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China's airline suspends cargo flights bringing medical supplies to India

China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators

On the horizon: A semiconductor war

As a global shortage of semiconductor looms, it would make sense for India to focus on chip design rather than manufacturing

Unfair charge

India is not using currency to gain unfair advantage

Chinese mainland reports 13 fresh coronavirus infections; all imported

China's National Health Commission said in its daily report on Sunday

Chinese billionaire's net worth tumbles $10 bn after Archegos implosion

The billionaire's online tutoring firm, GSX Techedu Inc., has been battered in the stock market

Hundreds of US-funded scientists under probe for being compromised by China

Amid rising tensions with Beijing on multiple fronts, US officials have shared concerns that China may have compromised hundreds of federally funded scientists

China's ByteDance says it has no recent plans for public listing

The firm conducted a thorough study

Poisoned mutual trust: China blasts Australia's decision to cancel BRI

China has lodged stern representations with Australia over the issue and reserved the right to take more action

Tesla comes under growing China pressure after customer complaint

Tesla Inc came under increased pressure in China on Wednesday from regulators and state media after Monday's protest by a disgruntled customer at the Shanghai auto show went

Israel is willing to further develop relations with China: President Rivlin

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin said that Israel is willing to make more efforts to further develop the Israel-China relationship.

Australia cancels two infra deals with China on national interest grounds

Australia has cancelled two Chinese Belt and Road infrastructure building initiative deals with a state government, provoking an angry response from Beijing

Australia ends four Chinese deals on national interest grounds

The new laws give the federal government power to overrule international agreements by lower-level administrations that violate the national interest.

EV major Tesla apologises as disquiet in China climbs after protest

The Palo Alto, California-based company earlier this week found itself on the pointy end of missives from two government entities

Malaysia, China and Pakistan use Covid-19 as excuse to block press freedoms

Malaysia has witnessed a remarkable fall in press freedom while China is still firmly anchored among the worst countries in the 2021 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Paris-based RSF

China's Xi launches veiled attack on US, warns against unilateralism

Beijing is increasingly coming under pressure from Washington and its allies over issues of human rights violations, Taiwan and Hong Kong

India, China factor in regional prosperity; moment of choice for Pak: Ghani

Asserting that China and India are to be a factor in the regional prosperity, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has said it is "a moment of choice" for neighbouring Pakistan

Indo-Pacific strategy: EU plans to fight Beijing but says not 'anti-China'

The European Union has decided to reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the Indo-Pacific with a long-term perspective, saying it has "big stake" in its peace and stability and will work to ensure an architecture that keeps the region "open and rules-based". The grouping of 27 countries came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that lists its priorities and vision for the region that the EU said represents the world's "economic and strategic centre of gravity". The EU strategy for cooperation in the Indo-Pacific was adopted on Monday by the foreign ministers of the bloc's member states, demonstrating its recognition of the growing importance of the region. The EU said the policy initiative sets out its intention to reinforce its strategic focus, presence and actions in the region of prime strategic importance for the grouping's interests. "The aim is to contribute to regional stability, security, prosperity and sustainable development, at a time of

Nissan to focus on fuel-sipping technology and electric cars in China

The new car is powered by a fuel-sipping three-cylinder, petrol-powered turbo engine.

Jaguar Land Rover expects China premium car sales to grow this year

The comment came from the automaker's chief finance officer for China

Explained: What's next for Jack Ma's Ant group after China orders revamp

Ant, valued at around $315 billion at its IPO pricing, is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake.