China: News
22 Jan 2024
WorkplaceChinese employee granted 'mood leave' over lack of snow
A woman in Hangzhou, China, recently made headlines when she was granted "mood leave" by her employer due to her sadness over the lack of snow in the city.
21 Jan 2024
LifestyleDiscovering tomorrow: Architectural masterpieces to anticipate in 2024
As we step into the future, the world of architecture continues to push boundaries and redefine the skylines of our cities worldwide.
21 Jan 2024
MaldivesMaldives: 13-year-old dies after president denies approval for Indian plane
A 13-year-old Maldivian boy, battling a brain tumor and stroke, died on Saturday after Maldives President Mohammed Muizzu allegedly refused to allow an Indian Dornier aircraft to be used for his medical evacuation.
20 Jan 2024
MyanmarNearly 600 Myanmar soldiers enter India, Mizoram alerts Centre
As the conflict between Myanmar's military regime and rebel forces escalates, nearly 600 Myanmar Army soldiers have sought refuge in India.
20 Jan 2024
Pakistan NewsPakistan, Iran agree to 'de-escalate' tensions days after exchanging airstrikes
Pakistan and Iran have agreed to de-escalate tensions following tit-for-tat missile strikes between the two countries this week.
18 Jan 2024
LadakhIndia could ease China investment curbs if border standoff eases
India has hinted at relaxing its strict scrutiny of Chinese investments if the border between the two nations remains peaceful.
17 Jan 2024
Gross Domestic ProductChina's debt-to-GDP ratio reaches record high of 286%
China's debt-to-GDP ratio, a crucial measure of the country's debt compared to its economic output, has hit a record high of 286.1% in the last quarter of 2023, as reported by Bloomberg.
17 Jan 2024
IndiaMore incidents of skirmishes between Indian, Chinese troops surface: Report
New details have emerged about previously undisclosed confrontations between Indian and Chinese forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Firstpost reported.
17 Jan 2024
Gross Domestic ProductChina's GDP grows 5.2% in 2023, exceeding government target
China's economy saw a growth of 5.2% in 2023, surpassing the government's target of around 5% yearly growth.
17 Jan 2024
COVID-19China's population declines for second consecutive year
China experienced a population decline for the second year in a row in 2023, with the total number of people dropping to 1.409 billion, a decrease of 2.75 million from the previous year.
16 Jan 2024
TikTokByteDance terminates Resso music app in India over data handling
ByteDance, TikTok's parent company, has announced that it will close its music-streaming app Resso in India by January end.
16 Jan 2024
StartupsTall claims or reality? China develops battery with 50-year life
Betavolt, a Chinese start-up, is making tall claims that they have invented a battery that can power a device for more than 50 years without ever needing to be charged or maintained.
14 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiNo one can bully us: Maldives president amid India row
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday made a bold statement after his state visit to China, saying that just because his country is small, it "doesn't give" anyone the "license to bully us."
13 Jan 2024
TaiwanChina skeptic William Lai Ching-te elected as Taiwan's president
William Lai Ching-te of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been elected the self-ruled island's president.
12 Jan 2024
LifestyleWas King Kong real? Scientists discover 10-foot-tall, 660-pound ape's fossils
For millions of years, the enormous Gigantopithecus blacki, a 10-foot-tall, 660-pound ape, thrived in China's forest habitat until it mysteriously disappeared during the late middle Pleistocene.
12 Jan 2024
BusinessChina's exports decline for first time since 2016
For the first time since 2016, China's exports saw a full-year decline, with the country selling $3.38 trillion worth of goods globally in 2023, a 4.6% drop from the previous year.
10 Jan 2024
Weird StoriesChinese family pays $140 (Rs.11,624) daily for luxury hotel life
A Chinese family of eight has opted for an unconventional living arrangement, residing in a luxurious hotel suite in Nanyang, Henan province, for 229 days and counting!
10 Jan 2024
MaldivesSend more tourists: Maldives president urges China amid India row
Maldives president Mohamed Muizzu has urged China to boost its tourism to his country amid a diplomatic row between India and the island nation, PTI reported.
08 Jan 2024
Narendra ModiStay open-minded: China on ties with Maldives amid India row
China's state-run media has urged India to adopt an "open-minded" approach to South Asian affairs as Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu began a five-day state visit on Monday.
