China: News

19 Mar 2024

Layoff News

World's leading solar manufacturer Longi to trim workforce by 30%

Longi, the global leader in solar manufacturing based in China, is poised to eliminate roughly a third of its workforce, as part of an aggressive cost-cutting plan.

19 Mar 2024

Business

China Evergrande and its founder accused of $78 billion fraud

Evergrande, the beleaguered Chinese property behemoth, and its founder, Hui Ka Yan are accused of inflating revenues by a staggering $78 billion in two years leading up to the company's debt default.

18 Mar 2024

Morgan Stanley

India's growth unlikely to match China's historic levels: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley's Chief Asia Economist, Chetan Ahya, suggests that India may not match China's historic growth rates of 8-10%.

18 Mar 2024

Kathmandu

Pokhara is officially Nepal's new tourism capital

In a picturesque ceremony at Barahi Ghat, overlooking the beautiful Phewa Lake, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamla Dahal declared Pokhara the "tourism capital of Nepal."

18 Mar 2024

India

India is now the third-biggest smartphone exporter to US

India's smartphone shipments to the United States have witnessed a remarkable upswing, hitting $3.53 billion between April-December of this fiscal year, per government data.

17 Mar 2024

Russia

China 'ready to intervene' if America, NATO attack Russia: Report

A representative of China's Ministry of Defense reportedly stated on Saturday that Beijing is "ready to intervene" if the United States (US) or North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decides to attack Russia.

17 Mar 2024

India

India emerges as new toy manufacturing hub for global brands

India's toy industry has seen a significant surge between FY15 and FY23, with exports skyrocketing by 239% and imports dropping by 52%.

India abstains from voting on Islamophobia in UNGA; explains why

India on Friday (local time) chose to abstain from a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) vote on a resolution addressing Islamophobia, which was introduced by Pakistan and supported by China.

15 Mar 2024

Vladimir Putin

Establishing nuclear power unit in space is Russia's priority: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told government officials that space projects, including setting up a nuclear power unit in space, should be a priority and get proper financing, local media reports said.

15 Mar 2024

Honda

Japan's Honda, Nissan explore joint EV development to counter China

Japanese automobile giants Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed their discussions, about a potential partnership for the development of electric vehicles (EVs).

CIA made fake internet identities to propagate anti-China rumors: Report

Two years into his presidency, Donald Trump authorized a covert operation by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).

14 Mar 2024

Gujarat

MG Excelor could be the brand's third EV in India

British marque MG Motor has secured the trademark 'Excelor EV' for its upcoming electric vehicle (EV) in India.

13 Mar 2024

Japan

10 best cities in the world for solo travel adventures

Solo travel has witnessed a surge in popularity, with approximately 24% of travelers now embarking on solo adventures, according to the Visa Global Travel Intentions Study.

12 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

India rejects China's criticism over PM's visit to Arunachal Pradesh 

India on Tuesday rejected China's diplomatic protest over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh last week and said objecting to such visits or developmental projects "doesn't stand to reason."

11 Mar 2024

Business

China's housing minister says troubled property developers must go bankrupt

China's housing minister, Ni Hong, has announced that real estate developers facing severe insolvency must declare bankruptcy and undergo restructuring.

11 Mar 2024

Pakistan News

India sharply cuts arms imports from Russia

India has significantly reduced the import of Russian weapons despite rising tensions with Pakistan and China, The Times of India reported, citing a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

11 Mar 2024

Australia

China considers making bosses pay employees for 'invisible overtime' 

China is considering providing legal protection for workers who are required to stay online even after their work hours.

10 Mar 2024

Narendra Modi

India's intervention made Russia abandon nuclear strikes on Ukraine: Report

India and China might have played a key role in preventing Russia from using nuclear weapons in 2022 during its war with Ukraine, CNN reported, citing United States (US) officials.

US presses allies for stronger chip Curbs on China

The United States is urging Japan and the Netherlands to broaden their restrictions on semiconductor-related exports to China.

US Army analyst arrested for selling military secrets to China

A United States (US) Army intelligence analyst was apprehended on Thursday for allegedly selling national defense data to China, the Justice Department stated in an official release.

07 Mar 2024

Google

Ex-Google engineer accused of stealing AI secrets for Chinese firm

Linwei Ding, a former Google software engineer from China, has been accused of transferring artificial intelligence (AI) secrets to a Beijing-based company that secretly paid him.

06 Mar 2024

AMD

AMD faces US roadblock in AI chip sales to China

US officials have informed Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) that their artificial intelligence (AI) chip, designed for the Chinese market, is too powerful to be sold without a license.

