China: News
13 Jun 2024
Ajit DovalAjit Doval appointed as National Security Advisor for third time
The government has reappointed Ajit Doval as the National Security Advisor (NSA) for a record third time.
12 Jun 2024
GermanyEU increases tariffs on electric vehicle imports from China
The European Union (EU) has announced plans to increase tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) imported from China by up to 38.1%.
11 Jun 2024
AppleApple's Vision Pro headset to launch in China this week
Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is set to be up for pre-order in China starting Friday.
11 Jun 2024
US State Department4 US college instructors attacked in Chinese park
Four American college instructors were brutally stabbed while visiting a public park in China, marking a rare case of violent crime against foreigners.
11 Jun 2024
ChildrenSchengen visa costs surge amid rising European travel demand
The European Commission has announced a 12% increase in the cost of short-stay Schengen visas (type C) worldwide, effective immediately.
11 Jun 2024
NVIDIAChina's Moore Threads challenges NVIDIA in gaming GPU market
Moore Threads Technology, a Beijing-based company founded by a former NVIDIA executive, is making waves in the Chinese gaming community.
10 Jun 2024
AppleApple's Vision Pro headset to debut in 8 new nations
Apple has announced the global expansion of its Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, with availability in eight new countries.
09 Jun 2024
NASAChina's Shenlong spacecraft releases mysterious object into orbit, puzzles scientists
China's experimental reusable spacecraft, Shenlong, has reportedly released an unidentified object into a low-Earth orbit, approximately 600km above the Earth.
09 Jun 2024
DiabetesChinese pharma companies developing low-cost alternatives to popular diabetes medication
Chinese pharmaceutical companies are developing at least 15 generic versions of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist drugs, similar to Novo Nordisk's Ozempic.
09 Jun 2024
TurkeyTurkey imposes 40% tariff on Chinese vehicle imports: Here's why
Turkey has declared a 40% additional tariff on vehicle imports from China, effective from July 7, according to the country's trade ministry.
08 Jun 2024
BangladeshMaldives President Muizzu accepts invitation to Modi's swearing-in ceremony
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has confirmed his attendance at the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister-designate Narendra Modi.
07 Jun 2024
NVIDIAHow China's ByteDance accessed NVIDIA's AI chips despite US sanctions
ByteDance is using a loophole in US regulations to train AI models on American soil with NVIDIA's advanced AI chips.
06 Jun 2024
AppleNVIDIA crosses $3 trillion valuation to beat Apple
NVIDIA Corporation, the world's leading semiconductor company, has seen its shares rise by 5.2% to close at a record $1,224.40 on June 5.
05 Jun 2024
Joe BidenParis Hilton among several high-profile TikTok accounts targeted in cyber-attack
In a recent cyber attack, several TikTok accounts, including those belonging to high-profile celebrities like Paris Hilton and CNN, were targeted.
05 Jun 2024
ShanghaiTesla's China shipments experience downturn amidst rising competition
Tesla is grappling with a decline in shipments from its Shanghai factory, marking the third such instance this year.
04 Jun 2024
TechnologyChina's Chang'e-6 embarks on return journey from Moon's far side
China's national space agency announced the successful lift-off of the Chang'e-6 probe from the Moon's far side, marking a significant step toward China becoming the first country to return samples from this region.
03 Jun 2024
LondonChinese fashion giant Shein targets London for record £50B IPO
Chinese online fashion behemoth, Shein, is reportedly readying to file paperwork for the largest ever stock market flotation on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).
03 Jun 2024
Box OfficeBox office: 'Garfield' meows past $152M worldwide; surpasses 'Furiosa,' 'IF'
Sony/Alcon's The Garfield Movie has claimed the top spot on domestic, international, and global charts with worldwide earnings of $152.2M.
03 Jun 2024
Xi JinpingChina's Chang'e-6 lunar probe successfully lands on Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 lunar probe has made a successful landing on the far side of the Moon, as reported by Chinese state media agency Xinhua.
01 Jun 2024
NASAZebrafish flourish in China's space station amid unusual behavior
Last month, China's Tiangong space station became home to four zebrafish, who are reportedly thriving in the microgravity environment of their space aquarium.
