Asia Pacific Politics

Pentagon Report Accuses Chinese Of Cyber Attacks
May 07 2013 2:00 AM

China is carrying out systematic cyber-espionage on the U.S. military and private businesses to acquire technology, the Pentagon charged Monday in its most blunt assessment yet.
North Korea Pulls Back Missiles, Relaxes State Of Alert
May 07 2013 1:10 AM

North Korea seems to have lifted its highest combat alert issued in March and withdrawn two mid-range missiles from its east coast, a senior South Korean source said.
19 Years Later Chinese Netizens Seek Justice For Poisoned Student
May 06 2013 4:34 PM

Poisoning, government censorship, angry netizens and a petition to the White House: a story from 19 years ago comes roaring back.
Anti-Nuclear Activists Condemn Turkey’s Plans To Build Second Plant
May 06 2013 1:59 PM

Turkey plans to build a second nuclear power plant courtesy of a Japanese-French consortium.
China More Politically 'Conservative' Now Than In 1980s: Study
May 06 2013 12:07 PM

Social scientists are surprised to find more Chinese with socialist or communist leanings -- more "patriotic" and "conservative" -- since the late 1980s. But it's a locally flavored conservatism.
Nixon's Grandson Re-creates 1972 'Open Door' China Trip
May 06 2013 11:00 AM

Christopher Nixon Cox and his wife re-created the former president's groundbreaking visit, but with a twist that some found vulgar.
Bangladesh Building Collapse Death Toll Now More Than 600
May 06 2013 10:07 AM

The owner of the building in Bangladesh that collapsed is in police custody and may be charged with murder.
We've Never Had Smooth Relations With China, Top Japanese Says
May 06 2013 10:06 AM

While Japan and China spar over islands, Japan's Taro Aso makes a statement that doesn't go in the direction of smoothing things out.
Malaysian Ruling Party Wins Re-Election After 56 Years In Power
May 05 2013 3:12 PM

Malaysia’s National Front coalition has won Sunday's election, extending its 56-year rule, with two-thirds of seats confirmed.
Bangladesh Required To Hire 200 New Inspectors
May 04 2013 3:42 PM

The building that collapsed in Bangladesh in April housed an illegal clothing factory.
Netizens Doubt China's Resolve On Military License-Plate Issue
May 04 2013 3:04 PM

Abuse of military license-plate privileges is angering the Chinese. Is the government really doing something about it?
Alleged Midair Naps By Pilots Rekindles Concerns About Indian Airlines
May 04 2013 9:07 AM

This incident is only one of a number of episodes that have triggered questions about the safety of air travel in India.

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