05 Mar 2024

India

5% growth target: How China aims to transform its economy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has announced an economic growth target of 5% for 2024, emphasizing plans to transform China's development approach and address risks caused by failing property developers and debt-ridden cities.

Explained: China's biggest annual political event, Two Sessions, begins

China's biggest annual political event, the Two Sessions, began in Beijing on Monday.

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.

02 Mar 2024

Space News

China to introduce new Long March rockets in 2024

China is reportedly gearing up to unveil several new Long March rockets this year, broadening its space launch capabilities.

01 Mar 2024

US Government

US to investigate security risks in Chinese cars: Here's why

The US government is investigating potential security risks linked to connected technology in cars made in China and other 'countries of concern.'

28 Feb 2024

Make in India

How India is challenging China's dominance as new export powerhouse

India is steadily grabbing a piece of the electronics export market from China, especially in the UK and US, where political tensions have been on the rise.

28 Feb 2024

Business

China's biggest private property developer faces liquidation

Chinese property giant Country Garden Holdings is in hot water as creditor Ever Credit Limited, part of Kingboard Holdings, has filed a liquidation petition against it for not paying back a $205 million loan.

27 Feb 2024

Weddings

What is 'live-in son-in-law' service offered by Chinese matchmaking agency 

A new "live-in son-in-law" service is making waves in the eastern part of China.

23 Feb 2024

S Jaishankar

India, China's biggest challenge is arriving at equilibrium: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday that one of the biggest challenges for India and its arch-rival China will be achieving equilibrium and then maintaining it.

23 Feb 2024

Indian Government

I-Soon leak: Chinese hackers target India's government offices, corporates

A Chinese hacker group with ties to the Beijing government has reportedly targeted key Indian government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, and corporates like Reliance Industries and Air India.

23 Feb 2024

India

Language legacies: Discovering the ancient roots of five spoken tongues

In the web of human history, languages emerge as enduring threads, preserving cultures, narratives, and identities that transcend time.

22 Feb 2024

Cargo Ship

Five dead as cargo ship collides with bridge in China

A cargo ship collided with a bridge in Guangzhou, China on Thursday, leaving five people dead and one crew member injured, Reuters reported.

22 Feb 2024

Home Decor

Feng Shui tips for house planning

In the pursuit of a balanced and harmonious living space, many turn to the ancient art of Feng Shui.

22 Feb 2024

Maldives

Chinese 'research vessel' to arrive in Male amid India-Maldives tensions 

Amid escalating tensions between India and the Maldives, a Chinese research vessel—Xiang Yang Hong 03—is set to dock in the Maldivian capital Male on Thursday.

21 Feb 2024

India

21st round of India-China Corps Commander talks held, no breakthrough

The 21st Corps Commander Level Meeting between India and China took place on Monday at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point.

21 Feb 2024

Cybersecurity

CERT-In probing potential data breaches at India's PMO and EPFO

India's government is looking into potential data breaches involving the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).

19 Feb 2024

Business

Concerns mount for China as FDI hits 30-year low 

China's foreign direct investment (FDI) has hit a 30-year low, with official data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange revealing a net FDI of just $33 billion in 2023.

18 Feb 2024

Apple

China forced Apple to add RCS support to iPhones: Report

In a surprising turn of events, Apple last year revealed plans to support Rich Communication Services (RCS) on iPhones starting in the latter half of 2024.

16 Feb 2024

Health & Wellness

Instant noodles contain cancer-causing chemicals, reveals study

Hong Kong's consumer watchdog has reported that nearly 90% of instant noodles tested contain potential carcinogenic contaminants.

15 Feb 2024

India

Bharat Mart: All about India's mega project in UAE

India is planning to establish its own warehousing facility Bharat Mart in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

14 Feb 2024

Moon

China seeks instrument developers for Chang'e 8 Moon mission

The China National Space Administration (CNSA) is inviting domestic entities to develop key instruments for the Chang'e 8 mission. It is set to launch in 2028.

14 Feb 2024

Lifestyle

Mahjong: A journey through evolution and gameplay

Mahjong, an ancient Chinese tile-based game, has transcended centuries with its blend of strategy, skill, and cultural significance.

13 Feb 2024

Food

Chinese New Year: Exploring the Dragon Year delicacies

China kicked off its Lunar New Year festivities on February 10, marking the beginning of a two-week-long celebration that culminates in the Lantern Festival on February 24.

13 Feb 2024

Travel And Tourism

Harbin Festival: Visual feast of icy splendor

In the chilly land of Heilongjiang province, northeastern China, the people of Harbin have found a clever way to enjoy the cold and winds from Siberia; they throw a huge ice and snow festival!

