PALAWAN, Philippines, April 15 (Eagle News) — The leadership of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) advised its military troops stationed in the West Philippine Sea to not be affected by China’s acts of bullying, saying that the international community is watching the actions of China which violates international law. (Eagle News Service, Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRF Bonalos)
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HK border trade drops after visa restrictions
China will limit the number of visits that residents of the southern city of Shenzhen can make to neighboring Hong Kong, state media said on Monday (April 13), to ease the flow of mainland visitors in the former British colony that has led to tensions. The Ministry of Public Security’s Exit-Entry Administration Bureau will restrict residents to one Hong Kong visit a week with immediate effect, compared with an unlimited number of daily trips previously, […]
China defends reclamation work in South China Sea
The Chinese government mounted a detailed defense on Thursday (April 9) of its reclamation work in the disputed South China Sea, saying its activities were aimed at meeting both military and civil needs. Newly-published satellite images show that China is quickly reclaiming land around a submerged reef within an area the Philippines regards as its exclusive economic zone, with several dredgers in operation and seawalls built. The work on Mischief Reef is China’s most recent […]
U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional ‘anxiety’
China on Thursday (April 9) sketched out plans for the islands it is creating in the disputed South China Sea, saying they would be used for military defense as well as to provide civilian services that would benefit other countries. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a news briefing that the reclamation and building work in the Spratly archipelago of the South China Sea was needed partly because of the risk of typhoons in […]
Philippines not to surrender Sabah claim
According to Justice Secretary Leila De Lima, the Philippines will not surrender its claim on Sabah in exchange for Malaysia’s support of the Philippines’ territorial claims against China.
A man in China drifts for almost two decades to look for his son
In China, a man that drifts for almost two decades traveling from different provinces to look for his son that was kidnapped when he was two years old in front of their house.
Malacanang welcomes US support on West Phl Sea
Malacanang has welcomed the support from the United States to maintain peace in the West Philippine Sea. This came about after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. Admiral Harry Harris of the US Pacific Fleet said his country is prepared to respond to threats against the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region in the face of China’s undisputed land […]
Hot metal tongs used in China for haircuts
A hairdresser in China makes use of an ancient technique of cutting hair using hot metal tongs.
Eco heroes in China
Two friends who have different disabilities were able to plant 10,000 trees in a decade in China.
Japan unveils latest bullet train
Japan unveiled its latest bullet train, the Hokuriku Shinkansen, on Saturday (March 14) to run on a newly extended line to link one of the last remaining unconnected areas on the mainland to Tokyo. The newly extended line to the old castle town of Kanazawa will run the new E7 or W7 train. The train also known as “Kagayaki” or brightness in Japanese takes 2 hours and 28 minutes to travel from Tokyo to Kanazawa. […]
Chinese skyscraper built in 19 days
A 52-storey builiding in China was built in 19 days!
China continues construction in West Philippine Sea
A six-floor building, believed to be a military command post, was built by China in the contested territory in West Philippine Sea.





