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China Looks to Alternative Energy Sources ?

The CIA warned that China's military modernisation is increasing the threat to US forces in the region. Meanwhile, the FBI revealed investigations into Chinese espionage at US tech firms have soar...

President Hu Jintao Tightens Grip on Chinese Military

China's top court has beefed up anti-piracy laws at the behest of America and Europe. Prosecutors can now request jail terms of up to seven years and the police have launched a year-long anti-IPR ...

Central Bank Raises Rates - More Hikes on the Way ?

Civil and labor unrest came to the fore over November exposing underlying social tensions. In Henan clashes erupted between Muslim minorities and Han Chinese. Police rounded up 20 activists after a se...

Hu Takes the Helm but Jury Out on Soft Landing

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security reported in September that factories around Shanghai and the Pearl River Delta are significantly short-staffed and finding it increasingly difficult to hire ...