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PLA “Warns” US Navy Destroyer in South China Sea

January 30, 2016 Staff Writer 0

A garrison with the People’s Liberation Army of China warned and repelled a US Navy Destroyer which navigated near an island under Chinese control in the disputed South China Sea, according to Beijing’s Defense Ministry. […]

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Viral Video Blasts Scalpers at Chinese Hospitals

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Nobody likes scalpers. They lurk outside concert venues and sports arenas pitching tickets, legitimate ones if you’re lucky, at ridiculous prices for sold out events. But in China, you can even find these vultures perched […]

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Ai Weiwei Closes Danish Exhibit to Protest Refugee Asset Seizures

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Renowned Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has forced the closure of one of his exhibits in Denmark in protest of the country’s new law allowing authorities to claim the assets of refugees to cover housing and […]

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Outgoing Taiwanese President to Visit Disputed Island on South China Sea

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Outgoing president Ma Ying-jeou on Thursday will visit Taiping, an island it claims in the disputed South China Sea. Taiping lies in the Spratly archipelago, a chain of islands claimed by China. Some of these […]

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China Threatens Sanctions on US Companies: How Should Washington Respond?

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

China has threatened sanctions against US companies selling military equipment to Taiwan raising concern among officials in Washington that it could be bracing itself for a difficult chapter in US-China relations. For the most part, […]

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Chinese Journalist Goes Missing in Thailand After Seeking Asylum

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Seeking refuge and fearing persecution by the Chinese government, a young journalist rushed to Thailand. Now, he’s missing. Li Xin was the editor of a popular Chinese newspaper called the Southern Metropolitan Daily. His wife […]

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Bill Gates Sells Image Bank with Controversial Tank Man Pictures to Chinese Firm

January 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Thanks to Bill gates, a treasure chest of more than 200 million historic and artistic images are under control of a Chinese firm. The Microsoft founder announced Friday the sale of Corbis images assets to […]

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China-Iran Economic Pact Strengthens as Sanctions Ease

January 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Even as most of the international sanctions meant to punish Iran over its elusive and aggressive nuclear program are lifted, Tehran managed to escape economic downfall and world isolation thanks in part to one country […]

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US Forces Will Respond to Developments in Asia: Defense Secretary

January 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

The United States is committed to maintaining security in Asia and it will respond to developments in the region, said US Defense Secretary Ash Carter. The Pentagon official was speaking to other political and business […]

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Retired PLA General Says War with Taiwan is Likely if it Keeps Seeking Independence

January 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

A retired general for the People’s Liberation Army of China has warned Taiwan that war with Beijing is imminent if the island nation continues seeking independence. “We have promised that Chinese people never fight against […]

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