China

Xi Jinping urges BRICS nations to pursue 'win-win' cooperation for open world economy

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that BRICS countries can only achieve mutual benefit by opening themselves up and engage in investment liberalisation and facilitation.

Jul 26, 2018

Despite ban, Facebook opens office in China

The social networking giant has quietly opened a subsidiary company registered in Hangzhou, which will work as an innovation hub for start-ups and local developers.

Jul 25, 2018

China seeks Bhutan border cooperation after India spat

Visiting landlocked Bhutan on a three-day trip, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Kong Xuanyou said his country highly regarded its traditional friendship with Bhutan.

Jul 24, 2018

New report finds digitisation could open up a market worth $39 billion for India

A report by Google-KPMG found that digitisation could unlock export opportunities worth $39 billion for Indian businesses in travel, media and entertainment and real estate, amongst others by 2022.

Jul 19, 2018

China's offer to build economic corridor in Myanmar reaches final stage

The two government seems to be interested on project by but a there is a number issues that may block its progress.

Jul 19, 2018

Russia, China, Iran and Pakistan hold conference to curb ISIS menace in Afghanistan

It is reported that Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) terrorists functioning in Afghanistan call themselves as Daesh-Khurasan and have been involved in carrying out the recent suicide bombing attacks in Pakistan.

Jul 14, 2018

Chinese hotel bumps up rates for Americans by 25 percent amid trade war

A hotel in the Chinese city of Shenzhen will impose an extra 25 percent tariff on American guests as China's trade war with the US has escalated affected Chinese markets.

Jul 13, 2018

Blast in Chinese chemical plant kills 19; several injured

An explosion at a chemical plant in China's southwestern province of Sichuan has killed 19 people and injured 12, the local government said on Friday.

Jul 13, 2018

Human rights groups challenge China; ask UN to interfere in Qin Yongmi case

The activist was found guilty of subversion of state power and handed a 13-year prison sentence. Human Rights Watch has asked the UN to intervene to ensure that Yongmin is treated fairly.

Jul 13, 2018

With US trade under a cloud, China opens market to Indian companies

China is considering opening up several markets, predominantly the pharmaceutical market to Indian companies as US trade war leaves the country's medical industry in trouble.

Jul 12, 2018

US - China trade war: Trump administration adds extra 10% tariffs after Beijing's retaliation

Additional taxes on $200 billion worth of imports imposed after China responds to Trump's tariffs with its own tariffs on American goods. US President warns of more taxes worth $300 billion.

Jul 11, 2018

Elon Musk's Tesla moves first to hike prices in China as trade war hits car makers

Tesla has hiked prices on its Model X and S cars by about 20 percent in China in response to a US-China trade war.

Jul 10, 2018

India puts local carriers ahead of Chinese airlines on Indo-China flight routes

Chinese carriers currently hold 83 percent of all flights between India and China. The Indian government rejected a request from China to increase the number following staunch opposition from local carriers.

Jul 7, 2018

Malaysia's Mahathir Mohamad to visit China after suspending projects worth $20 billion

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on Friday the "unfairness" of contracts for Beijing-backed projects would be a key issue he would raise during a visit to China next month.

Jul 6, 2018

Chinese black comedy spells good news for India's generic drug market

The movie Dying to Survive, directed by reputed filmmakers Ning Hao and Xu Zheng, is based on the true story of Lu Yong, a leukaemia patient.

Jul 6, 2018

China hospitals go digital way; Robot doctors, AI ambulances to care for patients soon

Chinese hospitals will have AI-driven ambulances and robot doctors to treat patients. The new initiative will help the nation overcome all problems related to the healthcare industry.

Jun 29, 2018

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis in China for an 'open dialogue' amid rising tensions

US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis kicks off his first day of talks with Chinese officials on Wednesday, part of an effort to bolster security dialogue as Sino-U.S. tensions rise.

Jun 27, 2018

China willing to continue talks with France over Airbus deal

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Monday Beijing was willing to continue talks over the purchase of Airbus jets after French President Emmanuel Macron failed to clinch a deal earlier this year.

Jun 25, 2018

Weaker global gold prices lure buyers in most Asian hubs

Spot gold touched its lowest since December 19 at $1,260.84 an ounce on Thursday, weighed down by outlook for higher interest rates in the United States and as the dollar climbed to an 11-month peak.

Jun 24, 2018

Mamata stalls her quest for investment from China over 'non-confirmation of political meetings'

Mamata Banerjee was scheduled to fly to Beijing via Singapore. In her second leg of the visit, she would have travelled to Shanghai from where she would have returned to Kolkata on June 30.

Jun 23, 2018