M-8.1 quake jolts coastal waters of Chile
An 8.1-magnitude earthquake jolted sea off north coast of Chile at 7:46 am Wednesday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center.
Mexican marines kill new 'Templar' leader
Mexican marines killed another leader of the Knights Templar drug cartel on Monday, three weeks after the cult-like gang’s top chief was gunned down, officials said.
Jailed Israel spy ‘key’ to Mid-East peace talks
Washington’s top diplomat wrapped up a lightning Israel visit Tuesday but was expected to return within 24 hours as speculation grew that a jailed US-Israeli spy could be key to saving peace talks.
Pentagon chief states Asia-Pacific priorities
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday reiterated the importance of the country’s rebalancing strategy in the Asia-Pacific region.
Beijing urges US to stop making irresponsible reef remarks
China on Tuesday urged the US to stop its irresponsible remarks on the Ren’ai Reef and its encouragement of provocation by countries involved in disputes over the sovereignty of the reef.
CELAC quartet delegation to visit China
A delegation of the "Quartet" of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) will make an official visit to China on Thursday and Friday, Chinese Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
Pentagon chief reiterates importance of Asia-Pacific rebalance strategy
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on Monday reiterated importance of the country's rebalance strategy in Asia-Pacific region.
US denounces latest DPRK moves
The White House on Monday blasted the latest moves by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), vowing to defend US allies against the threats.
News Analysis: US Democrats likely in hot water in 2014 midterm elections
US Democrats are likely to face trouble in the 2014 midterm Congressional elections due in November, with pundits and political prognosticators projecting that they would lose control of the Senate.
Chinese buy up overseas
After over 30 years accumulation of wealth and the drive of the government’s “Go Global” slogan, Chinese middle class, super rich and investment companies see better investment opportunity abroad and are targeting in the world real estate market.