In a region traditionally associated with pastoralism and mining, Beijing is relocating the facilities required for artificial intelligence because energy and land are cheaper there. However, there is little water available for cooling during the summer months, and 90 per cent of the jobs created are held by non-residents.
Joint naval exercises between the Philippines and the United States begin today off the Filipino coast. More than 6,000 soldiers will take part over 12 days. Filipino President Aquino says he does not want to start a conflict, but Beijing criticises the war games. Inflaming editorials in Chinese papers call for decisive action and shows of strength.
A direct participant in the Council highlights the positive work of the ecumenical conference in boosting the Church's mission to the world. Traditionalist and progressive interpretations that developed after the event do not weaken its value and importance for today.
A new book by the PIME missionary looks at the dangers of schism in the Church in China today, as well as the many difficulties of the recent past like Beijing's unlawful ordinations. The book also looks at the evangelising strength of Chinese communities in China.
The launch took place at 7.39, but the missile blew up after 2 minutes. North Korea threatens anyone who dares to collect the remains. Condemnation of Seoul, Tokyo and Washington. The silence of Beijing. Unknown consequences on the power of Kim Jong-un.
GDP grew by 8.1 per cent in first quarter of 2012. Exports and domestic demand remain low. Government raises bank reserve ratio stoking inflation. World Bank sees a slower Chinese economy.
Police attack residents in the village of Wugou who want justice after their land is seized. A married couple in their seventies are thrown out of their home because it was "the order of the party." The regime's violence is crushing ordinary Chinese.
"Since his father's death, the new dictator has been involved in a power struggle with the military," a source in Korea tells AsiaNews. "The explosion of the Unha-3 rocket, launched on the orders of the generals, shows that his line is a winner." The heir was appointed today "first president" of the Central Military Commission.
A great French Muslim philosopher asks whether salafist violence - like that which killed the children of Jewish school in Toulouse – is not a symptom of something deeply wrong with the Muslim tradition. A religion that has closed in on itself. To renew Islam today, the challenge of modernity and humanism must be accepted. "Who will have that courage? Who will take this risk?". The analysis of Fr. Samir Khalil.
The State Council has ordered the merger of a thriving mining district with a less rich neighboring county: about 10 thousand people, who are afraid of ending up in poverty, take to the streets to protest. Shops closed, dozens wounded, police in riot gear: the economy an increasingly destabilizing factor for China.
The two leaders met on Tuesday and Wednesday in Tokyo. Defence was at the centre of their talks. Great Britain will be only the second country after the United States to cooperate with Japan on weapons development. Cameron calls on Japan to agree to an EU-Japan free trade agreement.
Surprise as government formation, Saenuri, gets a majority of seats in the National Assembly and paves the way for their candidate, a Catholic, for president in December. A source tells AsiaNews: "Daughter of the Korean dictator, she experienced a long inner struggle, and a conversion."
Bo implicated in murder of Briton, Neil Heywood, a family friend, who was later killed by Bo’s wife. Rumors of a coup. The People's Daily calls for Party "unity" and reaffirms it’s his "holiness" and "purity." The internal struggle for power in anticipation of the Party Congress. Plots similar to those of Chen Xitong, Chen Liangyu and Lin Biao.
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