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China's manufacturing activity growth slows as recovery remains bumpy

The Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers index fell to 50.5 from 51.5 in November, according to a statement released by Caixin and S&P Global on Thursday

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese military aircraft, 7 vessels near territory

The Taiwan Strait remains a focal point of heightened tensions, with Taiwanese officials repeatedly condemning the increase in Chinese military operations

Putin asks Russian govt, top bank to develop AI cooperation with China

Putin's instructions were published on the Kremlin's website on Wednesday, three weeks after he announced that Russia would team up with Brics partners and other countries to develop AI

IMD says 2024 warmest year in India since 1901; China also heating up

The annual mean temperature in 2024 was 25.75 degrees Celsius, 0.65 degrees above the long-period average, making it the highest recorded since 1901

China's BYD chalks up new record in EV sales, narrows gap with Tesla

The Shenzhen-based carmaker, which stopped making vehicles entirely powered by fossil fuels in 2022, hit a new monthly sales record in December, spurred on by subsidies

US Defence Bill includes measures to address Uyghur repression in China

Bill includes provisions that mandate the US government to monitor human rights abuses in Xinjiang

Taiwan's president vows to boost defence budget as China threats rise

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te pledged to strengthen the island's defences in the face of escalating Chinese threats, saying in a New Year's address on Wednesday that Taiwan was a crucial part of the line of defence of democracy globally. China claims Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy, is part of its territory and has vowed to annex the island by force if necessary. Authoritarian countries such as China, Russia, North Korea and Iran are still collaborating to threaten the international order that is based on rules. This has severely influenced the Indo-Pacific region and the world's peace and stability, Lai said in his address. Beijing has used a variety of tactics in recent years to increase pressure on Taiwan, from sending warships and fighter jets toward the island on a near-daily basis to pressuring Taiwan's diplomatic allies to switch their recognition to China. In response, Taiwan has been reforming its military and buying weapons from the United States, its biggest unofficial

Factors behind China's declining productivity and economic slowdown

One key issue contributing to this downturn is the country's declining total factor productivity (TFP), a measure of how efficiently inputs like labour and capital are used to generate output

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores

According to the MND, one of the two PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ

No one can ever stop China's reunification with Taiwan, says Xi Jinping

Xi also highlighted China's aim to strengthen international cooperation, promote mutual understanding, and build a community with a shared future for humanity

New year celebrations, Manipur CM Biren Singh, WHO urges China for Covid19 data & more

Authorities across Delhi, Chennai, Kolkata, and Pune, have ramped up security measures for New Year celebrations. Nationwide, a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving and drug violations is in effect

China raises salaries of civil servants to boost consumer spending

President Xi Jinping has declared boosting domestic consumption the top priority for 2025, as his government ramps up efforts to bolster a slowing economy

China unveils first military 5G to connect 'world's largest' robot army

China is reportedly constructing the world's largest unmanned military force, featuring affordable yet powerful drones, robotic dogs, and other automated combat systems

China Russia moving forward hand-in-hand along the right path: Xi to Putin

China and Russia are moving forward hand in hand along the "right path" of non-alliance, non-confrontation and their relations have been advancing towards "higher levels," Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Tuesday in his New Year message to his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Xi and Putin exchanged New Year greetings highlighting their burgeoning strategic ties in recent years. In the face of the accelerated transformation unseen in a century and a volatile international landscape, China and Russia always move forward hand in hand along the right path of non-alliance, non-confrontation, and not targeting any third party," Xi said in the message. Putin in his message said both countries have advanced the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era to new heights. The mutually beneficial cooperation between China's and Russia's economy, trade, energy, transportation, science, and technology is progressing in an orderly manner, the Russian ...

China defends Covid-19 data-sharing as WHO seeks more information access

China is also the only country that organised experts to share traceability progress with the WHO on many occasions, Mao Ning, spokesperson at the foreign ministry said

China's 2024 GDP growth set to hit target of around 5%, says Xi Jinping

While a precise figure won't be available until next month, the Chinese leader's disclosure capped off a year of economic uncertainty, with the growth goal initially seen as a target without a plan

India attempts first space docking for lunar missions, eyes elite club

The initial docking attempt could take place by Jan. 7, S. Somanath, chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation, said in an address after the launch on Monday

Beijing to boost driverless vehicle use, regulations to kick in from Apr 1

In a separate notice published on Monday, the central Chinese city of Wuhan also said it had approved regulations to promote the development of intelligent connected vehicles

China's December factory activity expands at slower pace amid trade risks

The National Bureau of Statistics purchasing managers' index (PMI) slowed to 50.1 in December from 50.3 in November

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its shores

According to the MND, three of the five PLA aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)