China

Chinese state media warned Monday that Mesut Ozil's criticism of the country's treatment of its Uighurs will have 'serious implications' for Arsenal, stirring a backlash that saw the English football club's weekend match pulled from Chinese TV. (Photo: Twitter)

China media warns Arsenal of 'serious implications' over Mesut Ozil comments

Ozil, a German national of Turkish origin, condemned China's crackdown on Muslim minorities in the western region of Xinjiang in a tweet.

16 Dec 2019 1:38 PM

Beijing suspended additional tariffs on US products that had been due to kick in on Sunday, after Washington and Beijing announced a major thaw in their trade war Friday. (Photo: File)

China suspends planned additional tariffs on US goods

The move follows US President Trump's cancellation of new tariffs on Chinese products as part of a 'phase one' trade deal.

15 Dec 2019 11:54 AM

India's PV Sindhu recorded a consolation win over China's He Bingjiao in the third Group A match to end her campaign on a positive note at the year-ending BWF World Tour Final. (Photo: Twitter)

BWF World Tour Final: PV Sindhu beats Bingjiao for consolation win

Sindhu, whose title defence lay in tatters after her second successive loss on Thursday, scripted an incredible turnaround.

13 Dec 2019 6:03 PM

World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu on Wednesday faced a defeat against Akane Yamaguchi in the BWF World Tour Finals 2019. (Photo:Instagram)

BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu bows down to Akane Yamaguchi

Japan's Yamaguchi trounced Sindhu 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in the group A game which lasted for 68 minutes.

12 Dec 2019 12:25 PM

Enduring a rough patch since claiming the world championship gold, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu would be eager to turnaround her fortunes when she begins her title defence at the season-ending BWF World Tour Finals here on Wednesday. (Photo:File)

Defending champion PV Sindhu eyes turnaround at World Tour Finals

Sindhu registered her career's biggest triumph at the World Championship in Basel, Switzerland in August.

10 Dec 2019 11:46 AM

China on Monday banned US military ships and aircraft from visiting Hong Kong and slapped sanctions on several US non-government organisations for allegedly encouraging anti-government protesters in the city to commit violent acts. (Photo: File)

China bars US military ships, aircraft from Hong Kong for 'encouraging' violent acts

A US defence official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said China's move would not have an impact on US military operations.

03 Dec 2019 10:39 AM

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui has said India and China should break the "strange circle" of ups and downs in bilateral ties instead of attempting to control their differences. (Photo: File)

India, China should break ‘strange circle’ of ups and downs: Beijing

The forum was jointly organised by the Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS).

01 Dec 2019 10:07 AM

Le also urged the United States to "refrain from putting the bill into practice, and immediately stop interfering in Hong Kong affairs and China's internal affairs, so as to avoid further damage to China-US relations and bilateral cooperation in important areas". (Photo: File)

China asks US to 'change course' over Hong Kong bill, summons envoy

Chinese vice foreign minister Le Yucheng lodged 'strong protest' with Ambassador Terry Branstad after Trump signed the legislation into law.

28 Nov 2019 12:26 PM

A TikTok post by a young woman, pretending to give eyelash curling advice while actually condemning China’s crackdown on Muslims in Xinjiang, has gone viral on the Chinese-owned app that has been accused of censoring anti-Beijing content. (Photo: Twitter/ Feroza)

US teen’s TikTok ‘makeup tutorial’ on Xinjiang goes viral

Aziz starts her video telling viewers: 'The first thing you need to do is grab your lash curler.'

28 Nov 2019 10:47 AM

In 2016, China was in third place behind the US and France and a year later it had climbed to second place. There was no report in 2018. (Photo: File)

China overtakes US in number of diplomatic missions: Study

China has 169 embassies, 96 consulates, eight permanent missions and three other missions.

27 Nov 2019 8:35 PM

The watch towers, double-locked doors and video surveillance in the Chinese camps are there to prevent escapes. (Photo: AP)

'Forced ideological re-education': Secret documents reveal how China's uighur detention camps work

The papers also show how Beijing is pioneering a new form of social control using data and artificial intelligence.

25 Nov 2019 3:20 PM

The results of Sunday's elections in the semi-autonomous city have sent the Beijing-backed government a clear message of public support for the demands of a protest movement that has gripped the territory for months. (Photo: File)

Hong Kong part of China ‘no matter what happens’ in elections, says its FM Wang Yi

'Hong Kong is a part of China and a special administrative region of China,' Wang said.

25 Nov 2019 1:56 PM

It is rare for Xi to speak so directly about the trade war, and his comments come two days after US President Donald Trump complained that Beijing had not made sufficient concessions so far, making him reluctant to conclude a bargain. (Photo: File)

China wants US trade deal but 'will fight back' when necessary: Xi Jinping

The world's two biggest economies have been locked in a bruising trade conflict for more than a year.

22 Nov 2019 3:21 PM

Wrestler Ritu Phogat made a successful Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) debut after defeating South Korea's Nam Hee Kim in the knockout bout at the Cadillac Arena here on Saturday. (Photo:TwitteR)

Ritu Phogat knocks out Nam Hee Kim on her Mixed Martial Arts debut

Phogat registered victory over Kim in just over three minutes. She immediately scored on a takedown in the opening seconds of the bout.

17 Nov 2019 12:02 PM

China on Saturday deployed its troops in Hong Kong for the first time since the unprecedented pro-democracy protests began in the former British colony more than five months ago over a proposed extradition law, with soldiers in plain clothes clearing the roadblocks. (Photo: AP)

China army in Hong Kong for first time since pro-democracy protests began

It was also the first time in over a year that the PLA local garrison has been involved in the public community work.

17 Nov 2019 10:49 AM

China on Thursday successfully completed a lander test in northern Hebei province ahead of an unmanned exploration mission to Mars next year. (Photo: AP)

China completes lander test for first mars mission in 2020

China has developed the powerful Long March 5 rocket to transport the probe to Mars in 2020.

14 Nov 2019 3:43 PM

Taiwan has been run as a de facto independent nation for the last seven decades but Beijing sees it as part of its territory awaiting reunification, by force if necessary. (Photo: File)

China holding third Taiwanese man on security grounds: state media

Shih is one of 3 Taiwanese residents that Beijing has confirmed it is holding on national security grounds.

13 Nov 2019 2:00 PM

More than 22,000 international brands from over 78 countries and regions will participate in this year's 11.11 on Tmall Global, Alibaba's dedicated channel for cross-border e-commerce.

Alibaba eyes record Singles' Day sales on November 11

India will celebrate 11.11 with the UC Shopping Festival in association with Paytm, VMate and 9Apps.

10 Nov 2019 6:31 PM

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, who had won their maiden Super 500 title at the Thailand Open in August before reaching the finals at the French Open Super 750. (Photo: AFP)

Satwiksairaj-Chirag crash out of China Open semi-final

The world number 9 Indian pair lost 16-21 20-22 to the top seeds and world number one Marcus and Kevin to bow out of the China Open.

09 Nov 2019 5:41 PM

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will take on top seeds and world no.1 Marcus Fernaldi Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo of Indonesia in the semifinals on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

China Open: Pair of Satwik and Chirag enter semi-finals after stunning local favourites

The unseeded Indian duo stunned local favourites Li Jun Hui and Liu Yu Chen 21-19 21-15 in a 43-minute quarterfinal clash.

08 Nov 2019 12:59 PM