China

Top 5 Stories to follow today

Give us 5 mins and well catch you up with everything you need to know.
30 November 2022, 08:33 AM

The Chinese Path to Modernisation

China is working to achieve modernisation for more than 1.4 billion people, a number larger than the combined population of all developed countries in the world today.
13 November 2022, 18:46 PM

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.
19 October 2022, 11:12 AM

German economy became more dependent on China in first half of 2022: Research

The German economy became more dependent on China in the first half of 2022, with direct investment and its trade deficit reaching new heights, despite political pressure on Berlin to pivot away from Beijing, according to research seen by Reuters.
20 August 2022, 15:50 PM

Pelosi’s Taiwan visit: Overstepping China’s ‘red line’

US-China friction over Taiwan likely to have worrying impacts on global stability.
13 August 2022, 15:00 PM

Bangladesh committed to “One China” principle: Foreign Ministry

Bangladesh is closely following the developments in the Taiwan Strait and urged all parties concerned to exercise utmost restraint and refrain from any actions that may aggravate tension and undermine peace and stability in the region and beyond.
4 August 2022, 11:33 AM

Pelosi visit: China imposes sanctions on Taiwan, plans military drills

China on Wednesday (Aug 3) continued to voice its anger at US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan calling the move "dangerous and stupid" as it announced new economic measures and other sanctions against the island.
3 August 2022, 04:46 AM

Despite China warnings, Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan tomorrow

Several Taiwan media outlets reported late on Monday that U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi will visit Taiwan on Tuesday and spend the night in Taipei, citing unidentified sources.
1 August 2022, 16:17 PM

Biggest population in 2023 “may help” India get UN Security Council membership

A senior UN official has said India’s prospects of securing permanent membership of the UN Security Council may get boosted if it goes past China to become the world’s most populous nation in 2023.
12 July 2022, 11:22 AM

WHO chief's remarks on China's Covid policy removed from social media

A United Nations Weibo post on the World Health Organization chief's comments that China's zero-tolerance Covid-19 policy is not sustainable was removed from the Chinese social media platform on Wednesday morning shortly after being published
11 May 2022, 12:35 PM

Offshore Smart City: Can a parliamentary committee recommend a project to PM without due diligence?

Can a parliamentary standing committee recommend a project directly to the prime minister without any due diligence? The law explicitly does not permit it.
28 April 2022, 18:00 PM

India suspends tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals

India has suspended tourist visas issued to Chinese nationals, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
24 April 2022, 10:38 AM

‘IS CHINA ENCIRCLING INDIA?’: A question worth asking

Aminul Karim rightly believes that China's race for dominance will continue unabated. He also believes that in spite of that, a kind of Asian peace "should prevail". No one will contest this idea, but whether it will prevail depends to a large extent on the behaviour of the protagonists.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Taiwan is part of China and none can change that, China tells US

Taiwan is a part of China and no one can change that, Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe said on Wednesday during a rare phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, according to a statement from Beijing.
20 April 2022, 13:25 PM

USA, China, Japan and Korea to dominate 5G: study

China, the United States, Japan and Korea will account for more than half of the world’s subscribers to super-fast 5G mobile networks by 2025, leaving Europe lagging, a study shows.
7 November 2019, 10:29 AM

Explore full trade potentials with Bangladesh: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invites Chinese business people to explore the full potentials of business and trade relations with Bangladesh as the country is marching ahead in various areas of economic growth and development.
4 July 2019, 12:41 PM

Thousands protest China extradition bill in Hong Kong

Several hundred thousand people have jammed Hong Kong's streets in a last bid to thwart a proposed extradition law that would allow suspects to be sent to China to face trial, with police bracing for the biggest march in the city in 15 years.
9 June 2019, 11:04 AM

China bemoans US 'bullying' of Huawei

China's foreign minister has slammed US moves against telecom giant Huawei as "economic bullying", and warned that Beijing was ready to "fight to the very end" in its trade war with Washington.
23 May 2019, 04:22 AM

China defends exit ban on rights lawyer

China yesterday defended an exit ban imposed on a human rights lawyer as lawful after the United States urged Beijing to let him travel to receive a US fellowship.
11 April 2019, 18:00 PM

China offers help to Venezuela to restore power

China offered to help Venezuela restore its power grid, after President Nicolas Maduro accused US counterpart Donald Trump of cyber "sabotage" that plunged the South American country into its worst blackout on record.
13 March 2019, 09:53 AM