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The remote sensing satellites were successfully sent into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, the report said. (Representational Image)

China successfully launches two remote sensing satellites

The satellites, both belonging to the Yaogan-32 family, were launched by a Long March-2C rocket with an upper stage on its top, at 10:43 am.

09 Oct 2018 3:53 PM

Wing Loong II, a high-end reconnaissance, strike and multi-role endurance unmanned aircraft system, is manufactured by Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Company. (Photo: Facebook | Xinhua News agency)

After India-Russia's S-400 deal, China to sell 48 high-end military drones to Pak

The drone, Wing Loong II, made its maiden flight in February last year, an earlier report by the state-run Xinhua news agency said.

09 Oct 2018 10:57 AM

The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, a project of President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing China's influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects. (Photo: AFP | File)

Saudi Arabia's plan to invest in Pakistan a 'positive factor', says China

After recent visit of Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Riyadh will be third 'strategic partner' of USD 50 billion CPEC.

08 Oct 2018 7:17 PM

Meng's various jobs likely put him in close contact with Zhou and other Chinese leaders in the security establishment, a sector long synonymous with corruption, opacity and human rights abuses. (Photo: AP)

China accuses ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei of bribery, other crimes

Interpol announced Sunday that Meng had resigned as president of the international police agency, effective immediately.

08 Oct 2018 3:10 PM

An official US statement described the move by the Chinese destroyer as 'unsafe' because it moved within 41 metres of the US warship. (Representational Image)

Chinese warship in ‘unsafe’ encounter with US destroyer in South China Sea

China expressed firm opposition to US warship sailing near islands and reefs claimed by it in South China Sea.

02 Oct 2018 4:53 PM

The Pentagon said on Wednesday the heavy bombers had taken part in a combined operation with Japan over the East China Sea and had flown through international airspace over the South China Sea a day before. (Representational Image)

China slams US B-52's fly over South China Sea as 'provocative'

Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Dave Eastburn said this week's flights were part of 'regularly scheduled operations.'

27 Sep 2018 5:02 PM

Knife attacks are not uncommon in China. Incidents have targeted schoolchildren in the past, forcing authorities to increase security around schools. (Representational Image)

China executes man who stabbed nine children to death

Zhao Zewei was sentenced to death in July for massacre -- reportedly motivated by a grudge against school, which he had attended as a child.

27 Sep 2018 1:31 PM

China and Pakistan should continue to make 'all-out' efforts to promote the economic corridor, expand trade and reduce poverty to bring more benefits to the ordinary people of Pakistan, Wang said. (Photo: ANI)

China says plots to disrupt ties with Pakistan will fail

Relationship between China and Pak will not change, regardless of circumstantial changes, Qureshi told Wang, according to China's statement.

26 Sep 2018 1:39 PM

When the talks can restart would depend on the 'will' of the United States, Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen said at a news conference. (Representational Image)

Hard to proceed on trade talks with US putting 'knife to its neck': China

US tariffs on USD 200 billion worth of Chinese goods and retaliatory taxes by Beijing on USD 60 billion worth of US products.

25 Sep 2018 10:55 AM

American officials say Chinese plans for state-led development of global competitors in robotics and other technologies violate its market-opening obligations and might erode US industrial leadership. (Photo: File)

China hikes tariffs on US imports as trade row intensifies

The conflict stems from US complaints Beijing steals or pressures foreign companies to hand over technology.

24 Sep 2018 3:52 PM

The move comes as the United States and China are in the heat of a trade war. (Representational Image)

Correct mistake, withdraw sanctions or bear consequences: China warns US

US has hit a Chinese military organisation with punishing financial sanctions for buying Russian fighter jets and missiles.

21 Sep 2018 2:40 PM

'Those who oppose the BRI or the CPEC shall never succeed as this is an initiative of peace and development not only for China but for region and beyond,' it quoted Xi as saying. (Photo: File)

Those opposing economic corridor will 'never succeed': China to Pak

General Bajwa, who is in China, called on Xi Jinping after his meetings with the top Chinese military officials.

20 Sep 2018 2:29 PM

China gets back at Donald Trump with duty hike on USD 60 billion US imports

'If the United States insists on raising tariffs even more, China will respond accordingly,' finance ministry said in a statement.

18 Sep 2018 7:24 PM

People with umbrellas walk against strong winds from Typhoon Mangkhut at Nanshan District in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province. (Photo: AP)

4 killed, 3.11 million evacuated as Typhoon Mangkhut lashes China

Mangkhut landed at 5 pm on Sunday on the coast of Jiangmen City in Guangdong province, packing winds up to 162 km per hour.

17 Sep 2018 1:27 PM

China will not be content to only play defence in an escalating trade war with the United States, a widely read Chinese tabloid warned, as Trump was expected to announce new tariffs on USD 200 billion in Chinese goods as early as Monday. (Photo: AP)

China won’t just play defence in trade war with US: Media

US and China already levied duties on USD 50 bn worth of each other’s goods in intensifying row that has jolted global financial markets.

17 Sep 2018 1:22 PM

The attack took place as people had gathered in a square by the river in Hengdong county. (Photo: AFP)

9 killed, 46 injured as man rams SUV into crowd in China

The driver, Zanyun, first ploughed through people with his vehicle and later got out of it and went on rampage attacking people with knife.

13 Sep 2018 3:03 PM

Official seal notices are placed on the backdoor entrance of the Zion church after it was shutdown by authorities in Beijing, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (Photo: AP)

China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown on churches, mosques

Anyone wishing to provide religious instruction or services online must apply by name and judged morally fit and politically reliable.

11 Sep 2018 2:37 PM

Others tried to mimic the sultry moves, with several small boys gyrating their hips and dancing around each other. In the background, shocked parents could be heard commenting about the suitability of the performance. (Photo: Screengrab)

China kindergarten principal sacked over pole dance show at school

Videos circulating on social media showed a scantily-clad dancer in hot pants shimmying up and down a pole to thumping music.

04 Sep 2018 1:12 PM

'China does not interfere in Africa's internal affairs and does not impose its own will on Africa. What we value is the sharing of development experience and the support we can offer to Africa's national rejuvenation and prosperity,' Xi said. (Photo: File)

No strings attached, says Xi Jinping on funding for vanity projects in Africa

Xi said plan, for which Beijing has pledged USD 126 bn, would help provide resources and facilities for Africa and expand shared markets.

03 Sep 2018 1:55 PM

Silk Road project envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to many countries. (Photo: AFP)

In China's 'Silk Road' project, nations fear walking into ‘debt trap’

Concerns are being raised that China is setting up debt traps in countries which may lack the means to pay back.

02 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

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