China: News
McDonald's now using humanoid robots to serve meals in China
A McDonald's outlet in Shanghai, China, has started using humanoid robots to serve meals and entertain customers.
Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' breaks records; collects $141M globally
The science fiction film Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, has exceeded expectations at the box office. Directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, it raked in a whopping $140.9 million globally during its opening weekend.
This innovative farm can drastically reduce China's grain imports
China is making strides in agricultural technology with the development of an unmanned ratoon rice farm.
Why India is opposing a China-led investment deal at WTO
India is facing the threat of political isolation as support for the China-backed Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement at the World Trade Organization (WTO) continues to grow.
First Russian oil tanker reaches India amid US sanctions waiver
The Aqua Titan, a tanker carrying Russian crude originally headed for China, has reached Mangaluru port in India. It is the first of seven such vessels to arrive in the country.
Why end of International Space Station is risky for US
The International Space Station (ISS), a key player in low-Earth orbit (LEO) for over 25 years, is nearing its end.
This Chinese software can accelerate designing of hypersonic weapons
Chinese scientists have developed a groundbreaking software that can simulate the complex physics of supersonic fuel combustion in just one week.
This clock loses a second in twice the universe's age
A team of scientists from China has developed an ultra-precise optical clock that could redefine global timekeeping standards.
Iran strikes Qatar LNG plant, exports disrupted for 5 years
Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity has been severely affected by recent Iranian attacks, resulting in an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue lost, according to Saad al-Kaabi, QatarEnergy's CEO and state minister for energy affairs.
Pakistan among biggest nuclear threats to US: Intel chief Gabbard
United States Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan as one of the biggest nuclear threats to the US.
Why Modi government has launched an anti-dumping probe against China
The Indian government has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the import of ethyl chloroformate from China.
How scientists are using bacteria to attack cancer from within
Scientists from Shandong University in China have genetically modified a strain of Escherichia coli (E. coli) to fight breast cancer from within.
This company claims it can make fuel from air, water
Carbonology, a Shanghai-based start-up, has claimed that it can produce synthetic fuel using just air, water, and renewable energy.
China-bound Russian oil tanker makes U-turn; headed toward India
A Russian oil tanker, the Aqua Titan, has changed its course from China to India.
NVIDIA gets green light to sell H200 chips in China
Chinese authorities have approved the sale of NVIDIA's H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to several local companies.
Modi government proposes locally-made solar ingot, wafer use by 2028
The Indian government has proposed that all clean energy companies use domestically produced solar ingots and wafers from June 2028.
Iran confirms security chief Ali Larijani killed along with son
Ali Larijani, a key figure in Iran's political landscape and head of the Supreme National Security Council, was killed in an airstrike near Tehran, Iran has confirmed.
China's new rare earth alloy might revolutionize quantum computing
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative rare earth alloy that is extremely cold and efficient.
Countries with most billionaires in 2026: Where does India rank?
The United States remains the world's billionaire capital in 2026, with a record 989 billionaires and a combined wealth of $8.4 trillion.
China now has 'cyber widows': Who are they?
A new social media trend, dubbed "cyber widowhood," is sweeping through Chinese online platforms.
This innovative Chinese robot can make you a centaur
Chinese researchers have developed an innovative wearable human-robot hybrid device, dubbed the "centaur robot."
Trump to impose tariffs 'in another form' after court blow
US President Donald Trump has vowed to continue imposing tariffs "in another form," following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down his reciprocal tariffs.
How India secured 2 oil tankers' Hormuz passage from Iran
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that diplomatic engagement between India and Iran has borne fruit.
US to announce coalition for escorting ships through Hormuz: WSJ
The United States is reportedly planning to announce a coalition of countries that will escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
India's iPhone output may hit $70B amid export surge
Apple is expected to manufacture iPhones worth around $70 billion in India between FY22 and FY26.
China's economy beats forecasts in surprise start to 2026
China's economy has shown better-than-expected performance at the start of the year, with industrial production and retail sales both exceeding forecasts.
China will send a wheeled humanoid robot to the Moon
Chinese scientists have proposed a semi-humanoid robot on a wheeled platform as part of the infrastructure for China's lunar research station.
Iran war: UAE shuts oil terminal; blasts heard in Dubai
The Middle East conflict has entered its 16th day, with loud blasts heard in Dubai's Marina and Al Sufouh areas. The United Arab Emirates's (UAE) Fujairah oil terminal was also shut down after Iranian strikes.
Iran may allow oil tankers in exchange for Chinese yuan
Iran is reportedly mulling a new policy for oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy corridor.
Trump threatens to bomb Kharg Island again, 'just for fun'
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to launch more strikes on Iran's Kharg Island oil export hub, as tensions between the two nations escalate.
Tesla's Chinese sales up 91% in February: What's the reason?
Tesla has reported a massive sales surge in China's slowing electric vehicles (EV) market.
This is the world's strongest mass-produced carbon fiber
China has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first country to mass-produce T1200-grade carbon fiber, the strongest of its kind.
Why Apple has lowered App Store commission rates in China
Apple has announced a reduction in its App Store commission rates in China.
China's ByteDance just secured access to top NVIDIA AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, is reportedly planning to set up an artificial intelligence (AI) data center in Malaysia.
China mocks Trump's 'Shield of Americas' summit with AI video
The Chinese Embassy in the US has released an AI-generated video mocking President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas Summit."
Modi government makes it easier for Chinese companies to invest
The Indian government has amended Press Note 3 of 2020, easing foreign direct investment (FDI) rules for companies from countries sharing land borders with India.
Apple now assembles around 25% of its iPhones in India
Apple ramped up its iPhone production in India by a whopping 53% last year. The company now assembles nearly a quarter of all its iPhones in the country.
China says it opposes any targeting of new Iranian leader
China said it opposes any attempts to target Iran's newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
China's new nuclear reactor could transform waste into clean energy
China is gearing up to launch a revolutionary nuclear reactor that will be powered by superconducting particle accelerators.
China: Man slaughters duck, finds ₹1.62L worth of gold inside
In a bizarre incident, a villager in Longhui County, Hunan province of central China, found gold particles inside a duck he had slaughtered.