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China's dominance rests on fragile foundations

November 17, 2025 7:53 am

A useful parallel lies in the 1970s when Arab nations sought to wield global influence by restricting oil supplies

China rare earths deal will 'hopefully' be done by Thanksgiving, Bessent says

November 16, 2025 10:41 pm

Bessent also disputed a recent Wall Street Journal report that said Chinese officials planned to restrict access to rare earths for US companies with ties to the military.

China This Week | Taiwan in focus, with row over Japan PM’s comments and sale of US weapons

November 16, 2025 9:35 pm

This is the 30th edition of China This Week, where we recap highlights of the news from China every week. The past few days saw a diplomatic row between China and Japan, and China protesting a US sale of weapons to Taiwan.

Amid row with Japan, why Chinese Coast Guard sailed near contentious Senkaku Islands

November 16, 2025 5:09 pm

The Senkaku Islands (called the Diaoyu Islands by China) have long been disputed between China and Japan despite the fact that they are uninhabited and cover a relatively small region. We explain.

Japan protests China’s travel warning after remarks on Taiwan

November 15, 2025 7:41 pm

Japan is a major destination for Chinese tourists, providing important economic support to the travel sector.

Japan trying to revive wartime militarism with its Taiwan comments, China's top paper says

November 14, 2025 12:00 pm

Takaichi sparked a diplomatic row with Beijing with remarks in parliament last week that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could amount to a "survival-threatening situation" and trigger a military response from Tokyo.

How China reached into New York to stop a tiny film festival

November 11, 2025 5:43 pm

Two days before the festival was supposed to open last Saturday, Zhu decided to cancel it.

China This Week | New Fujian aircraft carrier, curbs relaxed on US goods, and fashion giant Shein’s woes

November 11, 2025 12:23 pm

Every Friday, we recap highlights of the news from China. This week, we focus on Fujian’s commissioning, conciliatory gestures after the Xi-Trump meeting, and more.

China unveils new K-visa to woo skilled foreign workers, rival US H-1B

November 10, 2025 1:21 pm

The K-visa, introduced last month, aims to attract skilled professionals to bolster China’s drive for leadership in technology and innovation.

Chinese fishing boat capsizes near Korea, with 9 missing

November 10, 2025 12:08 pm

Kim Yeong-cheol, an official from the Coast Guard office in Gunsan, said the boat may have been fishing for croaker and hairtail.

In photos | Xi Jinping shows China's military prowess, flanked by Putin and Kim, on 80th anniversary of WW II end

September 03, 2025 12:19 pm

The Chinese parade showcased modern fighter jets, missiles, and other military might as Beijing sought to build its mark on the global world order.

In photos | Hugs and shared smiles -- Modi, Putin and Xi in a candid chat on Day 2 of SCO summit in China

September 01, 2025 11:38 am

"Always a delight to meet President Putin!," PM Modi said as the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks later today.

Asia's most powerful storm this year wreaks havoc in Vietnam: Houses submerged, trees uprooted

September 09, 2024 2:14 pm

Typhoon Yagi, Asia's most powerful storm this year, has claimed at least 14 lives and injured 176 others, Vietnamese state media reports suggested.

In pics | Super Typhoon Yagi hits Vietnam, killing four and injuring dozens

September 08, 2024 3:15 am

The storm followed its devastating impact on China’s Hainan island on Friday.

Floods and landslides across China; death toll nears 40

June 22, 2024 1:39 am

In the southern Guangdong province, bordering Hong Kong, landslides triggered by severe flooding killed at least five people in the city of Meizhou.

Earthquake in China leaves at least 116 dead, nearly 400 injured

December 19, 2023 4:00 pm

China's deadliest quake in recent times was in 2008 when a magnitude-8.0 temblor struck Sichuan, killing nearly 70,000 people.

China, Philippines pledge to resolve maritime differences in South China Sea

April 22, 2023 2:15 pm

China, Philippines pledge to resolve maritime differences in South China Sea

Biggest news of the week, in pictures

January 21, 2023 2:36 pm

From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.

In seismic shift, China's population drops for first time since 1960s

January 17, 2023 7:33 pm

China’s population has begun to shrink, after a steady, yearslong decline in its birthrate that experts say will be irreversible.

China: As zero-Covid ends, travellers rush to take advantage

January 08, 2023 2:14 pm

On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.

Can India match China's submarine power: News in Numbers

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

On Doklam and surgical strikes, Modi says Congress' comments were childish

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.

World news wrap: Facebook confirms data sharing with Chinese firms, secluded resort chosen for Trump-Kim summit in Singapore

June 08, 2020 11:36 am

World news wrap: Watch news from Facebook, Trump-Kim summit in Singapore and the Guatemalan Baby's rescue

Opinion | Why Is US' Rex Tillerson Visit So Important For India ?

June 22, 2020 6:30 pm

Sikkim Impasse Explained: What Is The India-China-Bhutan Border Standoff? Watch video

June 22, 2020 6:57 pm

Doklam standoff: On June 16, Indian soldiers stopped Chinese soldiers from constructing a road through the area in Doklam. This lead to a tense standoff between the two sides.

China Lodges Diplomatic Protest, Accuses Indian Troops Of ‘Crossing Boundary’ In Sikkim

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

China's Azhar Snub: India Gets Back With Visa For Rebel Uyghur Leader On Beijing Blacklist

April 24, 2016 3:50 pm

China to lay off 5-6 million workers

March 01, 2016 5:34 pm

Exiled Tibetans criticise China for deploying missiles

February 19, 2016 8:11 am

Dharamsala, Feb 19 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile on Friday criticised China’s move to deploy surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The recent move by China stoked tensions between China and its Asian neighbours and the US. Tibetan government-in-exile spokesman Tashi Phuntsok said the move shows that China has imperial ambitions. He added that since there are claims and counter claims over South China Sea, which is an important sea route, international conflicts are bound to happen. Meanwhile, another Tibetan parliamentarian-in-exile Yeshi Phungstok said China might have maritime ambition to approach the Indian Ocean.

First 'Silk Road' train arrives in Tehran from China

February 16, 2016 4:12 pm