Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:37:50 GMT
Russia and China hold first joint patrol in western Pacific
MOSCOW, Russia: Russia and China have conducted their first-ever joint patrol in the western part of the Pacific Ocean, the Russian defense ministry announced.Ten warships, five from each nation, participated in the week-long patrol from Sunday, October 17 to Saturday, October 23. The objective of the joint patrol was to "demonstrate the state flags of Russia and China, maintain peace and stability in th...[read more]
Published: Sun, 24 Oct 2021 00:58:13 GMT
Japanese Prime Minister calls for greater military spending
TOKYO, Japan: During a televised debate with eight political leaders prior to the national elections on 31st October, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for an increase in Japan's military spending, in response to what he described as growing threats from China and North Korea.The party leaders also talked about how to ensure the recovery of Japan's pandemic-hit economy and respond to any future COVID-19 surge...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:24:46 GMT
China urging young Chinese men to be less 'feminine' and more 'manly'
BEIJING, China: China will consider draft legislation, entitled the Family Education Promotion Law, to punish parents if their children exhibit "very bad behavior" or commit crimes. Under the draft law, if prosecutors agree that a child's behavior is "very bad" or criminal, their guardians will be reprimanded and ordered to undergo family education guidance programs. Zang Tiewei, spokesman of the Legisl...[read more]
Published: Sat, 23 Oct 2021 00:02:44 GMT
China and island nations take steps to keep South Pacific nuclear-free
In the wake of the AUKUS deal, Beijing's hosting of a summit involving many tiny Pacific countries is significant. It illustrates how China is ready to challenge the traditional supremacy of Australia and the U.S. in the region.On Thursday, China hosted a summit which was attended by foreign ministers from the Pacific island nations of Kir...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 22:18:09 GMT
Foreign firms in China concerned over huge data transfer due to draconian social credit system: Report
Beijing [China], October 28 (ANI): As Beijing has imposed a social credit system nationwide to measure the reliability of individuals and corporations, the European Chamber of Commerce in China in its report has said the foreign firms, are worried about huge data transfers that are prospective to contain sensitive data, such as technical specifics and personnel information as it can become problematic to foreign businesse...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 18:56:11 GMT
PM Modi participates in East Asia Summit, emphasises importance of resilient global value chain, free and open Indo-Pacific
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday participated in the 16th East Asia Summit via videoconference and emphasised the importance of resilient global value chain and establishing a better balance between economy and ecology and climate sustainable lifestyle.
He stressed the importance of free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific and raised the idea of developing global standards on cyb...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:56:00 GMT
French Open: PV Sindhu, Sen advance; Saina retires with injury
Paris [France], October 27 (ANI): India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu defeated Denmark's Julie Jakobsen in straight sets to advance into the second round of the women's singles event at the French Open 2021 on Wednesday.
Battling it out at the Court 2 of Stade Pierre de Coubertin, the two-times Olympic medallist and reigning world champion, Sindhu defeated Jakobsen by 21-15, 21-18 in 35 minutes to reach the round of 16. She wi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 17:55:59 GMT
US will explore development of Indo-Pacific economic framework: Biden
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): US President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced that America will explore the development of an Indo-Pacific economic framework that will define the shared objectives of its partners.
During the annual East Asia Summit (EAS), Biden discussed regional and international challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the climate crisis, a White House statement read.
He attended leaders of th...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:55:53 GMT
White House officials, US lawmakers celebrate Diwali with Indian diaspora in Capitol Hill
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Several officials of the White House and US lawmakers celebrated Diwali with the Indian diaspora in Capitol Hill on Wednesday (local time).
"There has been a lot of darkness in the last 1.5 years. To be able to celebrate and talk about the meaning of Diwali, it's incredibly important," said Vice Admiral Surgeon Gen Vivek Murthy.
The annual reception was hosted by Indiaspora that also hon...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:06:22 GMT
China to extend tax incentives for overseas investors
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China will extend the preferential tax policy for overseas investors investing in the mainland bond market, as part of its efforts to promote opening-up and attract foreign investment, the State Council's exe...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:06:14 GMT
Xi Story: President Xi: "a true champion"
BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- He's got a No. 10 jersey from the German soccer club Bayer Leverkusen, a Lionel Messi No. 10 jersey for Argentinian national team, and an Italian national team shirt with the same number. He completed a hat trick. Who is he?Chinese President Xi Jinping.Xi, like millions of other people across the world, developed a love for sports at a young age."I played ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:05:58 GMT
China to defer tax payment for manufacturing SMEs
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China will defer tax payment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the manufacturing sector to ease the impact of rising costs, a State Council executive meeting decided on Wednesday.The dec...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:05:50 GMT
China to deepen trust, communication, cooperation with Greece: FM
© Provided by Xinhua China and Greece have the wisdom and ability to develop bilateral relations independently without being interfered, and to play a greater leading role in the unity and friendship of all countries in the world, Chinese State Counc...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:05:40 GMT
Xi calls for closer all-round cooperation with Uzbekistan
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Wednesday that China and Uzbekistan need to strengthen policy coordination and promote all-round cooperation.He made the remarks in a phone conversation with his Uzbek...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:18:44 GMT
China rejects US call for Taiwan's United Nations participation
Beijing [China], October 27 (ANI): Taiwan has "no right" to join the United Nations, China said on Wednesday after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on the UN member states to support Taiwan's "robust, meaningful participation throughout the UN system".
