China: News
China's economy may be heading for a slowdown
China's factory activity has unexpectedly contracted in July, hitting a six-month low.
Opposition condemns Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's 'dead economy' remarks
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of United States President Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark has backfired.
Why China's internet regulator has summoned NVIDIA
China has raised alarms over possible security threats posed by NVIDIA's H20 artificial intelligence chip.
India, Russia can take their 'dead' economies down together: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has slammed India's trade policies and its ties with Russia.
Why India is purchasing soyabean oil from China
India has made a rare purchase of 150,000 metric tons of soyabean oil from China in recent months.
This Chinese 6-seater EV takes on Tesla's new Model YL
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Li Auto, has launched a new six-seat fully-electric SUV, called Li i8.
'China gurus among us': Jaishankar takes dig at Rahul Gandhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has taken a jibe at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
Starbucks bets on protein drinks to revive lagging US sales
Starbucks has witnessed a sixth consecutive quarter of declining sales in the US.
India beats China to become biggest smartphone supplier to US
India has surpassed China as the largest supplier of smartphones to the United States, a new report from research firm Canalys has revealed.
First-in-history: Apple is closing a retail store in China
In a major development, Apple has announced its first-ever retail store closure in China. The company will shut down its Parkland Mall store in Dalian City on August 9.
Shanghai launches $139M subsidy to boost AI sector
Shanghai has announced a massive subsidy program worth 1 billion yuan ($139 million) to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
This Alibaba-backed company is launching AI model to rival OpenAI
Zhipu, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, is gearing up to launch an upgraded version of its open-source language model, GLM-4.5.
Huawei reclaims title of China's top smartphone brand
Huawei has reclaimed its position as the number one smartphone brand in China with an 18% market share, according to data from market research firm Canalys.
China launches $500 child subsidy to boost birth rate
To combat its declining birth rate, the Chinese government has launched annual subsidies of $500 for each child under three years old.
Boxing and backflipping robots dominate at China's top AI event
China's biggest annual artificial intelligence (AI) conference in Shanghai was dominated by an array of robots, from lumbering six-foot machines to nimble back-flipping dogs.
China's rare earths ban could impact Indian industries, banks: SBI
India's core industrial sectors, including transport, electronics, and machinery, heavily rely on rare earth imports from China.
Chinese men share partners' intimate photos on Telegram, backlash erupts
A shocking scandal has rocked China, with reports of men sharing intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent.
China's industrial profits fall for 2 consecutive months: Here's why
China's industrial profits have seen a decline for the second consecutive month, with a 4.3% drop in June compared to last year.
Nearly half of all microplastic pollution comes from cars: Study
A recent study has revealed that nearly half of all microplastic pollution comes from cars. The research highlights the role of tire wear particles in contributing to this environmental crisis.
Labubu craze causes rise of 'toy doctors': Who are they?
Labubu dolls have become a major trend in China, leading to the emergence of a new profession: "toy doctors."
China may be building the world's largest telescope, clues suggest
There are growing speculations that China may be constructing the world's largest telescope.
This affordable humanoid robot can run and do cartwheels
Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, the R1. Priced at a competitive $5,900 (approximately ₹4.8 lakh), the R1 is one of the most affordable bots in the market.
Most people regain weight after stopping anti-obesity medications, study says
A recent study has revealed that people who take anti-obesity medications (AOMs) tend to regain the weight they lost once they stop taking the drugs.
$1B worth of NVIDIA's restricted chips smuggled into China: Report
Over $1 billion worth of NVIDIA's restricted artificial intelligence (AI) chips have been smuggled into China between April and June this year, a Financial Times report has revealed.
After 3 lifelines, Trump threatens to shutdown TikTok in US
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned that TikTok could be banned in the country if China doesn't approve a deal for the sale of the app.
'No more outsourcing to India'—Trump's AI plan comes with warnings
US President Donald Trump has criticized American tech companies for outsourcing jobs to India and setting up factories in China.
Trump signs executive order banning 'woke AI' models
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning "woke AI" and ideologically biased models from government contracts.
Why Amazon is shutting down its AI lab in China
Amazon is closing its artificial intelligence (AI) lab in Shanghai, The Financial Times has reported.
Why US is withdrawing from UNESCO again
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to withdraw the country from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
India resumes tourist visas for Chinese citizens after 5 years
The Indian government will start issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals from tomorrow, the Indian Embassy in Beijing has said.
US again claims role in India-Pakistan ceasefire; New Delhi responds
The United States has claimed to have played a crucial role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan in recent months.
China: Over 230 kindergarten children poisoned by lead paint
In a shocking incident, over 230 kindergarten children in China's Gansu province were poisoned after consuming food colored with industrial-grade lead paint.
BYD just produced its 13-millionth electric car
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has achieved a major milestone by producing its 13-millionth new energy vehicle (NEV).
Why world's largest dam could result in Sino-Indian water war
China has begun construction on a massive dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, which is known as the Brahmaputra River in India.
Why YouTube removed thousands of channels linked to China, Russia
Google has removed almost 11,000 YouTube channels and accounts associated with state-sponsored propaganda campaigns from countries like China and Russia.
India lags behind US, China in capital raised via IPOs
India's initial public offering (IPO) market has emerged as one of the most active in the world, according to the latest EY Global IPO Trends report.
Typhoon Wipha grounds 400 flights; batters Hong Kong, southern China
Typhoon Wipha has wreaked havoc in Hong Kong and southern China, canceling over 400 flights and forcing hundreds into shelters.
Monsoon Session Day 1: Lok Sabha adjourned amid opposition sloganeering
The Monsoon Session of Parliament started on a raucous note, with the Opposition, led by the Congress party, demanding a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack.
China's rare-earth exports surge 158% in June: What's the reason?
China's exports of rare-earth magnets surged by nearly 158% in June, following the country's decision to relax some export restrictions on these vital industrial inputs.
China's rival to Tesla Optimus can change its own batteries
China has unveiled the world's first humanoid robot that can change its own batteries, a major milestone in robotics technology.
How China's 'Dislike Going to Work' clinic is helping employees
China has opened a unique clinic named "Dislike Going to Work" in Hebei province, aimed at helping employees with work-related issues without directly labeling them as anxiety or depression.
China's rare-earth magnet exports to US surge 660% in June
China's export of rare earth magnets to the US has witnessed a major spike in June, rising by 353 metric tons (over 660%) from May.
Why trade deal between India, US is not signed yet
India and the US have concluded their fifth round of negotiations for a potential Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Blackstone does not want stake in TikTok US anymore
Private equity giant Blackstone has withdrawn from a consortium looking to invest in TikTok's US operations.
US designates TRF as a terrorist organization, China responds
After the United States designated The Resistance Front (TRF) as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, China has condemned the recent Pahalgam attack.
China imposes new export controls on EV battery technology
China has imposed new export restrictions on technologies crucial for manufacturing electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Mozilla Firefox exits China, raising concerns over browser's future
Mozilla, the company behind the popular Firefox web browser, is planning to close its main entity in China, Beijing Mozilla Firefox Information Technology.
Brazil just tripled its rare‑earth exports to China: Here's why
Brazil has seen a massive surge in its rare earth exports to China, with the first half of 2025 witnessing a threefold increase.