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India Permits Uyghur Leader, 8 Chinese Dissidents to Attend Dharamsala Conference

S Satapathy   | May 01, 2016 06:39 PM EDT

Close to 69 foreign delegates, including Uyghur American Association president Ilshat Hasan, were present at a summit on "Strengthening the Alliance to Advance People's Dream" at Norbu House in McLeodganj, Dharmashala, India on Thursday, April 28. read more

India’s Apex Court Bans all Diesel-run Taxis in Country’s Capital

S Satapathy   | May 01, 2016 09:02 AM EDT

The Supreme Court of India has banned all diesel-run taxis from operating in the country's capital New Delhi from May 1, 2016. read more

China and Russia Team Up as They Oppose U.S. Reported Move in Republic of Korea

Jenia Cane   | Apr 30, 2016 11:35 PM EDT

China and Russia have jointly declared their opposition towards the move of the United States of America to deploy an anti-missile system to the Republic of Korea. read more

Mumbai Building Collapse Kills 5; Death Toll Set to Rise

Marcel Woo   | Apr 30, 2016 08:34 AM EDT

At least six people were confirmed dead and five others injured when a three-stories building collapsed in Mumbai Saturday, authorities said. read more

USA Puts China on Watchlist for Foreign Exchange Practices

Rina S.   | Apr 30, 2016 05:15 PM EDT

The US Treasury Department has released its watchlist of countries which are to be monitored for their foreign exchange practices. The list includes China, Germany, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. According to the modified semi-annual report released on Friday, the Treasury Department will observe these countries to determine whether their foreign exchange policies offer them undue trade advantage over the U.S. read more

Beijing Police Will Roam Italy, Serves as Bridge to Chinese People

Mia Ren   | Apr 30, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

Italy wants to get closer to its Chinese immigrants. Italy's interior ministry said on Friday that four policemen from Beijing will join the Carabinieri, Italy's police force, as a way of extending a friendly hand to its Chinese community. read more

India Asks China to Stop Construction Activities in Pakistani Occupied Kashmir

Girish Shetti   | Apr 30, 2016 06:58 AM EDT

Amid the growing diplomatic row over the 'Masood Azhar issue,' India has now requested that China halts all construction activities in Pakistani Occupied Kashmir (POK). read more

US Defense Secretary Carter was Denied Entry to Hong Kong

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 30, 2016 08:25 AM EDT

In the middle of heightened tensions in the South China Sea, the American Consulate claimed that their aircraft carrier was denied entry in Hong Kong on Thursday. The reason for the refusal was not clear. read more

United States Firm with South Korea Talks Despite China and Russia Objections

Alexis Villarias   | Apr 30, 2016 08:23 AM EDT

The United States and South Korea continue talks on the possible deployment of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) after North Korea tested its fourth nuclear bomb in January. The negotiations continue despite objections from China and Russia. read more

Russia is one With China on North Korea and South China Sea Issue

Girish Shetti   | Apr 29, 2016 08:09 AM EDT

Russia on Friday support China's stance on critical issues between North Korea and South China Sea as both countries seek to counter US influence in Asian region. Russia's support came after meeting with foreign ministers of both countries in Beijing. read more

Chinese President Xi Jinping Vows not to Allow War to Erupt in Korean Peninsula

Desiree Sison   | Apr 29, 2016 07:55 AM EDT

As a close neighbor of the Korean peninsula, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Beijing will not allow war or chaos to erupt in the military hotspot as he vowed to take the diplomatic avenue to rid North Korea of nuclear weapons. read more

China to Join ASEAN Member-States for Military Exercise in South China Sea

Desiree Sison   | Apr 29, 2016 07:18 AM EDT

China will join a multinational military exercise involving ten member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next month. read more

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