"The United Nations is an international governmental organisation composed of sovereign states. Taiwan is a part of China," Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwa...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:37:40 GMT
India expresses concern over China's new Land Boundary Law
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): India on Wednesday expressed concern over China's new Land Boundary Law that Beijing adopted on Saturday for the protection and exploitation of the country's land border areas.
In response to media queries on China's Land Boundary Law, the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Arindam Bagchi said, "China's unilateral decision to bring about legislation which can ha...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:30:05 GMT
"People first" the core of China's anti-epidemic measures
© Provided by Xinhua LANZHOU, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Li Bin, 77, was caught off guard when a new wave of COVID-19 infections hit various regions in China.Li and his wife are empty-nesters in Lanzhou, capital of northwest China's Gansu Province. The resid...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:56:04 GMT
Chinese tourists flock Tibet's Lhasa amid COVID-19 surge in 11 Chinese provinces
Lhasa [Tibet], October 27 (ANI): Amid the resurgence of COVID-19 in China lately, Chinese tourists are rushing to Lhasa, the capital city of Tibet. This comes at a time when the Chinese authorities have banned tourism in the areas outside Tibet, reported Radio Free Asia.
China re-imposed fresh lockdowns amid rising COVID-19 infections, the country recorded more than 100 cases across 11 provinces over the last week, leadin...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:37:40 GMT
Activists protest in Tokyo over China's human rights violations against minorities
Tokyo [Japan], October 27 (ANI): More than 50 activists on Wednesday representing different backgrounds held an hour-long protest outside the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo taking forward their call to Japan and the international community to hold China accountable for the human rights violations in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong and Inner Mongolia.
Protesting under the banner of 100 Days to the "GenocideOlympics", the activists hi...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:18:56 GMT
EU leaders raise concern over Chinese magnesium crunch
Brussels [Belgium], October 27 (ANI): As the shortage of Chinese magnesium -- vital to sectors such as cars, planes and electronics -- hits the European industries, fears have grown among bloc's leaders about undercut of EU's industrial recovery from the pandemic by yet another supply shock, a media report said.
China is the supply hub of Europe's magnesium needs as it fulfils regions' over 95 per cent magnesium demand. B...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:55:56 GMT
China's steel industry's output to be lower in 2021
Beijing [China], October 27 (ANI): China Iron and Steel Association on Monday said that the country's annual steel output is expected to be lower this year than in 2020, a media report stated.
The average daily output of crude steel was down 21.2 per cent year-on-year in September at around 2.5 million tonnes, Caixin Global reported citing National Bureau of Statistics figures.
Wang Yingsheng, the industry association's d...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:44:05 GMT
Italian pilot soars high in air, life in China
© Provided by Xinhua WUHAN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- It was nearly midnight when Diego Benedetto, an Italian pilot working with China Eastern, flew back to Wuhan from Beijing at the end of a busy week.After all the passengers exited the Boeing 737, Benedet...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:37:30 GMT
Taiwan Excellence leads an Awarding-Winning Digital Pavilion introducing Cutting Edge Technology of 2021
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Bureau of Foreign Trade (BOFT), Ministry Of Economic Affairs (MOEA), and Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) have jointly announced that the 5th edition of 'Taiwan Expo'.
The purpose of Taiwan Excellence's effort is to encourage the highest standards of quality and design among Taiwan-made products.
The Taiwan Excellence Pavilion is an online microsite...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:18:46 GMT
Arctic states up in arms over China's rising interference
Beijing [China], October 27 (ANI): China intends to explore the Arctic region as climate change has offered access to the vast mineral resources and new transport routes that reduce sea travel routes to Europe substantially, a media report said.
