China: News
US arrests 2 Chinese nationals for smuggling NVIDIA AI chips
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has arrested and charged two Chinese nationals for illegally exporting high-end artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China.
'Will call Modi, Xi': Brazilian president refuses talks with Trump
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has refused to reach out to United States President Donald Trump over tariffs.
Russia ends missile moratorium after Trump's submarine move
Russia has officially ended its unilateral moratorium on the deployment of short- and intermediate-range missiles.
NASA to build a nuclear reactor on Moon by 2030
NASA is fast-tracking plans to deploy a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
This is world's first brain-like computer with 2B artificial neurons
Chinese engineers have unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) system, dubbed the "Darwin Monkey."
Philippine president visiting India from August 4-8; why it's significant
Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a five-day state visit to India.
China cracks down on counterfeit Labubu dolls, safeguarding IP, culture
China has intensified its efforts to crack down on the counterfeiting of Labubu dolls, a popular character designed by Kasing Lung and sold by toy giant Pop Mart.
Temu, SHEIN hit as Trump suspends duty-free small package rule
President Donald Trump has suspended a global trade loophole that allowed smaller parcels into the US duty-free.
Chinese students in UK pressured to spy on classmates: Report
Chinese students studying at United Kingdom universities have been allegedly pressured into spying on their classmates.
'Unacceptable': Trump's top aide accuses India of financing Russia's war
A senior aide in US President Donald Trump's administration has accused India of "financing" Russia's war in Ukraine by buying oil from Moscow.
Piyush Goyal shares IMF growth projections, mocks Trump's remarks
Union Minister Piyush Goyal has shared the International Monetary Fund (IMF) growth projections on social media, showcasing India's strong economic outlook.
Andhra Pradesh offers incentives worth $600M to boost electronics manufacturing
Andhra Pradesh has approved a draft scheme to offer $600 million in incentives for the local manufacturing of electronic components.
A robot in China is now pursuing PhD. Say what!
China's first humanoid robot, Xueba 01, has been accepted into a PhD program in drama and film studies at Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA), one of China's leading arts institutions.
How Royal Enfield is tackling China's rare earth magnet ban
Eicher Motors, the parent company of Royal Enfield, has revealed that a shortage of rare earth magnets impacted its Q1 performance. The disruption was mainly caused by China's export ban on this critical component.
India drops F-35 jet deal after Trump's 25% tariff: Report
The Indian government is weighing multiple options to placate the United States after President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on Indian goods, Bloomberg reported.
China's economy may be heading for a slowdown
China's factory activity has unexpectedly contracted in July, hitting a six-month low.
Opposition condemns Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of Trump's 'dead economy' remarks
Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's endorsement of United States President Donald Trump's "dead economy" remark has backfired.
Why China's internet regulator has summoned NVIDIA
China has raised alarms over possible security threats posed by NVIDIA's H20 artificial intelligence chip.
India, Russia can take their 'dead' economies down together: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has slammed India's trade policies and its ties with Russia.
Why India is purchasing soyabean oil from China
India has made a rare purchase of 150,000 metric tons of soyabean oil from China in recent months.
This Chinese 6-seater EV takes on Tesla's new Model YL
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, Li Auto, has launched a new six-seat fully-electric SUV, called Li i8.
'China gurus among us': Jaishankar takes dig at Rahul Gandhi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has taken a jibe at Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Jairam Ramesh during a debate in the Rajya Sabha.
Starbucks bets on protein drinks to revive lagging US sales
Starbucks has witnessed a sixth consecutive quarter of declining sales in the US.
India beats China to become biggest smartphone supplier to US
India has surpassed China as the largest supplier of smartphones to the United States, a new report from research firm Canalys has revealed.
First-in-history: Apple is closing a retail store in China
In a major development, Apple has announced its first-ever retail store closure in China. The company will shut down its Parkland Mall store in Dalian City on August 9.
Shanghai launches $139M subsidy to boost AI sector
Shanghai has announced a massive subsidy program worth 1 billion yuan ($139 million) to bolster its artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
This Alibaba-backed company is launching AI model to rival OpenAI
Zhipu, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, is gearing up to launch an upgraded version of its open-source language model, GLM-4.5.
Huawei reclaims title of China's top smartphone brand
Huawei has reclaimed its position as the number one smartphone brand in China with an 18% market share, according to data from market research firm Canalys.
China launches $500 child subsidy to boost birth rate
To combat its declining birth rate, the Chinese government has launched annual subsidies of $500 for each child under three years old.
Boxing and backflipping robots dominate at China's top AI event
China's biggest annual artificial intelligence (AI) conference in Shanghai was dominated by an array of robots, from lumbering six-foot machines to nimble back-flipping dogs.
China's rare earths ban could impact Indian industries, banks: SBI
India's core industrial sectors, including transport, electronics, and machinery, heavily rely on rare earth imports from China.
Chinese men share partners' intimate photos on Telegram, backlash erupts
A shocking scandal has rocked China, with reports of men sharing intimate photos and videos of their girlfriends without consent.
China's industrial profits fall for 2 consecutive months: Here's why
China's industrial profits have seen a decline for the second consecutive month, with a 4.3% drop in June compared to last year.
Nearly half of all microplastic pollution comes from cars: Study
A recent study has revealed that nearly half of all microplastic pollution comes from cars. The research highlights the role of tire wear particles in contributing to this environmental crisis.
Labubu craze causes rise of 'toy doctors': Who are they?
Labubu dolls have become a major trend in China, leading to the emergence of a new profession: "toy doctors."
China may be building the world's largest telescope, clues suggest
There are growing speculations that China may be constructing the world's largest telescope.
This affordable humanoid robot can run and do cartwheels
Unitree Robotics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, the R1. Priced at a competitive $5,900 (approximately ₹4.8 lakh), the R1 is one of the most affordable bots in the market.
Most people regain weight after stopping anti-obesity medications, study says
A recent study has revealed that people who take anti-obesity medications (AOMs) tend to regain the weight they lost once they stop taking the drugs.
$1B worth of NVIDIA's restricted chips smuggled into China: Report
Over $1 billion worth of NVIDIA's restricted artificial intelligence (AI) chips have been smuggled into China between April and June this year, a Financial Times report has revealed.
After 3 lifelines, Trump threatens to shutdown TikTok in US
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has warned that TikTok could be banned in the country if China doesn't approve a deal for the sale of the app.