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Heightened US-China tensions back on investors’ radar

Three Chinese Officials Fired For ‘Inadequite Response’ to Tyhpoon Nepartak

Typhoon Nepartak raged through China last week, leaving a devastating trail in its wake. Now, three Chinese officials have been fired for poorly handling the deadly storm.

How Do Chinese Protest South China Sea Ruling? Boycott Filipino Mangoes, Smash iPhones

China is not happy about the international tribunal ruling on the South China Sea territorial disputes at the Hague on July 12 — that is, because the powerful nation overwhelmingly…

Taiwan President Sends Naval Warship to Defend Island in South China Sea

In the wake of yesterday’s international tribunal ruling at the Hague over territorial disputes in the South China Sea, countries in the region are speaking up and taking action to protect their claims…

South China Sea Ruling Is In: Philippines Win, China Loses

The contentious situation in the South China Sea reached a turning point Tuesday when the long-awaited and much-publicized international tribunal hearing at the Hague came back with its ruling. The Permanent Court of Arbitration…

Swedish Activist Tells All About His 23-Day Stay in a Chinese Secret Prison

A prominent activist combatting human rights violations in China revealed the truth about his 23-day detention in a secret Chinese prison in an exclusive interview with the The New York Times Saturday.

As South China Sea Ruling Nears, China Ramps Up Propaganda

There are just days before the world hears the ruling by an international tribunal on the Philippine’s case against power-nation China over the hot-button issue of the South China Sea.

China’s Floods Cause Massive Amounts of Trash to Wash Ashore Hong Kong Coastlines

This past week’s severe flooding in central and southern China not only had devastating effects for the people of China, their crops, and their livelihoods, but the high floods are causing…

Severe Floods in China Kill 128, Destroy Crops

While here in the United States we were celebrating this past 4th of July Independence Day weekend with fireworks, barbeques, and overall joyous festivities, halfway around the world in China people were mourning the deaths of almost 130 people.