Rune Rautio, an expert on the Arctic and China at Norwegian consultancy Akvaplan Niva, said: "China is very interested in the Arctic. It is about securing the future trade routes ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:55:05 GMT
China's Kuaizhou-1A rocket launches satellite
© Provided by Xinhua JIUQUAN, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday sent a new satellite into space from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in the northwestern Gansu Province.The Jilin-1 Gaofen 02F satellite was launched by a Kuaizhou-1A carrier roc...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:27:24 GMT
Taliban say it will form committees with China for "strengthening" bilateral relations
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 27 (ANI): The Taliban have said that it will form three separate joint committees with China to facilitate "strengthening" bilateral relations, reported local media.
Zabiullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Taliban, said that the committees were mutually agreed upon during its acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Motaqi's meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Doha on Tuesday, accord...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 08:18:39 GMT
China continues to suppress Uyghurs, Tibetans through new mechanisms
Beijing [China], October 27 (ANI): China has created fresh internal and external mechanisms to further monitor and control the Uyghur population in the Western province of Xinjiang by instituting a new system of involving 'managers' who are responsible for monitoring Uyghur households, creating fake families from the Han Chinese majority, a media report said.
Writing in The Sunday Morning Herald, Eryk Bagshaw stated that ...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:55:05 GMT
China issues white paper on responses to climate change
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- China on Wednesday released a white paper to document the country's progress in mitigating climate change, and to share its experience and approaches with the rest of the international community.The wh...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:18:40 GMT
President Kovind pays floral tribute to former President KR Narayanan on his birth anniversary
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Wednesday paid floral tribute to former President KR Narayanan on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
"President Ram Nath Kovind paid floral tributes to Shri K. R. Narayanan, former President of India, on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Bhavan," tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Narayanan, born on October 27, 1920, was the tenth President of India a...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 07:05:08 GMT
"First-store economy" drives retail consumption in China
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Eyeing for the wide consumer market and the increasing demand for quality life in China, more and more international and domestic brands have set up their first stores in the country or in a major Chinese cit...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:55:08 GMT
Washington should stop politicizing market economy rules
© Provided by Xinhua The United States always proclaims itself as a champion of market rules. Yet when Washington feels its economic and technological supremacy is under threat, it will invariably choose to bully foreign companies under the pretext o...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:49:04 GMT
Chinese cultural elements seep into sci-fi world
© Provided by Xinhua CHONGQING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Chinese sci-fi productions are gaining ground on the world stage with Chinese philosophy and aesthetics finding increasing presence in sci-fi novels, movies, animations and video games....[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:30:05 GMT
China's industrial profits sustain sound growth in first three quarters
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- Profits of China's major industrial firms maintained sound growth momentum in the first three quarters of the year as industrial production continued to recover and business operations kept improving, officia...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 05:18:28 GMT
Top Biden administration official and US lawmakers celebrate Diwali at Capitol Hill
By Reena BhardwajWashington [US], October 27 (ANI): Top official of the White House and influential US lawmakers together with members of the Indian diaspora gathered for the Diwali celebration on Capitol Hill.
The annual reception was hosted by Indiaspora that also honoured some of the top Indian Americans in the Biden administration including Vice Admiral Surgeon General Vivek Murthy and Neera Tanden, Senior Advisor and...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:55:18 GMT
China, ASEAN join hands in fighting COVID-19, boosting economic recovery
© Provided by Xinhua China has provided Vietnam with a large amount of COVID-19 vaccines and medical supplies to jointly respond to the ongoing-19 pandemic. China is also actively facilitating trade in ASEAN.HANOI, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) --...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:18:15 GMT
China-Russia flotilla displays 'show of force': Japan Defence Chief
Tokyo [Japan], October 27 (ANI): The Japanese government has said a joint Chinese and Russian naval flotilla seen recently around Japan displays an unprecedented "show of force" which underscores the growing list of security challenges in the region.
Chinese and Russian naval vessels have passed together through the Osumi Strait off Japan's southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima on Monday, Kyodo News reported.
It is the fir...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 01:05:08 GMT
Panchen Lama earns "doctoral degree" of Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism
© Provided by Xinhua LHASA, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) -- After more than 20 years of sutras study, the 11th Panchen Lama has attained the highest degree in exoteric teachings of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, equivalent to a doctoral degree in modern education...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:37:12 GMT
Three-day meeting of prosecutors general of SCO member states to begin from today
New Delhi [India], October 27 (ANI): The three-day meeting of prosecutors general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states from Wednesday.
The nineteenth meeting of the Prosecutors General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states will be hosted by Tushar Mehta, Solicitor General of India on Friday.
