China: News

22 Nov 2020

Indian Army

Amid Indo-China border row, India deploys tunnel defenses in Ladakh

Months into a border standoff with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India has reportedly deployed "tunnel defenses" in Ladakh.

17 Nov 2020

India

In 2019-20, Indian students contributed $7.6 billion to US economy

Even though there was a decline of 4.4% in the total number of Indian students in the United States, their contribution to the economy of the powerful nation was nearly $7.6 billion, said a report titled Opens Doors 2020.

12 Nov 2020

India China Border

After China indicates de-escalation, India turns tank guns away: Report

Months into the India-China border standoff, the Indian forces reportedly decided to turn the face of their tanks away from enemy positions.

11 Nov 2020

Realme

Realme 7 5G could arrive as rebranded Realme V5

Realme is working to launch a new budget-friendly Realme 7 5G model in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on NBTC certification website, revealing its key details.

09 Nov 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Ahead of release, Vivo S7e 5G's prices revealed

Vivo's recently-announced S7e 5G will carry a price-tag of CNY 2,398 (roughly Rs. 26,800) in China, the company has revealed. To recall, the handset was unveiled last week and is slated to release on November 11.

07 Nov 2020

Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Phone Duel's product page goes live, launch imminent

Lenovo is expected to launch its flagship gaming smartphone, the Legion Phone Duel in India in the coming days. The product page of the handset has gone live, hinting at its imminent arrival.

07 Nov 2020

Honda

2020 Honda NX125 scooter launched in China: Details here

Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2020 iteration of its NX125 scooter in China.

05 Nov 2020

United Kingdom

Citing COVID-19, China restricts entry of foreign nationals from India

China has restricted the entry of non-Chinese travelers from India, along with Belgium, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom, citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

05 Nov 2020

Samsung

Samsung W21 5G goes official in China as rebranded Fold2

Samsung has finally launched the W21 5G model in China. It comes as a rebranded version of the Galaxy Fold2 but with a slightly taller form-factor, dual SIM slots, and a gold-colored finish with pinstripes on the rear side.

Coronavirus: Outbreak in China's Kashgar; entire city to be tested

China has launched a mass-testing drive for the coronavirus across the entire city in the Xinjiang province.

25 Oct 2020

Donald Trump

US: Republican Nikki Haley declares China top national security threat

China is the "number one" threat to the United States' national security, Republican politician Nikki Haley said on Saturday (local time).

24 Oct 2020

India

Imported items, including liquor, to be banned in Army canteens

The government is set to ban imported items, including liquor, in the defense canteens as it has ordered its 4,000 military shops to stop purchasing all "direct imported" goods, reported Reuters.

24 Oct 2020

India

Don't want India-China military standoff in Ladakh to escalate: US

Ahead of the crucial India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue, senior officials of the Trump administration said the United States is closely watching the India-China military standoff in Ladakh, adding they do not want the situation to escalate.

22 Oct 2020

Vivo Mobiles

Vivo Y3s and Y30, with triple rear cameras, launched

Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y3s and Y30 models in China.

22 Oct 2020

India

Twitter shows Leh in China, India issues warning to CEO

The Indian government has written a strongly-worded letter to Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey after the micro-blogging website showed Leh as a part of China.

21 Oct 2020

Indian Army

Chinese soldier, held in Ladakh after crossing LAC, handed back

A People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier who had been apprehended by the Indian forces after he strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh was handed over to China on Tuesday night, officials said.

19 Oct 2020

India

Amid India-China border row, Australia to join Malabar naval exercise

The Defence Ministry on Monday announced that Australia will be joining the upcoming Malabar naval exercise, completing the Quad or quadrilateral coalition along with the United States and Japan.

19 Oct 2020

India

Chinese soldier, apprehended in Ladakh, will be returned: Indian Army

The Indian side caught a Chinese soldier in Eastern Ladakh, and he will be returned to the People's Liberation Army, the Army said in a statement on Monday.

18 Oct 2020

Amit Shah

India-China row: Amit Shah says Army 'always ready for war'

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday said that India is prepared for any eventuality with China.

15 Oct 2020

Jammu And Kashmir

China has no locus standi commenting on Ladakh, J&K: MEA

The Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu & Kashmir are integral parts of India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Thursday.

