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China's zero-COVID policy not "sustainable": WHO Chief as reports questioning Shanghai lockdown surface

The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday China's zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy is not sustainable given what is now known of the virus, in rare public comments by the U.N. agency on a government's handling of the pandemic.

May 11, 2022

Nepal shuts its international borders with India and China, here's why

Nepal has shut its international borders with India and China for a period of 72 hours ahead of the local polls slated for Friday, according to the Home Ministry.

May 11, 2022

Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 postponed; fresh dates to be announced soon

Asian Games 2022 postponed due to pandemic situation in China; Fresh dates to be announced soon

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Friday postponed the 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, scheduled between September 10 to 25, following "detailed discussions with the Chinese Olympic Committee (COC)".

May 6, 2022

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

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