In this connection, Anoop Kumar Mendiratta, Secretary, Department of Legal Affairs, M...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:19:07 GMT
WTA roundup: Emma Raducanu earns first win since U.S. Open
U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu of Great Britain battled back from a set down to defeat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
The second set lasted more than an hour on its own as neither played broke serve until third-seeded Raducanu won on her third set point in the 12th game. It was only Raducanu's second match on tour since the teenager...[read more]
Published: Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:18:12 GMT
Pak, China call on world to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 27 (ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan had a telephonic conversation during which they discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the Belt and Road initiative.
The phone call took place on Tuesday. The two leaders called on the international community to provide immediate humanitarian and economic assistance to the people of Afghanistan, Geo News reporte...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 23:37:11 GMT
Meeting with Taliban officials 'beneficial': China's Wang Yi
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said that his just-concluded meetings with senior officials from Taliban's interim government were "beneficial" as it will enhance mutual understanding.
Briefing reporters on his separate meetings with Acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and Acting Foreign Minister of the Afghan Taliban's interim government in the Qatari cap...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:55:09 GMT
Macron, Xi discuss Afghanistan situation in phone call
Paris [Italy], October 27 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping held a phone conversation on Tuesday during which they discussed Iran, the situation in Afghanistan and access to the Chinese market, the French presidency said.
According to the statement by the French Presidency, the two leaders discussed the situation in Afghanistan.
During the phone call, the French president insis...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:37:07 GMT
US can have constructive talks with Russia, China on aid to Afghanistan at G20: White House
Washington [US], October 27 (ANI): The United States can have constructive talks with Russia and China at the upcoming G20 meeting on the issue of providing aid to the Afghan people, said US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, however, adding that such talks "would be more difficult" would Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in attendance.
"I think the characterization on Russia and China, I would take a little ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:05:14 GMT
G20 Leaders' Summit to focus on climate, health, global economy
© Provided by Xinhua The Group of 20 (G20) Leaders' Summit slated for this weekend will broadly focus on climate change, health such as the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines and ways to improve pandemic preparedness, and the post-pandemic global econ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:18:46 GMT
After Biden's vow, China opposes 'external meddling' on Taiwan issue
Beijing [China], October 26 (ANI): A few days after the United States vowed to protect Taiwan in event of a Chinese attack, Beijing on Tuesday again opposed "outside efforts to interfere" in the issue of Taiwan.
Speaking at a press conference, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said that the Taiwan question is purely China's internal affair, which allows no interference by external forces.
"China will f...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:56:09 GMT
Blinken urges all UN member states to support Taiwan participation
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday called on United Nations member states to back Taiwan's "meaningful" participation in the UN system amid China's continued efforts to limit the island's international participation.
"...We encourage all UN Member States to join us in supporting Taiwan's robust, meaningful participation throughout the UN system and in the international commu...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:18:55 GMT
China locks down Lanzhou city due to COVID-19 outbreak
Beijing [China], October 26 (ANI): Chinese city of Lanzhou in northwest Gansu province, has been put under lockdown to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases.
The residents of the city have been prohibited from leaving their homes unless in an emergency, Chinese state media Global Times reported.
This comes after Gansu Province reported a total of 45 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases from October 18 to October 25, wi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:05:49 GMT
Xi Focus: Xi calls for building China's strength in science, technology
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Tuesday called on the country's scientific and technological workers to continue striving to build China's strength in...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 16:05:37 GMT
Xi talks with Macron over phone
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron.Xi stressed that China and France, on condition of effective epidemic prevention and control, sho...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 13:19:07 GMT
China provides USD 1mn to Afghanistan after Wang Yi, Mullah Baradar meet in Doha
Kabul [Afghanistan], October 26 (ANI): A day after high-level talks with China in Doha, the Taliban on Tuesday said Beijing has provided USD 1 million to Afghanistan and has promised additional humanitarian aid worth USD 5 million.
Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said that aid by China will be used for medicine and food, TOLO news agency reported.
This announcement was made after the second public meeting between ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 12:18:56 GMT
Draw ceremony for AFC Women's Asian Cup India 2022 to be held on Oct 28 in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], October 26 (ANI): The draw ceremony for Asian Football Confederation Women's Asian Cup, which is set to be hosted by India in 2022, will be held in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.
There is excitement around Asia's marquee women's national team competition following the completion of the enthralling qualifiers where Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Iran, Korea Republic, Myanmar, the Phi...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:37:38 GMT
Sarovar Hotels expand their footprint; open another hotel in Gujarat
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI/BusinessWire India): Sarovar Hotels Pvt Ltd. continue to expand their presence in Gujarat with the opening of Sarovar Portico, Morbi.
With Sarovar Portico, Morbi, Sarovar will have 9 hotels in Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Bhavnagar, Gandhidham, Junagadh, Rajkot, SasanGir and Somnath.
