Beijing

Greece blocks EU statement on China human rights at UN

Presented three times a year, the statement gives the EU a way to highlight abuses by states around the world on issues that other countries are unwilling to raise.
 

Jun 18, 2017, 17:43 PM IST

20 injured after turbulence in China Eastern plane during flight

"At least 20 ppl injured after a China Eastern plane ran into turbulence during flight from Paris to Kunming on Sunday," tweeted People`s China Daily.

Jun 18, 2017, 15:30 PM IST

China says bomber died in kindergarten blast

There have been several cases in China of disgruntled individuals setting off explosions or starting fires in revenge for perceived wrongs.
 

Jun 16, 2017, 17:32 PM IST

China removes 27 restrictions for foreign investment in free-trade zones

China has removed 27 restrictions in its newly issued negative list for foreign investment in its free-trade zones, its cabinet said on Friday in a notice.

 

Jun 16, 2017, 15:00 PM IST

BIZZARE! Chinese man drives car inside tiny shop to buy chips, yogurt on rainy day — Footage inside

Why park your vehicle and walk down when your car can fit through the door of a store. 

Jun 16, 2017, 13:09 PM IST

Seven dead, 59 injured in China kindergarten blast: Report

The blast occurred near the nursery, according to the Fengxian county government in Jiangsu province.

Jun 15, 2017, 17:14 PM IST

India calls for enhanced connectivity, unimpeded trade among SCO member states

"We support enhanced connectivity and unimpeded trade in the SCO region and believe that initiatives should be pursued in an inclusive and sustainable manner with due respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all members," he said.

Jun 15, 2017, 16:22 PM IST

China asks banks to suspend dealings with Anbang Insurance Group - Bloomberg

Last month, China`s insurance regulator barred the group`s Anbang Life Insurance Co from applying to issue new products for three months.

Jun 15, 2017, 14:58 PM IST

China ready to probe preaching charges against slain nationals

China on Wednesday said it is intensifying efforts to establish the veracity of reports over the killing of two of its nationals by the ISIS in Pakistan and offered to cooperate in investigating their alleged illegal preaching activities in the Muslim nation.

Jun 14, 2017, 18:40 PM IST

Thailand's junta chief vows to force through China railway

Beijing`s big plan is to link the southern Chinese city of Kunming by rail with Singapore and work has already begun on the line in Laos. 

Jun 13, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

China says it is vigilant as two U.S. bombers fly over South China Sea

The U.S. military conducts such "freedom of navigation" patrols to show China it is not entitled to territorial waters there, U.S. officials said at the time.

Jun 09, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

China says teachers kidnapped in Pakistan likely dead

Pakistan has told China that two Chinese teachers kidnapped by Islamic State militants in Pakistan are likely dead, a foreign ministry spokeswoman in Beijing said on Friday, adding the government was trying to get more details.

Jun 09, 2017, 15:33 PM IST

Chinese exam authorities use facial recognition, drones to catch cheats

Chinese education authorities have gone high-tech to catch cheaters as millions of high-school students take their "gaokao", the annual university entrance exam seen as key to landing a lucrative white-collar job.

Jun 08, 2017, 15:14 PM IST

China slams Pentagon report on overseas military bases

Beijing on Wednesday dismissed as "irresponsible" an annual US Defense Department report that predicted China would expand its global military presence, building overseas bases in countries like Pakistan.

 

Jun 07, 2017, 16:04 PM IST

United States urges China to free activists who probed Ivanka Trump's shoe factory

The United States has called upon China to release three activists detained for investigating conditions at factories manufacturing shoes under the brand name of U.S. President's daughter Ivanka Trump.

Jun 06, 2017, 23:59 PM IST

California Governor Jerry Brown says US will stay in climate fight

Trump's decision to leave the Paris accord has drawn heavy criticism within the US and internationally, including in China. 

Jun 06, 2017, 16:06 PM IST

Drug factory and ring busted in China, 20 arrested

After a three-month probe, a large drug racket covering Guangxi, Guangdong and Fujian provinces was uncovered.
 

Jun 06, 2017, 14:48 PM IST

Top-ranking US diplomat in China resigns

The top-ranking diplomat at the US Embassy in Beijing has abruptly resigned, telling colleagues he is leaving the foreign service over disagreements with Trump administration policy, US officials has said.

Jun 06, 2017, 13:55 PM IST

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated': China

The highlight of the SCO summit is the admission of India and Pakistan as new members of the organisation.

Jun 05, 2017, 12:48 PM IST

Beijing slams US, Japan's remarks on South China Sea

China has always respected and maintained the freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea in accordance with international law.
 

Jun 05, 2017, 10:02 AM IST