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World Leaders Defy China, Discuss South China Sea Dispute at G7 Summit
| Girish Shetti | | May 27, 2016 12:50 PM EDT |
In clear defiance of China's demands, G7 leaders on Thursday discussed the contentious issues of South China Sea and East China Sea, which has escalated tensions in Western Pacific region. The discussion was initiated by Japan, who rejected China's request that the maritime territorial disputes are not discussed at the G7 Summit.
Vanuatu, Lesotho, and Palestine Back China in South China Sea Dispute
| Kat De Guzman | | May 27, 2016 10:05 AM EDT |
The Vanuatu government has announced in a statement that it is backing China's stance regarding the maritime dispute in the South China Sea.
Beijing Denies Manila's Claim That it Revoked US-Brokered Deal on Scarborough Shoal
| Desiree Sison | | May 27, 2016 06:44 AM EDT |
China has denied the Philippines' claim that Beijing revoked a US-brokered agreement between the two countries regarding their respective stake in the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
UN Thanks China for Offer of 8,000 Troops for Peacekeeping Mission
| Desiree Sison | | May 27, 2016 06:21 AM EDT |
The United Nations (UN) has reached out to China to take on its offer of donating 8,000 troops for its peacekeeping operations in war-torn areas worldwide.
China Warns G7 Leaders to Refrain From Focusing on South China Sea Disoute
| Girish Shetti | | May 26, 2016 03:46 PM EDT |
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Thursday that he hopes G7 leaders will avoid escalating tension in the region by focusing on economic issues. Beijing's remark is seen as a veiled warning to G7 leaders to refrain from discussing the South China Sea and East China Sea dispute at the ongoing G7 Summit in Japan.
Starbucks to Build its First International Roastery in China
| Charissa Echavez | | May 26, 2016 03:42 PM EDT |
American coffeehouse Starbucks announced on Thursday that it will establish its very first roaster in Shanghai, China, next year. This will be the first Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room outside the United States.
Chinese Government Vows to Strengthen China’s Big Data Industry
| Jenia Cane | | May 26, 2016 10:30 AM EDT |
Prospects look bright for China's big data industry, as the Central government vowed to establish a more transparent and equal playing field that will attract increased foreign investments into the sector.
China’s Nuclear Weapon Supply to Pakistan Poses Security Threat to US and India: Senior US Congress Members Warns Obama
| Girish Shetti | | May 26, 2016 10:05 AM EDT |
Two senior members of the U.S. Congress have warned the Obama administration that China's supply of super sensitive nuclear weapons systems to Pakistan poses a serious security threat to the United States and Islamabad's arch rival India.
China to Send Contingent of 400 Athletes to 2016 Rio Olympics
| Ritz Agranum | | May 26, 2016 09:52 AM EDT |
China will send a delegation of 400 athletes to the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games, a high-ranking sports official said on Wednesday.
To Compete With Disney, Wanda Opens its First Outdoor Theme Park in Jiangxi Province
| Girish Shetti | | May 26, 2016 09:10 AM EDT |
Wanda Group is set to open its first outdoor theme park dubbed "Nanchang Wanda City" in Jiangxi province on Saturday. The opening of Wanda Group's ambitious outdoor theme park is perfectly timed ahead of the inauguration of the much-anticipated Disney Resort in Shanghai.
China Criticizes Taiwanese President Tsai lng-wen for Being Single
| Desiree Sison | | May 26, 2016 08:55 AM EDT |
China's state-run news agency Xinhua has attacked Taiwan's newly inaugurated female President Tsai Ing-wen for her unreliable brand of politics and governance, blaming it on the fact that she is 'emotional' and 'extreme' because she is unmarried.
China Defends Stand on South China Sea Dispute After Receiving Criticisms From International Community
| Kat De Guzman | | May 26, 2016 08:36 AM EDT |
China has defended its decision to construct civilian and military facilities on its islands in the South China Sea after coming under criticism from the United States, Britain and Japan.
British Prime Minister Urges China to Respect Ruling of Arbitration Court on South China Sea Dispute
| Desiree Sison | | May 26, 2016 07:14 AM EDT |
British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday called on China to respect and abide by the judgment of the international arbitration tribunal in the case filed by the Philippines against Beijing in 2012 over the South China Sea dispute. The court is expected to be handed down a ruling in the coming weeks.
Chinese Government Reduces Chinese Hospitals’ Antibiotic Use by 40%
| Jenia Cane | | May 25, 2016 09:29 PM EDT |
Chinese hospitals have reduced their use of antibiotics by 40 percent after the nation's top health authority undertook measures to regulate their use.
NASA’s Bolden Makes Brave but Pointless Appeal for U.S.-China Space Cooperation
| Arthur Dominic Villasanta | | May 25, 2016 07:22 PM EDT |
The 112th United States Congress in November 2011 banned NASA from engaging in bilateral agreements and coordination with China
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