Morbi known as the Ceramic and Tiles Hub of India is located in the heart of Saurashtra and reflects a sp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:37:34 GMT
Kikkoman wants its soy sauce in every Indian kitchen because a dash of it makes a great dish even more delicious
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 26 (ANI/PRNewswire): Kikkoman is on a mission to put a bottle of Kikkoman Soy Sauce on the shelf of every Indian kitchen. Having started to expand its operations in India, Kikkoman India is pleased to announce the Honjozo Authentic Soy Sauce Experience.
The goal is to make its most popular, naturally brewed Kikkoman Soy Sauce an everyday ingredient for all restaurants and households, ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:36:08 GMT
Myanmar Skips ASEAN Summit After its Military Ruler Excluded
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Southeast Asian leaders began their annual summit without Myanmar on Tuesday amid a diplomatic standoff over the exclusion of the leader of the military-ruled nation from the group's meetings.Myanmar skipped the summit in protest after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations shut out its top general from its meetings....[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:16:44 GMT
Elon Musk now worth more than oil giant ExxonMobil
With a net worth of over $288 billion, Elon Musk's fortune is now bigger than the market value of US energy major ExxonMobil. This comes as Musk's electric car company Tesla joins the elite trillion-dollar club of companies.According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, the wealth of the world's richest person, Musk, jumped to $288.6 billion on the news that Tesla has landed its biggest-ever ord...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:55:58 GMT
Chinese arms company NORINCO's ex-chief arrested for corruption
Beijing [China], October 26 (ANI): Chinese state-owned defence corporation, North Industries Group Co (NORINCO) ex-chief Yin Jiashu was arrested on Monday on corruption charges.
Chinese state media reported that the former NORINCO party secretary and chairman, Yin Jiashu was arrested on suspicion of accepting bribes and illegally making profits for relatives and friends.
NORINCO is a Chinese state-owned defence corporatio...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:37:38 GMT
Moderna Says its COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Children Between 6 and 11
U.S.-based pharmaceutical company Moderna says a clinical trial shows that a low dose of its COVID-19 vaccine is safe for children between 6 and 11 years old.The company says it inoculated more than 4,700 children with its two-dose vaccine about 28 days apart, with each shot about half the strength given to adults. Preliminary results show the antibody levels in the children were the same levels as those seen in...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:30:05 GMT
Smart tech serves as coaches for Beijing 2022 athletes
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- In a laboratory at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT), two researchers put electrodes on the skin of a tester's upper limbs and asked him to wave his arms while the electrical signals were displayed in...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:44:05 GMT
Chinese shares close lower Tuesday
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.34 percent, at 3,597.64 points.The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.3 percent lower at 14,552.82 points....[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:40:24 GMT
Zoom Gets More Popular Despite Worries About Links to China
SAN FRANCISCO - Very few companies can boast of having their name also used as a verb. Zoom is one of them. The popularity of the videoconferencing platform continues to grow around the world despite continued questions about whether Chinese authorities are monitoring the calls.Since Zoom became a household word last year during the pandemic, internet users including companies and government agencies have asked ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:56 GMT
How to make fragile global supply chains stronger and more sustainable
In 2019, global supply chains moved more than US$19 trillion in exported goods. The production and sale of many items we need and use - including toys, clothes, food, electronics and home furniture - depend on global supply chains.For most of us, supply chains are no longer an abstract concept. The COVID-19 ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:13 GMT
Uzbek President Known for Easing Restrictions Likely to Win New Term
TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN - Uzbekistan's president, who has relaxed many of the policies of his dictatorial predecessor but has made little effort at political reform, is expected to win a new term by a landslide against weak competition in an election Sunday.Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who took office in 2016 upon the death of Islam Karimov, faces four relatively low-visibility candidates who didn't even show up for televis...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:38:00 GMT
10 things every politician should know about history
The federal Education Minister, Alan Tudge, has announced a major edit of the draft history curriculum by the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) as part of an effort to lift educational standards. "Ultimately, s...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:56 GMT
Uzbekistan's Incumbent Leader Wins 2nd Term in Office
TASHKENT - Uzbekistan's incumbent leader has won a second five-year term in the tightly controlled Central Asian nation, preliminary results showed Monday.President Shavkat Mirziyoyev received 80.1% of Sunday's vote, the country's Central Election Commission announced.Mirziyoyev, who took office in 2016 following the death of longtime President Islam Karimov, has relaxed many of the policies of his dictat...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:43 GMT
Russian, Chinese Warships Hold First Joint Patrols in the Pacific
Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defense ministry said in a statement on Saturday.Moscow and Beijing, which staged naval cooperation drills in the Sea of Japan earlier in October, have cultivated closer military and diplomatic ties in recent years at a time when their relations with the West have soured.The nava...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:39 GMT
Beijing Built Repressive Governance System for Uyghur Region
WASHINGTON - More than 170 Chinese Communist Party, government, military, paramilitary and hybrid administrative entities in China have participated in building and maintaining repressive governance of Uyghurs and other indigenous groups in Xinjiang since 2014, according to a repo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:36 GMT
Taiwan, US Discuss UN Participation Ahead of Key Anniversary
Taiwanese and U.S. officials have discussed how Taiwan can 'meaningfully' participate at the United Nations just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping will give a speech to mark his country's half decade since accession to the global body.Taiwan, using its formal name the Republic of China, held the Chinese seat at the United Nations until Oct. 25, 1971, when it was voted out as representative of the country ...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:33 GMT
Thai Water Project Clears Major Hurdle After China Shows Interest
BANGKOK - Thailand is moving forward on a controversial and long-pondered water diversion project after the plan drew interest from a major Chinese firm, a move that could give Beijing a new outpost for its sweeping Belt and Road Initiative.Under the leadership of Thailand's powerful Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan, the country's National Environment Board in September approved a crucial environmental imp...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:30 GMT
Evergrande Says it Has Resumed Work on 10 Stalled Projects
BEIJING - Shares of embattled Chinese developer Evergrande rose Monday after it said it had resumed work on more than 10 projects, as it sought to soothe fears about its debt struggles.The liquidity crisis at one of the nation's biggest property developers has hammered investor sentiment, rattled China's crucial real estate market and fueled talk of spillover into the wider economy.But the firm -- drownin...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:27 GMT
Amnesty International to Close Hong Kong Offices
HONG KONG - Amnesty International says it is shutting down its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of the year because of the effect of the national security law that Beijing imposed on the city.Hundreds of people, including several prominent pro-democracy activists, have been arrested and tried since the Chinese legislature approved the law in 2020 in response to massive and sometimes violent pro-democracy demo...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:21 GMT
China to Vaccinate Children Aged 3 and Up as Cases Spread
Children as young as 3 will start receiving COVID-19 vaccines in China, where 76% of the population has been fully vaccinated and authorities are maintaining a zero-tolerance policy toward outbreaks.Local city and provincial level governments in at least five provinces issued notices in recent days announcing that children ages 3-11 will be required to get their vaccinations.The expansion of the vaccinati...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:18 GMT
In China-US Space Race, Beijing Uses Space Diplomacy
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. - China's is extending its space program to other countries in ways that its superpower rival, the United States, finds hard to match and that stand to isolate the U.S. on earth, experts say.The vehicle propelling Beijing's international plans for space diplomacy, the Shenzhou-13, blasted off Friday with a crew of three onboard.The spacecraft is the core module of China's space stati...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:16 GMT
US and Allies Blast China's Trade Policies in WTO Forum
WASHINGTON - The United States and a number of its closest allies have used a periodic review of China's trade policy by the World Trade Organization to vent their anger at Beijing's unwillingness to conform with rules meant to establish a level playing field for all participants in the global exchange of goods and services.The regularly scheduled Trade Policy Review, which allows China's trading partners to mak...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:37:08 GMT
Climate Holdout Australia Sets 2050 Net Zero Emissions Target
SYDNEY - Coal-rich Australia unveiled a much-delayed 2050 net zero emissions target Tuesday, in a plan that pointedly dodged thorny details or near-term goals ahead of a landmark UN climate summit.Widely seen as a climate laggard, Australia is one of the world's largest coal and gas exporters.For the last eight years, its conservative government has resisted action to reduce emissions, routinely approving...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:18:42 GMT
Harmanpreet Kaur to lead team in Hong Kong's FairBreak T20 Invitational Tournament
New Delhi [India], October 26 (ANI): Indian women's T20I skipper Harmanpreet Kaur will be leading a team in Hong Kong's FairBreak T20 Invitational Tournament set to be played next year.
FairBreak confirmed the news on Twitter. Confirming the development, FairBreak tweeted: "FairBreak is excited to announce that Harmanpreet Kaur will captain one of the six teams in FairBreak's first Invitational T20 Tournament."To this twe...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 07:18:38 GMT
Taliban's Deputy PM Baradar meets Chinese FM Wang in Doha, discusses ongoing political, economic situation in Afghanistan
Doha [Qatar], October 26 (ANI): Taliban delegation led by First Deputy of Afghanistan's Prime Minister Mullah Baradar on Monday met with the Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Doha and discussed the ongoing political and economic situation in the war-torn country.