31 May 2024
AMDUS extends chip export restrictions to Middle East
The US Commerce Department has broadened its chip export restrictions, initially aimed at China and several other foreign adversaries, to now include a large portion of the Middle East.
30 May 2024
AntarcticaNot just Delhi, temperatures across the world are soaring
In recent years, there has been a global trend of record-breaking heat, with many locations reporting their highest-ever temperatures.
30 May 2024
Electric VehiclesChina commits nearly $830 million for advanced EV battery technology
China has announced a significant investment of approximately 6 billion yuan ($828 million) into the development of advanced electric vehicle (EV) battery technology, as reported by China Daily.
29 May 2024
Indian GovernmentIndia considers restrictions on online gaming to tackle addiction
The Indian government is contemplating the introduction of stringent regulations on online gaming, including time and expenditure limits.
29 May 2024
AstronautsChinese astronauts set spacewalk record during space station armor installation
Two astronauts from the Shenzhou-18 mission, aboard China's Tiangong Space Station, have set a new national record for spacewalking.
29 May 2024
Mani Shankar AiyarChinese 'allegedly invaded' India in 1962: Mani Shankar sparks row
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has sparked a new political controversy by saying that China "allegedly invaded" India in 1962.
28 May 2024
RobotsChina's military introduces robot dog in joint drills with Cambodia
China's military unveiled a machine gun-equipped robot dog during joint exercises with Cambodia, indicating a potential shift in future warfare strategies.
27 May 2024
BusinessChina launches $47 billion semiconductor fund to counter US sanctions
China has launched a massive $47 billion fund, the largest in its history, to bolster its semiconductor industry and establish a local supply chain.
25 May 2024
Joe BidenJoe Biden to reinstate tariffs on numerous Chinese imports
President Joe Biden is set to reimpose tariffs on hundreds of Chinese goods, as per an announcement from the office of the US Trade Representative.
24 May 2024
London8 killed, 1 injured in knife attack in central China
A knife attack in central China has resulted in eight fatalities and one injury, as reported by state media on Friday.
21 May 2024
Indian OceanIndia competes with China in underwater hunt for EV resources
India has entered a competition with China to secure underwater mineral resources vital for the production of electric vehicles and solar panels.
20 May 2024
IndiaGold price hits record high amid global economic uncertainty
Gold prices have soared to an unprecedented high, reaching $2,450.49/ounce in a recent trading session, marking an 18.65% increase this year alone.
20 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningByteDance's Doubao is China's newest AI chatbot sensation
ByteDance, the Beijing-based parent company of TikTok, has outpaced Baidu Inc. in the race for China's most popular artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot.
18 May 2024
TikTokCanadian intelligence chief warns against use of TikTok
David Vigneault, the Director of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, has cautioned Canadians against using the popular social media app TikTok.
17 May 2024
Elon MuskTesla eyes China data for training its autonomous driving tech
Tesla is reportedly planning to harness data from China to bolster the global development of its autonomous driving system, marking a shift in its data utilization approach.
16 May 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft asks China-based staff to relocate amid escalating US-Sino tensions
According to The Wall Street Journal, Microsoft has proposed a relocation plan for approximately 700 to 800 of its China-based employees.
16 May 2024
Box OfficeA24's 'Civil War' to debut in Chinese cinemas
Alex Garland's dystopian thriller, Civil War, is set to make its theatrical debut in China on June 7.
15 May 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI cloning of deceased loved ones flourishes in China
The AI cloning industry in China, specifically focused on creating replicas of deceased relatives, has seen significant growth.
14 May 2024
Electric VehiclesChina launches sodium-ion battery energy storage station: Here's why
China has launched its debut large-scale sodium-ion battery energy storage station, marking a significant milestone in the clean-energy industry.
14 May 2024
ResearchChina's quantum leap is a step toward fault-tolerant computing
Quantum physicist Pan Jianwei and his team at the University of Science and Technology of China, have made a significant breakthrough in quantum computing.
