Beijing: News
18 Dec 2024
ChinaHow 'Karate Kid 6' brings Jackie Chan's Han into Miyagi-verse
While the sixth season of Netflix's popular show, Cobra Kai, may be its last, it won't be the end for characters like Daniel LaRusso or Jackie Chan's Mr. Han.
17 Dec 2024
Ajit DovalIndia, China to resume border talks after 5-year hiatus
India and China will restart their Special Representative Dialogue on border disputes after a gap of five years.
14 Dec 2024
BRICSXi Jinping unlikely to attend Trump's inauguration despite invitation
Chinese President Xi Jinping is unlikely to attend the inauguration of United States President-elect Donald Trump in January, even after receiving an invitation.
03 Dec 2024
China'India-China ties have seen some improvements': Jaishankar briefs Lok Sabha
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, noting a positive shift in India-China relations.
27 Nov 2024
ChinaHow world's longest remote surgery was performed
In a first, a French doctor based in China has performed the world's longest remote surgery on a patient in Morocco.
19 Nov 2024
ChinaCar crashes into students outside China school; driver arrested
A car plowed into a crowd of students outside Yong'an Elementary School in Changde, Hunan province, China on Tuesday morning.
19 Nov 2024
Hong KongOver 40 Hong Kong pro-democracy figures sentenced to prison
Over 40 prominent pro-democracy figures in Hong Kong were handed prison terms of up to 10 years on Tuesday.
16 Nov 2024
ChinaChina: 21-year-old stabs 8 people to death after failing exam
A 21-year-old student went on a stabbing spree in China's Wuxi city on Saturday evening, killing eight people and injuring 17 others.
06 Nov 2024
ChinaChina's yuan, stocks plunge as Trump returns to White House
China's financial markets took a nosedive on Wednesday, with the yuan and stock markets taking a hit.
01 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi Fire Services records highest Diwali-night emergency calls in decade
This year, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) received a record-breaking number of emergency calls on Diwali night.
25 Oct 2024
Blue OriginChina to offer space tourism from 2027, costing $210,000/trip
Deep Blue Aerospace, a top player in China's commercial space industry, has announced its foray into the space tourism business.
25 Oct 2024
Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)Sensex, Nifty plunge again: ₹8L crore wiped out from market
India's benchmark equity indices witnessed a major drop today, with the Sensex losing nearly 800 points and the Nifty slipping to 24,100 after dropping 300 points.
23 Oct 2024
ChinaModi, Xi Jinping hold 1st formal talk in 5 years
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first formal talks in five years on Wednesday.
09 Oct 2024
AsiaTennis star Paula Badosa's fun chopsticks photo triggers racism controversy
Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa has issued a public apology after being accused of racism.
27 Sep 2024
Arunachal Pradesh'Illegal': China furious as Arunachal mountain named after Dalai Lama
China has expressed its disapproval over an Indian mountaineering team's decision to name a previously unnamed peak in Arunachal Pradesh after the 6th Dalai Lama.
18 Sep 2024
Arunachal PradeshChina building a heliport near Arunachal; should India be concerned?
China is reportedly building a new heliport approximately 20km east of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near the "Fishtails" region of Arunachal Pradesh.
13 Sep 2024
ChinaWhy China is raising retirement ages for its labor force
China's top lawmakers are considering a proposal to increase the retirement age, a move aimed at expanding its dwindling workforce.
16 Aug 2024
ChinaExcitement in Hong Kong as rare giant panda twins born
Hong Kong is rejoicing over the birth of twin giant pandas, a unique event in the city's history.
04 Aug 2024
ChinaWhy green flag is not allowed in Olympics
A tense situation arose at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday as security removed a fan brandishing a green banner that read "Go Taiwan" from the badminton venue.
22 Jun 2024
ChinaChina introduces death penalty for Taiwan separatists
China has announced new guidelines for criminal punishments, including the death penalty for extreme cases involving "die-hard" Taiwan independence separatists.
19 Jun 2024
Dalai LamaUS delegation visits Dalai Lama in Himachal's McLeod Ganj
A bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States, led by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, visited the Dalai Lama at his residence in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.
17 Jun 2024
ChinaChina's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 10-years
China's property market experienced a significant downturn in May, with home prices seeing the largest drop since October 2014.
31 May 2024
Ho Chi Minh CityNaples tops Time Out's list of best cities for foodies
Time Out, a global media organization, has released its latest ranking of the world's top 20 cities for food enthusiasts.
30 May 2024
Amnesty InternationalHong Kong court convicts 14 democracy activists for subversion
A Hong Kong court has found 14 of 16 activists and politicians guilty of subversion in the largest trial under the Beijing-imposed national security law (NSL).
24 May 2024
Shehbaz SharifPakistan approves $2.58M compensation for Chinese nationals killed in bombing
Pakistan's premier economic body, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), has sanctioned a compensation of $2.58 million for the families of five Chinese workers killed in a suicide bombing on March 26.
30 Apr 2024
ChinaChina delivers first Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan
In a significant move, China has handed over the first of eight Hangor-class submarines to Pakistan.
