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Over half a dozen countries concerned over faulty Chinese military equipment

Kenya got VN-4 armoured personnel carriers manufactured by China govt-owned Chongqing Tiema Industries in 2016, but China's sales representative themselves declined to sit inside the vehicles during a test firing.

Nov 07, 2020, 14:21 PM IST

China bans two Australian 'anti-China' scholars: Global Times

China has barred entry to two "anti-China" Australian scholars, the Global Times newspaper said on Thursday, citing unnamed sources, amid heightened tension between Beijing and Canberra.

Sep 24, 2020, 12:23 PM IST

Thousands in China test positive for a bacterial infection that can leave men infertile

The Health Commission of Lanzhou, the capital city of Gansu province, announced that 3,245 people had contracted the disease brucellosis. The disease is often caused by contact with livestock carrying the bacteria brucella, CNN reported.

Sep 18, 2020, 12:59 PM IST

Nepal attends training programme of Chinese navigation system BeiDou in Beijing on 'special invitation'

Nepal is undergoing a 13-day training programme of 'BeiDou' Navigation Satellite System (BDS) in Beijing after it received a special invitation from China to attend the event. The programme kickstarted on September 4 and will commence on September 20.

Sep 14, 2020, 19:06 PM IST

First batch of Beijing students resumes classes

About one-third of students returned to school in the Chinese capital on Saturday (August 29) in a staggered start to the new school year because of the coronavirus.

Aug 29, 2020, 14:37 PM IST

China backs Pakistan on Kashmir, opposes unilateral actions by India, says 'resolve dispute peacefully'

Foreign Ministers of China and Pakistan held their 2nd annual strategic dialogue on Friday during which they discussed ways to enhance their all-weather bilateral ties and the Kashmir issue.

Aug 22, 2020, 07:16 AM IST

Beijing says residents can go mask-free as coronavirus cases in China hit new lows

It`s the second time Beijing`s health authorities have relaxed guidelines on mask-wearing in the capital, which has largely returned to normal after two rounds of lockdowns brought it to a standstill.

Aug 21, 2020, 11:17 AM IST

China blocks access to Wion website after New Delhi bans 59 Chinese apps

GreatFire.org, which is a Chinese internet monitoring watchdog, has confirmed that WION has been completely blocked in China

Jul 03, 2020, 08:42 AM IST

China used coronavirus COVID-19 to lash out in every direction, says US Senator

Stating that China continues its premeditated military incursion along the border with India, a top American Senator has alleged that Beijing has used the COVID-19 pandemic to lash out in every direction.

Jun 26, 2020, 07:31 AM IST

Beijing puts fresh curbs to stop spread of coronavirus out of Chinese capital

Beijing officials reported on Tuesday 27 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for June 15, taking the cumulative number of infections in the city`s current outbreak to 106.

Jun 16, 2020, 09:23 AM IST

China begins mass testing in Beijing as 67 new coronavirus COVID-19 cases appear

 China has begun the mass testing of hundreds of people who had visited a Beijing wholesale market which sparked a fresh bout of coronavirus cases even as the country reported 67 new COVID-19 infections including 42 in the capital.

Jun 15, 2020, 11:55 AM IST

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh warns China against any attempt to intrude into Indian territory

The Punjab CM made it clear that if China did not stop indulging in intimidating behaviour, it would have to pay the price.

May 30, 2020, 22:09 PM IST

US, UK, Australia, Canada oppose Beijing's Hong Kong security law; China warns of tough action

The joint statement from UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab, Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne, Canadian Foreign Minister François-Philippe Champagne, and US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo issued a deep concern regarding Beijing's decision to impose a national security law in Hong Kong.

May 29, 2020, 19:31 PM IST

India-China standoff in Ladakh: Situation sensitive but not dangerous, say sources

The development comes even as a number of the high-level meeting took place in Delhi on the Chinese build up on its side of the LAC. 

May 26, 2020, 21:37 PM IST

China's high altitude unmanned helicopter drone for Tibet makes maiden test flight: Report

The AR500C unmanned helicopter, which has the ability to relay communication from a high altitude, could help safeguard China's southwestern borders with India in Tibet, the state-run Global Times reported.

May 25, 2020, 20:20 PM IST

Any COVID-19 lawsuit against China 'illegal', says Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Wang told reporters at a news conference that China was a victim of the global pandemic alongside other countries and had reached out to assist other governments in need.

May 24, 2020, 19:08 PM IST

Sino-India border clashes: China says its troops committed to uphold peace

China on Monday reacted guardedly to the recent clashes between the Chinese and Indian soldiers, saying its troops remained committed to uphold peace and tranquillity at the border areas.

May 11, 2020, 22:03 PM IST

China refutes 24 'lies' by United States over COVID-19, says Washington failed to act fast

China has been rejecting accusations of US and other countries that it withheld information about the new coronavirus and that it had originated in a laboratory in the city of Wuhan.

May 11, 2020, 12:29 PM IST

China's new large carrier rocket makes maiden flight

China's most powerful carrier rocket Long March-5B made its maiden flight on Tuesday, successfully sending the trial version of the country's new-generation manned spaceship and a cargo return capsule for test into space, the state media reported.

May 05, 2020, 20:53 PM IST

China reports 14 new coronavirus cases, tally reaches 82,877

The death toll remained 4,633 as no fatalities due to the coronavirus were reported on Saturday while the total number cases increased to 82,877 with 531 still undergoing treatment.

May 03, 2020, 14:46 PM IST