Beijing irked as US invites Taiwan to democracy summit
Nov 24, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday criticized the United States for inviting Taiwan, claimed by China as it's territory, to the 'Summit for Democracy' which President Joe Biden will host virtually in December.
40 percent population in Pakistan is malnourished: Minister
Nov 24, 2021, at 09:29 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: Pakistan's Federal Minister for Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said 40 percent of the country's population is malnourished.
Chinese social media platform bans users from flaunting 'wealthy lifestyle'
Nov 24, 2021, at 12:19 am
A Chinese lifestyle platform has banned wealth-bragging behavior on its site in the latest move to heed the national call to offer healthy online content and better regulated cyberspace, media reports said on Tuesday.
China calls international community to unfreeze Afghanistan's assets frozen abroad
Nov 23, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Beijing: China has urged the international community to ensure release of Afghanistan's assets frozen abroad as the south Asian country is still struggling to fight against the growing poverty.
Immediately release sick Chinese journalist, rights experts urge
Nov 23, 2021, at 09:26 pm
New York: UN-appointed independent human rights experts urged the Chinese authorities on Monday to release on humanitarian grounds, imprisoned citizen journalist and human rights defender, Zhang Zhan.
Countering military threats from China: Taiwan unveils new F-16V fighter jets
Nov 23, 2021, at 01:59 am
Taiwan has unveiled its upgraded F-16 fighter jets as a measure to counter China in case Beijing carries out an air attack, media reports said on Friday.
Japan to take its own stand vis-a-vis Beijing Olympics : FM Yoshimasa Hayashi
Nov 21, 2021, at 10:10 pm
Tokyo/UNI/Sputnik: The Japanese authorities are set to make an autonomous decision regarding participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Sunday.
UK Prime Minister considering diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: Reports
Nov 20, 2021, at 02:35 pm
London/UNI/Sputnik: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering a diplomatic boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing over the alleged human rights violations in China, media reported.
Four Chinese patrol ships enter waters near Senkaku Islands disputed by Japan: Reports
Nov 19, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Tokyo: Four Chinese patrol ships entered on Friday the area which Japan views as its own territorial waters near the disputed Senkaku Islands (known as the Diaoyu Islands in China), media reported.
China: Travel blogger sentenced to 7 months of imprisonment for 'insulting' soldiers
Nov 19, 2021, at 06:41 pm
Beijing: A travel blogger has been jailed for seven months after he posted an image of himself in 'disrespectful poses' at a Chinese cemetery in Xinjiang where the country's soldiers are laid to rest, media reports said.
Pakistan's foreign direct investment falls 12pc in July-Oct: Reports
Nov 19, 2021, at 12:55 am
Karachi, Pakistan/IBNS: Pakistan's foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by 12 percent in the first four months (July to October) of the current fiscal year, Dawn News reported quoting a data shared by the country's State Bank on Wednesday.
Pakistan, Taliban violators of religious freedom: US Secretary of State
Nov 18, 2021, at 11:43 pm
Washington, DC/IBNS: United States Secretary of State Antony John Blinken on Wednesday redesignated Pakistan as a country of particular concern (CPC) for the violations of religious freedom and rebranded the Taliban as an entity of particular concern (EPC), according to a statement issued by Blinken's office.
Encouraging Taiwanese independence would be playing with fire: Xi tells Biden during virtual meeting
Nov 16, 2021, at 11:55 pm
Washington/Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Joe Biden during his virtual summit that encouraging Taiwanese independence would be "playing with fire".
Uyghurs displaced from Xinjiang to different corners of China
Nov 16, 2021, at 12:53 am
Beijing: A Chinese job placement company has transferred over 3000 Uyghur workers from Xinjiang to different factories located in various corners of China, media reports said.
Blinken voices concern over Chinese treatment towards Taiwan during interaction with Wang Yi
Nov 15, 2021, at 01:30 am
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken interacted with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday when the American leader expressed concern regarding the PRC’s continued military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan.
