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Taiwan's defence ministry reports 18 Chinese aircraft, 13 vessels in waters

On July 30, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te accused the Chinese government of misinterpreting a United Nations resolution to justify its military activities against Taiwan

Taiwan's defence ministry reports 18 Chinese aircraft, 13 vessels in waters
Updated On : 03 Aug 2024 | 9:24 AM IST

China defends its manufacturing capacity, asserts world needs more EVs

While China pays attention to concerns of major economies about overcapacity, it too is concerned by trade threats like tariffs, Liao said

China defends its manufacturing capacity, asserts world needs more EVs
Updated On : 27 Jul 2024 | 11:15 AM IST

Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese aircraft, 7 warships around its territory

17 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ, prompting a strategic response from Taiwan's defence forces

Taiwan tracks 22 Chinese aircraft, 7 warships around its territory
Updated On : 20 Jul 2024 | 10:11 AM IST

Taiwan Army tracks 18 Chinese aircrafts, 6 vessels near its territory

Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), remains a key geopolitical flashpoint in East Asia, with its sovereignty fiercely contested by Beijing despite its self-governing status

Taiwan Army tracks 18 Chinese aircrafts, 6 vessels near its territory
Updated On : 16 Jul 2024 | 2:16 PM IST

China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as avg temperatures hit new highs

Last year, average national temperatures hit a new high, leading to record levels of glacial retreat and melting permafrost in the northwest

China warns of hotter, longer heatwaves as avg temperatures hit new highs
Updated On : 04 Jul 2024 | 12:12 PM IST

What is China's planned financial stability law and how will it work?

The fund would cover systemically important financial firms that are "too big to fail", such as major banks and insurers

What is China's planned financial stability law and how will it work?
Updated On : 02 Jul 2024 | 10:51 AM IST

China stops providing data that showed dip in renewable power plant usage

The report did not give a reason for the change and China's energy administration did not immediately respond to a request for comment

China stops providing data that showed dip in renewable power plant usage
Updated On : 01 Jul 2024 | 2:15 PM IST

In a first, China's Chang'e-6 brings samples from Moon's far side

Soon after the capsule landed, Zhang Kejian, head of the China National Space Administration, announced the successful completion of the Chang'e-6 lunar mission

In a first, China's Chang'e-6 brings samples from Moon's far side
Updated On : 25 Jun 2024 | 1:09 PM IST

Chinese hackers attacking Taiwanese organisations: Cybersecurity firm

A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group has stepped up its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, particularly those in sectors such as government, education, technology and diplomacy, according to cybersecurity intelligence company Recorded Future. In recent years, relations between China and Taiwan, a self-governed island across the Taiwan Strait that Beijing claims as its territory, have deteriorated. The cyberattacks by the group known as RedJulliett were observed between November 2023 and April 2024, during the lead up to Taiwan's presidential elections in January and the subsequent change in administration. RedJuliett has targeted Taiwanese organisations in the past, but this is the first time that activity was seen at such a scale, a Recorded Future analyst said, speaking on condition of anonymity out of safety concerns. The report said RedJuliett attacked 24 organisations, including government agencies in places like Laos, Kenya and Rwanda, as well as Taiwan. It a

Chinese hackers attacking Taiwanese organisations: Cybersecurity firm
Updated On : 24 Jun 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

What is China's panda diplomacy; everything you need to know about it

Since its founding in 1949, the People's Republic of China has used panda diplomacy to boost its international image, either by gifting or lending panda to foreign zoos as goodwill animal ambassadors

What is China's panda diplomacy; everything you need to know about it
Updated On : 18 Jun 2024 | 2:59 PM IST

Taiwan alert after China's nuclear submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said they have a "grasp" of the intelligence situation, but declined to say how they were monitoring it or give details

Taiwan alert after China's nuclear submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait
Updated On : 18 Jun 2024 | 12:23 PM IST

US behind China as many as 15 years on developing high-tech nuclear power

China has 27 nuclear reactors under construction with average construction timelines of about seven years, far faster than other countries

US behind China as many as 15 years on developing high-tech nuclear power
Updated On : 17 Jun 2024 | 10:13 AM IST

New home prices in China decline at fastest pace in nearly 10 years

In annual terms, new home prices were down 3.9% from a year earlier, compared with a 3.1% slide in April

New home prices in China decline at fastest pace in nearly 10 years
Updated On : 17 Jun 2024 | 9:26 AM IST

Xi has few options to retaliate against Europe without sparking trade war

China has also signaled it's considering tariffs as high as 25% on imported cars with large engines

Xi has few options to retaliate against Europe without sparking trade war
Updated On : 14 Jun 2024 | 7:41 AM IST

China's consumer inflation holds steady in May, factory deflation eases

Weak consumption in China has kept a lid on consumer prices since 2023 despite many rounds of support measures as confidence remains low in the face of a protracted property sector crisis

China's consumer inflation holds steady in May, factory deflation eases
Updated On : 13 Jun 2024 | 5:56 AM IST

China solar panel makers seek government action to halt freefall in prices

Financial incentives and a government push have helped China become the solar panel factory of the world

China solar panel makers seek government action to halt freefall in prices
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 12:35 PM IST

China's central bank to resume gold buying as prices ease, analysts say

After adding to its gold reserves for 18 consecutive months, official data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC) showed its holdings were unchanged in May

China's central bank to resume gold buying as prices ease, analysts say
Updated On : 12 Jun 2024 | 11:28 AM IST

Modi responds to Taiwan Prez Lai Ching-te's wishes, seeks closer ties

China opposes nations that it has official diplomatic ties with from having contact with Taiwan

Modi responds to Taiwan Prez Lai Ching-te's wishes, seeks closer ties
Updated On : 07 Jun 2024 | 12:01 AM IST

Hong Kong needs to reinvent itself to retain competitive edge: Mark Mobius

He pointed to the growing rivalry between the US and China over tech and AI as an area that Hong Kong could leverage

Hong Kong needs to reinvent itself to retain competitive edge: Mark Mobius
Updated On : 06 Jun 2024 | 10:33 AM IST

China congratulates PM Modi, NDA on their victory in general elections

China on Wednesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the victory of the BJP-led NDA coalition in the general elections and said it stands ready to work with India bearing in mind the overall interests of bilateral ties. The Election Commission of India has declared results for all Lok Sabha constituencies, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) winning 240 of the 543 seats and the Congress 99. The BJP-led NDA is comfortably above the majority mark of 272 in the 543-member Lok Sabha, the BJP has fallen short of the magic number for the first time since 2014. "We noted the results of India's general election and extend congratulations on the victory of BJP led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said. A sound and stable India relationship is conducive to the interests of both the countries and conducive to the peace and development in the region and beyond, she told a media briefing here answering questions on the outcom

China congratulates PM Modi, NDA on their victory in general elections
Updated On : 05 Jun 2024 | 2:06 PM IST