08 Jan 2024
FoodProtein from coal? Scientists just made it possible
Chinese scientists have made a breakthrough in producing protein from coal-derived methanol, offering a low-cost alternative for animal feed.
05 Jan 2024
TeslaTesla recalls over 16 lakh EVs exported to China
Tesla is recalling over 16 lakh electric vehicles (EVs) exported to China, including its S, X, 3, and Y models.
04 Jan 2024
LifestyleMath genius who turned monk; returns to society, gets married
Liu Zhiyu, an ex-math prodigy who left the world of academia to become a monk, has now embraced a more grounded lifestyle by getting married.
03 Jan 2024
CybercrimesWhat is 'cyber kidnapping'?
Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old Chinese exchange student in Utah, US, was recently found alive after going missing in what police are calling a case of "cyber kidnapping."
03 Jan 2024
CancerChinese nuclear scientists develop X-ray machine for cancer treatment
Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking X-ray machine called "Flash," which has the potential to revolutionize cancer treatment.
03 Jan 2024
TeslaChina's BYD replaces Tesla as world's top EV maker
Tesla's Q4 electric vehicle deliveries reached a record 4,94,989, but fell behind Chinese auto giant BYD, which delivered 5,26,409 vehicles.
02 Jan 2024
Travel And TourismThailand, China announce permanent visa waiver for each other's citizens
Starting in March, Thailand and China will permanently eliminate visa requirements for each other's citizens, as announced by Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
31 Dec 2023
BusinessChina's manufacturing activity contracts for third consecutive month in December
China's manufacturing sector saw a decline for the third month in a row in December, according to a Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
30 Dec 2023
Space NewsChina launches three test satellites for its space-based internet program
China marked a significant milestone today, successfully launching three experimental satellites into space and completing its annual space launch plan for 2023.
29 Dec 2023
NVIDIANVIDIA launches less capable gaming chip for Chinese customers
US chipmaker NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 4090 D, a modified version of its high-end gaming chip tailored to meet US export controls targeting China.
29 Dec 2023
IndiaIndian exports to face pressure from low-priced Chinese steel: SteelMint
China's exports could pose a threat to Indian steel makers by limiting their shipments to the European Union in 2024 if demand remains low, as per SteelMint.
29 Dec 2023
SpaceXEverything we know about China's G60 Starlink satellite project
China has kicked off production of its second low-earth satellite mega constellation, G60 Starlink, in Shanghai.
28 Dec 2023
MakeupBoss asks females to wear makeup to 'motivate' male co-workers
A company based in Shenzhen, China, is under fire after an executive, Luo, asked female employees to wear light makeup to "motivate" male co-workers.
27 Dec 2023
BYDChina's BYD to overtake Tesla as leading EV maker
Chinese carmaker BYD is on the verge of outpacing Tesla as the top global seller of fully electric vehicles (EVs).
27 Dec 2023
ChessChinese chess champion banned for defecating on public property
Yan Chenglong, a 48-year-old national Xiangqi (Chinese chess) champion, has lost his title and been banned from playing for a year due to inappropriate behavior.
25 Dec 2023
UAPANewsClick anti-terror case: HR head moves court to turn approver
NewsClick's human resources (HR) head, Amit Chakraborty, has reportedly moved the Patiala House Court in Delhi to become an approver or a witness for the prosecution.
25 Dec 2023
BeijingChina relaxes grip on online gaming after $80bn market drop
China has approved 105 domestic video games, including titles from major companies such as Tencent and NetEase, reports Bloomberg.
22 Dec 2023
TencentTencent loses $46bn in m-cap amid China's online gaming curbs
China is cracking down on online gaming, implementing new measures to curb spending and content, which has led to a massive $46 billion loss in Tencent's value.
21 Dec 2023
United States of AmericaUS is considering raising tariffs on Chinese EVs
United States is said to be considering increasing tariffs on certain Chinese goods, including electric vehicles (EVs), as reported by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
19 Dec 2023
Academy Awards'Blossom Shanghai': Everything about Wong Kar-wai's upcoming series
Filmmaker Wong Kar-wai's digital debut is all set to hit the screens in a few days.
19 Dec 2023
ChildrenGrandpa uses dog cone to limit granddaughter's phone use
A Chinese grandfather from Xian, Shaanxi province, came up with a quirky solution to curb his five-year-old granddaughter's excessive phone usage - a dog cone collar!
