China: News
Taliban rejects Trump's demand to return Bagram airbase
The Taliban has rejected United States President Donald Trump's demand to return the Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
Why Trump wants us to reclaim Afghanistan's Bagram air base
United States President Donald Trump has called for the return of the Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
US to control TikTok's algorithm under new deal with China
The White House has announced a major deal that would give American companies control over the TikTok algorithm.
'Scuffgate' trends as users report scratches on iPhone 17 Pro
The launch of Apple's iPhone 17 in China has been marred by complaints from users over scratches on the new models.
Trump wooing Xi? US nixes $400M in Taiwan military aid
United States President Donald Trump has refused to approve a more than $400 million military aid package for Taiwan, the Washington Post reported.
'Pakistan felt like home': Congress's Sam Pitroda bats for talks
Sam Pitroda, a prominent Congress leader and chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress, has called for a shift in India's foreign policy to focus on its neighboring countries.
US troops returning to Afghanistan? Trump hints at 'breaking news'
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of re-establishing a military presence at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan.
NASA is now a spy agency, thanks to Trump's order
Late last month, the Trump administration issued an executive order quietly designating NASA as a national intelligence and security agency.
Youth unemployment in China climbs to 21-month high at 19%
China's urban youth unemployment rate has hit the highest level since the data set was adjusted in December 2023, reflecting the tough job market for young people.
China's SHEIN to manufacture for other brands amid declining sales
SHEIN, the Chinese fast-fashion giant, is now opening its apparel manufacturing network in China to other fashion brands.
China ends Google antitrust probe, shifts regulatory focus to NVIDIA
China has decided to end its antitrust investigation into tech giant Google, six months after it was launched, according to the Financial Times.
China could surpass US in space race within 10 years
A new report by Arizona State University research analyst Jonathan Roll has raised alarms over the rapid progress of China's space program.
China: 2 flying taxis collide mid-air during a show rehearsal
China's flying taxi ambitions have suffered a setback as two electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles collided mid-air during a rehearsal for the Changchun Air Show in the northeastern region on Tuesday (local time).
China orders local companies not to buy NVIDIA's AI chips
China's internet regulator, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), has ordered major companies like Alibaba and ByteDance to cancel their orders for NVIDIA's RTX Pro 6000D chip.
US, China reach preliminary deal on TikTok
The United States and China have reached a preliminary agreement to keep the popular social media app TikTok running in the US.
Why Trump wants firms to report earnings just twice-a-year
US President Donald Trump has proposed a major change in the way public companies report their earnings.
TikTok won't be banned in the US after all
The United States and China have reached a framework deal concerning the popular short-video app, TikTok.
India starts building highest dam in Arunachal, countering China's mega-project
India has started work on the Dibang Multipurpose Project, its highest dam, in Arunachal Pradesh, according to a News18 report.
China accuses NVIDIA of breaching anti-monopoly laws
China has accused American tech giant NVIDIA of breaching its anti-monopoly laws. The country's market regulator announced this in a statement on Monday.
Chinese actor Yu Menglong's sudden death raises suspicions: Here's why
Chinese actor Yu Menglong, also known as Alan Yu, was found dead at 37 on September 11.
TikTok deadline looms as US-China trade negotiations enter second day
The second day of US-China trade talks will take place in Spain today, with the Chinese owner of TikTok facing a looming divestiture deadline.
China's economic slowdown deepens as key indicators miss forecasts
China's economic slowdown deepened in August, with key indicators missing expectations.
China launches probes into US semiconductors ahead of Madrid talks
China has launched two probes into the US semiconductor industry, just ahead of the upcoming trade talks in Spain.
Why Apple has delayed launch of iPhone Air in China
Apple has pushed back the launch of its new iPhone Air in mainland China, citing regulatory approval issues.
Apple's supplier base in India has almost doubled since 2018
Apple's supplier network in India has seen significant growth over the last few years.
How Modi government plans to boost rare earth magnet production
The Indian government is working on fiscal incentives to boost the local production of rare earth magnets, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy said.
Trump to pressure G7 for higher tariffs on India, China
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to urge Group of Seven (G7) nations to impose higher tariffs on India and China for purchasing Russian oil.
Who was Yu Menglong? Chinese actor-singer (37) dies after fall
The Chinese entertainment industry is mourning the sudden death of actor, singer, and music video director Alan "Yu" Menglong. He was 37 and most popularly known for his role in Eternal Love.
Record-breaking Chinese bridge made using tech never seen before
China has opened the world's longest cable-stayed bridge, the Changtai Yangtze River Bridge, in Jiangsu province.
Salman-Katrina's blockbuster hit 'Ek Tha Tiger' returns to theaters
The 2012 action thriller Ek Tha Tiger, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, is set for a theatrical re-release. The film, which was a major box office success upon its initial release, reportedly grossed ₹320cr globally.
Russian missile that hit Kyiv had US-made components: Ukraine
A Russian cruise missile that struck a government building in central Kyiv on Sunday was loaded with foreign components, including United States-made chips and electronic parts, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday.
Trump urges EU to impose 100% tariffs on India, China
US President Donald Trump has urged European Union (EU) officials to impose tariffs of up to 100% on China and India.
How China's STEM visa gives it an edge over US
China has announced a new visa category, the "young talent" K visa, aimed at attracting global professionals in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
China Unicom gets licence to provide direct-to-phone satellite connectivity services
China has granted a satellite mobile communication business license to China Unicom, a major telecom giant.
India's oil demand set to surpass China's
India's oil demand is likely to outpace China's this year, according to Trafigura Group.
China's EV and hybrid sales growth slows to 18-month low
China's electric and hybrid vehicle sales growth has hit a 1.5-year low in August, growing by just 7.5% annually.
China's flying taxi makes first flight in Africa
A Chinese-made electric air taxi has taken off in Africa for the first time.
Uber to test robotaxi service in Germany next year
Uber and its partner Momenta will conduct trials of fully autonomous cars in Germany, starting in 2026.
Apple Intelligence finally coming to China with Baidu, Alibaba's help
Apple's flagship artificial intelligence (AI) initiative, Apple Intelligence, is likely to debut in China by the end of 2025.
Air India: Full restoration of international flights from October unlikely
Air India's ambitious plan to fully restore its flight schedule by October 1, 2025, seems to be falling short.