Chinese newspapers on decline as people move to digital media
China's largely state-run print and television media is on the decline as more and more mobile savvy Chinese moved over to online social media which registered a phenomenal growth in recent years.
Apr 29, 2016, 18:27 PM IST
People of all faiths shouldn't challenge CPC leadership: Xi Jinping
Ordering officials to resolutely guard against "overseas infiltrations" into China in the name of religion, President Xi Jinping has asserted that people of all faiths in the country should not challenge the leadership of the ruling Communist Party, the state media reported today.
Apr 24, 2016, 16:57 PM IST
China could build nuclear plants for South China Sea: Report
China has rattled nerves with its military and construction activities on the islands it occupies in the South China Sea.
Vietnam elects Prime Minister amid big challenges
Vietnam's rubber-stamp Parliament on Thursday elected Nguyen Xuan Phuc as prime minister, and he takes office at a time of soaring public debt, a worrying budget deficit and China's growing assertiveness in nearby seas.
Apr 07, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Chinese activist says family 'taken away' over letter calling for Xi to quit
A New York-based Chinese Internet activist told Reuters on Friday that China`s authorities have detained three members of his family in connection with an open letter calling for the resignation of President Xi Jinping.
Mar 26, 2016, 10:05 AM IST
Jat protests a lesson for China about dangers of social inequality, says Beijing paper
A Communist Party-run paper 'Global Times' has said that Jat quota stir in Haryana were a lesson for China about the dangers of social unrest stemming from inequality.
Feb 23, 2016, 21:15 PM IST
China one of great thefts of all times: Donald Trump
"What China has done to us with devaluation of their currency is unbelievable."
Feb 18, 2016, 11:37 AM IST
Laos picks new Communist Party chief
Laos`s Communist Party on Friday chose Bounnhang Vorachit to be its new leader after a vote by a newly-formed central committee that did not include the prime minister and former party chief, signalling their political exits.
Jan 22, 2016, 15:53 PM IST
Vietnam kicks off secretive political transition
The country`s top three positions -- party general secretary, president and prime minister -- are up for grabs.
Jan 21, 2016, 16:16 PM IST
China says talking to US over brother of aide to former president
China on Friday acknowledged for the first time that it is communicating with the United States about the case of Ling Wancheng, the brother of a one-time senior aide to then President Hu Jintao, in a case that could complicate ties.
Jan 15, 2016, 10:56 AM IST
China to prosecute former deputy environment minister for graft
The investigation into Zhang Lijun, who served in his position between 2008-2013, began in July.
Dec 31, 2015, 11:17 AM IST
China says consulted widely on army reform, Xi closely involved
China`s military consulted widely on its sweeping reform programme, with President Xi Jinping closely involved by speaking with soldiers on the frontlines and hand-writing suggestions, the Army`s newspaper said on Thursday.
Dec 31, 2015, 09:38 AM IST
China's Xi tells top leaders to watch families amid graft fight
Senior Chinese leaders need to "strictly educate and supervise" their children and family members and not rest of their laurels amid an ongoing fight against corruption, President Xi Jinping told a meeting of an elite Communist Party body.
Dec 30, 2015, 08:57 AM IST
China officially ends three-decade-old 'one child' policy
China officially ended its one child policy on Sunday with the signing into law of a bill allowing all married couples to have a second child as it attempts to cope with an ageing population and shrinking workforce.
Dec 27, 2015, 13:46 PM IST
China rights lawyer gets suspended three-year sentence
One of China`s most celebrated human rights lawyers was handed a suspended three-year prison sentence on Tuesday, state broadcaster CCTV said, after posting comments critical of the ruling Communist Party.
Dec 22, 2015, 10:06 AM IST
Chinese fugitive returns from US amid crackdown
China says one of its most wanted fugitives has voluntarily returned from the US in a new victory for its campaign to track down corruption suspects who have fled abroad.
Dec 05, 2015, 12:48 PM IST
Vietnam passes law abolishing death penalty for 7 crimes
Death sentences imposed on corrupt Vietnamese officials will now be commuted to life in prison if they pay back at least 75 per cent of the illegal money they made.
Nov 27, 2015, 14:37 PM IST
China reduces sentence of journalist to 5 years from 7
An imprisoned 71-year-old Chinese journalist has had her sentence reduced to five years from seven following an appeal, her lawyer said today.
Nov 26, 2015, 12:15 PM IST
China says it will stay out of upcoming Taiwan elections
China says it won't get involved in Taiwan's elections, despite an expected strong showing by the opposition that favors formal independence for the island.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:26 PM IST
Nepalese leaders deliberate on fuel import from China
A senior Maoists party leader held talks with Chinese Ambassador and Nepalese government officials for importing petroleum products and medicines from China due to shortage of essential goods amid continued blockade of key trade points with India for over a month.
Oct 24, 2015, 15:03 PM IST
