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Month: February 2016

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US Urging China to De-Militarize all of South China Sea

February 27, 2016 Staff Writer 0

The US is urging China to cover the entire South China Sea in its pledge to not militarize islands in the region. In recent months, China has deployed surface-to-air missiles, radar gear, and fighter jets […]

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Move Over New York: Beijing Declared New ‘Billionaire Capital of the World’

February 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

New York has a long standing as the billionaire capital of the world, serving as home to 95 people with that extreme amount of wealth. For the first time, however, New York has been ousted […]

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China Toughens Up on North Korean Sanctions

February 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

China and the United States have agreed to strengthen financial sanctions against the North Korean regime. The move is nearly unprecedented for Beijing, which has long served as Pyongyang’s most important ally and trade partner. […]

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Hong Kong Student’s Anti-government Rant Goes Viral

February 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

A student is taking social media in Hong Kong by storm after unleashing an anti-government rant before a legislative council meeting. Kwam Yong-yi’s tirade on the administration of CY Leung was posted to YouTube minutes […]

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Tibetan Monk Facing Two Years in Jail Over Dalai Lama Photo

February 26, 2016 Staff Writer 0

A Tibetan monk has been sentenced to two years in jail for sharing a photo of the exiled Dalai Lama, according to sources who spoke with Radio Free Asia.org. Gomar Choephel, 47, was sentenced on […]

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HK Police Search for 100 More Mong Kok Rioters

February 25, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Each year, the Lunar New Year is a time of ultimate celebration all across Asia (and the globe). However, this year in Mong Kok, Hong Kong, the festivities were replaced by a night of violence […]

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Some Hong Kong Activists OK with the Label “Radical Separatists”

February 25, 2016 Staff Writer 0

Following Hong Kong’s most violent riots in years, the Chinese government is blaming the mayhem on “radical” separatists who want to divide China. And some people are ok with it. Among them is Edward Leung, […]

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China Raises Red Alert Standards

February 23, 2016 Staff Writer 0

China announced the country would be changing environmental standards for issuing Red Alerts in the face of growing pollution. Red Alerts are issued when an air in a region undergoes an Air Quality Index level […]

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China Cuts Cash Flow to North Korea

February 23, 2016 Staff Writer 0

As North Korea sticks its finger at the international community through grandiose demonstrations of military might, its largest economic backer is finally cutting off its cash flow. Chinese banks have frozen the assets of all […]

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The US will Keep Testing China on Militarizing Disputed Islands

February 20, 2016 Staff Writer 0

In an exclusive interview with Channel News Asia, US President Barack Obama said Washington will “continue to test” Beijing’s pledge to not militarize the disputed South China Sea. His comments came a day before Taiwan […]

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