China: News

31 Oct 2018

Apple

Apple supplier accused of illegally employing student labor, investigation underway

One of Apple's Chinese suppliers - tasked with the job of making the Apple Watch - has been accused of illegally employing student labor.

30 Oct 2018

Lenovo

Lenovo Z5 Pro teaser confirms camera specs, and security chip

Lenovo will launch its latest smartphone - the Z5 Pro - in China on November 1.

29 Oct 2018

AMOLED

Honor Magic 2 on Geekbench: Kirin 980, Android Pie confirmed

Huawei-owned Honor will launch its latest flagship smartphone - the Magic 2 - on October 31 in China.

28 Oct 2018

Asia

In 2017, China produced two billionaires a week

According to a report by Swiss bank UBS and auditing firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), China produced billionaires at the rate of two a week in 2017.

26 Oct 2018

World

China: Death toll rises to 8 in coal mine accident

The death toll from a coal mine accident in eastern China rose to 8 as the bodies of five more miners were retrieved, local authorities said on Friday.

26 Oct 2018

WeChat

China: Woman attacks kindergarten children with knife; 14 injured

In a terrifying incident, a knife-wielding woman attacked children at a kindergarten in China's southwestern city of Chongqing today, injuring 14 of them.

26 Oct 2018

Lenovo

Lenovo Z5 Pro with sliding-camera to launch on November 1

Lenovo has confirmed that it will launch its latest flagship, the Lenovo Z5 Pro, on November 1 in China.

25 Oct 2018

iPhone

China, Russia listening to Donald Trump's phone calls: NYT

US spy agencies have determined that China and Russia are "eavesdropping" on President Donald Trump's phone calls, according to a news report by a prominent American daily.

25 Oct 2018

World

#SkinConsciousDriver: Chinese cabbie wears skincare mask on job, gets suspended

Maintaining a healthy skin is tough, especially if you have a stressful job.

24 Oct 2018

Audi

Watch: Chinese driver rams into 3 luxury cars while reversing

No one can ever deny that parking a car is the most difficult thing a driver faces, especially if they are not trained enough.

24 Oct 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Black Shark Helo gaming smartphone launched in China

As the successor to the Black Shark gaming smartphone, Xiaomi-backed Black Shark has launched Helo in China.

23 Oct 2018

India

'Hindi-Cheeni Bhai-Bhai' culture to grow, China shows interest in Indian-filmmaking

China is keen to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation with India in making and sharing excellent films, said a top official of the country's film regulator as he met Bollywood actor Aamir Khan in Beijing.

23 Oct 2018

Xi Jinping

China: President Xi Jinping launches world's longest sea bridge

Chinese President Xi Jinping has launched the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge, the world's longest sea bridge, amid attempts by Beijing to have greater control over its semi-autonomous regions.

22 Oct 2018

Tibet

China to ban 'eco-unfriendly' tourist vehicles near Mt. Everest base-camp

China is planning to ban polluting tourist vehicles at the Mount Everest base camp in Tibet from next year as part of its efforts to reduce pollution in the area that has a fragile environment.

22 Oct 2018

India

The world's fastest growing economy is choking on toxic air

India might be the world's fastest growing economy, but it is fighting an increasingly uphill battle against air pollution.

22 Oct 2018

Donald Trump

China's richest woman loses 66% of her fortune, courtesy trade-war

Zhou Qunfei, founder and CEO of consumer electronics suppliers Lens Technology, had become China's richest woman by supplying touchscreens for Apple and Tesla devices.

22 Oct 2018

iPhone X

Lenovo S5 Pro launched with iPhone X-like notch, Snapdragon 636

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Lenovo has launched its latest S5 Pro in China.

20 Oct 2018

H-1B Visa

Only 10% of Indian applicants received Green Cards last year

Latest official figures released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have revealed that a meagre 10% of Indian Green Card applicants received their Green Cards last year.

19 Oct 2018

Moon

Soon, an artificial moon could light up streets in China

After seeing a Tesla Roadster launch into space (thanks to Elon Musk), it is time to witness an artificial moon.

18 Oct 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi Mix 3's sliding camera revealed in new teaser

On October 25, Xiaomi will unveil the Mi Mix 3 smartphone in China.

18 Oct 2018

Pakistan News

China successfully tests world's largest unmanned transport drone

China has successfully tested the world's largest unmanned transport drone, which can carry a payload of 1.5 tons, the state-run China Daily reported on Wednesday.

