Tag: China

Covid-19
China shuts down world's largest electronic market after COVID spike

Merchants in the Huaqiangbei district, home to the world's largest electronics market, received an official notice that the market will be closed till Thursday to contain the COVID spread.

  • Monday, 29 August 2022
Vessel visit to Sri Lanka
India slams Chinese envoy's remarks on vessel visit to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka allowed the ship to enter Hambantota and stay from August 16 to 22 but on conditions that it would keep the Automatic Identification System (AIS) switched on

  • Sunday, 28 August 2022
Rahul Gandhi, XI Jinping, Sonia Gandhi
Invitation to K'taka Cong leaders for pro-China event triggers row

An invitation sent to state Congress leaders, including leader of opposition Siddaramaiah, by the Karnataka chapter of India-China Friendship Association for a seminar on 'US intervention in China' has triggered fresh controversy in the southern state.

  • Saturday, 27 August 2022
India-China
China to resume student visas for Indians

China on Monday announced that it will resume issuing visas to students, especially Indians, intending to pursue education in the country

  • Tuesday, 23 August 2022
China not complying with border pacts leading to friction, says Jaishankar
China not complying with border pacts leading to friction, says Jaishankar

Eastern Ladakh has been the flashpoint between India and China for sometime now. Both sides have so far held 16 rounds of Corps Commander Level talks to break the logjam which erupted violently on May 5, 2020.

  • Monday, 22 August 2022
Loan App accused
Loan app scam: Rs 500 cr sent to China; 22 Indians arrested

The Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of Delhi Police's Special Cell has busted various modules of instant loan applications having Chinese connection, and arrested 22 people in the last two months for allegedly siphoning off Rs 500 crore to China by the hawala route or by investing in crypto-currency.

  • Saturday, 20 August 2022
Chinese ship docks in SL
Controversial Chinese ship docks in SL despite concerns

It said the ship had been given permission to dock on the condition that no scientific research was conducted in Sri Lankan waters.

  • Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Xi Jingping eyes first in-person summit with Biden in November
Xi Jingping eyes first in-person summit with Biden in November

According to reports, preparations are still in the early stages and plans could change, with Xi and Biden likely to meet on the sidelines of one of the two summits.

  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
China issues highest alert for heat
China issues highest alert for heat

It advised local authorities to take emergency measures against the heatwave, suspend outdoor work that is exposed to high temperatures, pay close attention to fire prevention measures, and take particular care of vulnerable groups.

  • Saturday, 13 August 2022
India calls out China for blocking UN sanctions against JeM terrorist
India calls out China for blocking UN sanctions against JeM terrorist

Abdul Rauf is the brother of JeM chief Masood Azhar who is the mastermind behind the 2008 Mumbai attacks.

  • Friday, 12 August 2022
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China overtakes US as world leader in scientific research output, 'high impact' studies

The report, which was published by Japan's National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTP) on Tuesday, found that China now publishes the highest number of scientific research papers yearly, followed by the US and Germany, the Guardian reported.

  • Thursday, 11 August 2022
Chinese Soldier Keeping An Eye Over Taiwan Strait
China again threatens to take Taiwan by force if necessary

The latest tensions were triggered last week by a visit to Taipei by Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, who travelled there despite Beijing's fierce opposition.

  • Wednesday, 10 August 2022
New Langya virus in China
New Langya virus in China infects 35 people, can impair liver & kidney

There is currently no vaccine or treatment for Henipavirus and the only treatment is supportive care to manage complications.

  • Wednesday, 10 August 2022
China launches long-range airstrike drills around Taiwan
China launches long-range airstrike drills around Taiwan

The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese military said around noon local time that it conducted live-fire drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan "as planned", CNN reported.

  • Sunday, 07 August 2022
China begins final day of military exercises around Taiwan
China begins final day of military exercises around Taiwan

Taiwan's military reported that 20 Chinese military aircraft and 14 warships had taken part in exercises

  • Sunday, 07 August 2022
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