China: News
First-in-the-world: Spinal cord transplant done on paralyzed patient in Russia
In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a team of Chinese and Russian doctors has performed what has been described as the world's first spinal cord transplant on a paralyzed patient in Moscow.
Stars from 'The Three-Body Problem' are real after all
Chinese astronomers have discovered a real three-star system, which is far more stable than the one depicted in Liu Cixin's science fiction work, The Three-Body Problem.
Is China a threat to India's solar manufacturing industry?
China's recent move to propose export controls on key solar technologies could impact India's plans for a self-sufficient solar manufacturing supply chain.
Future Jeep cars in India might come from China
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep and Citroen, has announced a promise of 12 launches across Citroen and Jeep in India.
US losing AI race to China, says former Google CEO
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has warned that the United States is losing the artificial intelligence (AI) race to China.
Silver prices hit 11-month low: What's affecting the precious metal?
Silver prices in India have hit an 11-month low, with the MCX silver rate falling below ₹2 lakh per kg.
ITBP chief says face-offs with China 'ongoing' along Arunachal
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) announced that it has formed a new combat unit, the Shaurya commandos, to tackle the "ongoing" standoff with Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh.
This new humanoid robot can lift a car, fight intruders
China's robotics company Unitree has unveiled its latest creation, the H2-X Kung Fu Legend Guardian.
No order, no seat: Starbucks China makes buying mandatory
Starbucks has introduced a new policy in China, making it mandatory for customers to make a purchase if they want to use the seating area.
DeepSeek raises $15B to challenge OpenAI and Anthropic
DeepSeek, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) start-up from China, has raised 100 billion yuan ($15 billion) in its latest funding round.
'Avengers: Doomsday' bags IMAX release in China?
The upcoming Marvel superhero film, Avengers: Doomsday, is set to release in premium IMAX formats in China. This strategic move could give the film a significant edge at the global box office.
Down 20% from peak, China's stock market enters bear territory
China's mainland-listed shares have entered a technical bear market, with the CSI 300 Index plunging nearly 20% from its June peak.
US-Pakistan ties will never come at India's expense: Marco Rubio
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has sought to allay India's fears over Washington's growing ties with Pakistan and China.
Chinese billionaires might face taxes on offshore holdings worth $140B
China's wealthiest billionaires could be facing a potential crackdown on holdings of nearly $140 billion.
Chinese AI tool Artex used for cyberattacks on Japanese companies
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, Artex, has been implicated in a series of recent hacks targeting Japanese companies.
Is Waymo a threat to national security of US?
Waymo, the self-driving car subsidiary of Alphabet, has placed an order for thousands of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) to expand its US robotaxi fleet.
One-third of Beijing's population will be over 60 by 2035
Beijing is set to become a "super-aged" city by 2035, with nearly one-third of its population expected to be aged 60 or above.
China's economy grows 4.5%, beating expectations
China's economy grew by 4.5% year-on-year in the third quarter, surpassing market expectations of 4.4%.
Accenture mulls $1.5B sale of its China operations
Accenture, the world's largest publicly traded IT consultancy, is considering a potential $1.5 billion sale of its Chinese operations, Financial Times reported.
How China's export controls affect India's solar manufacturing efforts
China has proposed export controls on 12 technologies used in the production of solar equipment.
Why China's AI stocks are taking a beating
China's artificial intelligence (AI) stocks have taken a major hit, with the country's Nasdaq-style Star50 Index plunging nearly 40% in the current half-year.
Trump fires press secretary Katie Zacharia after 5 days
United States President Donald Trump has fired Katie Zacharia as White House press secretary just five days into her tenure, media reports stated.
Trump waives sanctions on Russia, brings relief to India, China
United States President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports, bringing relief to India and China.
Houthis developing advanced ballistic missiles with Chinese parts
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels are reportedly trying to develop a new advanced medium-range ballistic missile system with Chinese parts.
Apple's China AI rollout will skip its biggest new feature
Apple is gearing up to launch its artificial intelligence (AI) features in mainland China by December. The move comes after a long wait of over two years due to regulatory challenges.
