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Sowmiya Ashok
Sowmiya Ashok, a former Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, is now an independent journalist based in Chennai. She reports on China, politics and the environment. She tweets @sowmiyashok
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A tale of a small town: An exhibition in China traces the origin of the multiplication tableSubscriber Only
August 23, 2019 10:19 IST
The pieces on display at the National Museum of China are from the collection of the Hunan Provincial Institute of Archeology in Changsha and the Liye Qin Slips Museum near the relic site.
Fri, Aug 23, 2019
Swachh China: Trash cans with facial ID and reward pointsSubscriber Only
August 19, 2019 05:19 IST
Pilot project in Beijing locality: Rewards include eggs, salt, toilet rolls, detergent.
Mon, Aug 19, 2019
Cheaper fees, easy admissions: Indian medical students shift gaze towards ChinaSubscriber Only
July 28, 2019 02:00 IST
Sowmiya Ashok visits campuses and finds that this journey to a medical degree comes with its share of anxieties — language hurdles, uncertain career options back home. Besides, a lingering concern: how much noodles can one eat?
Mon, Jul 29, 2019
Post-Doklam, China talks of roadmap on border tensionsSubscriber Only
July 25, 2019 01:06 IST
Indian government sources, who analysed the white paper, said it also tries to play down heavy military expenditure, saying that China is spending less on defence budgets in terms of GDP in comparison to India, US and other countries.
Thu, Jul 25, 2019
From Beijing, lessons for Delhi on Metro fare pricing and scaling upSubscriber Only
July 22, 2019 04:09 IST
The ridership pattern of the two public transporters — cumulatively carrying over 1.50 crore passengers daily in two of the most populated world capitals — seen against their evolving fare structures and growth in network makes for a study in contrast.
Mon, Jul 22, 2019
That day after everyday: The loss of a loved one is a reminder of the impermanence of lifeSubscriber Only
July 21, 2019 06:00 IST
In Harsh’s words, Toulouse sounded lovely, almost like paradise. But to him, it wasn’t this French city where he pursued a PhD in, it was the west Delhi neighbourhood of Janakpuri he grew up in, that was truly paradise.
Sun, Jul 21, 2019
In China, archeologists find earliest evidence of ochre on bone engravingsSubscriber Only
July 13, 2019 02:43 IST
The discovery of abstract engravings is considered an indicator of modern human cognition which researchers say led to the development of symbols, drawings, art and language.
Sat, Jul 13, 2019
As China seeks to recycle more, Shanghai implements strict regulationsSubscriber Only
July 02, 2019 11:02 IST
Individuals may be fined anything from 50 to 200 yuan (one yuan converts to roughly Rs 10) for not complying with the new waste management policy, while enterprises can be fined up to 5,000 yuan for failing to have the right trash bins in place.
Tue, Jul 02, 2019
Comic artist Krish Raghav traces the role of Chinese-Jamaicans in reggae history and how the music reached ChinaSubscriber Only
June 30, 2019 06:00 IST
How the beat came home: Krish Raghav works for a China-based music promoter which organises tours and music festivals. He moved to Beijing as a student of public policy in 2012.
Sun, Jun 30, 2019
India’s entry into nuke club not on agenda of NSG meet: ChinaSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 02:18 IST
Beijing also declined to provide a timeline for member-states to reach a “consensus” to include non-NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) members into the fold.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
With paper and a promise, a Chinese cafe keeps traditional writing aliveSubscriber Only
June 22, 2019 00:30 IST
To The Indian Express, she hands a simple version for foreigners with “zhongwen” written in Chinese - “zhong” meaning “centre or middle” and “wen” meaning “writing”.
Sat, Jun 22, 2019
Beijing says Hong Kong protests China’s internal affairSubscriber Only
June 13, 2019 03:22 IST
Information on protests in Hong Kong was heavily censored in mainland China including on microblogging site Weibo. While Chinese news agency Xinhua did not carry details on Hong Kong, a report on Taiwan stressed the "Chinese mainland has unwavering resolve to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity" and will "not tolerate separatist elements advocating "Taiwan independence".
