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The average Internet speed attained by neighbors Japan and South Korea is four times that of China.
BOE Unanimous On Rates, More Upbeat On Euro Zone
Weak demand in the euro zone has weighed on Britain's economy for years.
Japan Stocks At 15-Year Peak, Oil Down As Saudi Ends Yemen Air Campaign
Asian equities have found support from Chinese measures to spur lending and combat a slowing economy.
Japanese Minister, MPs Visit Yasukuni Shrine On Eve Of Obama Visit
A Japanese cabinet minister and about 150 lawmakers on Tuesday visited Yasukuni Shrine, seen by critics as a symbol of Japan's past militarism, sparking anger among Asian neighbors a day before U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in the region.
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BlackRock's Laurence Fink is among the asset managers pointing to possible trouble in China's financial sector.
China's Jiangjiawan Coal Mine Flooding Kills 8, Traps 13
The coal mine is owned by Datong Coal Mine Group and can produce 900,000 tons annually.
Sudan Elections 2015: Ruling National Congress Party Admits Low Voter Turnout After Government Dismissed Remarks About Poor Participation
Sudan's ruling National Congress Party attributed the low voter turnout to the nation's old electoral register, which still has names of the dead.
South China Sea: Philippines Accuses China Of Using Water Cannons On Its Fishermen
The accusation comes as the Philippines and the U.S. continue massive joint military exercises amid regional tensions.
China Debates Ban On Infant Formula Advertising To Promote Breastfeeding
The ban would hit a multi-billion dollar industry - as the legislature also considers tightening a ban on tobacco advertising.
China Set For First State-Owned Firm To Default On Bond
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China’s Stock Market Boom Sees Shanghai Exchange Grow Too Big For Its Own Computers
The Shanghai stock market has almost doubled in value over the last six months, leading some analysts to warn of a bubble.
Hong Kong University's Mandatory Mainland China Exchange Program Criticized By Students
The University of Hong Kong's proposed compulsory mainland China exchange program draws ire from students.
Apple Watch Will Be Apple Inc.'s Most Profitable Product, Analyst Says
Apple could sell more than 3 million units of the Apple Watch and yield revenues of more than $2 billion in the first two weeks of sales, according to analysts.
US, Philippines Begin Joint Drills Amid Rising Territorial Tensions In South China Sea
The drills, which are part of the U.S. military’s “Pacific Pathways” strategy, would witness the involvement of over 11,000 soldiers.
China Reprimanded Over 100,000 Officials Since 2012 For Breaching Austerity Rules
Most recently, the Communist Party of China announced plans to begin a new campaign to improve the behavior of officials at the county level.
Philippines Seeks Southeast Asian Unity Denouncing China Reclamation
Satellite images suggest China has made rapid progress in building an airstrip suitable for military use on contested land in the South China Sea.
China’s President Xi Jinping Expected To Announce $46B Infrastructure Aid To Pakistan
The funds are expected to help Pakistan recover from its energy crisis and give Beijing direct access to the Arabian Sea and beyond.
China's Latest RRR Cut To Help Maintain Stable Liquidity: People's Daily
The latest cut is the deepest single reduction since the depth of the global crisis in 2008.
Australia's 'Level Of Ambition' Over Emission Reduction Targets Questioned At UN
Many nations, including the U.S. and China, questioned Australia's commitment to reducing emissions.
China, Japan Stocks Up As Beijing Steps Up Stimulus
China's central bank on Sunday cut the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves, the second industry-wide cut in two months.
China’s Central Bank Cuts Reserve Requirement Ratio By 100 Basis Points To Combat Slowdown
“The size of the cut is more than expected,” one analyst says. “It’s going to release around a trillion yuan ($160 billion) [in liquidity] at least.”
Obama To Spend Earth Day Tackling Climate Change In Florida Everglades
Climate change and its threat to the economy "can no longer be denied," U.S. President Barack Obama says Saturday, in advance of his Earth Day speech.
Clashes With Security Forces In India's Jammu And Kashmir Kill 1, Injure Several
The incident happened during protests over the arrest of Kashmiri separatist leader Masarat Alam.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Okinawa Governor Clash Over US Air Base
The air base is highly unpopular with residents of Okinawa island, where some of the fiercest ground battles of World War II took place.
Galaxy S6 Sales Estimates Top 70 Million Units As Samsung Closes In On Apple
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