Beijing: News

06 Nov 2024

China

China'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

Delhi

Delhi 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 Origin

China 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.

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

China

Modi, 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

Asia

Tennis 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 Pradesh

China 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

China

Why 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

China

Excitement 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

China

Why 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

China

China 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 Lama

US 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

China

China'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 City

Naples 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 International

Hong 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 Sharif

Pakistan 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

China

China 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

China

Chinese 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

Canada

Nijjar 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.

'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

MINI

MINI 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

Mumbai

Mumbai 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 Modi

Explained: 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 Modi

US '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 Kong

What'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

Taiwan

Stop 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

China

China 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.

Violated 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

China

China: 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

China

Former 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

China

China 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

Taiwan

Taiwan 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 Summit

Italy 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

China

Submitting 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

China

China: 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.

Chinese 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

China

Taipei 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

China

China 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

China

Why 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

China

China: 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.

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