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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.

China's exports to North Korea spike to 6-month high in March: Details here

China's exports to North Korea in March rose to a six-month high, with outbound shipments to its neighbour that month nearly 400 times more than January-February combined

Volvo to provide cars for China-based Didi's self-driving test fleet

Volvo will provide XC90 SUVs equipped with backup steering and braking systems that DiDi Autonomous Driving will integrate with Didi Gemini, its new self-driving hardware platform

Chip shortage casts shadow on China's auto industry recovery: Details here

Auto industry executives are rattled by a global shortage of semiconductors which is hitting production in China

China launches first class-action lawsuit in war against corporate fraud

The mechanism was introduced last year to bolster investor confidence

Citigroup plans to apply for stock, futures trading in China: Report

Khullar said India is a strategic talent pool for Citi and it will continue to grow the five 'Citi Solution Centers'

Withdrawal symptoms

US' unilateral Afghan departure is a concern for India

China's population to enter negative growth after 2025: Official

China's population is set to peak in just four years' time and the milestone will be marked by a significant downturn in consumer demand

US, Japan to work together to handle 'challenges' posed by China: Biden

Affirming his "ironclad" support for the US-Japanese alliance, President Joe Biden on Friday said that both the countries are committed to work together to take on the challenges posed by China

China to build more bio labs amid questions over role in virus origin

China has operationalised its new biosecurity law to fortify the legal cover for the establishment and safe operation of more bio labs in the country

China's GDP hits record growth but post-Covid recovery seen losing steam

China's rebound has been led by exports as factories raced to fill overseas orders

World stocks at record high, oil up on strong China, United States data

U.S. stock futures pointed to a slightly lower open

Don't write off China's Covid-19 vaccines: World needs them as cases surge

While more than 848 million doses have been administered, countries with the highest incomes are getting vaccinated 25 times faster than those with the lowest

China to sentence 7 Hong Kong democracy advocates involved in protests

Seven of Hong Kong's leading pro-democracy advocates are expected to be sentenced on Friday for organizing a march during the 2019 anti-government protests

Japan's PM Suga arrives in US for talks with Biden, China top agenda

The talks are meant to show the strength of the two nations' security alliance at a time when both are concerned with China's growing economic and military clout

We have won the Afghanistan war and America has lost, say Taliban

China voiced concern over the US' decision to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by September