benavidez |

Sep 01, 2014 11:16 AM EDT

U.S. officials have begun debating whether it's safe to conduct forward-deployed strategic exercises in the Asia-Pacific region following an Aug. 19 intercept by an U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon of a Chinese J-11 fighter jet that flew within 20 feet of the American aircraft off the Hainan Island coast.

China To Launch Carbon Market In 2016

Staff Reporter |

Sep 01, 2014 05:58 AM EDT

China is set to launch its own market for carbon permits in 2016, a Chinese government official said Sunday.

Strong Japan Fences Make Good U.S. Neighbor Happy, But Not China

Des Cambaliza |

Aug 28, 2014 11:01 AM EDT

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe believes the time is right to boost its military stance to face China as Japan plans to ease its post-World War II military restrictions.

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