12 Oct 2020

India

Indo-China tensions: Seventh round of military talks could remain inconclusive

India and China will hold the seventh round of military talks at Chusul on Monday with an agenda to ease tensions at the Line of Actual Control (LAC), but the outcome is likely to remain unchanged.

10 Oct 2020

India China Border

Talks won't help: US NSA on India-China border row

As talks to resolve border tensions between India and China have remained fruitless, the United States National Security Advisor (NSA) has said that it is time to accept that dialogue will not persuade China to change.

10 Oct 2020

India

60,000 PLA soldiers deployed: Mike Pompeo, amid Indo-China tensions

China has deployed over 60,000 soldiers on India's Northern border, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in interviews after returning from Tokyo where he met counterparts from Japan, Australia, and India.

09 Oct 2020

Indian Army

With China's help, Pakistan setting up missile systems in PoK

With the relationship between China and Pakistan going steadfast, the superpower is learned to be helping the Islamic nation set up missile systems in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, reports IE.

07 Oct 2020

Japan

In 14 countries, most people have unfavorable views toward China

China no longer evokes emotions of goodwill, at least among 14 advanced countries, that were surveyed by the US-based Pew Research Center. The findings of the research, published on Tuesday, showed China's unpopularity has reached historic highs in the last year.

05 Oct 2020

India

Prepared for airstrike against China: IAF Chief amid LAC tensions

Sending a strong message to China, IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said on Monday that India was well-prepared for airstrikes after the Galwan Valley episode in June.

India says it never accepted China's 1959 interpretation of LAC

India on Tuesday reacted to China's claim that it abides by the 1959 interpretation of the Indo-China border, the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

29 Sep 2020

India

Cat Que: Another virus from China, ICMR raises alarm

Another virus from China could be making its way into India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has warned.

25 Sep 2020

India

Galwan-clash cost five soldiers, claims China; India says number higher

For the first time since the bloody June episode in Galwan Valley, China admitted its casualties, saying that five of its soldiers died. However, India is convinced the death toll is higher, with government sources telling News18 that China's count must be multiplied by three.

23 Sep 2020

India

Chinese soldiers seen crying on way to Indian border

A viral video showing crying soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) has given quite the opportunity to Taiwanese media to mock China.

19 Sep 2020

Delhi Police

Arrested journalist shared India's border strategy with China, say police

The Delhi Police on Saturday said that freelance journalist Rajeev Sharma was sharing sensitive information about India's border strategy with Chinese intelligence.

China: Bacterial disease infects thousands, can leave men infertile

Even as the world reels from the COVID-19 pandemic, instances of other potentially scary outbreaks are lurching at the corner.

17 Sep 2020

Social Media

Centre monitoring 2,500 social media accounts spreading Chinese propaganda

The central government is reportedly keeping a close eye on thousands of social media accounts that are allegedly spreading Chinese propaganda.

17 Sep 2020

India

Army can't be stopped from patrolling: Rajnath on Indo-China tensions

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday addressed the Rajya Sabha on the pertaining border dispute with China, declaring that no global power can prohibit Indian troops from patrolling in the traditional areas.

16 Sep 2020

Flipkart

Chinese giant Tencent pumps money into Flipkart: Details here

Chinese tech giant Tencent is pumping money into Flipkart, India's leading online shopping platform.

16 Sep 2020

Wuhan

Coronavirus: Chinese virologist 'has evidence' that China created SARS-CoV-2

A Chinese virologist has alleged that China manufactured the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, which is responsible for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

15 Sep 2020

India

Rajnath blames China for LAC-tensions, drums up support for Army

In his first address to the Parliament on ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Defense Minister Rajnath Singh blamed China for troops build-up, aggression along the border, and said the Indian Army was prepared to deal with any eventualities.

15 Sep 2020

India

India wins a seat at UN's ECOSOC body, beats China

In yet another diplomatic win for India, the country has now secured a seat at the United Nation's Commission on Status of Women (UNCSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

14 Sep 2020

US Government

Oracle wins TikTok US bid, but not for 'full sale'

After months of discussions and complications, Chinese giant ByteDance is finalizing a deal for the US business of TikTok.

12 Sep 2020

Reuters

China may let TikTok face US ban: Here's why

Chinese giant ByteDance is running out of time to comply with the Donald Trump administration's 'sell or close' order for TikTok US.