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Yang added that Beijing fully supports police on its action to establish rule of law in the semi-autonomous region following violent unrest over the weekend. (Photo: ANI)

China says it remains committed to 'one country, two systems' policy

Yang's remarks have come after 8 consecutive weeks of anti-govt protests in Hong Kong, which began against now-suspended extradition bill.

29 Jul 2019 3:43 PM

The death toll in a landslide which buried a village in southwest China rose to 29, according to state media, with 22 still missing days after the disaster struck. (Photo: AP)

China landslide death toll rises to 29 with 22 still missing

Two children and a mother with a baby were among those dead.

28 Jul 2019 11:20 AM

The talks are aimed at implementing the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries. (Photo: AP)

US, China to hold 12th round of trade talks in Shanghai

This comes at a time when there are trade frictions between Washington and Beijing due to increase in trade tariffs.

26 Jul 2019 11:16 AM

While 11 people were rescued and rushed to a hospital, 30 remained missing. (Photo: ANI | Representative)

China: 16 killed in landslides, 30 missing

More than 800 rescuers have been deployed to trace those unaccounted for.

25 Jul 2019 1:47 PM

People take pictures during an opening ceremony of the Shanghai Stock Exchange’s Sci-Tech Innovation Board or STAR Market in Shanghai on July 22, 2019. (Photo: AP)

Shares blast off as 'China's Nasdaq' debuts

All 25 components on STAR Market were driven sharply higher in a hearty initial endorsement.

22 Jul 2019 1:23 PM

China's new Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said that with two strong leaders at the helm in both the countries, the ties are set to reach new heights. (Photo: Twitter/ VikramMisri)

In apparent reference to PoK, China's new envoy appeals to India: report

Officials say talks are on for Xi Jinping's visit to India which is expected to take place in October this year.

20 Jul 2019 3:20 PM

The blast shattered windows and doors of buildings in a three-kilometre (1.9-mile) radius. (Photo: Representative Image/File)

10 dead, over 19 injured in China gas plant blast

It occurred in the air separation unit of Henan Coal's factory, said, with those hurt sent to four different hospitals.

20 Jul 2019 9:34 AM

A foreign ministry spokesman on Friday said US pressure on Iran and its 'long-arm jurisdiction' against companies in third countries is the 'root cause' of tension with Tehran. (Photo: Representational)

China calls on US to 'correct' Iran sanctions

The US Treasury said, it imposed sanctions on what it called a network of front companies and agents.

19 Jul 2019 7:13 PM

Shanghai is piloting a programme set for eventual nationwide adoption in what would likely be the world's largest waste separation and recycling scheme. ( Photo: AFP)

Shanghai battles against China's rising mountain of trash

Shanghai launched Chiana's most ambitious garbage separation and recycling programme ever.

14 Jul 2019 12:02 PM

China said on Friday it would impose sanctions on US firms involved in a deal to sell USD 2.2 billion worth of tanks, missiles and related equipment to Taiwan, saying it harmed China’s sovereignty and national security. (Photo: File)

‘Don’t play with fire’: China warns US over Taiwan arms deal

China’s latest statement came as Taiwan President was in New York en route to four Caribbean allies, a trip that has also incensed China.

13 Jul 2019 12:09 PM

China has signed up for strict UN sanctions following North Korea's repeated missile and nuclear tests but has also suggested sanctions could be eased to reward North Korea for good behaviour. (Photo: File)

China says Xi urged Trump to ease sanctions on North Korea during G-20 meet

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said that Xi briefed Trump on China's position on North Korea when they met on sidelines of G-20 summit.

12 Jul 2019 3:46 PM

Shanghai police said on their official Twitter-like Weibo account that prosecutors approved the arrest of a man surnamed Wang, along with a woman surnamed Zhou. (Representational Image)

Chinese tycoon arrested for suspected child molesting: Report

Wang Zhenhua, the 57-year-old chairman of Seazen Holdings, was arrested by Shanghai police, reported state broadcaster CCTV.

11 Jul 2019 9:20 AM

Xi has began his war on graft after assuming power in late 2012. (Photo: AP/File)

Don't be lazy, 'spend whole day eating': Xi to officials

'You absolutely cannot view anti-corruption as an excuse to not accept responsibility or to do nothing,' Xinhua cited Xi as saying.

10 Jul 2019 4:52 PM

'China regrets the Iranian announcement to further scale back its commitment to the nuclear deal,' Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters here. (Photo: File)

China calls out US for 'bullying tactics', regrets Iran's uranium enrichment move

Geng said: 'we oppose the so called long arm jurisdiction and the unilateral sanctions.'

08 Jul 2019 6:25 PM

Zhu appealed against the death sentence handed down by the Shanghai No 2 Intermediate People’s Court in August. (Photo: File)

Chinese guy sentenced to death, hid wife's body in freezer for 100 days

He logged into the social networking accounts of his wife and replied to text messages she received from her parents and friends.

05 Jul 2019 6:44 PM

A man poured a bottle of water over Robin Li, CEO of Chinese search giant Baidu Inc. (Photo: File)

Man poured water on Baidu CEO during speech, arrested

Chinese authorities have detained a man in connection with its investigation.

04 Jul 2019 6:23 PM

Trump weighed in on the protests in Hong Kong, saying the demonstrators are 'looking for democracy' but that 'some governments don't want democracy'. (Photo: File)

China slams Trump's 'gross interference' in Hong Kong

US was warned 'to speak and act cautiously and stop interfering in Hong Kong's internal affairs in any form'.

02 Jul 2019 5:39 PM

The industry is sluggish on growth front as it is under constant scrutiny from regulators and law enforcement agencies. (Photo: Representational image)

Casinos in China use hidden cams, facial recognition to spot hidden losers

The technology uses algorithms that process the way customers behave at the betting table to determine their risk appetite.

30 Jun 2019 8:27 PM

The crunch talks on the damaging trade war between the world's top two economies came on the sidelines of a meeting of the G-20 in Japan's Osaka, with all eyes on whether the pair would agree a truce. (Photo: FIle)

Trade talks with China 'back on track': Trump, agrees to hold off on new tariffs

'We had a very good meeting with President Xi of China,' Trump said after the talks. 'I would say excellent.'

29 Jun 2019 12:11 PM

The scheduled test was normal, China’s Ministry of National Defence said on Thursday, when asked about the alleged test launch of a JL-3 submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM) on June 2, state-run Global Times reported. (Representational Image)

China tests latest submarine-launched ballistic missile: Report

The SLBM might have a range of up to 14,000 kms and be equipped with 10 independent guided nuclear warheads.

28 Jun 2019 10:54 PM

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