Thu, Jun 13, 2019
China blames ‘foreign forces’ for massive Hong Kong protests over extradition BillSubscriber Only
June 11, 2019 00:32 IST
More than a million people reportedly took part in a protest to amend the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance.
Tue, Jun 11, 2019
US cannot use ‘extreme pressure’ to force trade negotiations, says ChinaSubscriber Only
June 03, 2019 03:47 IST
China said its negotiators were still “committed to credible consultations based on equality and mutual benefit” but said there will be no compromise on “matters of principle”.
Mon, Jun 03, 2019
For a Chinese podcast, personal stories are a way of bringing people closerSubscriber Only
June 02, 2019 01:05 IST
The podcast series, which has now completed over 200 episodes, offers intimate, personal audio stories on everyday lives in China.
Sun, Jun 02, 2019
Fox, Chinese state TV anchors face off in latest trade war frontierSubscriber Only
May 31, 2019 01:54 IST
The two anchors discussed intellectual property theft, state capitalism, tariffs, China’s status as a developing nation and key issues in the trade talks, which Liu later termed as a “conversation” between the two.
Fri, May 31, 2019
Nuanced interventions, not bureaucratic silos, will help to clean the GangaSubscriber Only
May 18, 2019 00:04 IST
The cleanliness of the river on the ground is driven by engineering. This does not consider the health of the worker, the health of the river from an environmental standpoint or ensuring that the processes in place work smoothly.
Sat, May 18, 2019
Sahitya Akademi: ‘Interested in contemporary Chinese writing that interests young Indians’Subscriber Only
May 16, 2019 00:38 IST
Rao, who is in Beijing to attend the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations (CDAC), said contemporary literature in India has taken on new forms like writing poetry in Sanskrit on mobile phones.
Thu, May 16, 2019
How China, followed by India, has led greening efforts across worldSubscriber Only
May 09, 2019 00:28 IST
Data show that since Independence, a fifth of India’s land has consistently been under forests.
Thu, May 09, 2019
One million species face extinction: Why biodiversity report mattersSubscriber Only
May 08, 2019 01:37 IST
Among the findings that are making global headlines is the assessment that as many as 1 million different species, out of a total of an estimated 8 million plant and animal species, are facing the threat of extinction, more than at any previous time, because of changes brought about in natural environments by human activities.
Wed, May 08, 2019
One million species at risk of extinction, need transformative changes: UNSubscriber Only
May 07, 2019 01:10 IST
“Even for global warming of 1.5 to 2 degrees, the majority of terrestrial species ranges are projected to shrink profoundly,” a United Nations body notes.
Tue, May 07, 2019
Masood Azhar blacklisted: Beijing says it studied revised material, decided to end objectionsSubscriber Only
May 02, 2019 04:45 IST
Responding to the development, Beijing said “relevant countries” had “revised and re-submitted the materials” for the listing proposal to the 1267 Committee.
Thu, May 02, 2019Masood Azhar on terror blacklist: Beijing closer to letting it happenSubscriber Only
May 01, 2019 04:59 IST
Three UNSC members — US, UK and France — have been pursuing the case with China over the last two months, while New Delhi has also been engaging separately with Beijing.
Wed, May 01, 2019
Xi-Imran meeting: China hopes Pakistan, India can meet halfwaySubscriber Only
April 29, 2019 04:40 IST
Addressing the Pakistan and China Investment Forum in Beijing Sunday, Khan expressed hope that relations between the two neighbours will improve after the Indian general elections.
Mon, Apr 29, 2019
China removes BRI map that showed J-K, Arunachal Pradesh as part of IndiaSubscriber Only
April 28, 2019 14:20 IST
The display of the map on a prominent Chinese government site at a time when the Second Belt and Road Forum is ongoing is at odds with China’s stance.
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