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Chinese soldier detained at border by Indian Army

Indian authorities on Monday released a soldier of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), who was apprehended for crossing the disputed border in Eastern Ladakh.

Jan 11, 2021

Sinopharm vaccine most unsafe with 73 side effects, claims Chinese doctor; backtracks later

A Chinese doctor has called the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine the 'most unsafe in the world' and claimed it has 73 side effects. However, as soon as his statement went viral, the vaccine expert apologised to the nation and his fellow countrymen for his "imprudent" comments.

Jan 8, 2021

Hong Kong's largest crackdown unleashed under new security law, American lawyer among dozens arrested

The pro-democracy activists arrested are alleged to have organised an informal primary last July, drawing more than 600,000 voters to choose candidates for a September legislative election that was ultimately postponed by the government

Jan 6, 2021

Chinese gaming billionaire died from suspected poisoning; investigation underway

It has been speculated that Qi was poisoned via aged pu'er tea, a fermented Chinese drink.

Jan 4, 2021

China gives its first COVID vaccine approval to Sinopharm

China approved its first COVID-19 vaccine for general public use on Thursday, a shot developed by an affiliate of state-backed pharmaceutical giant Sinopharm, as it braces for greater transmission risks over the winter.

Dec 31, 2020

Genetically modified Chinese soldiers were predicted in the Bible, claims report

Several reports suggest that China is planning to use synthetic blood to enhance the stamina of its super-soldiers

Dec 25, 2020

PLA commander who triggered Ladakh incursion sacked by Xi; India cautious

In New Delhi, the change of guard in the leadership of the Western Theatre Command raised hope that the replacement of General Zhao may not be as aggressively anti-Indian as his predecessor

Dec 21, 2020

China bails out Pakistan again, provides $1.5 billion to repay Saudi Arabia debt

China has emerged as the largest creditor to Pakistan in recent years, the country that has been struggling to secure funds after the IMF suspended its $6 billion loan.

Dec 13, 2020

UAE accepts China's Sinopharm COVID vaccine; shows 86% efficacy [Details]

An experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinopharm has 86% efficacy against the virus, the United Arab Emirates health ministry said on Wednesday, citing an interim analysis of a human trial underway there.

Dec 9, 2020

Tap water catches fire in northeast China; here's what happened [Video]

As seen in the viral video, a person opened a tap, and placed a lighter near the running water, and it ultimately turned into a minor blaze in the basin.

Nov 28, 2020

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries sign world's biggest free trade deal, India opts out; here's why

Asia Pacific nations including China, Japan and South Korea on Sunday signed the world's largest regional free-trade agreement, encompassing nearly a third of the world's population and gross domestic product.

Nov 15, 2020

China has recently found presence of Covid-19 virus on packaged beef and shrimp, imported from Brazil and Saudi Arabia respectively. (Photo: Reuters)

China sounds alarm after detecting coronavirus on packaged beef, shrimp

The country has again sounded an alarm after virus samples were detected in packaged beef and shrimp, imported from Brazil and Saudi Arabia respectively.

Nov 15, 2020

Huge coup for China as 15 Asian Nations sign RCEP Trade Pact, world's largest in terms of GDP

Fifteen Asia-Pacific economies formed the world's largest free trade bloc, a China-backed deal that excludes the United States, which had left a rival Asia-Pacific grouping under President Donald Trump.

Nov 15, 2020

Fact-check: No, West Bengal's Durga Puja pandal didn't replace Asur with Xi Jinping

The claims made by social media posts that a Durga Puja pandal in West Bengal replaced Mahishasura with Chinese President with Xi Jinping are false.

Oct 23, 2020

Chinese soldier, who strayed across LAC in Ladakh, handed back to PLA

A Chinese soldier, who was apprehended by the Indian Army in the Demchok sector of eastern Ladakh after he had strayed across the Line of Actual Control (LAC), was handed back to China.

Oct 21, 2020

Coronavirus vaccine update: China's Sinovac vaccine is safe, Brazil institute says

São Paulo's Butantan Institute, one of Brazil's leading biomedical research centers, which is carrying out the Phase 3 tests, said the two-dose vaccine, called CoronaVac, proved to be safe in a trial so far involving 9,000 volunteers.

Oct 20, 2020

India has China surrounded: In a first, Australian Navy to participate in Malabar Naval Exercise

The development holds a huge significance as this is the first time that the Australian Navy would be participating in the naval exercise along with the United States and Japan.

Oct 19, 2020

Indian Army captures Chinese PLA soldier in Ladakh; important docs recovered

According to the initial reports, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) soldier was carrying civil and military documents when he was captured in Ladakh by the Indian Army.

Oct 19, 2020

'Not a freak happenstance': Twitter under fire for labelling J&K as part of China, netizens demand action

A major controversy has erupted after Twitter India showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Peoples Republic of China in the timelines.

Oct 18, 2020

China targets another Muslim community; Utsuls facing fate of Uighurs

Communist Party documents suggest the authorities will increase their surveillance of residents in Muslim neighbourhoods in Sanya to "resolve problems" and tighter restrictions on religious and "Arabic" architecture will be imposed.

Oct 4, 2020

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China

Chinese soldier detained at border by Indian Army

Sinopharm vaccine most unsafe with 73 side effects, claims Chinese doctor; backtracks later

Hong Kong's largest crackdown unleashed under new security law, American lawyer among dozens arrested

Chinese gaming billionaire died from suspected poisoning; investigation underway

China gives its first COVID vaccine approval to Sinopharm

Genetically modified Chinese soldiers were predicted in the Bible, claims report

PLA commander who triggered Ladakh incursion sacked by Xi; India cautious

China bails out Pakistan again, provides $1.5 billion to repay Saudi Arabia debt

UAE accepts China's Sinopharm COVID vaccine; shows 86% efficacy [Details]

Tap water catches fire in northeast China; here's what happened [Video]

Fifteen Asia-Pacific countries sign world's biggest free trade deal, India opts out; here's why

China sounds alarm after detecting coronavirus on packaged beef, shrimp

Huge coup for China as 15 Asian Nations sign RCEP Trade Pact, world's largest in terms of GDP

Fact-check: No, West Bengal's Durga Puja pandal didn't replace Asur with Xi Jinping

Chinese soldier, who strayed across LAC in Ladakh, handed back to PLA

Coronavirus vaccine update: China's Sinovac vaccine is safe, Brazil institute says

India has China surrounded: In a first, Australian Navy to participate in Malabar Naval Exercise

Indian Army captures Chinese PLA soldier in Ladakh; important docs recovered

'Not a freak happenstance': Twitter under fire for labelling J&K as part of China, netizens demand action

China targets another Muslim community; Utsuls facing fate of Uighurs

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]

Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious