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Ma Shocker: Arrest of 'Ma' in China erodes $27 bn from Alibaba's share value

The arrest of an individual with the last name 'Ma' in China left people in utter shock who dumped shares in Alibaba that eroded a massive $27 billion in its share value, as investors thought the person arrested was the billionaire Jack Ma.

May 4, 2022

China airport cancels flights amid Covid outbreak

China's Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport cancels flights amid Covid outbreak

An airport in Guangzhou, capital of China's Guangdong province, has announced the cancellation of domestic passenger flights amid a Covid-19 outbreak.

Apr 29, 2022

Space race on as China all set to develop constellation around the moon

In collaboration with Russia, China aims to create a permanent robotic base in the moon by 2035

Apr 27, 2022

3 Chinese astronauts of Shenzhou-13 spaceship return to Earth after 6-month in space station

Three Chinese astronauts of the Shenzhou-13 manned spaceship have completed their six-month space station mission and returned to Earth safely on Saturday.

Apr 16, 2022

BRICS countries support Russia-Ukraine dialogue to end ongoing war

BRICS countries have expressed their support for continued dialogue and negotiations between Russia and Ukraine to seek a comprehensive solution to the Ukraine issue.

Apr 14, 2022

Caught in Chinese debt trap, India's neighbours Pakistan and Sri Lanka stare at economic ruin

Indias neighbourhood, especially Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is in peril as the Chinese debt trap strangulates these economies

Apr 9, 2022

Plane crash: 2 black boxes of crashed China Eastern Airlines plane being decoded

The two flight recorders, or black boxes, of the China Eastern Airlines plane that crashed on March 21 are being decoded, an aviation official said on Thursday.

Mar 31, 2022

Indian PC market faces new disruption wave due to China lockdowns, supply disruptions

As China takes a strong stance on its Zero-Covid policy, implementing lockdowns in major manufacturing hubs across the country, supply disruptions in the PC market will occur and India is again expected to get the short end of the stick, according to a new report.

Mar 28, 2022

Plane with 132 people on board crashes in China

A China Eastern flight, carrying 132 people on board, crashed on Monday in the country's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

Mar 21, 2022

China puts up sprawling Covid camps with rows of cramped metal boxes

Pandemic not over: Over 40% new Covid cases globally in areas neighbouring China; situation under watch

There has been a resurgence of Covid-19 cases globally in the past week with, notably, more than 40 per cent of cases appearing in areas surrounding China, according to China's National Health Commission (NHC)

Mar 20, 2022

Australia threatens China with sanctions for backing Russia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said China would face consequences if it backs Russias war on Ukraine, arguing such a move would be an "abomination" while hinting at new international sanctions for Beijing.

Mar 17, 2022

Disney characters perform at Shanghai Disneyland in Shanghai (File photo)

Shanghai Disneyland to operate with reduced capacity, visitors need to follow prevention measures [Details]

The Shanghai Disney Resort announced that it will operate with reduced capacity to further implement Covid-19 control and prevention requirements of the municipality.

Mar 12, 2022

Oil prices at a 7-year high of $98 after Russia recognises breakaway rebel regions in Ukraine

Here's Why Credit Suisse has downgraded India and raised bet on China

Moreover, Russia has warned that if the West stops importing oil, oil prices may rise to $300 per barrel, and it may shut off the main gas pipeline to Germany.

Mar 9, 2022

War Timing: China asked Russia to delay Ukraine invasion until after Beijing Olympics [Report]

A Western intelligence report indicated that Chinese officials in early February requested senior Russian officials to wait until after the Beijing Olympics had finished before beginning an invasion of Ukraine, CNN reported citing US officials as saying.

Mar 3, 2022

Beijing 2022 comes to a close at spectacular closing ceremony

Winter Olympics: Beijing 2022 comes to a spectacular end with dazzling fireworks, lights

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games came to a spectacular end and in its closing ceremony presented spectacular lights, dazzling fireworks, and motifs of Chinese culture and heritage.

Feb 21, 2022

India already facing trailers of future wars: Indian Army Chief

Indian Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Thursday points out challenges from China and Pakistan. He said that It is for us to 'visualise', the battlefield contours of tomorrow, based on these 'trailers'.

Feb 3, 2022

Rahul Gandhi seeks Centre's action on abduction of Indian boy by Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh

After the Chinese Army reportedly abducted an Arunachal Pradesh teenager from the Indian territory where China had constructed 3-4 km road in 2018, the Congress has slammed the government for inaction in the entire episode.

Jan 20, 2022

A man types on a computer keyboard in this illustration picture taken February 28, 2013

China leads in hosting DDoS cyber attack weapons: Report

China continues to lead in hosting the highest number of potential Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyber attack weapons, including both amplification weapons and botnet agents, to install modern malware on organisations globally, a new report showed on Tuesday.

Jan 18, 2022

"Not Standing for Friends": Congress slams Centre over Chinese construction of villages in Bhutan, 30-km from Doklam

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday slammed the Centre over reports of China constructing villages in disputed Bhutan territory, which is less than 30 km from the trijunction Doklam plateau.

Jan 15, 2022

Brahmos gets first export order; Philippines approves purchases of worth $374.9 million [details]

The missile is a collaborative venture between India and Russia, with the Indian side represented by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Jan 14, 2022

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