China

China Steps In With $500M Lifeline As WHO Faces Crisis Without US, Becomes Top State Donor

20 May 2025 20:43 PM IST

China announced a $500 million commitment to the World Health Organization over five years, emerging as the top donor as the WHO grapples with budget cuts and reduced US contributions.

China Says US ‘Undermined’ Trade Truce with Huawei Chip Warning

20 May 2025 13:50 PM IST

China slams US advisory on Huawei chips, calling it a threat to the fragile trade truce between the two countries.

4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits China: NCS

18 May 2025 23:26 PM IST

China hit by 4.5 magnitude earthquake at 11 PM IST, reports National Center for Seismology; no casualties yet.

COVID-19 Cases Surge in Hong Kong and Singapore Amid New Wave: Key Reasons

18 May 2025 22:51 PM IST

COVID-19 infections surge in Hong Kong and Singapore as experts warn of reduced immunity and low booster coverage.

Pakistan Foreign Minister’s First Trip to China After India’s Operation Sindoor

18 May 2025 18:56 PM IST

Ishaq Dar heads to China for first post-Operation Sindoor trip, to hold key talks with Wang Yi and Afghanistan's Muttaqi.

China Imposes Stricter Rare Earth Export Curbs Amid Rising Trade Tensions

18 May 2025 17:09 PM IST

China’s rare earth export restrictions trigger global concerns over supply chain stability and industry impact.

Chinese Beauty Queen Jailed for 8 Months Over Fake Columbia University Degree

18 May 2025 13:53 PM IST

Li Sixuan, a Chinese beauty queen, was sentenced to 240 days in jail for using forged Columbia University credentials and a fake HKU certificate to gain admission to HKU's linguistics program. She paid an agent and attempted to flee China.

Parents Protest to Save Private School in China, Forcing Government to Reconsider

17 May 2025 14:56 PM IST

Parents in northern China staged a rare protest against the closure of a popular private school, forcing local officials to reconsider the decision.

Chinese Spy Ship in Indian Waters: How It May Help Pakistan During Op Sindoor

16 May 2025 15:25 PM IST

Following Operation Sindoor, China deployed its vessel Da Yang Yi Hao in Indian waters to monitor naval movements, support Pakistan’s defense strategy, gather intelligence for CPEC security, and challenge India’s maritime dominance, raising major concerns for Indian authorities.

US Tariff Relief Slows China Layoffs, But Economic Pain Lingers

16 May 2025 11:25 AM IST

US tariff cuts helped China dodge mass layoffs, but workers remain stuck in unemployment and economic uncertainty.

China Hit by 4.5 Magnitude Earthquake Days After Tibet Tremor

16 May 2025 11:07 AM IST

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck China early Friday, just days after a stronger tremor in Tibet’s Shigatse. While no casualties were reported, the back-to-back quakes have put authorities on alert in the seismically active region.