Taliban's spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid in a statement said that both sides discussed Afghanistan's ongoing political and economic situation...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 06:37:25 GMT
China re-imposes fresh lockdowns amid rising COVID-19 infections, spread to 11 provinces
Hong Kong, October 26 (ANI): China is re-imposing fresh lockdowns amid rising COVID-19 infections, the country recorded more than 100 cases across 11 provinces over the last week.
"Since October 17, there have been multiple scattered local outbreaks in China, and they're expanding rapidly," Mi Feng, a spokesman at the National Health Commission (NHC), said at a news conference Sunday. "There is an increasing risk that the...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:37:27 GMT
5 dead, 11 injured in vehicle collision in north China
Beijing [China], October 26 (ANI): As many as five people were killed and 11 were injured in a vehicle collision on Tuesday in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.
As per the local authorities, around 6:30 am, a semi-trailer truck collided with three vans and one motorcycle in Guyang County, Baotou City of Inner Mongolia, reported Xinhua.
The rescue work was completed by 8:30 am and the injured were rushed to t...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 04:55:25 GMT
Arctic Council expresses concern over China's rising interference in the region
Hong Kong, October 26 (ANI): Arctic Council has raised concern over China's growing ambitions in the region as climate change has offered access to the vast mineral resources and new transport routes that reduce sea travel routes to Europe substantially.
China has announced Arctic Policy and has been planning several commercial and military activities in the region. Moreover, strengthened Sino- Russian economic cooperatio...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:55:05 GMT
Xi congratulates Mirziyoyev on election as Uzbek president
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has congratulated Shavkat Mirziyoyev on his re-election as Uzbekistan's president.In a congratulatory message sent on Monday, Xi pointed out that the construction of a "New...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 03:05:14 GMT
China's architectural beauty, strength wow HK college students
© Provided by Xinhua A seminar showcasing the beauty and strength of Chinese buildings was well-received by Hong Kong university students, many of whom are keen to learn more and contribute to the country's achievements.HONG KONG, Oct...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 02:44:11 GMT
CIIE a key event bringing business opportunities: Aussie retail giant
© Provided by Xinhua "We're delighted to be bringing Woolworths trusted and high-quality products back to the CIIE for another year. China is an important market for Woolworths. The Expo provides us with a unique platform to showcase our brands and p...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 01:55:16 GMT
China hopes Taliban will unite all ethnic groups, protect women rights
Doha [Qatar], October 26 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met with Taliban's deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani in the Qatari capital of Doha, during which he urged the Taliban to adopt a friendly policy towards its neighbouring countries.
During the meeting, Wang said that Afghanistan is currently facing a historic opportunity to truly master its own destiny, achieve reconciliation and tolerance, a...[read more]
Published: Tue, 26 Oct 2021 00:37:11 GMT
US' Kerry to visit London for talks with Chinese counterparts on climate change
Washington [US], October 26 (ANI): US special representative for climate, John Kerry, will meet his Chinese counterparts in London on Tuesday to discuss matters concerning climate change, the State Department said.
"Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry will travel to London, United Kingdom on October 26, 2021 to continue ongoing discussions with counterparts from the People's Republic of China on efforts to a...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:44:11 GMT
Chinese FM meets with acting deputy PM of Afghan Taliban's interim gov't
© Provided by Xinhua China promises to continue to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, and work with the international community to help the country realize economic reconstruction as well as independent development.DOHA, Oct...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 23:37:09 GMT
5 Russian Navy ships enter Sea of Japan after circling archipelago with Chinese warships
Tokyo [Japan], October 26 (ANI): Five Russian Navy ships entered the Sea of Japan through Tsushima Strait after sailing around most of the Japanese archipelago with Chinese ships, the Japenese Ministry informed on Monday.
The ministry is analysing the reason behind the latest development. The 10 Russian and Chinese ships are believed to include vessels that took part in a joint drill conducted by the two countries in the ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 22:37:07 GMT
UN chief calls for China's commitment to 'ambitious' climate goals
New York [US], October 26 (ANI): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday called on China to present an "ambitious" nationally determined contribution in the run-up to the UN Climate Conference, COP26, starting in Glasgow at the end of this week.
Antonio Guterres commended the country's decision to end financing of coal-fired power plants abroad, and direct support for green and low carbon energy production, statin...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:18:02 GMT
China's State Council announces fresh appointments
Beijing (China), October 26 (ANI): China's cabinet, the State Council, announced the appointment and removal of officials on Monday, reported Xinhua.
