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China This Week | Chinese export controls on Japan, and military drills with Iran, Russia and South Africa

January 11, 2026 9:45 pm

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at the latest in China-Japan relations, recent military exercises, and a US lawsuit relating to a Chinese religious movement.

On a Chinese island, a sunny sanctuary for Russian tourists

January 09, 2026 12:03 am

They were not befuddled by too much drink but wanted to celebrate the start of the New Year according to the time in Vladivostok, a Russian city two hours ahead of China.

China responds to US Congress email breach statements

January 08, 2026 2:35 pm

China has dismissed the claims of Chinese hackers targeting US House committee members.

7 things to know about Greenland, the autonomous territory of Denmark that Trump wants

January 11, 2026 1:31 pm

Greenland, the world’s largest island, has become a major attraction for global geopolitics. Rich in resources and dominated by vast ice-caps, what is it about Greenland that major global powers are rushing to pursue Greenland?

China sells the world on its duty-free island, amid a $1 trillion trade surplus

January 07, 2026 9:01 pm

Xi Jinping, China’s top leader, called Hainan “a significant gateway leading China’s opening up in the new era.”

The anti-corruption wave in Nepal is costing China its BRI advantage

January 07, 2026 7:11 pm

Not only did the movement disrupt the patronage network that China cultivated over the years, but it has also severely reduced the chances of Oli’s party regaining the same position and power in the immediate political equation of Nepal. This assessment was evident in China’s measured congratulatory message for PM Sushila Karki

An Expert Explains the LAC issue: ‘The Chinese are using ambiguity on the LAC… as a major pressure point against us’

January 07, 2026 10:43 am

What is the history of the Line of Actual Control (LAC)? How have the countries attempted to manage border issues, and why does China continue to lay claims on Arunachal Pradesh? Former diplomat Ashok K Kantha explains.

China This Week | China’s reaction to Venezuela crisis, and Pak-China foreign ministers’ meeting

January 06, 2026 12:06 pm

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we look at China’s relationship with Venezuela, what the US attack could mean for it, and its “ironclad” ties with Pakistan.

Maduro’s capture has a China fallout: A blow to its influence in the region, and a signal on Taiwan

January 06, 2026 10:47 pm

China is Venezuela’s largest external economic partner, and a big consumer of its oil. Many Chinese investments are now in jeopardy, but the bigger question is whether the American action potentially emboldens Beijing to take over Taiwan.

China criticises US on capture of Venezuela President Maduro: 'No country can act as world's judge'

January 05, 2026 10:51 am

Beijing has criticised Washington for capturing Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying no country should act as the world’s police and warning that the move is a major blow to China–Venezuela relations.

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: As zero-Covid ends, travellers rush to take advantage

January 08, 2023 2:14 pm

On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.

Can India match China's submarine power: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

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

Opinion | Why Is US' Rex Tillerson Visit So Important For India ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

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.

China Lodges Diplomatic Protest, Accuses Indian Troops Of ‘Crossing Boundary’ In Sikkim

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

China's Azhar Snub: India Gets Back With Visa For Rebel Uyghur Leader On Beijing Blacklist

April 24, 2016 3:50 pm

China to lay off 5-6 million workers

March 01, 2016 5:34 pm

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.

First 'Silk Road' train arrives in Tehran from China

February 16, 2016 4:12 pm