MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sought on Monday to allay fears about China’s construction of military bases on manmade islands in the South China Sea, saying these were built to defend against America…
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Why China’s takeover of the Chicago Stock Exchange would have been a very bad thing
Michael Wessel, a long-time commissioner of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, tells Fox News that running an American exchange would give China inside information on its markets. There are three principal dangers that…
China reforms rural land use, mindful of the risks to ecology and social stability
Separating property rights into three categories – collective ownership … 2016 suggested that 75 per cent of world arable land is managed by family farms. In China, too, the future for agriculture will still be…
Risk of conflict over China Sea growing, Philippines warns
“Whereas before the South China Sea was dominated by the US 7th Fleet, now the Chinese navy is starting to challenge the dominance,” Sto. Romana told a news forum in Manila. “I think we will…
China’s Spring Festival Gala Is a Catwalk for Foreign Luxury Brands
Each year since 1983, China’s state-owned television network CCTV has aired the live-broadcast of a variety show, known as the Spring Festival Gala. The Gala is the most viewed TV show in the world, attracting…
Ice Hockey: Women’s Tournament to Grow by Two for Beijing Games
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — The women’s ice hockey tournament at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games will expand from eight to 10 teams, the head of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said on Monday. The…
Ice Hockey: Unified Korean Team Could Be Beijing-Bound
GANGNEUNG, South Korea — The prospect of seeing a unified Korean women’s ice hockey team return to action at the 2022 Winter Olympics would be welcomed by International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), who believe it…
Philippines: Risks rising with China challenging US at sea
“Whereas before the South China Sea was dominated by the U.S. 7th Fleet, now the Chinese navy is starting to challenge the dominance,” Sto. Romana told a news forum in Manila. “I think we will…
China Launches Luxury Brand Appraisal Center to Tackle Fakes
China is the world’s largest luxury market, and one where fakes are still rampant. It’s a huge problem not only for brands, but also for Chinese shoppers willing to pay for the real thing who…
The Latest: Beijing Olympics will add 2 women’s hockey teams
PYEONGCHANG, Korea, Republic Of — The Latest on the Pyeongchang Olympics (all times local): 11:50 a.m. The women’s hockey tournament will increase from eight to 10 teams for the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. International Ice…
John Kelly, Chinese officials caused commotion over nuclear football in Beijing, report says
President Donald Trump has boasted repeatedly about his big and powerful “nuclear button” — but according to a new report, it almost got away from him last year in China. According to Axios, five sources…
Lego builds foundations in China classrooms as old markets slow
The educational push in China goes beyond what Lego does in other markets, in part a nod to the country’s disciplined focus on learning but also a reflection of how the market is booming in…
As China concerns grow, India looks to build military presence in Seychelles
China has a lot of money to spend … The new agreement, which according to the Seychelles News Agency will be valid for an initial 20-year period once ratified, includes a clause that allows the…