China may have 700 nuclear weapons by 2027: Report
Nov 14, 2021, at 02:41 pm
A Pentagon released report has estimated that China will have 700 nuclear warheads by 2027 and 1,000 by the end of this decade.
Third dossier of evidence on Chinese atrocities on Uyghurs submitted to ICC
Nov 14, 2021, at 01:57 pm
New York: A third dossier of evidence was submitted to the ICC (The International Criminal Court) office of the Prosecutor (OTP) asking for an investigation to be opened against Chinese authorities for genocide and other crimes against humanity allegedly being committed against the Uyghur Muslims.
China: CCP passes 'landmark resolution' to cement Xi Jinping's status
Nov 12, 2021, at 07:01 pm
Beijing: The Chinese Communist Party has adopted a 'landmark resolution' by which President Xi Jinping's status in political history has been further cemented.
Chinese new generation preferring not to get married: Reports
Nov 12, 2021, at 05:43 pm
The younger generation of China seems to have different plans in their minds as marriage rates are decreasing in the country, media reports said.
Chinese tech companies seem to be censoring Uyghur, Tibetans
Nov 12, 2021, at 05:32 pm
Two Chinese companies, which claim to boast their commitment to diversity, seemed to have removed Uyghur and Tibetan language offerings, a move seen by experts as Beijing's way of implementing tech-enabled suppression of minorities.
Japan raises concern over China's increasing military activities
Nov 12, 2021, at 05:24 pm
A senior Japanese official has voiced his concerns over China's "increasing military activities" and called for self-restraint on Beijing's part in a virtual meeting with his Chinese counterpart, media reports said on Thursday.
Chinese military conducts high-altitude exercise near Indian border: Reports
Nov 12, 2021, at 05:10 pm
The Chinese military recently conducted high-altitude exercises near the frontier with India, a nation with which Beijing was engaged in a bitter face-off in recent times, media reports said.
Rail freight service between North Korea, China halted again amid spike in COVID-19 cases
Nov 11, 2021, at 02:21 am
The rail freight connection between China and North Korea has been disrupted as COVID-19 cases spiked in recent times in the border region of the two neighbours.
China reiterates ban on online and offline advertising for off-campus tutoring: Reports
Nov 11, 2021, at 01:57 am
Beijing: The Chinese government has initiated a crackdown on private tutoring and even ordered a complete ban on all online and offline advertising of off-campus education programmes that target kids in kindergarten, primary and middle schools, media reports said.
CPEC: Pakistan seeks Beijing's help for insurance cover of six projects
Nov 10, 2021, at 10:27 pm
Islamabad/IBNS: The Imran Khan-government in Pakistan has sought the Chinese government's intervention to persuade China Export and Credit Insurance Corporation to clear about USD 13 billion insurance cover of energy and infrastructure projects on priority basis, media reports said.
China delivers 'most advanced' warship to Pakistan: Reports
Nov 10, 2021, at 02:52 pm
Beijing: China has exported the largest and most advanced warship which the country has ever exported to Pakistan, media reports said.
China-Afghanistan resumes trade despite no rush in recognizing Taliban govt
Nov 09, 2021, at 01:34 am
China and Afghanistan, a country now ruled by Taliban forces, seem to be resuming trade relationships and it is evident after the arrival of 45 tonnes of Afghan pine nuts at Shanghai’s international airport on Monday, media reports said.
European Parliament delegation's visit to Taiwan irks China
Nov 09, 2021, at 12:03 am
China has 'opposed' the visit of an European Parliament team to Taiwan and said the one-China principle is the political foundation for the establishment of China-EU diplomatic relations and development of ties.
Talks impossible amid Chinese threats: Taiwan NCB chief
Nov 08, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Chief Chen Ming-tong has said talks with China are not possible as Beijing continues to threaten Taiwan with force.
China: Authorities sending students from monasteries back to their homes in Qinghai
Nov 08, 2021, at 11:45 pm
Chinese authorities are forcing young Tibetan monks to leave their monasteries in Qinghai province.