Oct 13, 2021, at 04:33 am
Beijing: The 42-year-old billionaire founder and chief executive of Meituan has locked nearly 18,000 of his social media posts from public view just weeks before the Chinese government slapped a US$533 million fine on it to end the firm’s antitrust investigation, media reports said.
China: Continuous rainstorms leave 15 dead in Shanxi
Oct 13, 2021, at 02:30 am
Taiyuan/UNI/Xinhua: Continuous rain storms have left 15 people dead and three others missing in north China's Shanxi Province, according to a press conference held on Tuesday by the provincial government.
China directs coal miners to increase output amid energy shortage
Oct 11, 2021, at 05:22 am
The Chinese administration has asked the country's coal mines to boost output as an energy shortage across the country has seen millions of homes and businesses hit by power cuts in recent weeks.
Hong Kong University orders to remove Tiananmen memorial statue
Oct 11, 2021, at 05:11 am
The University of Hong Kong has directed to remove a statute which commemorates the Tiananmen Square massacre, an episode which can be seen as yet another stance taken by China to dominate over the region.
We will not bow to Beijing pressure: Taiwan president gives strong reply to Xi Jinping
Oct 11, 2021, at 05:03 am
Taipei: President Tsai Ing-wen has targeted China in her defiant speech and said will not bow to pressure from Beijing and will defend its democratic way of life.
Xi Jinping vows to pursue 'reunification' with Taiwan
Oct 09, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Beijing; Chinese President XI Jinping has vowed to pursue the "reunification" with Taiwan, which Beijing observes as a breakaway province, in a peaceful manner.
Chinese firm concerned over delay in launch of CPEC solar project in Pakistan
Oct 09, 2021, at 08:46 pm
Lahore: A Chinese state company has voiced its concerns over the inordinate delay in the launch and completion of the remaining 600-megawatt portion of the 900MW mega solar power project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) amid alleged issues related to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC), media reports said.
French delegation head calls Taiwan a 'country'
Oct 09, 2021, at 01:18 am
The head of a French delegation of senators on Thursday called Taiwan a "country" during a visit to Taipei, risking drawing China's wrath.
China: LGBT members face threat amid growing govt introduced regulations
Oct 09, 2021, at 12:36 am
Beijing: Chinese LGBT community is facing a threat as the government has started targeting them by introducing regulations in recent times, media reports said.
Rich and powerful disappearing in China for criticising Communist Party: Report
Oct 09, 2021, at 12:23 am
Beijing: Thousands of people have 'disappeared' in China as authorities "snatched" them from their homes and off the streets, as part of a secretive and sinister program against those who fall foul of the regime, media reports said.
US will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan: Price
Oct 08, 2021, at 02:25 pm
Washington: The United States will continue to strengthen its relations with Taiwan amid rising tensions between Taipei and Beijing, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Thursday.
Taiwan: Survey voices concern over Chinese port investments
Oct 06, 2021, at 04:30 am
A poll conducted by the New Power Party (NPP) has revealed that the majority of respondents want authorities to crack down on Chinese investment in Taiwan’s science parks and ports, media reports said.
Chinese investments in Coal based power projects boomerang: Hong Kong Newspaper
Oct 06, 2021, at 04:15 am
China is facing yet another challenge as it is losing billions of dollars shelving coal-fired power projects in countries that are members of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project, media reports said.
Chinese police tortured Uyghurs in Xinjiang, reveals ex-cop
Oct 06, 2021, at 12:33 am
A former Chinese police detective has shared chilling information on how hundreds of police officers armed with rifles went house to house in the Uyghur inhabited far western region of China and pulled people out of their residence to handcuff and hood them.
China's Evergrande suspending Hong Kong stock exchange trading
Oct 04, 2021, at 02:53 pm
Beijing/UNI/Sputnik: China's second largest property developer, Evergrande Group, is suspending trading in its shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange.
US expresses concern over China’s 'provocative military activity' near Taiwan
Oct 04, 2021, at 12:55 am
Washington: The US government on Sunday expressed concern over China’s provocative military activity near Taiwan.
Taiwan says 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone
Oct 03, 2021, at 12:15 am
Taipei: Taiwan has said 38 Chinese military jets flew into its air defence zone on Friday.
London witnesses protest by Tibetans on People's Republic of China's 72nd founding anniversary
Oct 02, 2021, at 06:31 pm
London/IBNS: The Tibetan Community along with Hong Kongers and Uyghurs Friday hosted a big protest against the Chinese Community Party in central London on the day which marks the 72nd founding anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
US to establish close ties with new Japan PM amid rise of Chinese competition: Expert
Oct 01, 2021, at 09:49 pm
A geo-political expert believes that the US government will soon reach out to forge close ties with the presumed next Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida amid rising competition from China.
China's BRI stranglehold: $385 bn worth of Chinese debt unreported by countries, says a new finding
Sep 30, 2021, at 08:26 pm
New York/UNI: A staggering $385 billion worth of Chinese debt to countries around the world has been hidden from the World Bank and government institutions, thanks to the secrecy shrouding Beijing’s grant-giving and lending activities.
Nepal committee submits report on border issues with China
Sep 29, 2021, at 05:01 pm
Kathmandu: A committee, which was formed by the Nepal government to study border issues with China, has submitted its report to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand on Sunday.
Sep 28, 2021, at 02:21 am
Beijing: Chinese scientists are creating a hypersonic weapon designed to generate an intense electromagnetic pulse that would wipe out communication and power supply lines, media reports said.
Indonesia’s plan to build mega railway with China triggers debt trap fear
Sep 27, 2021, at 04:42 pm
Jakarta: Indonesia is planning to involve Japan and China to build two separate routes for the same railway project, a move analysts fear might lead to Chinese debt trap and even deteriorate Jakarta's relationship with Tokyo.
CPEC: Pakistan govt unveils Karachi coastline plan
Sep 27, 2021, at 03:58 am
Islamabad: The Pakistani government has unveiled an ambitious plan to rebuild Karachi’s coastline under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) with $3.5 billion “direct Chinese investment”.
Huawei executive Meng returns to China after 3-yr detention in Canada in bank fraud case
Sep 26, 2021, at 06:38 pm
Chinese telecom giant Huawei's top executive Meng Wanzhou, who was detained in Canada for over three years, arrived in Shenzhen on a special plane sent by the government on Saturday, media reports said.
Chinese diplomat says his country should abandon no-first-use policy on nuclear weapons
Sep 26, 2021, at 05:04 am
Beijing: A senior Chinese diplomat has said Beijing must be ready to use nuclear weapons and should abandon its 'no-first-use' policy to push back against new alliances forming in the Pacific.
China may ban more fruit imports from Taiwan, warns lawmaker
Sep 26, 2021, at 04:57 am
Taipei: A Taiwanese lawmaker has warned the government should prepare contingency plans for a possible Chinese ban on oranges from Taiwan.
China frees detained Canadian nationals Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor
Sep 25, 2021, at 02:48 pm
Ottawa: Canadian PM Justin Trudeau on Saturday announced two Canadian nationals, who were detained in China, have been released.
Immediate economic sanctions should be lifted over Afghanistan: Wang Yi
Sep 25, 2021, at 12:07 am
Beijing: Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday said immediate economic sanctions should be lifted over Afghanistan to bring peace to the country.
More than 20 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan's ADIZ
Sep 25, 2021, at 12:07 am
Taipei: Two dozen Chinese fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance aircraft intruded into Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ), an incident that can potentially trigger conflict between the two nations.