China: News
11 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaChina military, Wuhan institute involved in creation of COVID-19: Report
Investigators from the United States (US) have claimed the COVID-19 outbreak likely originated in China from a lab leak during a covert project to pursue bioweapons jointly run by the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the Chinese military, The Sunday Times reported.
11 Jun 2023
United States of AmericaChina spying from Cuba, upgraded intelligence in 2019: US official
A United States (US) government official on Saturday said that China has been spying from Cuba for some time and advanced its intelligence collection facilities there in 2019, reported AFP.
10 Jun 2023
Indian Navy35 fighter jets, aircraft carriers, submarines: Indian Navy's mega drill
The Indian Navy recently carried out a mega exercise in the Arabian Sea, demonstrating its combat prowess with two aircraft carriers, multiple warships, submarines, and over 35 fighter planes.
04 Jun 2023
SingaporeSpy chiefs of rival countries secretly huddle in Singapore: Report
Top officials from over two dozen of the world's main intelligence agencies met this weekend on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore, Reuters reported.
30 May 2023
Social MediaExplaining the PK challenge that took a Chinese influencer's life
In a devastating turn of events, a Chinese social media influencer met a tragic fate after undertaking a deadly challenge known as the PK (player knock-out) challenge.
30 May 2023
Space NewsChina sends 1st civilian to space on Shenzhou 16 mission
In what marks yet another milestone, China has sent its first civilian astronaut to space.
29 May 2023
Joe Biden#NewsBytesExplainer: Why President Joe Biden's son may face serious charges
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) may press "serious charges" against Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, former US Attorney General William Barr said.
29 May 2023
Space NewsChina to send its 1st civilian to space tomorrow
China is set to send its first civilian to space on Tuesday. Until now, Chinese astronauts who have been sent to space were members of the country's armed forces.
27 May 2023
TaiwanTaipei claims Chinese aircraft carrier sailed through Taiwan Strait
The defense ministry of Taiwan claimed that the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday accompanied by two other ships.
25 May 2023
Rajnath SinghPakistan and China pose 'double threat' to India's borders: Rajnath
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday alluded to China and Pakistan as a "double threat" brewing on India's borders, emphasizing that India must focus on advancement in defense technology to fight the dangers effectively.
22 May 2023
G20 SummitG20 tourism meet in Srinagar today under tight security
Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) will host the third tourism working group meeting of G20 countries from Monday in Srinagar under tight security, according to the news outlet The Indian Express.
20 May 2023
G7 SummitWant to build constructive, stable relations with China: G7
The Group of Seven (G7) issued its strongest condemnation of China on Saturday as the most advanced economies in the world stepped up their response to the rising economic security and military threats posed by Beijing.
20 May 2023
Jammu And KashmirChina boycotts G20 meeting in Kashmir, Turkey may follow suit
China said on Friday it would skip a crucial G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir's capital Srinagar which will reportedly be attended by over 60 international delegates, including those from the United States.
18 May 2023
Indian NavyIndia searches for 35+ missing people after Chinese boat capsizes
The Indian Navy on Thursday deployed its team in the Indian Ocean region in response to the sinking of a Chinese fishing vessel, called Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028, in the early hours of Tuesday.
17 May 2023
IndiaIndia to become world's fastest-growing economy in 2024: UN
India's economic growth is expected to be the fastest in the world in 2024 amid economic challenges faced by other South Asian nations, a new report by United Nations (UN) said.
17 May 2023
Quadrilateral Security DialogueQuad discussions on Hiroshima's G7 sidelines likely after Sydney cancellation
Australia has reportedly canceled the Quad summit in Sydney after United States President Joe Biden withdrew his visit to Papua New Guinea and Sydney over Washington's debt ceiling crisis.
11 May 2023
NepalChina's news rules for Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, Indians to pay most
After three years, China has reopened several points on its border with Nepal, allowing pilgrims on the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra. Although it has started issuing visas, a slew of restrictions, including fees hike will make traveling difficult, per reports.
10 May 2023
K-PopLucas leaves NCT and WayV; to focus on solo career
K-pop stars are enjoying huge fan following all over the world and now we have a heartbreaking update for the fans.
10 May 2023
Rajasthan'Misleading': Geological Survey denies finding Lithium deposits in Rajasthan
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) on Tuesday said that media reports of large Lithium reserves being found in Rajasthan were "baseless" and "misleading."
08 May 2023
RajasthanHuge Lithium reserves found in Rajasthan: Why it is significant
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has found new Lithium reserves in the Degana area of Rajasthan's Nagaur district, reports said, citing officials.