Deng Li was appointed as vice minister of foreign affairs, Hua Chunying as assistant foreign minister, Lu Yingchuan as vice minister of culture and tourism, Liu Guoyong as deputy director of the General Administration of Sport of China, according to XinhuaReplacing Yan Qingm...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:56:09 GMT
Chinese FM to meet Taliban's top leaders in Doha
Beijing [China], October 25 (ANI): Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during his upcoming visit to Doha, will meet the top members of the Taliban's interim government, reported Xinhua.
Wang Wenbin, the spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said that during the foreign minister's visit to Doha at the invitation of Qatari Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al T...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:56:03 GMT
Despite national security law imposed by Beijing, Hong Kong Journalists Association refuses to shut down
Hong Kong, October 25 (ANI): The national security law imposed by Beijing in Hong Kong has led to many media outlets shutting down, but the Hong Kong Journalists Association has refused to wind up, said a media report.
Writing in The New York Times, Austin Ramzy, a Hong Kong reporter, said, "Unions have folded. Political parties have shut down. Independent media outlets and civil rights groups have disappeared. The Hong K...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:19:05 GMT
Winter Olympics to include daily testing of athletes
The International Olympic Committee announced rules and restrictions for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, including a three-week quarantine for unvaccinated competitors, daily testing for vaccinated athletes and spectators from the host country of China only.
All athletes will be placed in what is being called a "closed-loop management system," to separate participants from the outside population. It will include a c...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:18:54 GMT
Under China's security law, Hong Kong court convicts second man for inciting secession with speeches
Hong Kong, October 25 (ANI): Under the controversial security law enacted by Beijing here last year, a Hong Kong court has found a man guilty of inciting secession over the content of slogans he chanted and speeches he made in 2020, reported local media.
The 30-year-old Ma Chun-man -- who is the second person to be convicted under the security law -- was accused of chanting slogans and making speeches calling for Hong Kon...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:18:50 GMT
Rights NGO forced to close its Hong Kong offices citing security law
Hong Kong, October 25 (ANI): A London-based rights organisation on Monday said that it would close its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of 2021 after 40 years of working there and will move operations to the organization's other missions in the Asia-Pacific region.
"Amnesty International will close its two offices in Hong Kong by the end of the year ... The local 'section' office will cease operations on 31 October whi...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 17:55:52 GMT
PLA fighter jet crashes into river in central China
Taipei [Taiwan], October 25 (ANI): People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) two-seater Chengdu J-10S fighter jet crashed on a river in Henan Province, according to a media report.
The jet crashed on the bank of the Jialu River in central Chinese province Henan, Taiwan News reported citing video footage.
As per the footage, released last week by Chinese media, the two pilots can be seen landing safely near the river bank...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:18:07 GMT
Key insights into China's current economic situation
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- As 2021 marks the beginning of China's 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), as well as the start of its journey to fully build itself into a modern socialist country, the nation's economic performance has ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 16:05:38 GMT
After solar conjunction, China's Mars rover Zhurong continues adventures
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- China's first Mars rover Zhurong, which lost contact with Earth for about a month during the solar conjunction, has sent back a signal from a distance of 400 million km stating that it is in a normal conditio...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:55:51 GMT
Swiatek, Muguruza, Badosa qualify for 2021 WTA Finals
Florida [USA], October 25 (ANI): The WTA announced on Monday that Iga Swiatek, Garbine Muguruza and Paula Badosa have qualified for the 2021 WTA Finals Guadalajara.
The trio will join Aryna Sabalenka, Barbora Krejcikova, Karolina Pliskova and Maria Sakkari in the singles field, leaving one qualification place remaining following Ashleigh Barty's withdrawal.
Five of the eight doubles teams have also confirmed their attenda...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 15:18:39 GMT
China amps ups military pressure, but victory is not assured
Hong Kong, October 25 (ANI): It might appear that China's military ambitions are inexorable, that the tide has shifted in its favor. This is precisely what Beijing wants others to think, with its testing of advanced nuclear delivery missiles, incessant threats to Taiwan, Chairman Xi Jinping's constant call for national "struggle", an uncompromising posture on the Indian border and recent naval exercises with Russia. Howev...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:13:13 GMT
India-China border impasse: What would be a common-sense solution
Shortly after the latest border negotiations with India ended in a stalemate and amid growing worries over security, China on Saturday passed a new law on the protection and exploitation of its land border areas.The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2022, "stipulates that the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the People's Republic of China are sacred and inviolable," Xinhua ...[read more]
Published: Mon, 25 Oct 2021 12:30:05 GMT
Beijing classifies 1 medium-risk area after 2 new COVID-19 cases reported
© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Beijing on Monday classified one area as medium-risk for COVID-19 after two new cases were reported, a local health official has said.A residential community in Changping District was classi...[read more]