China launches first home-built aircraft carrier in latest display of growing naval power

The launch came three days after the 68th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army Navy on Sunday, and against the backdrop of a rising China seeking to project its influence over the regional maritime security pattern. The announcement of the launch on...

The Chinese stock market roller coaster looks to be coming back in full force

Since late last week, Shanghai stocks have been on a bit of a losing streak. Monday’s drop of more than 1 percent was the worst thus far this year, and Tuesday saw an uptick that left numbers little changed. The Shanghai Composite was up about 0.3 percent by 11...