Nile Bowie is a political analyst and photographer currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Published time: March 12, 2013 10:51 China’s Communist Party Chief Xi Jinping (Reuters/Jason Lee) The fact that China’s incoming president, Xi Jinping, is set to… Read More ›
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China unveils attack helicopter at airshow: report by Staff Writers Shanghai (AFP) Nov 14, 2012
China has unveiled a new attack helicopter as it seeks to rival similar aircraft made by the United States and Russia, state media said Wednesday. A unit of China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) showed off the WZ-10, or “Thunder Fire”,… Read More ›
Google’s China service disrupted without explanation
By Agence France-Presse Friday, November 9, 2012 16:14 EST Google on Friday reported unexplained disruptions to its service in China. “We’ve checked and there is nothing wrong on our end,” a Google spokeswoman told AFP. An online tool that tracks… Read More ›
Japan urges China to use sea power peacefully: ” Tokyo’s own formidable armed forces are not to be underestimated “
NationalNov. 09, 2012 – 06:50AM JST( 30 ) TOKYO — Japan called on China Thursday to use its sea power peacefully, after President Hu Jintao staked a claim in Beijing for his country to become a maritime force. Tokyo said… Read More ›
Taiwan, HK reminded to stick to One-China principle: Would be recovered by force if necessary – not to contemplate independence
Taiwan, HK reminded to stick to One-China principle Kor Kian Beng The Straits Times Publication Date : 09-11-2012 In his last major speech as Communist Party chief, Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday issued reminders – some say warnings – to… Read More ›
China’s economic destiny in doubt after leadership shock: “the greatest turn-over of top cadres since Mao’s revolution”
The forces of reaction and economic folly threaten to prevail in China. The long political arm of Jiang Zemin has reached out from the shadows to thwart reform, with huge implications for Asia and the world. . ‘ If reports… Read More ›
Pigeons set China Congress security plans aflutter, as authorities in China ban the words “death”, “die” or “down” from songs on television.
Pigeons set China Congress security plans aflutter By Sui-Lee Wee and Michael Martina BEIJING |Thu Nov 1, 2012 11:27pm EDT (Reuters) – Potentially sinister threats to China’s ruling Communist Party sit unnoticed in cages perched on a rooftop above a… Read More ›
Japan protests as Chinese ships enter Japanese territorial waters
1:25am EDT By Kiyoshi Takenaka and Antoni Slodkowski TOKYO | Mon Sep 24, 2012 1:25am EDT TOKYO (Reuters) – Three Chinese ships entered what Japan considers its territorial waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday,… Read More ›
China surveillance ships enter waters near disputed islands: In Japanese territorial waters
TOKYO | Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:35pm EDT TOKYO (Reuters) – Two Chinese marine surveillance ships entered what Japan considers its territorial waters near disputed islands in the East China Sea on Monday, the Japanese Coast Guard said, a move… Read More ›
Where is China’s president-in-waiting? Mystery surrounds absent politician who hasn’t been seen for a week
By Anna Edwards PUBLISHED:10:15 EST, 10 September 2012| UPDATED:10:19 EST, 10 September 2012 Xi Jinping, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China, has had his meetings cancelled China’s president-in-waiting Xi Jinping has not been seen in public for more… Read More ›