China: News
02 Oct 2024
HamasBy 2050, India will be a global superpower: Tony Blair
Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Tony Blair has forecast that by 2050, India, the United States, and China will become the leading superpowers, leading to a "complex world order" that global leaders must navigate.
30 Sep 2024
BusinessChinese stocks witness bull market after biggest surge since 2008
Chinese stocks have been on a hot streak for nine days straight, officially entering bull market territory. This surge is mainly thanks to the government's stimulus measures.
30 Sep 2024
Health & WellnessType 1 diabetes cured using stem cell transplant in China
In a major medical breakthrough, Chinese scientists have cured a woman of chronic type 1 diabetes. The revolutionary procedure done using stem cell transplant, took only 30 minutes.
30 Sep 2024
DronesWatch: China sets Guinness records with largest drone shows ever
A few weeks after Shenzhen set a world record for the largest drone show, the Chinese city broke its own record once again.
30 Sep 2024
BYDBYD recalls 97,000 Dolphin, Yuan Plus EVs over fire risk
Chinese carmaker BYD is recalling about 97,000 of its best-selling electric vehicles (EVs), the Dolphin and Yuan Plus, because of a manufacturing fault.
29 Sep 2024
AstronautsChina unveils lightweight spacesuit for its 2030 lunar landing mission
China just revealed its first-ever lunar spacesuit, marking a huge leap toward its goal of sending humans to the Moon by 2030.
28 Sep 2024
LakshadweepMaldives President Muizzu denies pursuing 'India Out' campaign
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has dismissed claims of an "India Out" policy during his visit to the United States for the United Nations General Assembly.
28 Sep 2024
WorldSewage pipe bursts in China; pedestrians, vehicles showered with poop
A newly installed sewage pipeline in Nanning, southern China, burst during a pressure test at a road construction site on Wednesday.
27 Sep 2024
MaldivesMaldives President Muizzu to visit India in October
Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu is set to visit India in the second week of October, marking a significant step toward mending bilateral relations.
27 Sep 2024
JapanWho is Shigeru Ishiba, Japan's next prime minister
Shigeru Ishiba has emerged victorious in the race to become Japan's next prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida.
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.
27 Sep 2024
BrazilUK PM Starmer backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
25 Sep 2024
JapanJapan could get first woman or youngest-ever PM on Friday
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) will hold a leadership vote on Friday, which could result in the country's first female or youngest-ever prime minister.
25 Sep 2024
FinlandFinnish zoo to return pandas to China amid financial woes
Ahtari Zoo in Finland has announced its decision to return two giant pandas, Lumi and Pyry, to China due to escalating inflation and maintenance costs. This move comes over eight years earlier than initially planned.
25 Sep 2024
COVID-19After confusion over '75% India-China border dispute sorted,' Jaishankar's clarification
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has clarified his recent statement on the India-China border dispute, stating that the "75% progress" he mentioned referred only to troop disengagement in eastern Ladakh.
25 Sep 2024
Pacific OceanChina test-fires intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific Ocean
China's defense ministry announced on Wednesday that it had successfully test-launched an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean.
25 Sep 2024
FoxconnFoxconn eyes $1B investment for display assembly unit in TN
Taiwanese contract manufacturer, Foxconn, is planning a $1 billion investment to establish a smartphone display module assembly unit in Tamil Nadu.
24 Sep 2024
Ranil Wickremesinghe'Don't want to be sandwiched between India-China': SL's new president
Sri Lanka's newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has declared that his country does not wish to be caught in the middle of geopolitical tensions, particularly those involving China and India.
24 Sep 2024
BusinessAfter US, China reduces interest rates to bolster sluggish economy
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has implemented a series of measures aimed at facilitating easier borrowing for households and businesses.
24 Sep 2024
White HouseUS plans to ban Chinese auto software over security concerns
The Joe Biden administration is considering implementing new regulations that would prohibit the sale or import of connected vehicle software from "countries of concern."
22 Sep 2024
United States of AmericaUS may ban Chinese tech in autonomous vehicles
The US Commerce Department is set to propose a ban on Chinese software and hardware, in connected and autonomous vehicles, according to Reuters.
22 Sep 2024
ItalyMike Lynch's sunken superyacht may hold sensitive intelligence data
The wreckage of a $40 million superyacht, which sank off Sicily in August, is believed to contain watertight safes with highly sensitive data.
19 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAlibaba unveils over 100 AI models to rival Microsoft, OpenAI
Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, has launched more than 100 open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models in a bid to compete with industry rivals.
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.
18 Sep 2024
JapanLess than 1% of top-1,600 Japanese companies led by women
A recent survey has revealed a significant gender imbalance in Japan's corporate leadership.
18 Sep 2024
AsiaIndia topples China to lead MSCI Emerging Markets index
India has outperformed China to become the world's largest MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) market, according to the latest data from the MSCI EM Investable Market Index (IMI).
17 Sep 2024
NVIDIATikTok's parent company ByteDance to develop its own AI chips
ByteDance, the parent company of popular social media platform TikTok, is reportedly partnering with TSMC to design its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
16 Sep 2024
Harmanpreet SinghAsian Champions Trophy: India beat South Korea 4-1, reach final
India's men's hockey team, led by Harmanpreet Singh, has secured a place in 2024 Asian Champions Trophy final.
16 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningChina wants mandatory labels on all AI-generated content posted online
China's internet regulatory body, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has proposed a new set of guidelines that would mandate digital platforms to clearly mark content produced by artificial intelligence (AI).
16 Sep 2024
TikTokTikTok's legal fight against US ban starts today
TikTok and the US government are set to face off in federal court today, over a legal dispute that could significantly impact the future of the social media platform in America.
15 Sep 2024
Electric VehiclesThis EV battery offers 15-year longevity, 15 lakh km life
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL), a leading Chinese firm, has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) battery with an unprecedented service life.
14 Sep 2024
Donald TrumpTrump, Harris against life; choose 'lesser of 2 evils': Pope
Pope Francis reportedly criticized former United States President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris for their stance on immigration and abortion on Friday.
14 Sep 2024
Ajit DovalChina announces troop disengagement at 4 border points, including Galwan
China announced on Friday that it has disengaged its troops from four locations in eastern Ladakh, including the Galwan Valley.
13 Sep 2024
BeijingWhy 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.
13 Sep 2024
Ajit Doval75% of disengagement problems with China sorted out: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has stated that approximately 75% of the "disengagement problems" between India and China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh have been resolved.
12 Sep 2024
AustraliaVietnam: Typhoon Yagi aftermath brings flash floods, landslides; 199 dead
Nearly 200 people have died in Vietnam and 128 are missing days after Typhoon Yagi battered the country's north.
12 Sep 2024
BYDChina asks local automakers not to invest in India
The Chinese government has reportedly advised its domestic automobile manufacturers against making any automotive-related investments in India.
11 Sep 2024
CybersecurityWhy Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried
Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.
11 Sep 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning100 nations agree: Humans, not AI, should control nuclear weapons
Nearly 100 nations, including the US, and Ukraine, have reached a consensus that decisions related to the use of nuclear weapons should remain under human control instead of AI.
10 Sep 2024
BMWAround 1.5 million BMW cars recalled over defective brakes
BMW, the renowned German luxury car manufacturer, has announced a global recall of approximately 1.5 million vehicles due to brake system defects.
