Asia Pacific Situation Reports

China: Police Do Not Contest Charges In Gu Kailai Case
Four former Chongqing police officials stood trial Aug. 10 and did not contest charges that they helped Gu Kailai, the wife of Chinese political leader Bo Xilai, cover up the murder of British businessman Neil Heywood, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 11:30
Japan, South Korea: Finance Minister Meeting Postponed
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 08:07
Thailand: Region Lost If U.N. Intervenes - Official
Thailand may lose its southern region if the United Nations intervenes and tries to end the violence in the region, a Thai deputy army chief said Aug. 10, Bangkok Post reported.
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 07:53
Japan: Tax Bill Passes Upper House
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda's proposal to double the consumption tax rate to 10 percent passed in the upper house of parliament, Market Watch reported Aug. 10.
Friday, August 10, 2012 - 06:53
China: Beijing Postpones Plan To Take Half Of State Firm Profits
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 13:05
China: Rare Earth Metals Global Pricing Index Could Be Created
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 08:39
China: Former Official's Wife Confesses In Murder Case - Court Official
Former official Bo Xilai's wife, Gu Kailai, admitted in court Aug. 9 that she killed British businessman Neil Heywood, Kyodo reported. Gu and her household assistant Zhang Xiaojun both confessed, a court official said, adding that the court will rule on the case after it considers all the facts.
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 05:14
Kazakhstan: Loan Signed With Japanese Banks For Refinery Construction
Thursday, August 9, 2012 - 03:13

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