China: News

Is Nubia Red Magic Mars the most powerful gaming smartphone

Pushing further into the gaming-centric smartphone market, ZTE-owned Nubia has launched the successor to Red Magic handset in China.

US demands transparency over Chinese debt on Pakistan

The US is demanding transparency over China's debt on Pakistan, Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs David Malpass told lawmakers during a Congressional hearing, amid concerns that Islamabad is seeking a multibillion-dollar bailout package from IMF to pay back Chinese creditors.

WeChat deserves more of your attention than WhatsApp: Here's why

Ever since the dawn of smartphone age, WhatsApp has been serving as our irreplaceable messaging tool, keeping us connected with friends, family.

Explosion outside chemical plant in northern China kills 22

A huge explosion outside a chemical plant in China's northern Hebei province today killed at least 22 people and left as many others injured.

Google is increasingly turning 'evil', and its employees aren't happy

More than a month after Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed that the tech giant was making a censored search engine for China, Google employees have gone public with their protest against the development of the engine.

China's claim about creating first gene-edited babies has scientists outraged

The scientific community has been sent into a frenzy following claims by a Chinese scientist that he had helped make the world's first genetically-edited babies.

#BlackMirrorInAction: China's rating system bans millions from flights

The ominous effects of China's controversial social rating system, which is set to roll-out across the country by 2020, are already coming to light.

Honor 8C to launch on November 29, will be Amazon-exclusive

As the successor to Honor 7C, which was launched earlier this year, Honor will launch the 8C in India on November 29.

Chinese-woman eats noodles to save money for sale, gets hospitalized

Are you a miser? Do you hoard money, in a hidden-box and bury it under a tree? Does your life revolve around coupons, discounts?

Ajit Doval, Wang Yi hold India-China border talks

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 21st round of border talks in China's southwestern Sichuan province today.

China hopes for trade war solution at G20 Xi-Trump talks

China today said it hopes US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping can find a solution to the trade war when they meet at the G20 summit next week.

Karachi: Two terrorists killed in firing near Chinese Consulate

Multiple explosions and heavy firing were reported near the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, multiple reports claimed.

China wants to make a deal very badly, claims Trump

China "very badly" wants to have a trade deal with the United States, President Donald Trump has said ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Argentina on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit.

Lessons Delhi should learn from Beijing in tackling air pollution

Beijing and Delhi were at par in terms of air pollution levels up until 2013.

Honor 8C launches next week in India: Specifications and price

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones in India, Honor is expected to launch the 8C next week, according to news agency IANS.

China: Two more satellites added to BDS, the GPS rival

China has added two more satellites to its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), which rivals the US Global Positioning System (GPS).

Vivo X23 Symphony Edition with in-display fingerprint sensor launched

As yet another variant of its mid-range X23 smartphone, Vivo has launched the Symphony Edition in China.

OPPO A7 launched: Specifications, features and price

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, OPPO has launched the A7 in China and Nepal.

China's ICBC sets up $200mn-fund for investing in Indian MSMEs

The Indian unit of China's largest bank, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), has set up $200mn fund for investing in Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

China's Himalayas are source of a first-class $300 bottle wine

A $300 bottle of wine sold in the US and Europe is made in the unlikeliest of places: at the foot of the Himalayas in China, where farmers sing traditional songs while picking grapes.

OnePlus 6T's new Thunder Purple variant to soon launch globally

OnePlus 6T Thunder Purple variant, which was earlier launched in China, is set to launch globally soon.

W2019 flip phone: Is this the most expensive Samsung phone?

As the successor to its last year's W2018 flip phone, Samsung has officially unveiled the ultra-premium W2019 flagship in China.

China, US sparring continues over South China Sea

Asserting there is no problem of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Beijing said no country should use any excuse to engage in militarization there.

China announces it is ready for trade talks with US

A top Chinese diplomat yesterday, while addressing a press conference in Washington, said China has kept its door open for trade talks with the US, as the two top global economies are locked in a trade war.

Xiaomi's answer to Apple's AirPods launched: Details here

As the latest entrant in the now-evolving market for wireless earphones, Xiaomi has launched the Mi AirDots Youth Edition in China.

Six Chinese nationals enter India, handed over to Nepal Police

Six Chinese nationals, who inadvertently entered India, have been handed over to Nepal Police, police said today.

Now, Chinese authorities can identify people from their walking style

Chinese authorities are taking public surveillance to a whole new level by implementing a new 'gait recognition' technology.

Chinese audience has phenomenal love for Indian actors: Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji says she knew that Indian films were popular in China but it was still a surprise to witness the love and respect the audiences have for Bollywood stars when she visited the country to promote 'Hichki'.

Xiaomi's powerful gaming smartphone could globally launch on November 9

XiAomi-backed Black Shark recently launched its latest gaming smartphone - the Black Shark Helo - in China.

#GamingAddiction: Tencent to restrict teens' online gaming time

In a rather surprising but welcoming move, Tencent has made ID-verification mandatory for all its video game players.

China to continue Iran trade despite new US sanctions

China yesterday denounced the new US sanctions targeting Iran's oil and financial sectors as "long-arm jurisdiction" and vowed to continue its bilateral trade with the Islamic republic.

#LeakPeek: OPPO A7 to launch on November 13

As yet another addition to its portfolio of smartphones, OPPO is expected to launch OPPO A7 on November 13 in China.

#GamingBytes: Ubisoft censors Rainbow 6 Siege before release, angers gamers

In an unforeseen move, 'Rainbow 6 Siege' developer, Ubisoft, announced that it would be introducing 'aesthetic changes' to the game before it releases for Asian territories.

China backs Pakistan's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China today said it supported Pakistan's "quest for peace through dialogue" to settle the outstanding disputes with India as it backed Islamabad's "engagement" with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

China: Everyone's talking about 15-page-resume of 5-year-old for different reasons

A 15-page resume of a kid, who is all of five years, in China has raised concerns about the academic pressure in the Asian country.

Lenovo Z5 Pro launched: Specifications, design, and price

Lenovo has launched its much-touted Z5 Pro flagship smartphone in China.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan arrives in China, seeks bailout money

Imran Khan arrived in Beijing today, in what is termed as the most significant visit to China by a Pakistani Prime Minister in recent years.

Honor Magic 2 with six cameras, Kirin 980 processor launched

Bus-service with Pakistan won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

China today sought to defend the proposed bus-service with Pakistan through PoK, saying its cooperation with Pakistan has nothing to do with the territorial dispute and will not change its principled stance on the Kashmir issue.

'China successfully conducts vertical landing test of space rocket'

China has successfully carried out a vertical landing test of a carrier rocket, which will promote development of a reusable space transportation system, official media reported today.