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Top American, Chinese Diplomats Clash Publicly At Start of First Talks of Biden Presidency

US had been looking for a change in behavior from China which had earlier this year expressed hope for a reset to sour relations.

Mar 19, 2021

Alibaba plans to raise $20 billion in a blockbuster Hong Kong listing

China Asks Alibaba To Dispose Of Media Assets: Report

Discussions over the matter have been held since early this year, the report said, adding that officials were shocked at how expansive Alibaba's media interests have become.

Mar 16, 2021

China eases visa rules for recipients of its vaccines

China said on Monday it will simplify visa applications for foreign nationals who have been inoculated with Chinese-made COVID-19 vaccines, its latest small step towards normalising international travel.

Mar 16, 2021

Quad summit 2021: From vaccines to rare metals; here's what's on agenda

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will come together for the first today for QUAD Summit.

Mar 12, 2021

China to continue working with WHO on COVID origin; claims it was transparent

China is willing to continue working with the World Health Organization (WHO) on tracing the origin of Covid-19, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday.

Mar 11, 2021

India plans to procure 30 armed drones worth $3B | Details inside

India plans to ink a major defence deal with the US to procure 30 armed drones worth $3 billion (approximately Rs 22,000 crore) to enhance military capabilities, sources said. As per plans, India will be acquiring 30 MQ-9 Reaper -- 10 each for the three services.

Mar 10, 2021

China talks peace, partnership, prosperity with India | Details inside

China on Sunday talked peace, partnership and prosperity with India, insisting that it is committed to settling the boundary dispute with New Delhi through dialogue and consultations.

Mar 7, 2021

China makes anal swab COVID tests mandatory for foreign travellers; draws ire from Japan

China has made anal COVID-19 swabs mandatory for all foreign travellers arriving in the country. The government has claimed that such tests provide a higher degree of accuracy than other screening methods for the virus.

Mar 5, 2021

Army plans skiing trips in high altitude areas to counter China

To counter expansionist China's habit of creeping forward by making small incremental moves, the Indian Army has planned mountaineering expeditions and research studies at high-altitude areas in the northern borders of the country.

Mar 1, 2021

Cyber intelligence firm warns Chinese hackers infiltrated India's power sector

A cyber intelligence company says it has found that hackers linked to China have infiltrated power systems and ports in India in a "show of force" and they have the ability to create disruptions.

Mar 1, 2021

China's Xiaomi adds manufacturing muscle in India to boost phone production

China's Xiaomi Corp is enlisting more contract manufacturers to make its phones in India, adding heft in a country where it is already one of the biggest smartphone brands.

Feb 25, 2021

India, China to de-escalate tension at Hot Springs, Gogra, Depsang; military talks underway [details]

Indian and Chinese military dialogue to de-escalate tension at the Line of Actual Control started on Saturday morning. The 10th round of Corps Commander meeting started at 10 a.m. at Moldo on Chinese side.

Feb 20, 2021

Quad ministers agreed to oppose China's "forceful attempts" in Indo-Pacific

China figured in the Quad ministerial meeting with the four leaders concurring that its "forceful attempts" to change situation on the seas in the region should be strongly opposed, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.

Feb 19, 2021

In first call with Xi Jinping, Biden expresses concern over Hong Kong crackdown

US President Joe Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping his first direct contact with the leader of the world's second-largest economy since winning the November U.S. presidential election and taking office last month.

Feb 11, 2021

US closely monitoring India-China border disputes: State Dept

The United States is closely monitoring border disputes between India and China and backs their peaceful resolution through direct dialogue, the State Department said on Tuesday, while stressing that it stands with allies and partners like India.

Feb 10, 2021

Eight Chinese bombers, 4 fighters breached Island's air defence ID zone: Taiwan Defence Ministry

The Taiwanese military reported the presence of eight People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) bombers, four fighters and an anti-submarine warfare aircraft in its air defence identification zone (ADIZ) on Saturday, January 23.

Jan 23, 2021

Twitter account of Chinese Embassy in US locked over this tweet | Details inside

Twitter has locked the official account of China's Embassy in the US over a controversial post that referred to Muslim Uyghur women as "baby-making machines" prior to government intervention.

Jan 21, 2021

Chinese construction in Arunachal Pradesh shows PLA's sly terrorism in India [Details]

China has constructed a new village near the border with Arunachal Pradesh. The village is said to be located on the banks of the Tsari Chu river - a place long disputed by India and China.

Jan 18, 2021

Ice cream tests positive for COVID in China's Tianjin; Over 1000 people asked to quarantine

In a new shocker from China, three samples of ice cream have tested positive for the deadly coronavirus. Health authorities are now tracing people who may have come in contact with the ice cream and also seizing the products that have been contaminated

Jan 17, 2021

Chinese COVID vax found 50.4% effective in Brazil trials | Details

A leading Chinese Covid-19 vaccine, developed by Sinovac Biotech, has been found to be 50.4 per cent effective in Brazilian clinical trials, researchers have found.

Jan 14, 2021

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