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India's dependency on China upstream imports on the rise: McKinsey report

India's exports to China are declining, suggesting an emerging asymmetrical trade relationship between the world's two largest developing economies

G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US

The discussions between the two diplomats involved a wide range of topics, including relations with the US and the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday

China's new consumer spending plan: No more scams, no more shoddy goods

Beijing launches a bold plan to boost consumer spending, crack down on fraud, improve product quality, and create a safer, more reliable market for shoppers across China

Clock's ticking! Chinese firm imposes strict 2-min limit on toilet breaks

The Three Brothers Machine Manufacturing Company in Foshan, Guangdong, enforced strict restroom rules, setting fixed break slots and a strict two-minute cap on unscheduled trips

Could US aid cuts open opportunities for China to expand global influence?

Experts argue that freezing foreign aid weakens USA's soft power, allowing China to strengthen its influence, especially in Southeast Asian countries

Taiwan detects 36 Chinese aircraft sorties, 8 vessels near its territory

The Taiwan-China issue is a complex and longstanding geopolitical conflict centred on Taiwan's sovereignty

Labour unions urge Trump to boost US shipbuilding against China's dominance

The heads of four major labour unions on Wednesday called on President Donald Trump to boost American shipbuilding and enforce tariffs and other "strong penalties" against China for its increasing dominance in that sphere. The presidents of the United Steelworkers, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, International Brotherhood of Boilermakers and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers argue that China's efforts have hurt American workers and national security. In a draft of the letter obtained by AP, they urged Trump to "impose tough penalties against vessels built according to the plans, policies, and actions of the Chinese Communist Party and to adopt complementary policies that rebuild America's shipbuilding capacity and workforce". Last year under President Joe Biden, the unions filed a petition seeking to address China's shipbuilding under Section 301 of the 1974 US Trade Act, hoping to start a process by which tariffs and other measures could

WTO holds 'constructive' talks after China condemns Trump's 'tariff shocks'

China condemned tariffs launched or threatened by US President Donald Trump at a World Trade Organization meeting on Tuesday. Washington dismissed China's comments as hypocritical

Nepal's US-backed infra plan in jeopardy as Trump freezes foreign aid

The $500 million grant was earmarked for critical infra projects, including a 320 km electricity transmission line to facilitate energy exports to India and improvements to Nepal's road network

Vietnam greenlights $8 billion rail project to strengthen China trade ties

Vietnam approves a massive $8 billion railway linking Haiphong to China, aiming to enhance trade, ease transport bottlenecks, and strengthen economic ties with Beijing

Musk's Tesla may face licensing delays in China amid Trump tariff threats

Chinese authorities may be considering leveraging Tesla's approval process as a strategic tool in ongoing trade negotiations with the US government

China's new home prices stagnate in January on declining property demand

Analysts expect the stabilisation of China's property market, which has experienced a significant slump since 2021, will be a protracted process due to high housing inventory

Chinese lithium firm halts sorbent exports as Beijing tightens tech control

Jiangsu Jiuwu Hi-Tech told customers last month it would stop exporting a piece of filtration equipment known as a sorbent from February 1

DeepSeek in running to power China weather agency's forecasts, observations

DeepSeek has demonstrated a breakthrough lower-cost AI model that is seen as being competitive with those of OpenAI and Meta Platforms Inc

Taiwan records 9 Chinese vessels, 8 military aircrafts around its territory

As per the Taiwan Defence Ministry, four out of the eight sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Xi Jinping offers support to Jack Ma, other private sector leaders in China

Few China watchers expect the government to revert to its pre-2020 stance, even as it seeks to shore up the economy for a potential trade war with the US under President Donald Trump

China lauds EU ties as Trump's peace plan with Russia chills continent

In contrast, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi used his address to say that all stakeholders in the Russia-Ukraine war should participate in any peace talks, including the European Union

Sam Pitroda's 'China not our enemy' remark stirs controversy, BJP reacts

Sam Pitroda's 'China not our enemy' remark has sparked a political firestorm, with the BJP accusing the Congress of appeasement and reviving allegations of its ties with China

China to assemble 'Planetary Defence Force' to tackle asteroid 2024 YR4

Candidates with master's in astrophysics, aerospace science, or earth and space exploration technology are eligible-on one condition: a firm allegiance to the Chinese Communist Party and its ideology

Western tech firms adopt 'Anything but China' approach amid global tensions

This is a big shift from the 'China plus 1' strategy followed by companies to diversify supply chains