A bolder Hu tests power at Communist Party congress

The China Post - When President Hu Jintao opens the 17th Chinese Communist Party congress on Oct. 15, he will be seeking to oust key rivals, name a successor and finally emerge from the shadow of his once powerful predecessor, Jiang Zemin. Full Story

House passes resolution to give medal to Dalai Lama

The China Post - The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution Tuesday to allow the use of the U.S. Capitol rotunda for a ceremony next month to bestow Congress' highest civilian honor on the Dalai Lama. Full Story

China offers to sell 8 military choppers to Philippines

The China Post - China has offered to sell 8 utility helicopters to the Philippine military as it seeks to replace its Vietnam War-era aircraft, a Philippine air force official said on Wednesday. Defence ties between China and the Philippines -- a longtime U.S. ally -- have grown steadily since 2004 when the two sides launched an annual security dialogue. Full Story