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Shipki La border trade hits fresh roadblock over IGST levy

August 07, 2026 1:14 pm

Traders leave imported products at Chupan trade centre.

China’s robots know Kung Fu and can scale walls. Can they woo investors?

August 07, 2026 7:20 am

China's leading humanoid robot maker, Unitree Robotics, has launched a $900 million Shanghai IPO, betting that investor enthusiasm for AI-powered robots will outweigh concerns over the industry's commercial prospects and rising geopolitical tensions.

Amid India's saffron jersey row, China ditches iconic red for blue at Asiad

August 06, 2026 9:19 pm

Since the 1990 Beijing Asian Games, China’s podium uniforms have featured warm colours such as red and yellow; next month, the athletes will wear blue and white jerseys

Boss who gave Rs 254 crore bonuses fired man for not inviting mom to wedding

August 04, 2026 5:39 pm

Earlier this year, Cui Peijun distributed 180 million yuan (around Rs 254 crore) in year-end bonuses, earning the nickname ‘China's most generous boss’ for his generosity towards employees.

Indians in China raise anti-India content, visa woes in embassy Open House

August 02, 2026 1:38 pm

In the outreach initiative on Friday, Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami, along with Counsellor (Consular, Education and Community Affairs) Nitinjeet Singh and Counsellor (Visa) Ramesh Singh, interacted with a number of Indians working in various sectors in Beijing to discuss issues that affect the community.

‘More Elon than Elon’: Chinese restaurant owner’s resemblance stuns the Internet

July 31, 2026 1:39 pm

Netizens also found it amusing that his surname, "Ma," sounds similar to the first syllable of Elon Musk's name in Chinese pronunciation.

Iran war: Why Gulf nations are turning to China, not US, to reopen Strait of Hormuz

July 31, 2026 12:38 am

China and Iran relations are under renewed focus as Gulf states seek Beijing's diplomatic leverage to ease tensions and restore vital shipping routes.

What Chinese AI model Kimi’s success says about the next phase of US-China AI race

August 02, 2026 10:01 pm

Some Chinese AI models are increasingly seen as narrowing the gap with ChatGPT, Claude and other American market leaders. But their rise has also raised questions about the future of AI development, who might take the lead, and how.

Why Anthony Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment at Covid-19 Senate hearing

July 29, 2026 7:59 pm

The Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution protects individuals from being compelled to testify against themselves in criminal cases. Invoking the Fifth does not amount to an admission of guilt.

Trump widens China tech war, bans imports of Chinese humanoid robots

July 29, 2026 6:41 pm

The Trump administration has unveiled bans that target the imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters in a bid to protest US AI buildout from national security threats.

CHINA PHOTOS

Dragon Boat Festival marked across China with traditional boat races

June 19, 2026 5:27 pm

The tradition of dragon boat races was born from the story that people raced out in boats to search for the poet and threw rice into the river so fish would not eat his body

In photos | Xi Jinping shows China's military prowess, flanked by Putin and Kim, on 80th anniversary of WW II end

September 03, 2025 12:19 pm

The Chinese parade showcased modern fighter jets, missiles, and other military might as Beijing sought to build its mark on the global world order.

In photos | Hugs and shared smiles -- Modi, Putin and Xi in a candid chat on Day 2 of SCO summit in China

September 01, 2025 11:38 am

"Always a delight to meet President Putin!," PM Modi said as the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks later today.

Asia's most powerful storm this year wreaks havoc in Vietnam: Houses submerged, trees uprooted

September 09, 2024 2:14 pm

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has claimed at least 14 lives and injured 176 others, Vietnamese state media reports suggested.

In pics | Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam, killing four and injuring dozens

September 08, 2024 3:15 am

The storm followed its devastating impact on China’s Hainan island on Friday.

Floods and landslides across China; death toll nears 40

June 22, 2024 1:39 am

In the southern Guangdong province, bordering Hong Kong, landslides triggered by severe flooding killed at least five people in the city of Meizhou.

Earthquake in China leaves at least 116 dead, nearly 400 injured

December 19, 2023 4:00 pm

China's deadliest quake in recent times was in 2008 when a magnitude-8.0 temblor struck Sichuan, killing nearly 70,000 people.

China, Philippines pledge to resolve maritime differences in South China Sea

April 22, 2023 2:15 pm

China, Philippines pledge to resolve maritime differences in South China Sea

Biggest news of the week, in pictures

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm

From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.

In seismic shift, China's population drops for first time since 1960s

January 17, 2023 7:33 pm

China’s population has begun to shrink, after a steady, yearslong decline in its birthrate that experts say will be irreversible.

CHINA VIDEOS

On Doklam and surgical strikes, Modi says Congress' comments were childish

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.

World news wrap: Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese firms, secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore

June 08, 2020 11:36 am

World news wrap: Watch news from Facebook, Trump-Kim summit in Singapore and the Guatemalan Baby's rescue

Sikkim Impasse Explained: What Is The India-China-Bhutan Border Standoff? Watch video

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Doklam standoff: On June 16, Indian soldiers stopped Chinese soldiers from constructing a road through the area in Doklam. This lead to a tense standoff between the two sides.

Exiled Tibetans criticise China for deploying missiles

February 19, 2016 8:11 am

Dharamsala, Feb 19 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile on Friday criticised China’s move to deploy surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The recent move by China stoked tensions between China and its Asian neighbours and the US. Tibetan government-in-exile spokesman Tashi Phuntsok said the move shows that China has imperial ambitions. He added that since there are claims and counter claims over South China Sea, which is an important sea route, international conflicts are bound to happen. Meanwhile, another Tibetan parliamentarian-in-exile Yeshi Phungstok said China might have maritime ambition to approach the Indian Ocean.

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