13 Feb 2024

Israel

China urges Israel to stop military operations in Rafah

China on Tuesday called on Israel to halt its military operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah "as soon as possible," warning of a "serious humanitarian disaster" there if fighting did not stop.

12 Feb 2024

Paytm

Centre probes Chinese investments in Paytm Payments Services

The Indian government is examining foreign direct investment (FDI) from China in Paytm Payments Services Ltd. (PPSL), a subsidiary of One97 Communications Ltd (OCL).

Chinese-origin engineer arrested in US for stealing missile tracking technology

Chenguang Gong, a former engineer and US citizen originally from China, has been arrested on federal charges, for allegedly stealing trade secret technology.

05 Feb 2024

Weird Stories

Chilly infused coffee takes China by storm

A coffee shop in Ganzhou, Jiangxi province, China, has sparked curiosity by introducing a unique creation to its menu, the Jiangxi Spicy Latte, a fiery drink with fried chili and pepper powder.

India in driver seat: US envoy Eric Garcetti on Quad

United States (US) Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, said on Sunday that India has attained a central role in the Quad alliance, which also includes Australia and Japan.

China's manufacturing activity contracts for fourth consecutive month

China's manufacturing sector experienced its fourth consecutive month of contraction in January 2024, signaling a sluggish start to the year for the industry and the world's second largest economy.

31 Jan 2024

Nirmala Sitharaman

Import duty on phone components lowered from 15% to 10%

Indian government has slashed import duties on mobile phone components from 15% to 10%.

Ukraine war boosts US weapons exports to record high

Overseas sales of the United States (US)'s weapons saw a significant increase in 2023, reaching a record total of $238 billion (approximately Rs. 19 lakh crore), BBC reported.

29 Jan 2024

Tribal Community

Indigenous creativity: Exploring the rich tapestry of tribal art

Tribal crafts have played a pivotal role in preserving cultural heritage and traditions for centuries.

29 Jan 2024

Maldives

Opposition prepares impeachment motion against Maldivian president: Report

The Maldives's main opposition party—the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP)—has gathered enough signatures to submit a motion to impeach President Mohamed Muizzu, local media said.

29 Jan 2024

Tribal Community

Matriarchal marvels: 5 tribes worldwide dominated by women

Throughout history, diverse societies have embraced unique social structures, and among them are tribes where women not only participate but indeed hold the reins of leadership, and play a central and dominant role in different spheres of governance and decision-making.

China approves 40 AI models for public in six months

In the past six months, China has approved over 40 artificial intelligence (AI) models for public use, following the implementation of regulatory approval for AI development.

29 Jan 2024

Narendra Modi

31 all-Indian tunes to reverberate at Beating Retreat ceremony today

Republic Day celebrations will culminate on Monday evening with the Beating Retreat ceremony at Raisina Hills, New Delhi, featuring 31 captivating Indian tunes played by military and paramilitary bands.

29 Jan 2024

Stock Market

China Evergrande, with $300B in debt, ordered to liquidate

A Hong Kong court has ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer with over $300 billion in liabilities.

29 Jan 2024

Xi Jinping

China's message on ties with France after Macron's India visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping is eager to "break new ground" in China-France relations.

27 Jan 2024

Samsung

Samsung S24 picks Baidu's AI over Google Gemini in China

Samsung is shaking things up in China by choosing Baidu's AI chatbot "Ernie" over Google's Gemini to power its Galaxy AI software for the latest Galaxy S24 series, per CNBC.

26 Jan 2024

Hollywood

'Madame Web' gets theatrical release in China; check date

Sony Pictures's Madame Web, a standalone film featuring a character from the Spider-Man-based Marvel characters, has secured a theatrical release in mainland China.

25 Jan 2024

Apple

Apple becomes leading smartphone brand in China for first time

For the first time, Apple has emerged as the leading smartphone company in China.

25 Jan 2024

Canada

Canada adds India to its probe into election meddling

Canada has expanded its investigation into foreign interference in its national elections by including India in the probe.

24 Jan 2024

Stock Market

Amidst plummeting stocks, China restricts shorting of stock index futures

China's stock market regulators have directed some hedge fund managers to limit short selling in the nation's stock index futures market in an effort to stabilize plummeting stocks.

23 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu

Apple supplier Corning to manufacture Gorilla Glass in Tamil Nadu

Gorilla Glass manufacturer Corning has teamed up with Indian telecom company Optiemus Infracom to establish Bharat Innovative Glass Technologies in Tamil Nadu.

22 Jan 2024

Business

China invests record $40bn in chipmaking equipments

China's imports of chipmaking machines saw a 14% increase in 2023, reaching a staggering $40 billion.