India's trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion
India's trade deficit with China has crossed the $100 billion mark this year, data from China's General Administration of Customs (GAC) revealed.
China's factory inflation hits 4-year high
China's producer prices surged by 5% in September, the highest increase since June 2022. The rise is mainly due to higher energy and raw material costs amid supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
Why China is unable to reduce its dependence on NVIDIA
China is making major strides in the development of its own artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
'Illegal and invalid': China on India's naming of Ladakh places
China has termed India's recent move to standardize names for 28 places in Ladakh as "illegal and invalid."
Bangladesh-China sign $335.78M loan deal for port upgrade near Bengal
Bangladesh has signed a $335.78 million concessional loan agreement with China to expand and modernize the Mongla Port, located 80km from the Indian border.
You can soon use Visa cards for payments in China
Visa, the leading US credit card company, has received the green light from China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), to establish a bank card clearing business in the country.
Why US, China, and Russia want nuclear reactors on Moon
The US, China, and Russia are all racing to establish a sustained presence on the Moon.
Volkswagen chief backs EU's plan to compete with China
Volkswagen boss Oliver Blume has endorsed the European Union's (EU) proposal to bolster its domestic industry.
Salman's 'Maatrubhumi' was reshot over China's negative portrayal: Dhruv Rathee
YouTuber Dhruv Rathee has alleged that political pressure is delaying the release of Salman Khan's upcoming film Maatrubhumi: May War Rest in Peace.
1,000 tons in 8-months: Why China is aggressively buying gold
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China (PBOC), has been on a gold-buying spree for 23 consecutive months.
SMC contractor admits to illegally exporting NVIDIA chips to China
A contractor associated with Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty to illegally exporting advanced NVIDIA AI chips in computer servers to China.
These Chinese coastal cities might be flooded by 2100
International scientists have warned that rising sea levels, driven by melting Antarctic ice, will be 15-20% higher in China's coastal cities like Hong Kong and Shanghai than the global average.
'You don't let us go near F-35s,' IAF chief says
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh of Indian Air Force (IAF) has criticized the United States's F-35 program.
China might ban swivel seats, hidden door handles in cars
China's industry ministry has proposed stricter regulations for automakers.
Sustainable aviation fuel might become cheaper soon
Chinese researchers have made a major breakthrough by developing a catalyst that can convert synthesis gas into sustainable aviation fuel.
EU strikes a preliminary trade deal with China
The European Union (EU) and China have struck a preliminary trade deal aimed at addressing trade imbalances between the two economic giants.
Chinese hacker used AI in South Korean bank attacks: CrowdStrike
A recent report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has revealed that a 26-year-old suspect from China's Guangdong province may be behind the cyberattacks on South Korea's financial sector.
This shape-shifting hydrogel could revolutionize robotics, biomedical devices
Chinese researchers have developed a "lifelike" shape-changing hydrogel.
AI whistleblower claims China has spies inside OpenAI, Anthropic
AI whistleblower Jacob Coxon has raised concerns over possible espionage by China within US-based AI firms.
Mistral unveils ML4, its most advanced AI model yet
Mistral, a leading French AI start-up, has launched its new flagship AI model, Mistral Large 4 (ML4).
Why an expert is asking Modi to 'save Indian mica'
Raoul Prem Menon, a scientific mica expert associated with the Bureau of Indian Standards's ETD 02 committee, has sounded an alarm over India's mica exports.
These China tourist spots may not be worth the hype
China, with its rich history and diverse landscapes, attracts millions of tourists every year.
Sam Altman says world should accept some AI risks
OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman has defended the idea of making AI widely accessible, even if it means accepting some level of misuse.
World's most accurate atomic clock loses 1s in 260B years
A research team from Singapore has built the world's most accurate atomic clock, beating scientists from China and the United States.
California man charged for smuggling NVIDIA chips to China
A California man, Greg Lui, has been charged with illegally exporting $300 million worth of NVIDIA's artificial intelligence chips to China.