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ByteDance names head of China news unit as global TikTok R&D chief: Report

US investors, including Oracle Corp and Walmart Inc, have discussed with ByteDance taking a majority stake in TikTok's American operations

President Xi declares complete victory in eradicating poverty in China

Absolute poverty has been eradicated in the world''s most populous country, Xi announced while addressing a gathering held here to mark the country''s accomplishments

Legislation in US Senate to address impact of China's intimidation strategy

The legislation, introduced on Wednesday, would require President Joe Biden to establish the China Censorship Monitor and Action Group, an inter-agency task force

China's debt-trap diplomacy: Pak to seek debt relief for power projects

A high-level delegation led by Pakistani President Arif Alvi visited Beijing last March to discuss the possibility of a 2.5 per cent cut in the present interest rate

Chinese court orders man to pay ex-wife $7,700 for 5 years of housework

The judge ruled in her favour, telling the man to pay 50,000 yuan for her labour, according to state television.

US to draft legislative package to 'outcompete' China, invest in India

On a caucus call on Tuesday, Schumer discussed his push to direct Senate committees to draft a legislation to protect American jobs and outcompete China

Nasa's Perseverance to UAE's Hope, why humans have eyes on harsh Mars

The timing is not a coincidence. It's driven by celestial mechanics. At their closest, the Earth (third planet from the Sun) and Mars (fourth planet) are "merely" 56-65 million km apart

Top headlines: Automatic nod for China FDI, Govt eyes Rs 6,200 cr in AGR

After being relegated to the second spot in the previous two fiscal years, China again became India's biggest trading partner in the first nine months of FY21. Read top stories with Business Standard

Hong Kong govt calls for tighter supervision of city's public broadcaster

Last week, RTHK announced that it would no longer relay the British Broadcasting Company (BBC) programmes, shortly after China banned the British public broadcaster "within Chinese territory"

Senegal launches Covid-19 vaccination campaign with China's Sinopharm

Senegal launched its COVID-19 vaccination campaign Tuesday in the capital, Dakar, where the health minister received the first jab of China's Sinopharm vaccine. This day is a historic day Health Minister Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr said after getting the injection. The West African nation received 200,000 doses of the Sinopharm vaccine last week. Shots now are being given to health care workers, people over age 60 and individuals with underlying health conditions. The health minister also announced that Senegal is negotiating with Russia to buy the Sputnik V vaccine. In March, the country is also expecting to get nearly 1.3 million vaccine doses through the World Health Organization's COVAX initiative. As a gesture of solidarity, the minister said Senegal will share 10% of the 200,000 Sinopharm doses with neighboring countries Gambia and Guinea Bissau. "Senegal is one of seven countries -among the 54 countries of the African continent- to start the vaccination against COVID-19, the minis

Govt starts probe to review anti-dumping duty on steel items from China

ISMT Ltd and Jindal Saw Ltd have filed an application before the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) for sunset review of anti-dumping duty

China becomes India's biggest trading partner in first 9 months of FY21

China imported goods worth $15.3 from India and exported goods worth $45.4 billion to India

India's exports to China up 16.15% to $20.87 billion in 2020

India's exports to China has increased by 16.15 per cent to $20.87 billion in 2020 from $17.9 billion in the previous year

China's Tuhu plans US IPO this year after $400 million fundraising

Investment banks have been pitching to the company in recent weeks for the potential IPO, said five people

Indian pharma firms go local seeking to end reliance on China

Disruption to supplies from China due to the Covid-19 pandemic was also a major factor

Canada: Justin Trudeau and his cabinet abstain from China genocide vote

Opposition Conservative Party leader Erin O'Toole has said a signal must be sent to the Chinese regime

Positive cues from China to keep steel prices, demand and supply in balance

China's opening post-holidays was keenly awaited, especially in the wake of the sluggishness in the market in January

China backs India hosting this year's BRICS summit, says official

China said it will work with New Delhi to strengthen the cooperation among the five-member grouping of emerging economies

Covid impact: China steps up focus on food security in policy document

Annual rural policy blueprint, known as the "No. 1 document", placed greater emphasis on food security than in prior years, calling for all provinces to improve grain yields during 2021-2025 period

China urges Biden to resume dialogue as relations continue to worsen

Beijing has urged President Joe Biden-led administration to resume dialogue