China’s Communist Party says its decision to pursue charges against disgraced politician Bo Xilai shows it is serious about cracking down on rampant corruption within its ranks. He Guoqiang, the party’s top disciplinary official, was quoted in state media Tuesday as saying the case against the once-powerful Bo should serve as a warning to other […]
Citing Bo Case, China Vows to Get Tough on Corruption
Posted October 9th, 2012 at 4:55 am (UTC-5)
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US House Report Say China Tech Giants Pose Security Risk
Posted October 8th, 2012 at 3:45 pm (UTC-5)
A new U.S. congressional report warns U.S. companies not to do business with two major Chinese telecommunications firms because they pose a security threat. The report by the House Intelligence Committee also recommends that U.S. government computer systems not include any components made by China’s largest phone equipment companies, Huawei and ZTE. House members say […]
Tibetan PM-in-Exile ‘Ready to Engage’ in China Talks
Posted October 5th, 2012 at 1:45 pm (UTC-5)
Rising tensions, including an ongoing Chinese crackdown on dissent, will not stop Tibet’s government-in-exile from seeking talks with Beijing. Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay told reporters in New Delhi Friday the next step is up to China. “We are ready to engage in dialogue with the Chinese government anytime, anywhere, this is where we stand. But […]
Japan: Chinese Officials to Attend IMF Summit in Tokyo
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 7:15 am (UTC-5)
Japan says it expects Chinese delegates to attend next week’s meeting of the International Monetary Fund in Tokyo, despite Beijing’s heated territorial dispute with Japan. A senior Japanese finance ministry official said Thursday that China’s finance minister and central banker are both slated to attend the annual meetings. Some major Chinese banks have already pulled […]
Obama, Romney Using China as Campaign Issue
Posted October 4th, 2012 at 6:25 am (UTC-5)
Mitt Romney launched a fresh criticism of China on Wednesday, using the opening statement of the U.S. presidential campaign’s first debate to promise he would “crack down on China if and when they cheat.” The language is not unusual for the Republican party presidential candidate, who has promised, if elected, to designate China as a […]
Obama Sued by Chinese Firm for Blocking Wind Farm Deal
Posted October 3rd, 2012 at 6:45 am (UTC-5)
A Chinese-owned company has sued U.S. President Barack Obama for blocking its bid to build a wind farm near a sensitive American naval site used to test unmanned drones. China’s official Xinhua news agency says the company, Ralls Corp., claims Mr. Obama exceeded his constitutional rights and did not provide evidence as to why the […]
