China: News
iPhone manufacturing in India to take a hit: Here's why
Foxconn Technology Group has recalled hundreds of its Chinese engineers and technicians from its iPhone factories in India.
Quad leaders launch critical minerals initiative amid China concerns
The United States, Japan, India, and Australia have agreed to work together on a stable supply of critical minerals. The move comes as China's dominance in key resources raises concerns.
'Must be Beijing-approved': China reacts to Dalai Lama's succession announcement
China has insisted that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must be approved by its central government.
Alibaba unveils $7B subsidy plan to boost e-commerce in China
Chinese tech giant Alibaba has announced a massive $7 billion subsidy plan to boost its online retail platform.
TikTok plans layoffs in e-commerce division amid US market challenges
TikTok and its parent company ByteDance are reportedly preparing for layoffs, particularly in the e-commerce division, TikTok Shop.
China's AI robots just played football without any human support
China has made history by hosting the world's first-ever fully autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) robot football match.
Explained: How Dalai Lama's successor will be chosen
The question of how to choose a successor to the Dalai Lama is one of great interest, not just among Tibetan Buddhists but also globally.
Is Agni-5's bunker-buster version better than US, Chinese weapons?
India is gearing up to upgrade its Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into a hypersonic, deep-strike (bunker-buster) weapon. It will be able to penetrate 100 meters underground with its 7,500kg warhead.
Delhi government postpones artificial rain plan; may be rescheduled post-monsoon
The Delhi government's ambitious artificial rain project has been postponed. The cloud seeding trial, which was scheduled from July 4-11, will now be conducted after the monsoon season.
India's new Agni-5 missile to carry 7,500kg 'bunker-buster' warhead
India is developing a new version of the Agni-5 intercontinental ballistic missile that will be capable of carrying a 7,500kg "bunker-buster" warhead.
India's first space defense satellites to be launched in 2026
India is expediting the deployment of 52 defense surveillance satellites, a move aimed at bolstering its space-based surveillance capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
This Chinese bomb can knock out enemy power stations
China has unveiled a new graphite bomb, referred to as a "blackout bomb," which can knock out power stations of its enemies and cause widespread blackouts.
India finds rare earth elements in coal mine waste
India has discovered rare earth elements (REEs) in the mineral waste of coal mines.
Chinese surgeons perform surgery on patient 5,000km away via satellite
In a major breakthrough, Chinese surgeons have successfully performed robotic surgeries from over 5,000km away using satellite technology.
China's manufacturing activity shrinks for third consecutive month
China's manufacturing sector has contracted for the third consecutive month in June, according to a recent survey.
This is the world's 1st computer without any silicon
The world's first silicon-free computer has been developed by a team of researchers at the Pennsylvania State University.
NVIDIA has hired these 2 AI experts to improve research
NVIDIA, the US-based chip giant, has hired two eminent artificial intelligence (AI) experts from China.
Subsidies, tariffs needed to counter China's rare earth export restrictions
China's recent suspension of rare earth exports is likely to accelerate the establishment of alternative production facilities abroad, despite technical and financial hurdles.
Watch: Humanoid robots play football match in China
A group of humanoid robots took to the field yesterday for a football match in Beijing.
Why China has built an AI computing center in Tibet
China has opened a state-of-the-art computing center, Yajiang-1, in Tibet's Shannan city.
This Chinese tech might render Elon Musk's Neuralink obsolete
A team from China's Nankai University has successfully conducted the world's first human trial of a brain-computer interface (BCI) implanted through blood vessels.
This robotic arm can lift heavy payload at record speed
Shenzhen Dobot, a Chinese robotics company, has unveiled its latest innovation in the field of automation.
Mathematician who solved century-old math problem is moving to China
Joshua Zahl, the American mathematician who recently cracked the century-old Kakeya conjecture, is leaving Canada's University of British Columbia (UBC).
China develops world's first 3D digital embryo: Why it matters
A team of scientists from China has created the world's first 3D model of early mouse embryos, providing a glimpse into how life begins at the single-cell level.
Alibaba's new AI can detect stomach cancer at early stages
Alibaba Group has introduced a revolutionary artificial intelligence (AI) model, named Grape, which can detect gastric cancer from computed tomography (CT) images.
China fast-tracks rare earth shipments to US, easing trade tensions
The US and China have reached an agreement to speed up the shipment of rare earth minerals to the US.
DeepSeek hits brakes on R2 AI model's release: Here's why
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up, DeepSeek, has delayed the launch of its highly-anticipated R2 model.
Musk fires Tesla's head of operations amid declining sales
Elon Musk has fired Omead Afshar, Tesla's head of manufacturing and operations for North America and Europe.
Xiaomi's first e-SUV debuts with 835km range; priced at ₹30L
Xiaomi has launched its first-ever SUV, the all-electric YU7, in a bid to take on Tesla's popular Model Y.
'Very big' trade deal with India in the works: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at a "very big" trade deal with India after a team of negotiators from both countries held a four-day closed-door talk on the agreement this month.
China's rapid progress in space-based military tech is concerning: US
China is advancing "breathtakingly fast" in space military technologies, posing a strategic threat to the United States, US Space Force (USSF) Commander General Stephen Whiting has said.
India refuses to sign SCO document for not mentioning Pahalgam
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has refused to sign a joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting in China's Qingdao.
'Terrorism epicenters...no longer safe': India targets Pakistan at SCO meeting
India's Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has issued a veiled warning to Pakistan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defense Ministers's Meeting in China's Qingdao.
Chinese cafe serves latte laced with pig intestine; goes viral
A cafe in Jiangyou, Sichuan province, China, is making headlines for its unusual coffee drink.
Japan test-fires missile from home soil for first time
Japan's military has successfully test-fired a missile from its own territory for the first time.
China to launch 100+ DeepSeek‑like AI tools in 18 months
China's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities are on the verge of triggering a major wave of innovation, a former top official has predicted.
How Indian-American engineer sold B-2 Spirit bomber secrets to China
In a demonstration of unrivaled air power, the United States recently deployed its stealth B-2 Spirit bombers to hit Iran's nuclear facilities.
Judge blocks Trump's bid to bar international students from Harvard
A United States federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing a plan to stop foreign nationals from studying at Harvard University.
India, China agree to improve bilateral ties in high-level meeting
China and India have agreed to continue working on improving bilateral ties, following a meeting in Beijing between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Rajnath, Doval to visit China for SCO meetings this month
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval will visit China later this month for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meetings, the Indian Express reported.