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China sends top ministers to India’s Independence Day event in Beijing ahead of Modi’s possible SCO visit

Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Miao Deyu and Vice Minister Sun Haiyan of the International Department of the ruling Communist Party of China were the chief guests.

Rain in northern China kills 2, forces thousands to relocate

Overnight rain dumped a record 145 mm (5.7 inches) per hour on Fuping in the industrial city of Baoding.

"China-Pak relations not directed at any third party," says Chinese Foreign Ministry

When asked to comment on reports that China follows "36 stratagems" to provide all possible support to Pakistan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said she doesn't know the specifics of the matter.

China shared real-time intel with Pakistan during Op Sindoor, used it as 'live lab': Army

China was providing all possible support. 81% of the military hardware with Pakistan is Chinese. China is able to test its weapons against other weapons, so its like a live lab available to them, says Rahul R Singh.

‘No one has right to interfere’: Kiren Rijiju on China’s objections to Dalai Lama succession plans

The Union minister’s statement came amid the heightened attention on the sensitive issue of the Tibetan spiritual leader’s succession.

NSA Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing, discusses bilateral ties, terrorism, and SCO cooperation

The two sides exchanged views on other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

Govt to support auto companies in procuring China magnets: Report

As import restrictions tighten on rare earth magnets many Indian companies are seeking import licences from Beijing.

China considers ordering hundreds of Airbus jets in major deal

A deal could involve about 300 planes and include both narrowbody and widebody models, they said, with one person saying the order could range between 200 and as many as 500 aircraft.

'If I knock out my opponent with a single slap...': China man trains for Japan slapping competition

Apart from practising slaps with teammates, the 36-year-old is also lifting dumbbells with his head to strengthen neck and facial muscles.

'Stop threatening and blackmailing': China remains defiant after White House says 'tariffs now up to 245%'

Beijing's response came after a White House statement mentioned that “China now faces up to a 245% tariff on imports to the United States as a result of its retaliatory actions”.

Beijing in turmoil: Strong winds ground hundreds of flights, paralyse city life

Fierce winds swept Beijing and northern China, cancelling hundreds of flights and train services, closing major attractions, and toppling trees. Authorities issued a rare orange alert as gusts neared record speeds.

Beijing simplifies marriages to encourage Chinese to wed

Couples having children outside of marriage is rare in China, where there is social stigma and fewer protections for such families.

China expands influence throughout Asia via 'grey-zone' means

Beijing's South China Sea supremacy has been built over the last decade through island-building, militarisation, and frequent patrols. China's coast guard and maritime militia, backed by military bases like Mischief Reef, have asserted control over disputed waters, vastly outnumbering regional forces.

China’s $93 billion ‘dream city’ remains empty, casting doubts on Xi’s megaproject

China’s $93 billion megacity Xiongan, a flagship project backed by President Xi Jinping, remains largely empty despite rapid construction and government support, raising concerns over its long-term viability, The Wall Street Journal reports.

India-China Discuss Measures To Maintain Peace On Border At 23rd Special Representatives Meet

India-China discuss measures to maintain peace on border at 23rd Special Representatives meet. The 23rd Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China which was held in Beijing . It was attended by Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor (NSA) and Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister. "Over the past five years, with the joint efforts of both sides, relevant issues in the border area have been properly resolved, which is of great significance. India is willing to maintain fruitful communication with China in a pragmatic manner and continuously accumulate conditions for the final resolution of the border issue," said Doval. watch here for more details

'US is building allies network to counter China's threat', says top diplomat to Taiwan

The U.S. is forming a network of Indo-Pacific alliances to counter China's threats, according to Raymond Greene, its top diplomat in Taiwan. He emphasized Taiwan is not Beijing's sole target in altering the status quo.

China condemns US meeting with Dalai Lama, reiterates opposition to any hosting

China condemned a recent meeting with the Dalai Lama, accusing him of "anti-China separatist activities" and rejecting any country hosting him. US officials met him in New York.

China’s attempts to halt its bond rally can misfire

Beijing’s attempts to halt the bond rally can lead to mass redemptions and a spike in yields

Taiwan on alert: President Lai issues defense pledge amid China drills

A series of images captured on May 23 encapsulates the heightened tensions between China and Taiwan as China conducts naval and aerial war games around the island. China criticises Taiwan's new president, Lai Ching-te, prompting warnings against "Taiwan independence forces". Taiwan responds by deploying its armed forces to protect sovereignty. President Lai reaffirms commitment to defend Taiwan.

Musk in Beijing as Apple seeks to reshore from China to India

Musk’s visit to China, following the cancellation of his scheduled visit to India earlier this month, may not be a zero sum game. It may well be part of a broader global supply chain blueprint to fit two Tesla’s different pieces of a plan involving two of the world’s most populous nations.

Antony Blinken Expresses US Concerns Over China Backing Russia | Beijing

Over the course of a five-and-a-half hour-long discussions with China's top diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing, Antony Blinken relayed US concerns over China backing Russia, marking the latest high-level engagement between the two nations, which have been working to improve relations after last year's tensions. "At the conclusion of my visit on Friday, I restated our significant apprehension regarding the PRC's contribution of components fueling Russia's aggressive warfare against Ukraine," Blinken stated at a press briefing, using China's official title, the People's Republic of China.

China's President Xi Jinping meets US executives, academics in Beijing

The meeting began at 11 a.m. (0300 GMT) following the taking of a group photo, the report said. An accompanying video showed the attendees would be sat in a square formation, with the two fully visible sides both set out with seven seats each.

Chinese passenger throws coins into aircraft engine, delays flight by 4 hours

In a video shared on several different state media portals, one of the attendants of the China Southern Airlines flight CZ8805 could be seen questioning the passenger, who allegedly had thrown coins into the engine, asking the person how many coins had been tossed in the engine.

Ex-Twitter MD thought he was eating 'kurkures' at Google's Beijing office. But, it turned out to be...

Parminder Singh, who is currently chief commercial officer and chief digital officer at Mediacorp, was in the office cafeteria and spotted a large plate of what he thought were ‘kurkures’. He served himself a generous portion.