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Satwik Rankireddy and Ashwini Ponappa outwitted the sixth-seeded Indonesian pair 22-20 17-21 21-17 in a 50-minute match to enter the second round of the USD 1,000,000 World Tour super 1000 tournament. (Photo: Twitter/BAI Media)

China Open: Rankireddy-Ponappa record stunning opening round win

Ashwini and Satwik will now face the winner of the match between Japan's Kaneko and Matsutomo and Ireland's combo of Sam and Chloe Magee.

17 Sep 2019 12:23 PM

The 24-year-old PV Sindhu from Hyderabad will begin her campaign against China's Li Xuerui, a former Olympic gold medallist and World No.1. (Photo: File)

PV Sindhu targets China Open success after World Championships high

The World No.5 Sindhu ended India's long wait for a world championship gold at Basel, Switzerland last month.

16 Sep 2019 6:10 PM

Yemen rebels claim drone attack on Saudi oil sites. (Photo: AFP)

Can't put blame for Saudi drone attacks without ascertaining facts: China

Drones claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked the world's largest oil processing facility in Saudi Arabia.

16 Sep 2019 2:49 PM

China's capital of Beijing is on track to drop out from the list of the world's top 200 most-polluted cities this year, with hazardous smog concentrations falling to their lowest on record in August, data compiled by IQAir AirVisual showed on Thursday. (Representational Image)

Beijing set to exit list of world's top 200 most-polluted cities: report

In first 8 months of this year, Beijing had average hourly PM2.5 concentration reading of 42.6 micrograms, 19.3 per cent lower than 2018.

12 Sep 2019 2:21 PM

During a four hour celebration in an 80,000-capacity stadium, Alibaba's billionaire executive chairman delivered on his promise of a year ago to hand over to CEO Daniel Zhang. (Photo: AFP)

Tearful Jack Ma bids farewell to Alibaba with rock star show

Ma was spotted at one point welling up with tears as staff put on skits and sang songs.

11 Sep 2019 9:08 AM

The centre of Beijing was under lockdown early Sunday for a night-time parade rehearsal by the Chinese military which is preparing for October 1 ceremonies to mark Communist China's 70th anniversary. (Photo: AFP)

Beijing under lockdown for overnight Army parade rehearsal for China's 70th anniversary

The parade is expected to showcase some of the most advanced weaponry of the Chinese army, in an effort to drum up patriotic fervour.

08 Sep 2019 8:40 AM

The German leader faces the challenge of balancing human rights concerns and economic discussions with one of Germany’s largest trading partners. (Photo: File | AP)

HK's rights should be protected, says German Chancellor Merkel

Merkel met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang after arriving in Beijing on Saturday morning.

07 Sep 2019 12:00 PM

Germany's economy contracted on weaker exports in the second quarter, and leading economists say it is facing a recession, as German firms have been caught in the crossfire of a US-China trade war. (Photo: AP)

'Hope China, US trade problems will be over soon,' says Merkel

Merkel made the remarks at the start of formal talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang at Beijing's Great Hall of People during trip to China.

06 Sep 2019 10:34 AM

Beijing said Thursday US and Chinese trade negotiators will resume talks in Washington in early October after new punitive tariffs raised fears of a breakdown in the protracted negotiations. (Photo: File)

US, China trade negotiators to resume trade talks in Washington in October

The talks, which were originally supposed to take place this month, come after new two-way tariffs were imposed on September 1.

05 Sep 2019 1:16 PM

Chinese and U.S. authorities are working together to handle drug crimes. (Photo: AFP)

China says Trump's claims about fentanyl origin are false

The drug can be stronger and more lethal than heroin and is responsible for tens of thousands of American drugs deaths each year.

03 Sep 2019 5:30 PM

Beijing on Tuesday threw its backing behind Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam after an audio recording emerged of her saying she wanted to quit over three months of unrest in the semi-autonomous city. (Photo: File)

China says it 'firmly' supports Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam

The demonstrations have evolved into a wider democracy campaign involving clashes between protesters and police.

03 Sep 2019 3:49 PM

The incident sparked public outrage as Monday marked the start of classes for school students. (Representational Image)

8 school children killed in knife attack in China

The incident happened at around 8:00 am on Monday at Chaoyangpo grade school in the town of Baiyangping.

03 Sep 2019 1:52 PM

The world's two biggest economies have been embroiled in a bruising year-long trade war which escalated further on Sunday when Washington moved ahead with fresh levy hikes which Beijing had promised to match. (Photo: File)

After imposition of fresh tariffs, China lodges WTO trade complaint against US

US's latest levies on imports from China took effect under high-pressure campaign aimed at compelling Beijing to sign a new trade deal.

03 Sep 2019 11:14 AM

'We resolutely oppose certain foreign journalists’ evil intention to smear and attack China,' China’s foreign ministry said in a faxed response to questions about Wong’s status.The statement added that such journalists are 'not welcome.' (Photo: File | AP)

China denies visa, expels WSJ reporter after report on Jinping’s cousin

Dow Jones, the WSJ’s parent company, said in a statement that authorities declined to renew Wong’s press credentials.

31 Aug 2019 7:10 PM

Yang is the latest in a string of foreign nationals to be arrested in China and charged with espionage or attempting to steal state secrets. (Photo: File)

China confirms arrest of Australian for spying

After months without access to his lawyer or family, Yang now faces trial on charges that could bring a lengthy prison sentence.

27 Aug 2019 5:26 PM

Beijing has repeatedly said it will levy sanctions against US companies linked to a planned USD 8 billion sale and demanded Washington cancel it immediately. (AP | Representational Image)

‘Will not sit idly’ if US sells F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan: Chinese general

China pledged sanctions against US in July when Trump admin said it was considering a USD 2.2 bn sale of tanks and air missiles to Taiwan.

23 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

The Hong Kong demonstrations began almost three months ago as a protest against a new extradition law and have since snowballed into a broader movement to defend the city-state's civil liberties in the face of what is perceived to be tightening mainland control. (Photo: AP)

'All forces': China's global social media push over Hong Kong protests

China denounced the moves by Twitter and Facebook on Tuesday, saying it had a right to put out its own views.

22 Aug 2019 2:55 PM

China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, has a thriving gay scene in major cities, but there has been little sign the ruling Communist Party will legalise same-sex marriage. (Photo: File)

Chinese parliament says no to same-sex marriage

Taiwan’s parliament passed a bill in May that endorsed same-sex marriage.

21 Aug 2019 3:55 PM

A screengrab from the rap video being shared by Chinese media. (Photo: Twitter | @PDChina)

'Hey Democracy!' China releases rap song in retort to Hong Kong protests, see video

11 weeks of demonstrations have seen millions of people take to Hong Kong's streets in the biggest challenge to China's rule.

19 Aug 2019 1:38 PM

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said two missiles were fired under his supervision. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese, North Korean defence officials meet in Beijing

Kim Jong Un supervised another test-firing of an unspecified new weapon, seen as an attempt to pressure Washington and Seoul.

18 Aug 2019 8:27 PM

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