26 Apr 2024
ChinaChinese woman uses frozen embryos to conceive, sparks inheritance controversy
A woman has triggered a stir across China after she used frozen embryos to conceive a son after her boyfriend's death.
11 Apr 2024
CanadaNijjar killing: Trudeau blames ex-government for being 'cozy' with India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau testified at a hearing that his government was committed to defending Canadians, including addressing the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
02 Apr 2024
Ministry Of External Affairs'Senseless attempts': India rejects China renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh
The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday voiced its strong disapproval over China's recent attempt to rename various locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
30 Mar 2024
MINIMINI Aceman EV revealed in leaked renders: Check design, features
Images of the MINI Aceman, an electric crossover, have surfaced online ahead of its official unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show on April 24.
26 Mar 2024
MumbaiMumbai overtakes Beijing as Asia's top spot for billionaires
Mumbai, the financial heart of India, has now surpassed Beijing to claim the title of Asia's billionaire capital, as per the latest findings from the Hurun Research Institute.
22 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiExplained: Significance of PM Modi's 2-day Bhutan visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday embarked on a two-day official visit to Bhutan.
21 Mar 2024
Narendra ModiUS 'strongly opposes' China's claim over Arunachal Pradesh
The United States recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, a senior official of the Joe Biden administration has said.
20 Mar 2024
Hong KongWhat's Article 23, Hong Kong's new draconian national security law?
Hong Kong has approved a new national security law—Article 23—which gives lawmakers sweeping powers to quell opposition.
03 Mar 2024
TaiwanStop bullying: Taiwan responds to China objecting Taipei official's interview
After the Chinese embassy in India objected to an interview of Taiwanese Foreign Minister Jaushieh Joseph Wu conducted by an Indian news outlet, Taiwan slammed China for dictating how its neighbors operate.
25 Dec 2023
ChinaChina relaxes grip on online gaming after $80bn market drop
China has approved 105 domestic video games, including titles from major companies such as Tencent and NetEase, reports Bloomberg.
04 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaViolated sovereignty: China on US warship's presence in disputed SCS
China on Monday slammed the United States (US) after an American warship—USS Gabrielle Giffords—allegedly entered the disputed South China Sea near the Second Thomas Shoal.
23 Nov 2023
ChinaChina: WHO requests details on 'mysterious' pneumonia outbreak affecting children
While China is still recovering from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a mysterious pneumonia outbreak is reportedly sweeping through schools in the country.
27 Oct 2023
ChinaFormer Chinese premier dies of heart attack at 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang suffered a sudden heart attack on Thursday and passed away in the early hours of Friday in Shanghai at 68, Xinhua reported.
22 Oct 2023
ChinaChina continues to develop military infrastructure along LAC: Pentagon
China continues to maintain a considerable military presence along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India, The Times of India reported, citing the Pentagon's yearly assessment of Chinese military capability.
18 Sep 2023
TaiwanTaiwan detects 103 Chinese warplanes near island in 24 hours
The Ministry of National Defense of Taiwan expressed grave concerns on Monday over the increased military activity of China after it reportedly detected more than 100 Chinese warplanes around the island within a 24-hour period.
10 Sep 2023
G20 SummitItaly to withdraw from China's Belt and Road initiative: Report
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has privately informed Chinese Premier Li Qiang of her country's intention to withdraw from Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Italian media reported, per Reuters.
18 Aug 2023
ChinaSubmitting fingerprint for Chinese visa not required for Indians
In a major development, the government of China has reportedly made significant changes to visa application requirements for Indian citizens.
16 Aug 2023
Line of Control (LoC)India, China say military talks 'positive,' but no immediate breakthrough
The 19th round of military talks between the senior commanders of India and China to resolve the standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh failed to yield any immediate breakthrough, The Times of India reported.
01 Aug 2023
ChinaChina: 11 dead, dozens missing following Typhoon Doksuri
At least 11 people died and 27 others were reported missing as heavy rainfall continued to lash Beijing, China, for the fourth consecutive day, CCTV reported on Tuesday.
29 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaChinese spy balloon reportedly used US tech for spying
The Chinese spy balloon that was spotted over the United States (US) early this year used technology made by America that helped it gather audio-visual data, reported The Wall Street Journal, citing preliminary findings from a closely held probe on Wednesday.
27 May 2023
ChinaTaipei claims Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
The defense ministry of Taiwan claimed that the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships.
20 May 2023
ChinaChina boycotts G20 meeting in Kashmir, Turkey may follow suit
China said on Friday it would skip a crucial G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar which will reportedly be attended by over 60 international delegates, including those from the United States.
13 Apr 2023
ChinaWhy is China reportedly using spies on Uyghur Muslims
In a new campaign of repression against Uyghur Muslims, Chinese police are reportedly using spies to ensure Uyghur Muslims do not fast during the holy month of Ramzan.
09 Feb 2023
ChinaChina: No new variants found since zero COVID-19 policy lifted
China reported no new COVID-19 variants during the recent spike in cases since the country relaxed its strict zero-COVID policy, according to a study released in the medical journal The Lancet.
