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Bids for Ladakh solar project may see 1st Indian action against Chinese firms

The deadly border conflict between India and China in the Ladakh region is now setting the ground for a first set of restrictions that India proposes to impose on imports from the Asian giant.

Jul 9, 2020

Boundary under negotiation, not demarcated yet: Bhutan on border dispute with China

The 25th round of boundary talks between Bhutan and China has been delayed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Jul 7, 2020

Australia warns citizens of 'arbitrary detention' risk in China

Australia has warned its citizens they may be at risk of arbitrary detention in China, in an updated travel advisory. A new warning was added by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade: "Australians may also be at risk of arbitrary detention."

Jul 7, 2020

China's Sinovac starts phase 3 trials for its Covid-19 vaccine in Brazil

China's Sinovac Biotech is starting Phase III trials of its potential coronavirus vaccine in Brazil, it said on Monday, becoming one of three companies to move into the late stages in the race to develop an inoculation against the disease.

Jul 7, 2020

Indian soldiers unarmed and caught by surprise in China clash, families say

Indian soldiers who died in close combat with Chinese troops last month were unarmed and surrounded by a larger force on a steep ridge, Indian government sources, two soldiers deployed in the area and families of the fallen men said.

Jul 6, 2020

Asia shares climb as China blue chips hit five-year peak

Asian shares scaled four-month peaks on Monday as investors counted on super-cheap liquidity and fiscal stimulus to sustain the global economic recovery, even as surging coronavirus cases delayed re-openings across the United States.

Jul 6, 2020

Chinese city on high alert after suspected bubonic plague case, officials warn against eating marmot meat

The bubonic plague, known as the "Black Death" in the Middle Ages, is a highly infectious and often fatal disease that is spread mostly by rodents.

Jul 6, 2020

China says G4 swine flu virus not new; does not infect humans easily

A team of Chinese scientists found that the new strain of G4 swine flu virus is not new and doesn't infect humans easily.

Jul 4, 2020

Chinese badminton legend Lin Dan announces retirement

Lin Dan the two-time Olympic champion, loved by scores of Badminton enthusiasts around the world announced his retirement on Friday bringing his 20-year glorious career to an end.

Jul 4, 2020

Amid India-China border tensions, Japan extends support to India on Ladakh

In a strong show of support for India, Japan on Friday hit out at China, saying that it opposes any unilateral attempts to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh where the Chinese aggression led to the killing of 20 Indian soldiers last month.

Jul 3, 2020

Apple supplier Foxconn, others hit as India holds up imports from China

India's additional scrutiny of imports from China has disrupted operations at plants owned by Apple supplier Foxconn in southern India and other foreign firms are also facing delays as tensions between the two countries build.

Jul 2, 2020

Recently publicised swine flu not new: WHO expert

A World Health Organization (WHO) expert said that the recently publicized swine flu in China was not new and that it's under close surveillance.

Jul 2, 2020

'Your jobs are safe as of now': TikTok India head to Indian employees ahead of meeting with CEO

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer will be engaging with the Indian employees of the ByteDance-owned mobile application as the fear of layoffs grew after the government of India banned the popular video-sharing service.

Jun 30, 2020

Pangong standoff: China's irrational demand affects de-escalate border situation

Although there have been talks on the table, there has been a little change on the ground. In fact, multiple satellite images have shown that China has ramped up defenses in all the areas of recent stand-off.

Jun 30, 2020

China responds to India banning 59 Chinese apps; here's what they said

China is strongly concerned, verifying the situation, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian while addressing a press briefing.

Jun 30, 2020

China passes national security law in turning point for Hong Kong

China's parliament passed national security legislation for Hong Kong on Tuesday, setting the stage for the most radical changes to the former British colony's way of life since it returned to Chinese rule 23 years ago.

Jun 30, 2020

Chinese researchers warn of new swine flu-like virus in pigs with human pandemic risk

A new flu virus found in Chinese pigs has become more infectious to humans and needs to be watched closely in case it becomes a potential "pandemic virus", a study said, although experts said there is no imminent threat.

Jun 30, 2020

Indian shares rise on recovery hopes, Nifty set for best quarter in 11 years

Indian shares rose on Tuesday, June 30 with the benchmark index set for its best quarter since 2009, as upbeat U.S. and China data renewed economic recovery hopes, while investors awaited PM Modi's speech later in the day.

Jun 30, 2020

Tibetan Govt-in-exile accuses China of 'cultural genocide', seeks special UNHRC session

Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan Administration, also known as Tibetan government-in-exile, asked the international community too to "unite and ensure that China fulfils its obligations under international laws including human rights obligations before it is too late".

Jun 29, 2020

Chinese companies contributed to PM-CARES fund, alleges Congress

Congress has alleged that the PM-CARES fund has received donations from major Chinese players. The party asks if the PM will compromise India's position by accepting these donations.

Jun 28, 2020