17 Oct 2018

Vivo

Vivo Z3 launched in China: Specs, features and price

Chinese electronics giant Vivo has launched its Z3 mid-range smartphone in its home turf.

17 Oct 2018

Tesla

Tesla secures 1,200-acre plot for first overseas Gigafactory

In a new development, Tesla has secured 1,200 acres of land (approximately 860,000 square meters) in Shanghai to set up its first overseas Gigafactory.

17 Oct 2018

Donald Trump

US Senator urges Trump to name China as 'currency manipulator'

Expressing concerns over China's currency actions, a top American Senator has urged US President Donald Trump to name Beijing as a "currency manipulator".

17 Oct 2018

Nokia 7

Nokia X7 aka Nokia 7.1 Plus launched: Specifications and price

Expanding its X-series portfolio of mid-range smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia X7 aka Nokia 7.1 Plus in China.

16 Oct 2018

Google

Google's working on 'censored' Chinese search engine, CEO Pichai confirms

After being tight-lipped for months, Google's CEO Sundar Pichai has openly confirmed that the company is building a censored search engine for China.

16 Oct 2018

India

'Make in India' seems to have become 'Assemble in India'

Narendra Modi's ambitious election promise to transform India into a manufacturing hub through the flagship 'Make in India' program has yet to bear fruit.

China: Experts blame perfume, hair-gel for fueling smog in Beijing

Chinese experts have blamed the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in hairspray, perfume and air refreshers for the recurring air pollution in China as the dreaded smog returned to haunt the capital city of Beijing today.

13 Oct 2018

Vivo

Vivo Z3i with 24-MP selfie camera, waterdrop notch launched

As the latest addition to its line-up of mid-range smartphones, Vivo has launched Z3i in China.

13 Oct 2018

Japan

Japan's Abe to visit China for talks with President Xi

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay a three-day visit to China from October 25, the first by a Japanese leader in seven years, the two countries announced yesterday, signaling warming of ties between the arch-rivals.

12 Oct 2018

India

Xiaomi's Black Shark gaming smartphone could soon launch in India

Back in August, Xiaomi-backed Black Shark launched its first flagship gaming smartphone called the Black Shark in China.

09 Oct 2018

India

China to sell drones to Pakistan, after India's S-400 deal

On the back of India sealing a deal with Russia for the acquisition of sophisticated S-400 missile defence systems, Chinese state media has announced that Beijing is selling 48 high-end military drones to its "all-weather ally" Pakistan.

09 Oct 2018

India

IMF predicts India's growth at 7.3% in 2018, 7.4% next-year

India is projected to grow at 7.3% in 2018 and 7.4% next year, the IMF said today, predicting that the country will regain the tag of the world's fastest growing major economy this year.

China accuses ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei of bribery, other crimes

Chinese authorities said today they are investigating the former President of Interpol for bribery and other crimes and indicated that political transgressions may have also landed the Chinese official in trouble.

US, China to hold talks to reduce trade, military tensions

China and the US are set to hold high-level talks in Beijing, China to reduce the spiraling trade and military tensions between the world's two largest economies.

06 Oct 2018

Secret Superstar

Rani Mukerji to promote her film 'Hichki' in China

Bollywood star Rani Mukerji will be promoting her acclaimed film 'Hichki' in China. The film, directed by Sidharth P Malhotra, will be releasing in the country on October 12.

06 Oct 2018

France

Missing Interpol Chief detained in China for questioning: Report

Meng Hongwei, the 64-year-old Interpol Chief who had gone missing has been detained in China for questioning, The South China Morning Post reported on Saturday.

06 Oct 2018

India

Aggressive Chinese industrial policy impacting American defense industry: Pentagon

The aggressive Chinese industrial policies have adversely impacted some of the critical American capabilities and its defense manufacturing base, the Pentagon said in a report yesterday.

05 Oct 2018

France

French Police launch investigation after Interpol Chief goes missing

An investigation has been launched by the French Police after Interpol President Meng Hongwei went missing, suggest reports.

02 Oct 2018

Mahatma Gandhi

China celebrates 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi's popular quotes and bhajans resonated today in the sprawling Chaoyang Park in Central Beijing where people from all walks of life gathered to commemorate his 150th birth anniversary.