China: News
China now has 'cyber widows': Who are they?
A new social media trend, dubbed "cyber widowhood," is sweeping through Chinese online platforms.
This innovative Chinese robot can make you a centaur
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative wearable human-robot hybrid device, dubbed the "centaur robot."
Trump to impose tariffs 'in another form' after court blow
US President Donald Trump has vowed to continue imposing tariffs "in another form," following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his reciprocal tariffs.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
US to announce coalition for escorting ships through Hormuz: WSJ
The United States is reportedly planning to announce a coalition of countries that will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
India's iPhone output may hit $70B amid export surge
Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones worth around $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26.
China's economy beats forecasts in surprise start to 2026
China's economy has shown better-than-expected performance at the start of the year, with industrial production and retail sales both exceeding forecasts.
China will send a wheeled humanoid robot to the Moon
Chinese scientists have proposed a semi-humanoid robot on a wheeled platform as part of the infrastructure for China's lunar research station.
Iran war: UAE shuts oil terminal; blasts heard in Dubai
The Middle East conflict has entered its 16th day, with loud blasts heard in Dubai's Marina and Al Sufouh areas. The United Arab Emirates's (UAE) Fujairah oil terminal was also shut down after Iranian strikes.
Iran may allow oil tankers in exchange for Chinese yuan
Iran is reportedly mulling a new policy for oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor.
Trump threatens to bomb Kharg Island again, 'just for fun'
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to launch more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, as tensions between the two nations escalate.
Tesla's Chinese sales up 91% in February: What's the reason?
Tesla has reported a massive sales surge in China's slowing electric vehicles (EV) market.
This is the world's strongest mass-produced carbon fiber
China has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first country to mass-produce T1200-grade carbon fiber, the strongest of its kind.
Why Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in China
Apple has announced a reduction in its App Store commission rates in China.
China's ByteDance just secured access to top NVIDIA AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Malaysia.
China mocks Trump's 'Shield of Americas' summit with AI video
The Chinese Embassy in the US has released an AI-generated video mocking President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas Summit."
Modi government makes it easier for Chinese companies to invest
The Indian government has amended Press Note 3 of 2020, easing foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for companies from countries sharing land borders with India.
Apple now assembles around 25% of its iPhones in India
Apple ramped up its iPhone production in India by a whopping 53% last year. The company now assembles nearly a quarter of all its iPhones in the country.
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iranian leader
China said it opposes any attempts to target Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
China's new nuclear reactor could transform waste into clean energy
China is gearing up to launch a revolutionary nuclear reactor that will be powered by superconducting particle accelerators.
China: Man slaughters duck, finds ₹1.62L worth of gold inside
In a bizarre incident, a villager in Longhui County, Hunan province of central China, found gold particles inside a duck he had slaughtered.
BYD reveals fastest charger for consumer EVs
Chinese automaker BYD has unveiled its latest innovation, a super-fast electric vehicle (EV) charger with a whopping 1,500kW output.
'Won't make China-like mistakes': US official on India trade deal
The United States will prioritize its national interests in the proposed trade agreement with India, US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said.
NVIDIA halts production of AI chips for China: Here's why
NVIDIA has halted the production of its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips for the Chinese market.
China sets lowest GDP growth target in 35 years
China has set its annual economic growth target for 2026 at a range of 4.5% to 5%, the lowest since 1991.
This is world's first fixed-wing drone made of bamboo fiber
In a major breakthrough, Chinese researchers have unveiled the world's first fixed-wing drones made of bamboo fiber.
Over 220M children will be obese by 2040, report warns
A new report from the World Obesity Federation (WOF) has warned that without drastic action, more than 220 million children could be obese by 2040.
Japan is interested in rare earth deposits in Rajasthan
Japan is in talks with India to jointly explore rare earth deposits in Rajasthan, according to Reuters.
Mouse gives birth to 28 pups after returning from space
A female mouse that spent almost two weeks aboard China's Tiangong Space Station has given birth to a total of 28 pups in three litters.
China to unveil new 5-year plan focusing on economic reform
China is gearing up to unveil its latest five-year plan, a strategic blueprint outlining policy priorities and long-term goals for economic reform, industrial upgrading, technological innovation, national security, environmental protection and social development.
Is the Chinese government misusing OpenAI's ChatGPT?
OpenAI has accused the Chinese government of leveraging its AI chatbot, ChatGPT, for cyber operations.
NIA turns to China to trace Pahalgam attack GoPro camera
The National Investigation Agency(NIA) is seeking information from China about a GoPro Hero 12 camera that was used in the April 22, 2025, terror attack at Pahalgam's Baisaran Meadow.
A cure for autism might be on the way
In a major breakthrough, Chinese scientists have used a cutting-edge gene-editing tool to correct a DNA mutation linked to cognitive and behavioral problems, showing promising results in lab tests.
Pakistan-Afghanistan war: China, Russia call for de-escalation; India also reacts
China has appealed to Afghanistan and Pakistan to halt hostilities after Islamabad declared an "open war" against its neighbor.
India's energy demand set to surpass US and China
India's energy demand is expected to outpace that of the US in the 2040s and China in the 2060s, a new report by Shell India has said.
Chinese boss lays out ₹240cr, employees keep what they count
In an unusual and generous gesture, a Chinese company has turned its annual celebration into a cash giveaway event.
New 3D printing breakthrough creates solid objects in seconds
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking technique that can turn liquid into solid 3D objects in less than a second.
NVIDIA gets US license to export AI chips to China
NVIDIA has received a US government license to export a limited number of its H200 chips to China.
Google uncovers Chinese hackers who breached 53 organizations globally
Google has foiled a hacking group linked to China, which had breached at least 53 organizations in 42 countries.
European Parliament halts US-EU trade deal ratification amid Trump's threats
The European Parliament has suspended the ratification of a major trade deal with the United States.
'You'd be delusional to ignore AI': 'Kaante' director Sanjay Gupta
Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, known for movies like Aatish, Kaante, Zinda, and Shootout at Wadala, has spoken about the growing influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in filmmaking.
'Treated like...criminals': Influencer reveals 38-hour detention in South Korea, China
Popular social media influencer Sachin Awasthi has alleged that he and his wife were detained for 38 hours during their international trip to South Korea and China.
We can now control quantum decoherence's speed: What is it?
Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough by directly observing and manipulating prethermalization, an important transitional state in quantum systems.
This long-lasting Chinese battery uses a non-toxic electrolyte
A team of Chinese scientists has developed a long-lasting, environmentally friendly battery using organic electrodes and an electrolyte as safe as tofu brine.
Why fast fashion giant Shein is facing an EU probe
The European Union (EU) has launched a formal investigation into Chinese fast fashion giant Shein over possible violations of digital law.