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Krafton to invest another $250M in India, diversifying beyond gaming
Krafton, the South Korean gaming giant behind popular titles like PUBG and Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), has announced plans to invest an additional $250 million in India over the next three to four years.
ITBP intensifies deployment along Arunachal Pradesh-LAC amid Chinese troop buildup
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) is intensifying its deployment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh after reports of increased Chinese military activity and alleged encroachments on the Indian side of the border.
Glacial lake at risk of bursting, China warns Nepal
China has warned Nepal about the potential risk of a temporary lake in the upper reaches of the Lhende river system bursting its banks.
Barrier lake on Tibet-Nepal border could breach within 72hrs: China
A barrier lake near the China-Nepal border is at a high risk of breaching within three days, Chinese authorities warned on Thursday.
Ajit Doval meets Chinese vice president in Beijing
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Tuesday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to attend BRICS summit: Report
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in New Delhi next month, according to a Reuters report.
Apple testing iPhones, MacBooks running on China's CXMT memory chips
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for its iPhones and MacBooks.
China begins developing key chipmaking machines at home
China has started manufacturing its own immersion deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machines, a critical tool in chip production.
How a Chinese food delivery rider won literary prize
Wang Jibing, a 56-year-old food delivery rider from Jiangsu province in China, has won the prestigious Lu Xun Literary Prize.
China protests after 14 nations reject South China Sea claims
China has summoned Japan's envoy in Beijing after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming a landmark international ruling on the South China Sea (SCS).
Nobel laureate leaves US for China amid Trump's funding cuts
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Omar Yaghi has left the United States to join Tsinghua University in Beijing, China.
China's world's largest hydropower project facing major natural threat
China's mega hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet has come under scrutiny after state-backed geologists warned of major geological risks.
US alarmed over China's nuclear warhead test in Pacific
The United States has expressed alarm over China's nuclear program after the latter test-fired a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean.
China: woman wins rare MeToo court victory
A woman, known only as Xiong to protect her identity, has won a landmark sexual harassment case against her former manager at Beijing Grassland Alliance.
Tibetan man sets himself ablaze near UN headquarters, dies
A Tibetan man died after setting himself on fire near the United Nations headquarters in New York City on Thursday, according to Reuters.
Apple lobbies US to buy Chinese-made memory chips
Apple is in talks with two Chinese semiconductor manufacturers, ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) and Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC), to buy memory chips.
Xi vows to accelerate development of world-class army
Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to strengthen and modernize the country's military.
Light aircraft crashes into Beijing's tallest building
A small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower in Beijing, Beijing's tallest building.
'BRICS no ordinary group; contributes $31.5T to global wealth': Doval
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday stressed the importance of BRICS at the 16th BRICS National Security Adviser meeting in New Delhi.
China alleges foreign agencies using 'spy turtles' to monitor waters
The Chinese Ministry of State Security has accused foreign intelligence agencies of using marine life, including turtles and fish, to spy on its waters.
China's Xi arrives in North Korea for summit with Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Pyongyang upon the latter's arrival on Monday. This is Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years.
Chinese spies using LinkedIn to gather sensitive information from West
A joint advisory from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), MI5, and the governments of Australia, Canada, and New Zealand has revealed that Chinese spies are using job search platforms like LinkedIn to lure Western workers.
China's new rules for overseas investments: How it affects you
China has introduced new regulations to tighten its grip on overseas investments involving Chinese investors, technology, data, and national security.
China building massive military complex near nuclear silos: Report
Satellite images have revealed that China is constructing a massive military complex in a remote desert, Reuters reported.
PM Modi greets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman on Eid-ul-Adha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
India, China hold border talks in Beijing
India and China have held another round of border talks in a bid to restore normalcy in their bilateral relations.
Pakistan's Munir, Sharif in China for US-Iran mediation talks
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, is currently in Beijing with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
China's new supply chain curbs worry India's electronics industry
India's electronics manufacturers are on edge over China's new supply chain control measures.
India, China review bilateral ties, regional cooperation
Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, recently held an introductory meeting with Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs at China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Trump says he struck 'fantastic trade deals' with China
US President Donald Trump has claimed to have struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Trump-Xi summit: Physical rows erupt between Chinese, White House officials
Tensions were reported from behind the scenes during Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, with physical altercations involving Chinese officials and White House aides.
US-China conflict possible if Taiwan issue mishandled: Xi tells Trump
Chinese President Xi Jinping told US President Donald Trump that the two nations could "come into conflict" if the Taiwan issue is mishandled.
California ex-mayor admits to acting as agent of China
Eileen Wang, the former mayor of Arcadia, California, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an illegal agent for the People's Republic of China (PRC).
Humanoid robots outrun humans at half-marathon in China
In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Chinese-made humanoid robots have outpaced human runners in a half-marathon race in Beijing.
India, China resume Shanghai Cooperation talks in Delhi
India and China have resumed their bilateral consultations on Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) matters in New Delhi.
'Xi will be happy': Trump says he's 'permanently opening' Hormuz
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to "permanently open" the Strait of Hormuz following talks with his Chinese counterpart.
Xi Jinping proposes 4-point plan for peace in Middle East
Chinese President Xi Jinping has proposed a four-point plan to promote peace and stability in the Middle East.
If China arms Iran, it can have 'big problems': Trump
United States President Donald Trump has warned China against supplying weapons to Iran.
Pakistan, China jointly propose five-part peace plan for Middle East
Pakistan and China have jointly proposed a five-part peace plan for the Middle East.
Hong Kong cops can now demand phone, computer passwords
Hong Kong has amended its national security law to empower police to demand passwords for mobile phones and computers from people suspected of breaching the city's national security law.
Watch: Humanoid robot goes rogue at California restaurant, smashes plates
A humanoid robot appeared to go rogue and created chaos at a Haidilao hot pot restaurant in California.
Trump confirms meeting with Xi has been delayed
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing has been postponed.
China's 2nd-largest chipmaker unveils tech that could produce AI chips
China's second-largest chipmaker, Hua Hong Group, has made a major breakthrough by developing advanced manufacturing technologies for artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
12 years after MH370 vanished, new search still finds nothing
A renewed deep-sea search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has not yielded any results.
China breaks silence on raging Iran-US conflict
China has finally reacted to the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran.
Jianbing: All about this popular Chinese breakfast dish
Jianbing is a popular street breakfast option in China, which is basically a savory crepe loaded with a variety of fillings.