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Annual fishing ban begins on Chinese rivers

The annual fishing ban on China`s rivers, that coincides with the spawning season, began on Thursday.

Mar 01, 2018, 13:30 PM IST

China expects to see heavy air pollution during Lunar New Year

  Some regions of China could suffer heavy pollution because of fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions during Lunar New Year celebrations, despite a ban on firecrackers in more than 400 cities, the Ministry of Environmental Protection warned.

Feb 14, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

Former senior Chinese politician Sun Zhengcai charged with bribery - Xinhua

Chinese prosecutors have charged disgraced senior politician Sun Zhengcai with bribery, state media said on Tuesday.

Feb 13, 2018, 09:36 AM IST

US bill on Taiwan ties threatens stability: China

A U.S. bill that encourages reciprocal visits by U.S. and Taiwanese government officials threatens stability in the Taiwan Strait and the United States must withdraw it, China`s Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Feb 09, 2018, 14:47 PM IST

8 killed in gas leak at southern China steel mill

Gas leaking from a pipeline at a steel mill in the southern Chinese province of Guangdong killed eight people and injured 10 early today, local authorities reported.

Feb 05, 2018, 13:26 PM IST

Chinese troops crossed into Indian territory with road construction equipment, stopped by Indian Army

Chinese troops reportedly crossed into Indian territory with road building machinery in late December.

Jan 03, 2018, 11:31 AM IST

Beijing blanketed by heavy air pollution

The weather too turned very cold with temperature dropping to below zero.

Dec 29, 2017, 22:09 PM IST

Donald Trump 'disappointed' in China over North Korea sanctions

Trump did not directly threaten to launch military action to resolve the crisis, but in recent months, Washington has promised to "utterly destroy" the regime of Kim Jong-Un if war breaks out.

Dec 29, 2017, 07:34 AM IST

At least 10,000 killed in 1989 Tiananmen crackdown: British cable

The estimate, given on June 5, 1989, the day after the crackdown, is almost 10 times higher than that commonly accepted at the time of several hundred to more than a thousand dead.

Dec 23, 2017, 16:32 PM IST

Post-Doklam, India, China commit to resolve boundary issues

Doklam was making headlines this year after the two Asian giants were engaged in a stand-off from June 16 to August 28 in the area.

Dec 22, 2017, 18:39 PM IST

US paying close attention to Beijing's OBOR, but no intent to contain China's growth: Official

The OBOR strategy articulates the Chinese view of their future of how they're going to grow their economy, and how they're going to protect that economic growth.

Dec 13, 2017, 06:46 AM IST

"Indian Army was not equipped for war with China in 1962"

The Indian Army was not equipped to handle the 1962 war with China with New Delhi closing its eyes to the looming threat from Beijing, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said on Saturday, and called on the present establishment to ensure that the forces are fully prepared now in view of fresh signs of aggression on the eastern border.

Dec 09, 2017, 22:26 PM IST

China invites more countries to take part in CPEC projects

China today termed the USD 50 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as an "open initiative" and invited more countries to join the controversial project on the "principle of equality and voluntarism".

Dec 04, 2017, 17:25 PM IST

At least 10 killed in apartment fire in China's port city Tianjin

A pre-dawn fire tore through an apartment in a high-rise building in the port city of Tianjin in northern China on Friday, killing 10 people and wounding five others, state media reported.

Dec 01, 2017, 18:57 PM IST

China port city blast death toll rises to four

The death toll from a huge explosion in eastern China rose to four Wednesday as police said two people who were initially reported missing had died when they mishandled illegal explosives.

Nov 29, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi to visit China as criticism over Rohingya crisis escalates

Even as the US and UN have ramped up pressure over the Rohingya crisis, China has backed Myanmar's military action.

Nov 27, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

Beijing kindergartens get permanent inspectors after abuse scandal - Xinhua

Beijing will hire permanent inspectors to provide oversight at every one of its kindergartens following child abuse allegations at a facility run by the New York-listed RYB Education, state news agency Xinhua said late on Sunday.

Nov 27, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

China probes new daycare scandal after 'needle marks' on toddlers

Chinese police have launched an investigation into alleged child abuse at a Beijing pre-school after parents found apparent needle marks on toddlers, sparking new outrage days after a scandal at another daycare.

Nov 24, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Air China indefinitely suspends flights between Beijing and Pyongyang amid nuclear threats from North Korea

Air China Ltd has indefinitely suspended flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, citing poor demand as North Korea faces growing sanctions from the United States over its nuclear weapons and missile programs.

Nov 22, 2017, 10:36 AM IST