Nigerians express anger on social media as they seek to stop Chinese miners in Osun, Lagos
Jun 01, 2023, at 05:29 am
Lagos: A large number of Nigerians have expressed their anger on social media platforms over Chinese “illegal mining” activities in Lagos and Osun communities, media reports said.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk explores business expansion in China during meeting with Foreign Minister
May 31, 2023, at 05:39 am
Beijing/China: Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, recently met with China's Foreign Minister, Qin Gang, during his visit to Beijing on Tuesday.
China Coast Guard vessels electronically proclaim presence around Senkakus: Report
May 31, 2023, at 05:31 am
Tokyo: The Japanese Coast Guard has said the China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels have been navigating in Japan’s territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, since March, while operating automatic identification system (AIS) equipment to announce their presence, according to media reports.
Chinese hackers bug Microsoft software to hit critical infrastructure in US
May 29, 2023, at 11:11 pm
Cyber-espionage is one tool that Beijing has been effectively using to steal sensitive information from target countries.
China, Bangladesh hold 12th Foreign Office Consultations in Dhaka
May 28, 2023, at 02:39 am
Dhaka: Bangladesh and China held the 12th Foreign Office Consultations at the State Guest House ‘Padma’ in Dhaka on Saturday.
Taiwan's military reports 33 Chinese warplanes detected around island in last 24 hours
May 27, 2023, at 10:51 pm
Taipei: The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Saturday that it had detected 33 aircraft and 10 vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) around the island over the past 24 hours.
Social media influencer dies after consuming four bottles of ‘Chinese vodka’ during live stream
May 27, 2023, at 10:00 pm
A Chinese social media influencer has died after he was suspected to have drunk more than four bottles of baijiu, sometimes known as 'Chinese vodka', during a live stream.
Chinese malware hits systems in US’ Guam: Microsoft
May 26, 2023, at 04:53 am
New York: The Microsoft and American intelligence agencies have detected a mysterious computer code that has been popping up in telecommunications systems in Guam and elsewhere in the United States, The New York Times reported.
China facing large income gap between its rich, poor: Report
May 26, 2023, at 04:44 am
Beijing: China is facing a large income gap between its poor and rich, shows the country’s income distribution statistics, according to The Times of Israel.
Japan, Vietnam to work together to tackle China in nearby water: Reports
May 25, 2023, at 06:14 am
Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh on Sunday joined hands to tackle the territorial claims that China makes on the nearby waters, media reports said on Wednesday.
China witnessing a rise in youth joblessness crisis
May 25, 2023, at 05:31 am
Beijing: China's youth unemployment rate has increased and the latest data shows that the jobless rate for people aged between 16 and 24 is over 20 percent now.
Macro-economic management policy of Bangladesh is prudent enough to avoid China's debt trap: Expert
May 25, 2023, at 05:04 am
Beijing/Dhaka: A top foreign policy analyst feels that the macro-economic management policy of Bangladesh is prudent enough to avoid China's debt trap.
Closure of Nepal-China border crossing leaves small businessmen in trouble: Reports
May 23, 2023, at 03:45 am
Beijing: All border crossings between China and Nepal for the past eight years is causing troubles for small businessmen and traders who operate close to the border area.
Vietnam targets China, Philippines for activities in disputed waters of South China Sea
May 23, 2023, at 03:34 am
Hanoi: The Vietnamese government has slammed China and the Philippines for their recent activities on the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
Zimbabwe govt shuts down Chinese-owned Bikita Minerals
May 23, 2023, at 03:14 am
Harare: The Zimbabwean government has ordered the suspension of operations of lithium mine Bikita Minerals, which is currently owned by China’s Sinomine Resource Group, until it complies with legal provisions that include labour, environmental and immigration laws, media reports said.
Kenya: Court restrains Chinese firm, local subcontractor gets relief
May 23, 2023, at 02:50 am
Nairobi: A Kenyan subcontractor has sued a Chinese construction firm after being refused to pay a debt of Sh45 million for construction services, media reports said.
Ending reliance on China: British PM Rishi Sunak unveils £1bn investment in microchips
May 23, 2023, at 02:44 am
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled a £1 billion investment in microchip manufacture in an attempt to end reliance on China.
China says ban on purchase of Micron products 'necessary measure' to ensure security
May 22, 2023, at 10:34 pm
Beijing: An inspection of US chip giant Micron in China that resulted in Chinese authorities banning critical infrastructure operators from buying the company's products was a necessary measure to ensure both national security and cybersecurity, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said on Monday.
China trying to legitimize claims over Tibet through museums: Reports
May 21, 2023, at 04:45 am
Lhasa: China is trying to legitimize its claim over Tibet through museums, and cultural institutions in the region, media reports said.
China is growing influence on Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
May 21, 2023, at 04:29 am
Beijing/Kabul: China is currently working to manage Afghanistan's foreign relations in a bid to help the Taliban-ruled country to escape its current state of isolation on the world stage, media reports said.
Vehicle falls off cliff in South China,11 killed
May 19, 2023, at 11:45 pm
Nanning: Eleven people were killed in a road accident in Jingxi City of south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region early on Friday, according to local authorities.
China’s economy falters across all sectors
May 19, 2023, at 04:59 am
Beijing: The Chinese leadership faces an uphill task to revive a slowing economy and increase employment opportunities for youth as the latest economic data for April 2023 missed all expectations.
Falling birth rate: China launches projects to build 'new-era' marriage
May 18, 2023, at 06:20 am
Beijing:The Chinese government is planning to launch pilot projects in more than 20 cities to create a “new-era” marriage and childbearing culture to foster a friendly child bearing environment, media reports said.
Pakistan may seek China's help amid uncertainty over IMF bailout package: Report
May 17, 2023, at 06:13 am
New Delhi: Pakistan may have no choice but to seek assistance from its all-weather ally China to rescue its struggling economy and prevent a full-blown Balance of Payment (BoP) crisis, if the International Monetary Fund (IMF) fails to revive the USD 6.5 billion program, according to a media report.
China sends 6 military aircraft, 5 naval ships around Taiwan: Reports
May 17, 2023, at 04:43 am
Taipei: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) has said it tracked six Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around the country between 6 a.m. on Sunday (May 14) and 6 a.m. on Monday, media reports said, an episode that may have potential to further escalate tension between the two nations.
Treatment of women in Tibet: CEDAW questions China
May 17, 2023, at 02:49 am
Lhasa: The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) has voiced its concern over the condition of women in Tibet.
China imposes new rules for foreigners visiting Tibet from Nepal
May 16, 2023, at 12:56 am
Beijing: The Chinese government has imposed new rules for tourists who wish to visit the Tibet Autonomous Region.
Experts believe China's new military strategy is revealed through its drills
May 16, 2023, at 12:53 am
Beijing: Defence experts believe that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) latest round of military exercises revealed a new strategy in Beijing’s campaign of intimidation against Taiwan, media reports said.
Taiwan tracks 32 Chinese military aircraft: Reports
May 16, 2023, at 12:43 am
Taipei: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defense (MND) recently tracked the presence of 32 Chinese military aircraft and four naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am on Thursday (May 11) and 6 am on Friday (May 12), an episode which has a potential to further escalate tension.
China planning to recruit Nepal's iconic Gorka soldiers into PLA: Reports
May 16, 2023, at 12:34 am
Beijing: China is planning to recruit Nepal's iconic Gurkha security personnel to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), media reports said Sunday.