The leader of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing says he is not sure when his predecessor, disgraced senior politician Bo Xilai, will stand trial. Vice Premier Zhang Dejiang was put in charge of the megacity after Bo was ousted because of a murder and corruption scandal involving his wife, Gu Kailai. Speaking on the […]
Bo Xilai’s Successor Says He Doesn’t Know Timing of Trial
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 8:40 am (UTC-5)
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Chinese President: Corruption Could be Fatal to Communist Party
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 4:50 am (UTC-5)
China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao warned that corruption could prove fatal to the Communist Party’s grip on power, as he addressed the opening of a pivotal congress that will usher in a new generation of Chinese leaders. “Opposing corruption, and building an honest and clean government is a clear stance the party has been adhering […]
Chinese President: Corruption Could be Fatal to Communist Party
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao warned that corruption could prove fatal to the Communist Party’s grip on power, as he addressed the opening of a pivotal congress that will usher in a new generation of Chinese leaders. “Opposing corruption, and building an honest and clean government is a clear stance the party has been adhering […]
Chinese President: Corruption Could be Fatal to Communist Party
Posted November 8th, 2012 at 1:25 am (UTC-5)
China’s outgoing President Hu Jintao warned that corruption could prove fatal to the Communist Party’s grip on power, as he addressed the opening of a pivotal congress that will usher in a new generation of Chinese leaders. Speaking to more than 2,000 delegates inside Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, President Hu said the party […]
Refugee Boat Sinks off Bangladesh, Dozens Missing
Posted November 7th, 2012 at 9:15 am (UTC-5)
Bangladeshi officials say at least 85 people are missing after an overcrowded boat carrying mostly Rohingya Muslim refugees sank early Wednesday. Bangladeshi border officials say the wooden boat was headed toward Malaysia when it overturned in the Bay of Bengal. They said several people were rescued by fishing boats in the area, and a rescue […]
China Sentences 4 Members of Burmese Drug Gang to Death
Posted November 6th, 2012 at 4:20 am (UTC-5)
A court in southern China has sentenced four members of a Burmese drug smuggling gang to death for last year’s kidnapping and murder of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River. China’s official Xinhua news agency said Tuesday the gang leader, Naw Kham, and three of his associates were guilty of hijacking two Chinese cargo […]
Murdered Briton in China Political Scandal Was MI6 Informant: Report
Posted November 6th, 2012 at 2:10 am (UTC-5)
A major U.S. newspaper says it has found evidence that a British businessman murdered by the wife of Bo Xilai, once one of China’s top politicians, was working as an informant for Britain’s spy agency, MI6. The Wall Street Journal said Tuesday its investigation found that Neil Heywood was providing MI6 information on the Bo […]
Laos Gives Go-Ahead to Build Controversial Dam
Posted November 6th, 2012 at 12:10 am (UTC-5)
The United States says it is concerned at Laos’ plan to start building a controversial dam that has raised environmental concerns from neighboring countries. The State Department said in a statement Monday that the impact of the $3.5 billion Xayaburi hydroelectric dam on the Mekong River area is “still unknown.” Laos, one of Asia’s poorest […]
Laos Gives Go Ahead To Build Controversial Dam
Posted November 5th, 2012 at 5:40 pm (UTC-5)
Laos says it will start construction of a controversial dam, despite opposition from neighboring countries. Deputy Energy Minister Viraphonh Viravong says the groundbreaking ceremony will take place on Wednesday. The Xayaburi hydroelectric dam project on the Mekong River is expected to cost at least $3.5 billion. It is backed by a Thai company, with Thailand […]
Dalai Lama: Next Area for Reform in China is Political
Posted November 5th, 2012 at 8:25 am (UTC-5)
The Dalai Lama says China’s new leader will likely embark on political reforms to leave his mark on the nation the way the current leadership has done with economic reforms. Speaking to reporters Monday during a pastoral visit to Japan, the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said China is already reforming its economy. He said the […]
