China: News
Criticized over its trade-practices, China lowers tariffs on consumer goods
China today announced it will lower tariffs on some consumer goods ranging from computers to furniture and bicycles as Beijing faces worldwide scrutiny over its trade practices.
OPPO Reno, with 10x zoom camera, to launch on April-24
OPPO Reno set to launch in China on April 10, will also be unveiled for the global audience this month.
Lenovo K6 Enjoy, with MediaTek Helio P22, launched in China
Expanding its K-series line-up, Lenovo has quietly introduced the K6 Enjoy in China.
How two engineering students scammed Rs. 6cr out of Apple
Two engineering students hailing from China have scammed more than Rs. 6 crore out of Apple.
Samsung is revamping mid-range phones to grab the lion's share
In 2018, global smartphone sales declined for the first time ever, earmarking a landmark event in history.
After pockets, wardrobes, and rooms, Xiaomi to enter our kitchens
In India, Xiaomi is revered as a smartphone maker by several million customers.
Factory explosion kills five, injures three in China's Shandong Province
An explosion caused by a gas leak ripped through a factory in China's Shandong Province, killing five persons and injuring three others, the second such incident in about a week, state-run Xinhua news agency reported today.
Everything to know about OPPO's upcoming Reno, Reno Lite smartphones
OPPO is working to launch as many as two new smartphones under its recently announced "Reno" sub-brand.
Protect Islamist groups, detain Uighur Muslims: US slams China's "hypocrisy"
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday asked China to end the practice of detaining Uighur Muslims in camps and said the world can't handle its hypocrisy.
Xiaomi upgrades Mi Notebook Air with 8th-Gen Intel Core CPUs
Taking on Apple's 2018 MacBook Air, Xiaomi has launched the upgraded version of its 12.5-inch Mi Notebook Air.
Deployment of Russian troops in troubled Venezuela violates constitution: Guaido
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido charged yesterday that the deployment of Russian troops in the troubled South American country violates its constitution.
#ComicBytes: Green Lantern facts which were not shown in films
In brightest day, in blackest night, the Green Lantern Corps have protected the universe since ages.
China's residential hub gets first-of-its-kind, high-tech 'robot watchman'
A residential community in China's capital Beijing has adopted a first-of-its-kind "robot watchman" that integrates facial recognition, man-machine communication, and infrared thermal imagery, replacing human night patrol.
Pakistan to receive $2 billion loan from China by Monday
Cash-strapped Pakistan will receive over $2 billion loan from its "all-weather" ally China by Monday to provide a boost to its ailing economy, the former's Finance Ministry has announced.
Nokia phones caught sending sensitive customer information to China
HMD Global, the company that owns the Nokia brand, has been accused of sending sensitive customer information from its devices to China.
Fertilizer factory explosion in China leaves 47 dead, 640 injured
An explosion at an industrial park in eastern China left 47 dead and over 600 injured yesterday.
Jamshedpur traders burn Chinese goods in protest on Holika-dahan eve
Traders in Jamshedpur burned Chinese goods to protest China's move to use its veto in the UN Security Council against the declaration of JeM chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist".
Vivo X27 Pro, X27 launched with triple rear-cameras, pop-up selfie-camera
As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range devices, Vivo has launched the X27 and X27 Pro in China.
Black Shark 2 might be the best gaming phone yet
Xiaomi-backed Black Shark has launched its latest gaming smartphone in China today.
Indian Customs intelligence officers to check financial frauds in China
India has decided to post Customs intelligence officers in China in its effort to check black money, trade-based money laundering, and other financial frauds, officials said today.
BRICS to focus on counter-terror cooperation as priority area
BRICS, a bloc of five leading nations including India and China, will discuss counter-terror cooperation as one of its priority areas during its annual summit later this year.
Why does China keep protecting Masood Azhar?
India has been fuming after China chose to side with Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar at United Nations Security Council.
Weak Modi is scared of Xi: Rahul on Masood-Azhar issue
As China again blocked a UN resolution to designate JeM chief a global terrorist, Congress president Rahul Gandhi today hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was "weak" and "scared of" Chinese President Xi Jinping.
India "disappointed" as China blocks move on Masood Azhar again
China blocked UN Security Council from designating Jaish-e-Mohammed founder, Masood Azhar, a global terrorist for the fourth time on Thursday.
China hints at blocking Masood Azhar's listing as global terrorist
Just hours before the United Nations Security Council is scheduled to take up a resolution to list Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist, China hinted at blocking the move once again.
Russian arms-exports to India fell by 42% between 2014-18, 2009-13
Russia's arms export to India fell by a whopping 42% between 2014-18 and 2009-2013, according to a new report.
Citing Ethiopian airline-crash, China orders suspension of Boeing 737 operations
China today ordered domestic airlines to suspend the commercial operation of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, citing the Ethiopian Airlines crash and another deadly accident of that same model in Indonesia.
China slams US, says will defend 'legitimate rights' of Huawei
China's foreign minister Wang Yi slammed US accusations against the telecom giant Huawei and said Beijing will take "all necessary measures" to defend the "legitimate rights" of the country's companies and individuals.
China hikes defense budget by 7.5% to $177.61 billion
China, the world's second largest military spender after the US, announced a 7.5% increase in its defense budget for this year, hiking it to a whopping $177.61 billion.
Gurugram is now officially the world's 'most polluted city'
With the air quality worsening in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), Gurugram has emerged as the most polluted city in the world, according to a report.
Vivo iQoo, a flagship gaming phone, launched at Rs. 32,000
As the first flagship under its new iQoo sub-brand, Vivo has launched the iQoo phone.
Shocking! China's rating system blocks millions from flights and trains
China's controversial social rating system, which is still in the process of a nationwide roll-out, has banned millions of people from using public transportation services.
Amid Indo-Pak tension, Beijing cancels all flights to, from Pakistan
China has canceled all flights to and from Pakistan and rerouted its international aircraft flying over the Pakistani airspace due to the regional tensions, official media in Beijing reported today.
#IndiaStrikesBack: In China, Sushma Swaraj speaks on "necessary" airstrikes
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is in China to attend a Russia-India-China (RIC) meeting, on Wednesday justified the Balakot airstrikes by saying the Indian Air Force was forced to take the route as Pakistan failed to act against homegrown terror.
ZTE's first 5G smartphone launched: Details here
At the ongoing Mobile World Congress 2019, Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Axon 10 Pro 5G and Blade V10 smartphones.
Video shows pilot taking a nap while flying Boeing 747
In an incident of major violation of rules, a pilot of China Airlines (the national carrier of Taiwan) was found sleeping in the cockpit while flying a Boeing 747.
Chinese girl gets robot to do her homework, stirs debate
Homework is something all kids hate; it can be tedious and, at times, too long to be completed easily.
Now, Apple offers interest-free loan for iPhones: Details here
Apple's hardware revenues have taken a hit due to falling iPhone sales.
Vivo iQoo phone to launch on March 1, specifications leaked
As part of its recently announced iQoo sub-brand, Vivo is working to launch a flagship phone in China on March 1.
Meet Xin Xiaomeng, China's revolutionary AI-powered female news anchor
If you think journalists or news presenters cannot be replaced by machines, think again!