China
- World
After Pakistan strikes back on Iran, China offers mediation
Beijing: China Thursday offered to play a “constructive role” to ease tension between Pakistan and Iran following their missile strikes against each other over the last two days and asked the two…
- World
China’s population declines for second straight year
Beijing: China’s population declined for a second consecutive year in 2023, while the birthrate has also plunged to a new record low, the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Wednesday.…
- World
More incidents of skirmishes between Indian, Chinese troops come to light
New Delhi: At least two previously unknown incidents of skirmishes between the Indian and Chinese troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) have come to light with citations for gallantry awards…
- World
China committed to further opening up of economy: Premier Li
Davos: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday said his country is committed to the cause of multilateralism and further opening up of its economy as well as sharing of market opportunities with…
- World
China calls for large-scale peace conference on Gaza conflict
Beijing: As the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas intensifies, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for a larger-scale, more authoritative and effective international peace conference to resolve the…
- Technology
No charging needed: Chinese firm makes battery with 50-year life
A China-based firm, Betavolt New Energy Technology, has claimed to have successfully developed a nuclear-energy (radioisotope) battery that can generate electricity for up to 50 years without the need for charging or…
- News
India should be alert about proximity of Maldives to China: Tharoor
Chennai: India should certainly be alert about the proximity of Maldives to China and the government must be aware of the danger that this represents, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said here on…
- India
Maldives asks India to withdraw troops by March 15
Male: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu has asked India to withdraw its military personnel from his country by March 15, a senior official here said on Sunday, nearly two months after Male sought…
- India
‘No license to bully..’ Maldives President makes fresh jab at India
New Delhi: Amid the ongoing row, Maldives President Mohamad Muizzu, fresh from his China visit, made another indirect jab at India, accusing it of “bullying” his “small” nation. “We may be small…
- News
Chinese exports dip 4.6 pc after seven years amid economic crisis
Beijing: Amid the economic crisis, Chinese exports saw a downfall for the first time since 2016 after global demand for Chinese-made goods slowed in 2023, CNN reported citing the Customs data released…
- India
Govt plans to sell ‘enemy property’ shares in 84 companies
New Delhi: The government on Thursday said it is planning to sell over 2.91 lakh ‘enemy property’ shares in 84 companies to individuals and corporates in tranches as it looks to dispose…
- World
Firmly opposed to ‘external interference’ in Maldives: China
Beijing: China on Thursday said that it “firmly opposes external interference” in the internal affairs of the Maldives and supports the island nation in upholding its sovereignty and independence as Maldivian President…
- News
Maldives, China sign 20 agreements after Muizzu-Xi meeting amid row with India
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu following which the two countries signed 20 key agreements, including one on tourism cooperation, and elevated their…
- World
Maldives Prez Muizzu meets China’s Xi Jinping amid row with India
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu, who is on a five-day state visit, amid a diplomatic row with India over derogatory remarks by…
- Kashmir
Spirit of ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai’ should be rebuilt: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: Former J&K chief minister and patron of National Conference (NC), Dr. Farooq Abdullah said on Wednesday that the spirit of ‘Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai’ has to be rebuilt if India and China…