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Taiwan detects 9 Chinese military aircraft, 4 vessels near its territory

China has increased its military activities near Taiwan, including regular air and naval incursions

Taiwan's defence ministry detects China's test-firing of multiple missiles

Taiwan's Defence Ministry said Sunday it detected multiple waves of missile firings within China, days after Beijing said it successfully fired an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. The ministry said in a statement that the missile firings were carried out by China's Rocket Force and the Chinese military in Inner Mongolia as well as Gansu and Qinghai provinces and the Xinjiang region in western China. Taiwan said it would continuously monitor developments and that its air defences would maintain a high level of vigilance and alert. China views the self-ruled island of Taiwan as a renegade province that must come under its control, by force if necessary. Taiwan closely monitors China's military activity, and China has in recent years ramped up drills around the island amid increased geopolitical tensions. The firing exercises on Sunday came after China said Wednesday that it test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, which fell into a designated area o

Taiwan condemns China's 'distortion' of UN resolution, calls for support

Taiwan continues to rally int'l support against China's aggressive posturing, calling for timely rebuttals to Beijing's legal and political manoeuvres aimed at isolating Taiwan from global stage

Taiwan detects eight Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels around territory

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships to monitor PLA activity

China, at UN, warns world against 'expansion of battlefield' in Ukraine war

Three days before his communist government turns 75, China's foreign minister warned fellow leaders Saturday against an expansion of the battlefield in Russia's war with Ukraine and said the Beijing government remains committed to shuttle diplomacy and efforts to push the conflict toward its end. The top priority is to commit to no expansion of the battlefield. ... China is committed to playing a constructive role," Wang Yi said. He warned against other nations throwing oil on the fire or exploiting the situation for selfish gains, a likely reference to the United States. Wang's speech appeared to break no new ground, as is generally China's recent practice at the UN General Assembly's annual meeting of leaders. In fact, his boss, Chinese President Xi Jinping, has not participated in the leaders' meeting since 2021 and then only virtually, during the pandemic. Xi has not attended in person for several years. On Friday, on the assembly sidelines, China and Brazil sought to build ...

Economic firepower is fine, but let's give the 'bazooka' a break

The package rolled out Tuesday was noteworthy in content and delivery. Markets were enthusiastic, at least for a day

Indian investors paying hefty premiums to invest in China markets

Only two ETFs with China exposure available in domestic markets going at a premium

PBOC lowers interest rates, injects liquidity into the banking system

People's Bank of China (PBOC) said it would cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for all banks, except those that have implemented a 5 per cent reserve ratio.

US levies higher tariffs on Chinese products: What does it mean for India?

The US has announced higher tariffs on a range of Chinese products, starting September 27. This move is seen as bad news for India's local industries.Watch the video to know why.

Why are car sales falling in China?

Car dealerships in China, which is the world's largest auto market are facing heavy losses. Watch the video to know why.

Leadership contest for Japan's next prime minister heads to run-off

The scramble to replace current premier Fumio Kishida was sparked in August when he announced his intention to step down

Taiwan detects 41 Chinese military aircraft, 6 vessels near territory

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity

China fumes as India names Himalayan peak after the Dalai Lama in Arunachal

Beijing calls the move 'illegal' and reiterates its claim over the region as part of South Tibet

China's industrial profit growth swings back to decline in August

Profits plunged 17.8 per cent in August from a year earlier following a 4.1 per cent increase in July

Dollar drifts, risk-sensitive currencies lifted by China optimism

Data on Thursday suggested the US labour market remained fairly healthy

Sri Lanka's new President options: India or China, or India and China

As such, China does play a larger role in resolving this crisis but India can't be wished away, since it is a leading export destination for Lanka

Chinese nuclear-powered submarine sank earlier this year, says US

The Chinese submarine sank at pier-side, according to a Pentagon spokesperson, who spoke on condition of anonymity. The person offered no other detail about the incident

Legislation to curb US investment in China is top priority, says lawmaker

Moolenaar's remarks signal Congress could revive long-sought restrictions on US investment in China, which have faced a rocky path in Washington

China considers injecting $142 bn into major banks to support its economy

China's mega banks have been under growing pressure from regulators to shore up the struggling economy by offering cheaper loans to risky borrowers

Russian, Chinese FM deem Western sanctions unacceptable during UNGA talks

During their discussion, both leaders reiterated the sanctions imposed by the Western countries' violated UN Security Council resolutions