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US lawmakers introduce bill to prioritise refugee status to Uyghurs
Washington DC: US Senators Marco Rubio and Chris Coons on Tuesday introduced bipartisan legislation wherein people of China’s Uyghur minority community facing government repression would become eligible for prioritised US refugee status.…
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China launches hotline to crack down on ‘historical nihilists’, who ‘insult’ Chinese heroes
Beijing: In a move to crack down on ‘historical nihilists’ ahead of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) 100th anniversary in July, China’s cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online comments…
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China report accuses US of causing humanitarian disasters
Beijing: China accused the US of causing humanitarian disasters through foreign military interventions in a report Friday that was the latest broadside by Beijing amid increasingly contentious relations with the Biden administration.…
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Xiaomi to launch 3 phones with Snapdragon 870 chipset: Report
Beijing: Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, which has been actively expanding prortfolio its high-end devices, will launch three new smartphone, this year, that is likely to be powered by Snapdragon 870 chipset. Recently, the…
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China on back foot over potential boycott of Beijing Winter Games
Beijing: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday said that boycotting the upcoming Winter Olympics in Beijing would go against the spirit of the Olympic Charter after the United States hinted at the…
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Amid rising tensions, China, US send warships in disputed waters
Beijing: China and the United States have sailed aircraft carriers into the disputed waters in the East and South China Seas, as Beijing continues to assert its maritime claims in the region…
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Malaysia is independent, says minister who earlier termed Beijing ‘big brother’
Beijing: Malaysia is an independent country, said Malaysian Foreign Minister Hishammuddin Hussein after facing criticism over his remarks that he view Beijing as a “big brother”. In a statement, Hussein clarified that…
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Pakistan set to gain from China-Iran Strategic Partnership deal: Report
Islamabad: Pakistan is set to gain the most from the Strategic Partnership deal between China and Iran signed last week worth USD 400 billion, as per an Express Tribune report. As per…
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Zambia’s debt: Future of Chinese loan
Lusaka: Zambia became the first coronavirus-era debt default African nation that has borrowed heavy loans from China in recent years to fund major infrastructure projects. China has provided billions of dollars of…
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China sharply reduces elected seats in Hong Kong legislature
Hong Kong: China has sharply reduced the number of directly elected seats in Hong Kong’s legislature in a setback for the territory’s already beleaguered democracy movement. The legislature will be expanded to 90…
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Blinken says China threatens NATO security, calls for joint approach to counter Beijing
Brussels: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday issued a strong rebuke to China for its sweeping use of coercive measures and called on NATO allies to work with America to…
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Artists fear censorship as China tightens grip on Hong Kong
Hong Kong: in order to tighten control over Hong Kong and purge dissent, Beijing may pressure a new museum in the city to remove exhibits that displease China in the opening exhibition. …
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OnePlus CEO makes company’s 1st smartwatch official
Beijing: Confirming the launch of OnePlus Watch on March 23, the company’s CEO Pete Lau on Wednesday said that a “burdenless” design of the product will separate it from other similar devices. The…
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China approves another COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use
Taipei: China has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one that was developed by the head of its Centre for Disease Control, adding a fifth shot to its arsenal. Gao Fu,…
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China aims to vaccinate 70-80% of population by mid-2022
Beijing: China is aiming to vaccinate 70-80 per cent of its population by the end of this year or mid-2022, the head of the country’s Center for Disease Control said Saturday. With four…
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Over half of Canadians view China as biggest security threat: Poll
Ottawa: Over half of Canadians view China as the single biggest security threat facing the nation, with a majority believing that a global war of attrition involving Beijing is already well underway,…
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Be prepared to respond to ‘complex and difficult’ situations: President Xi tells Chinese military
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the country’s military that it must be prepared to respond to a variety of “complex and difficult” situations at any time, and to resolutely safeguard national…
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China to impose more institutional changes to curb democracy in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Eight months since Beijing imposed the draconian national security law to curb the pro-democracy movement, authorities have used the legislation to stamp out street protests, ban activists from lobbying foreign…
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BOE showcases 360-degree display for foldable phones
Beijing: Chinese display maker BOE has unveiled the world’s first flexible display that folds up to 360 degrees. According to GizmoChina, BOE is said to adopt a “multi-neutral layer model design” for its…
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China says it aims to vaccinate 40% of population by June
Taipei: China is lagging in its coronavirus vaccination rollout because it has the disease largely under control, but plans to inoculate 40 per cent of its population by June, Chinese health experts said…
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Imran Khan dreams of Gwadar as ‘next Dubai’ but restricts local Baloch from accessing basic necessities
Rome: While Prime Minister Imran Khan-led government “plans” to make Gwadar the “next Dubai” under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) initiative, he is restricting Baloch locals from accessing basic necessities by fortifying…
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China’s political advisory body to begin new session
Beijing: The fourth session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), the country’s top political advisory body, will open in Beijing on Thursday. The decision was…
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China’s R&D spending to hit $372B in 2020
Beijing: China’s spending on research and development (R&D) has seen rapid growth during the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020). Its total expenditure on R&D in 2020 is projected to reach 2.4 trillion yuan…
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President Xi claims complete victory in eradicating absolute poverty in China
Beijing: President Xi Jinping on Thursday declared that China has achieved a “complete victory” in its fight against absolute poverty by lifting over 770 million people out of it in the last four…
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Sri Lanka has become Chinese colony, says ex-President Kumaratunga
Colombo: Sri Lanka has become a colony of China and trade unionists and others, who vehemently opposed a recent deal with India, but have not said a word in protest against Beijing…
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Chinese govt mulling ways to prevent minors from studying abroad: Report
Beijing: The Chinese government is trying to build a “mechanism to discourage minors from studying abroad” as increasing number of residents are moving out of the country for study, South China Morning…
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US companies reducing exposure to Chinese textile firms amid concerns over forced labour: Report
Beijing: US companies are reducing their exposure to China’s textile and clothing suppliers with Washington remaining committed to combating forced labour issues, South China Morning Post reported citing trade data and an…
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After Mekong, China focuses to take control over Brahmaputra’s water
Beijing: In yet another example where China has run into rough waters with its neighbours, the country has planned to build the world’s biggest dam on River Brahmaputra – a 60-gigawatt mega-dam…
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30 Chinese mobile games raked in $9.24B in 2020, PUBG leads
Beijing: Chinese mobile games have seen a remarkable expansion in the overseas market throughout 2020, according to Sensor Tower, a mobile app data analysis firm, and PUBG Mobile tops the list. The top…
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China’s 5G phone shipments reach 167M in 2020: Report
Beijing: Shipments of 5G smartphones in China reached 167.5 million units in 2020, accounting for more than half of the total smartphone shipment throughout the year, according to global market intelligence firm International…
