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China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: SL President
Colombo: China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the…
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China heat wave hits Apple, Toyota suppliers as production halted
Hong Kong: The scorching summer weather in China has hit Apple and Toyota suppliers as the government ordered most factories to suspend production until the end of this week for planned power…
- World
China sanctions 7 top Taiwanese officials after 2nd US delegation’s visit
Beijing: China on Tuesday announced sanctions on seven “die-hard” pro-independence Taiwanese politicians and officials, including Taipei’s representative to Washington, amid concerns over the increasing visits by foreign dignitaries to the self-ruled island…
- World
Controversial Chinese ship arrives in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota
Colombo: A controversial Chinese ship with ballistic missile and satellite tracking facilities which was deferred and delayed at the request of Sri Lanka arrived on Tuesday at the island nation’s Hambantota port run…
- World
China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits
Taipei: China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation Monday, in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for…
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US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan days after Pelosi’s visit
Taipei: Five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei for a surprise visit on Sunday amid escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait, following a trip earlier this month by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the…
- World
Sri Lanka allows controversial Chinese ship to visit port
Colombo: Amidst controversy and a diplomatic tussle between India and China, Sri Lanka on Saturday announced that it has allowed controversial Chinese vessel ‘Yuan Wang 5’ to dock at the island’s southern-most…
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China sanctions Lithuanian minister for Taiwan trip
Beijing: China has sanctioned Lithuania’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Agne Vaiciukeviciute over a visit to the self-governing democratic island of Taiwan. Vaiciukeviciute had trampled on the “one-China principle”, seriously interfered in Beijing’s internal…
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Taiwan: India calls for avoiding unilateral actions to change status quo
New Delhi: India on Friday said it was concerned over the developments around Taiwan and called for avoiding “unilateral actions” to change the status quo in the region, days after China held…
- World
Security concerns bring China closer to Taliban
Islamabad: The severe isolation of Afghanistan since the Taliban captured the country’s capital a year ago has provided China an opportunity to become a major player in the country, the media reported.…
- Technology
Motorola launches foldable Moto Razr 2022 in China
Beijing: Motorola has introduced its next-generation flagship foldable smartphone ‘Moto Razr 2022’ here that comes with a larger main screen and Qualcomms latest chipset, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1. According to Gizmochina,…
- Technology
4.2 mn EVs sold in first half of 2022 globally, China leads
New Delhi: The world saw sales of 4.2 million electric vehicles in the first half of this year, a 63 per cent growth from the same period last year, a new report…
- India
China blocks proposal by US, India to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar’s brother by UN
United Nations: China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the…
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China to provide Rs 15 bn assistance to Nepal to invest in projects
Kathmandu: China has pledged Rs 15 billion in grant assistance to Nepal to invest in various projects this year in the landlocked Himalayan nation after visiting foreign minister Narayan Khadka held wide-ranging talks…
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Chinese Ship ‘Yuan Wang 5’ and India-Sri Lanka-China Triangle
A Chinese Ship Yuan Wang 5’ is scheduled to arrive at Hambantota port of Sri Lanka on August 11 and stay there till August 17. The Chinese ship is coming mainly for…