06 May 2023
International Monetary FundPakistan: IMF's bailout package stalled amid debt, unmet loan conditions
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is reportedly likely to hold up the already agreed bailout package for cash-strapped Pakistan.
04 May 2023
Arunachal PradeshChina can't rename places in Arunachal: Asia's oldest monastery
The Tawang Monastery, also known as the Gaden Namgyal Lhatse, has expressed resentment over China renaming different places in Arunachal Pradesh.
01 May 2023
World Economic ForumIndia's job market to grow 22% in 5 years: WEF
A new World Economic Forum (WEF) survey has estimated that the job market in India is set to witness a growth of 22% over the next five years.
01 May 2023
Ministry Of External AffairsIndia blocks 14 mobile apps used by Pakistani terrorists: Reports
The government of India has blocked 14 different mobile applications that terrorists in Pakistan were reportedly using as communication platforms to send information to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), according to NDTV.
29 Apr 2023
S JaishankarIndia-China ties 'abnormal' due to border agreement violations: S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has said India wants to strengthen its relations with all countries, adding ties between India and China fall into a different category because of their current "abnormal" nature, PTI reported.
28 Apr 2023
MoonChina's journey to the Moon: Major accomplishments and future plans
China has an interesting line-up of missions to the Moon in the coming years.
28 Apr 2023
IndiaChina, India share common interests: Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu
Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu batted for a long-term, strategic, and comprehensive perspective with India during a bilateral meeting with Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defence Ministers meeting on Thursday.
27 Apr 2023
Line Of Actual ControlAfter Ladakh, China calls for no-patrol zones all along LAC
China has reportedly called on India to agree to a moratorium on patrolling in not just the disputed border areas in Ladakh but all along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which borders Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
24 Apr 2023
ChatGPTCan Russian lender Sberbank's GigaChat challenge OpenAI's ChatGPT
ChatGPT has been the internet's favorite chatbot since its release. The chatbot based on OpenAI's GPT-3.5 or GPT-4 (based on the version) has grown in popularity in the past few months.
24 Apr 2023
MoonChina aims to test 3D printing on Moon: Here's how
China has a number of lunar missions lined up in the coming years, which include bringing back samples from the far side of the Moon, for the first time ever.
24 Apr 2023
Indian ArmyIndia, China hold border talks ahead of SCO meeting
The Indian Army and the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China held the 18th round of Corps Commander talks on Sunday to resolve tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
23 Apr 2023
Mohan BhagwatIndia believes in serving others, unlike US, Russia: Mohan Bhagwat
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday said India believes in serving others and has no intention to become an authoritative state such as Russia, the United States (US), or China, reported Hindustan Times.
23 Apr 2023
DelhiChinese, Russian defense ministers to participate in Delhi's SCO meet
Chinese Defence Minister General Li Shangfu and his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu have confirmed their participation in the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) defense ministers' meeting, reported The Times Of India.
20 Apr 2023
India'Quality matters': China takes jibe at India over increasing population
China took a sharp dig at India after a United Nations (UN) report predicted India would overtake China as the world's most populous country by mid-2023.
20 Apr 2023
MoonChina's robotic 'mason' could build lunar station using 3D-printed bricks
China seeks to establish a permanent base on the Moon in the future and for this purpose, plans to test 3D printing bricks from lunar soil by means of a robotic "mason."
19 Apr 2023
IndiaIndia to become world's most populous country by mid-2023: UN
India is on the cusp of becoming the world's most populous country by mid-2023, the data released by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) showed on Wednesday.
19 Apr 2023
Chinese PLAChina preparing supersonic spy drone unit to target US: Report
A leaked assessment of the United States (US) military has revealed that China is planning to deploy a supersonic high-altitude spy drone to greatly increase its capacity to conduct surveillance activities, The Washington Post reported.
18 Apr 2023
Pakistan NewsPakistan closes businesses run by Chinese nationals: Report
The Karachi Police have resorted to temporarily shutting down businesses run and frequented by Chinese nationals in Pakistan in an attempt to counter terrorist attacks, ANI reported, quoting Nikkei Asia.
13 Apr 2023
RamzanWhy is China reportedly using spies on Uyghur Muslims
In a new campaign of repression against Uyghur Muslims, Chinese police are reportedly using spies to ensure Uyghur Muslims do not fast during the holy month of Ramzan.
13 Apr 2023
AppleApple is reducing its manufacturing reliance on China: Here's how
Apple has had an unusually positive relationship with China compared to other US tech giants. However, the company is now looking beyond the dragon.
