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    • No progress, No CPEC 2.0: China's blunt warning to Pakistan at Munir-Wang Yi meet over Gwadar delays, Iran spillover

      For Pakistan, continued delays and instability risk turning one of its most ambitious projects into a long-term liability rather than a transformative opportunity.

    • What’s behind China’s Iran mediation push? Three reasons that reveal Beijing’s bigger game

      China has officially maintained a neutral and non-interventionist posture, but its language and actions reflect a clear tilt towards Iran’s sovereignty.

    • Chinese media uses cartoons to criticise US stance in Iran war

      State-run outlets use visuals to question Washington’s claims of progress in the conflict.

    • China and Pakistan pitch 5-point Iran peace roadmap: What's in the roadmap, key challenges and what comes next

      While Islamabad is projecting the initiative as a diplomatic breakthrough, questions remain over its actual influence, especially after Iran publicly distanced itself from Pakistan-led mediation efforts.

    • China in focus: Japan strengthens military posture, rolls out long-range missiles

      Japan has deployed its first long-range Type-12 missiles at Camp Kengun, Kumamoto, enhancing standoff capabilities amid rising security concerns, despite local protests warning the move could escalate regional tensions.

    • Will China’s submarine expansion challenge America’s naval dominance?

      China is rapidly modernising its submarine fleet, developing advanced nuclear and conventional vessels, expanding undersea surveillance, and challenging US dominance, signalling a strategic warning and enhancing its Indo-Pacific and global naval reach.

    • IndiGo launches daily Kolkata-Shanghai direct flight; what travellers need to know

      IndiGo has launched a daily direct Kolkata-Shanghai flight, improving India-China connectivity. Check flight timings, connecting cities, route details and what it means for travellers.

    • How Chinese stocks are outperforming global peers in Iran-driven rout

      Since the conflict broke out in late February, surging oil prices have hit energy-importing economies hardest, dragging equity benchmarks in South Korea, Japan and India down more than 10%

    • China backing 'honest broker' Pakistan as face of US-Iran talks: What is Beijing worried about?

      At the centre of Beijing's concerns is the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. As the project moves into its next phase, regional stability is critical.

    • 'How much do you earn?': Woman spends Rs 1.6 lakh on puppy’s kindergarten training. Internet reacts

      A woman in Shanghai went viral after spending roughly Rs 1.6 on a kindergarten programme for her six month old Samoyed, highlighting the rising demand and cost of pet care services in China.

    • China unveils Shanghai underwater data centre with sea cooling, low energy use

      The development was highlighted in a post by China Communications Construction on X on Saturday (March 28), which said, “#CCCC's Shanghai Lingang Undersea Data Center opens, using direct sea-air cooling to save 61 million kWh annually—equal to 1.6 million trees' carbon absorption.”

    • China restricts founders from leaving country after selling AI startup to Meta for $2 billion

      Chinese regulators are examining whether AI startup Manus attempted to 'wash its models — a term used to describe Chinese‑developed AI systems being rebranded or relocated overseas to avoid domestic controls and export restrictions.

    • Fact check: Is China’s viral story of seven ‘stolen dogs’ true?

      A viral video of seven dogs walking along a highway in Jilin province captured global attention, but Chinese state media confirmed the dogs had not escaped.

    • 'Gender-reversed version': 55-year-old businesswoman marries 25-year-old lover, gifts Rs 6.85 crore dowry

      Yu faced legal trouble in 2022 for hiding 4.7 billion yuan (US$682 million) in income and evading 147 million yuan (US$21 million) in taxes.

    • ‘This is great plan’: Woman pays Rs 2,820 to live in care home, offers companionship to elderly residents

      Zhang found a low rent home in exchange for caring for elderly residents in Suzhou. Now the only volunteer left, she said the experience eased her stress and loneliness while supporting an ageing population.

    • A 4 trillion Yuan bet: How China is quietly building an exit as the world fixates on Strait of Hormuz | Explained

      At the centre of China's strategy is an ambitious push to build a nationwide electricity supergrid that could fundamentally change how the country powers its economy.

    • 7 dogs gone missing—What this tiny "Corgi" did next made it an internet sensation! Watch Here

      Seven dogs that were allegedly stolen in China escaped and walked 17 kilometres back home together. A tiny corgi leading the group has now gone viral. All the 7 dogs survived and safely returned to their owners.

    • 'Real life Homeward Bound': Seven stolen dogs return home after 17 km walk, video goes viral

      A viral video shows seven dogs moving in formation after escaping from thieves, eventually finding their way back to their village days later.

    • China’s 12,000-mirror solar plant runs after sunset—Here’s how the solar tower in Dunhuang works!

      A 100 MW solar plant in Dunhuang, China uses 12,000 mirrors and molten salt to store energy and generate electricity even after sunset. Scientists believe that this is a step towards creating renewable energy and regulating electricity adequately.

    • 'It will eventually backfire': Companies use smart seats, Wi-Fi to track employees

      In China, workplace surveillance is increasing, with companies using Wi Fi tracking, cameras and smart devices to monitor employees.

    • ‘I do not understand...’: China influencer makes US$14 million selling fake cheap cosmetics

      A Chinese influencer known for her “filial piety” image deleted her account after a pricing controversy exposed misleading claims about her cosmetic products, sparking online debate.

    • China discovers ‘stunning’ critical minerals amid intensifying tech race with US

      Surveys also revealed 27.1 million tonnes of fluorite and 37.2 million tonnes of baryte, qualifying the site as a “super-large” deposit for both minerals.

    • Super Micro co-founder charged with smuggling chips to China

      The indictment marks the biggest chip smuggling case US prosecutors have pursued since first restricting Nvidia shipments to China in 2022.

    • US intelligence says China not planning Taiwan invasion in 2027

      US intelligence says China is not currently planning to invade Taiwan in 2027, noting Beijing still prefers unification through non-military means despite ongoing military pressure and regional tensions.

    • After China, Russia offers mediation in Pakistan-Afghanistan crisis, sets condition for both sides

      Zamir Kabulov, Russia’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, said Moscow is closely watching the situation and is concerned about the escalation.

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