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China's Shenzhen gets greater autonomy for next wave of reforms

President Xi Jinping has given Shenzhen greater autonomy for pursuing reforms, praising it for "achieving miracles" while on a visit two years ago to mark the establishment of the country's first econ

China's Xi says country's low carbon push must bring energy, food security

The country is the world's biggest source of climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions and is under pressure to take more drastic action.

China to give $500 million in aid to Central Asian countries: Xi Jinping

China held a virtual summit on Tuesday to mark 30 years of diplomatic ties with Central Asian countries. This event was attended by the leaders of Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Push for food security: China to allow gene-edited crops

Gene editing is a newer technology that is seen as less risky than GM because it does not involve adding any foreign genes to a plant

Xi announces $500 mn for livelihood projects in Central Asian Countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping announced $500 million assistance to support the livelihood programs in five Central Asian Countries

China-based BOE to supply displays for iPhone 15 Pro in 2023

The company was previously unsuccessful in supplying OLED screens for the iPhone 12 series, but did manage to enter the supply chain for the current gen flagship iPhone 13 lineup

China's 'little giants' are its latest weapon in the US tech war

That's the designation for a new generation of start-ups that have been selected under an ambitious government program aimed at fostering a technology industry that can compete with Silicon Valley

Covid-19: Diplomats at Beijing Winter Games risk 21 days' quarantine

The notice, sent to diplomatic missions and seen by Bloomberg News, came amid a long list of measures that attendees must comply with to attend the Feb. 4 event

China lifts 1-month lockdown in Xi'an, 2 million in Beijing tested

Chinese authorities lifted a monthlong lockdown on the northern city of Xi'an and its 13 million residents Monday as infections subside ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing in less than two weeks. Meanwhile, the 2 million residents of one Beijing district have been ordered to undergo testing following a series of cases in the capital. The government told people in areas of Beijing deemed at high risk for infection not to leave the city after 25 cases were found in the Fengtai district and 14 elsewhere. Fengtai residents have lined up on snow-covered sidewalks in freezing weather for testing. The Olympics are being held under strict controls that are meant to isolate athletes, staff, reporters and officials from residents. Athletes are required to be vaccinated or undergo a quarantine after arriving in China. The announcement by Xi'an's government Monday followed the restart of commercial flights from the city the day before. The major industrial center and former imperial capit

China sends 39 warplanes toward Taiwan, largest in new year

The formation Sunday night included 24 J-16 fighter jets and 10 J-10 jets, among other support aircraft and electronic warfare aircraft, according to Taiwan's defense ministry

In China, it's fear vs greed: Rally continues to raise stakes for traders

The past week shows investors need to be prepared for violent swings

China's PLA says Arunachal boy 'found', process of handing over on: Sources

The sources said that the PLA informed the Indian Army that they found a boy and due procedure is being followed to hand him over to the Indian side.

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes northwest China's Qinghai Province

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted the city of Delingha in northwest China's Qinghai Province on Sunday, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

Beijing to maintain Covid emergency status as Winter Olympics loom

A total of 27 domestically transmitted cases with confirmed symptoms and five local asymptomatic carriers have been found in Beijing since Jan. 15

China's falling birth rate poses future threat to country's economy: Report

Experts have pointed out that China's plan to become "a rich and powerful country" by 2049, the 100th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, is imperilled

China caps weekly policy easing blitz with fresh rate cuts

The People's Bank of China (PBoC) said it had trimmed rates on its standing lending facility (SLF) loans by 10 basis points (bps) effective Jan. 17

Evergrande's offshore debt, assets could be separated in restructuring

Financial intelligence provider REDD said the government in Guangdong, where Evergrande is based, aimed to release a framework debt restructuring plan by March

China vows 'no mercy' in battle against corruption, Big Tech

CCP anti-graft group says govt will break the link between money and power

US broadcaster urged to include China's oppression in Tibet in coverage

An advocacy group working to promote democratic freedoms for Tibetans has written to NBC, the US broadcaster of the Olympics, urging them to include China's oppression in Tibet in their coverage

China fumes over France's Xinjiang resolution over human rights issues

The Chinese embassy opposed a resolution the French Parliament adopted over human rights issues in China's Xinjiang province