China: News
This Chinese solar plant can power 1.7L homes for 1-year
China has reportedly launched the world's first twin-tower solar thermal plant, located near Guazhou County in Gansu Province.
Gold prices hit all-time high: What investors need to know
Gold prices soared to an unprecedented high on Wednesday, with spot gold rising 0.2% to $2,473.87 per ounce and peaking at a record $2,482.29.
Amid China concerns, Taiwanese firms redirect supply chains to India
Taiwanese firms are increasingly relocating their supply chains from China to India, a move driven by escalating global trade tensions, particularly between the US and China.
US: Chinese businessman Guo Wengui convicted in $1B fraud scheme
Chinese business magnate Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Kwok, was found guilty by a US jury on Tuesday for defrauding his followers in a $1 billion scheme.
US, China are battling over underwater cables that power internet
The technological tensions between US and China have now extended to the underwater cables that power the global internet.
India to remain most populous nation even by 2100: UN
India, which surpassed China as the world's most populous country last year, is expected to retain this status until 2100, according to the United Nations's World Population Prospects 2024 report.
India's largest transshipment port, Vizhinjam, welcomes mothership: What this means
Defying naysayers' predictions that the Vizhinjam Port in Kerala would not be operational by 2025, the first container ship, "San Fernando," landed at the Vizhinjam International Seaport on Thursday at 7:00am.
Xiaomi's new AI-powered smart factory operates 24/7, replaces human labor
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched a fully autonomous smart factory, capable of manufacturing 10 million handsets annually.
China's renewables development surges ahead, twice as fast as world
China is currently constructing nearly twice as much wind and solar power as the rest of the world combined, according to a report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM).
Buckingham Palace opens East Wing to public for first time
For the first time in 175 years, Buckingham Palace is offering exclusive tours of its previously private rooms in the newly renovated East Wing.
Nuclear fusion breakthrough? China's 'artificial sun' generates magnetic field
China's nuclear fusion energy quest has marked a significant milestone as its "artificial sun" reactor, Huanliu-3 (HL-3), generated a magnetic field for the first time.
Breakthrough for IVF? New 3D imaging method could boost outcomes
A team of researchers, led by Dr. Bo Huang from the Reproductive Medicine Center of Tongji Hospital in China, has developed a 3D imaging model for early-stage embryos.
New rare-earth minerals from Chinese mine could supercharge defense, tech
Chinese geologists have discovered two new minerals, Oboniobite and Scandio-fluoro-eckermannite, at Bayan Obo, the world's largest rare-earth mine located in Inner Mongolia.
China's 300 exaflop dream: Can they achieve it by 2025?
China has announced an ambitious plan to increase its national compute capacity by 30% this year.
Apple considers reviving plans to manufacture iPads in India
Apple is reconsidering its plans to manufacture iPads in India, encouraged by the Indian government's efforts to attract more supply chains, according to a Moneycontrol report citing people aware of the development.
China's Qinglong: A revolution in automation on the horizon
China's first full-sized general-purpose humanoid robot, Qinglong, was recently unveiled at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2024 in Shanghai.
Trade war brewing? EU imposes duties on Chinese EVs
The European Union has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), ranging from 17.4% to 37.6% for individual manufacturers.
Jaishankar discusses border issues with Chinese counterpart at SCO summit
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Thursday.
Tesla stocks skyrocket 10% as Q2 sales outperform predictions
Tesla's share price soared over 10% on Tuesday, reaching its highest level since January.
China's Tianlong-3 space rocket explodes after accidental launch
A space rocket named Tianlong-3 or "Sky Dragon 3," owned by Beijing Tianbing Technology Co, also known as Space Pioneer, accidentally launched and exploded near Gongyi city in central China.
US-based Matrix rebrands India, China units for market clarity
Matrix, a US-based venture capital firm, has announced plans to rebrand its affiliates in India and China.
China all set to lead global auto market by 2030
Industry experts foresee a significant transformation in the global automotive industry.
China unveils world's first carbon fiber passenger train
China has introduced the world's first passenger train made from carbon fiber, a material known for its lightweight and energy-efficient properties.
Graphene discovery in lunar soil challenges Moon's origin theory
Chinese scientists have found graphene, a pure carbon form, in lunar soil samples collected by the Chang'e-5 mission four years ago.
Daily coffee consumption may counteract sedentary lifestyle risks
In a study by Soochow University in China, scientists found that daily coffee consumption may reduce the health risks of prolonged sitting.
OpenAI blocks Chinese users from using ChatGPT services
OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has announced its intention to restrict users in China from accessing its ChatGPT service.
China's Chang'e-6 successfully lands with samples from Moon's far side
China's Chang'e-6 spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth today after a nearly two-month-long space journey.
NASA snaps rare gigantic jets lighting up Himalayan skies
In a rare celestial event, gigantic jets, a powerful type of lightning, were observed shooting up from a thunderstorm over the Himalayan mountains.
Huawei's new OS integrates AI, improves performance, reduces power consumption
Huawei has officially introduced the HarmonyOS NEXT at the Huawei Developer Conference (HDC) 2024.
EU and China begin discussions on proposed EV tariffs
China and the European Union (EU) have initiated talks concerning the proposed tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) entering the European market.
China introduces death penalty for Taiwan separatists
China has announced new guidelines for criminal punishments, including the death penalty for extreme cases involving "die-hard" Taiwan independence separatists.
Jaguar Land Rover revives Freelander as new EV line
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced plans to revive the Freelander brand as a new line of electric vehicles (EVs).
This is why Chinese students are pretending to be birds
A bizarre new trend that involves Chinese youths tucking their hands into oversized t-shirts and perching on household objects to mimic a bird is taking over social media.
US delegation visits Dalai Lama in Himachal's McLeod Ganj
A bipartisan congressional delegation from the United States, led by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, visited the Dalai Lama at his residence in McLeod Ganj, Himachal Pradesh.
Record $91.4 billion spent on nuclear weapons in 2023
The world's major powers ramped up their nuclear weapons spending by 13% to a record $91.4 billion in 2023, as reported by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on June 17, 2024.
China's new home prices fall at fastest pace in 10-years
China's property market experienced a significant downturn in May, with home prices seeing the largest drop since October 2014.
US military ran secret anti-vax campaign during COVID-19 pandemic: Report
The United States military launched a secret operation during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to stymie China's increasing influence in the Philippines, which was badly affected by the virus, Reuters reported.
Microsoft president testifies on security lapses after China-linked hack
Microsoft's president Brad Smith has testified before a US House panel on homeland security, addressing concerns about the company's security practices and its relationship with China.
2,000-mile Bangkok to Beijing train trip inching closer to reality
A train trip between Bangkok and Beijing will no longer be a distant dream!
BSE outperforms Hong Kong to become fourth-largest equity market globally
The combined market value of all companies listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has once again exceeded that of Hong Kong Stock Exchange making it the fourth-largest equity market globally.