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The former Chinese Ambassador is said to have played a significant role in dousing tensions between India and China during Dokalam standoff and was widely appreciated for his expertise in India and its foreign policy. (Photo: Twitter | @VikramMisri)

Sun Weidong appointed China's next Ambassador to India

Vikram Misri, the Ambassador of India to the People's Republic of China, congratulated Sun on his appointment on Wednesday.

12 Jun 2019 4:36 PM

Protests that sparked off on Sunday after a proposed amendment to the extradition law that involves extraditions to any jurisdiction with which it does not already have a treaty, including mainland China for the first time. (Photo: AFP)

Protests grow fierce in Hong Kong over extradition law, attempt to storm Parliament

Police used tear gas, pepper spray and batons to disperse crowds of black-clad demonstrators, most of them young people and students.

12 Jun 2019 2:54 PM

Many of the photos are stamped with dates, times, locations and descriptions, and, according to officials, represent proof that Pyongyang is violating punishing economic sanctions right off China's coast. (Photo: AP)

US gift to China questions enforcement of North Korea sanctions

What looked like a coffee table book was actually 32 pages of photographs and satellite images of North Korean ships.

12 Jun 2019 11:04 AM

Responding to a question regarding a probable India-Pakistan meeting, or even a bilateral between India and Iran, the Secretary (West), Gitesh Sarma, said that there is limited time available due to which 'requests for other bilaterals will be processed as we go along.' (Photo: ANI)

India to hold bilaterals with Russia, China; No talks scheduled with Pak

The MEA also revealed that India would be holding a meeting with host nation Kyrgyzstan on June 14.

10 Jun 2019 6:42 PM

The defence law, called the National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA), placed a broad ban on the use of federal money to purchase products from Huawei, citing national security concerns. (Photo: AP)

White House seeks delay on Huawei ban for contractors

The ban is one part of a multifaceted US push against Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.

10 Jun 2019 10:51 AM

This year's summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will be held in the Kyrgyz capital of Bishkek on June 13-14 where Modi and Xi are scheduled to meet and discuss bilateral and international issues. (Photo: File)

Xi, Modi may discuss US' trade protectionism in Bishkek: China

After the Wuhan summit, both the countries stepped up efforts to improve relations in different spheres including military-to-military ties.

10 Jun 2019 10:50 AM

It began with crowds of peaceful marchers stretching out for miles – families with flag waving toddlers, grandparents in wheelchairs, expats and business types, musicians banging drums, artists, activists and more. (Photo: File)

United by fear of China, Hong Kongers staged record march

Crowds listed to speeches and chanted slogans outside the city's legislature where the march ended.

10 Jun 2019 10:27 AM

Such discussions are a routine part of international meetings where engineers gather to set technical standards for communications technologies, including the next generation of mobile networks known as 5G. (Photo: AP)

Some big tech firms cut employees' access to Huawei

Chipmakers Intel Corp and Qualcomm Inc have restricted employees from informal conversations with Huawei.

10 Jun 2019 9:55 AM

An investigation is underway, the report said. (Representational image)

Nine killed, 10 injured in coal mine accident in China

The workers were trapped in a shaft after the tremor jolted the coal mine under the management of Jilin Longjiabao Mining Co.

10 Jun 2019 8:59 AM

Pushing through the legislation could spark more protests or even a return to the unrest of 2014, but backtracking might embolden opponents and anger Beijing. Several senior Communist Party leaders in China have voiced support for the bill. (Photo: AP)

Huge Hong Kong protest against China extradition law

‘This bill will not just affect Hong Kong's reputation as an international finance centre, but also our judicial system,’ a student said.

09 Jun 2019 3:22 PM

Huawei denies its equipment is a security risk. (Photo: AP)

Brazil will not bar Huawei from 5G network

The United States has asked countries to reject Huawei technology in the development of new mobile phone networks.

08 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

Huawei has also downgraded its forecast for total smartphone shipments in the second half of 2019. (Photo: AP)

Huawei cuts orders to key suppliers after US blacklisting

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd (TSMC) confirmed that orders from Huawei have declined.

06 Jun 2019 11:00 AM

Huawei has repeatedly denied all allegations of espionage and last month said it was the victim of US bullying. (Photo: AP)

Dutch should ban Huawei outright on 5G network

Leaders in the Netherlands have not yet taken a position on using Huawei technology ahead of a 5G network auction process.

06 Jun 2019 10:46 AM

Tim Cook shared his thoughts on the US-China trade war. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Tim Cook says he doesn't see China targeting Apple in US-China trade dispute

Currently the Chinese have not targeted Apple at all and the CEO doesn’t anticipate that happening.

05 Jun 2019 2:08 PM

The Chinese company has become a flashpoint in allegations by the United States government that Huawei gear is a threat to US security. (Photo: AP)

Spelling errors, video show Huawei rival stole trade secrets

Two years ago Huawei sued CNEX and Huang, who co-founded CNEX in 2013, seeking at least USD 85.7 million in damages.

05 Jun 2019 1:20 PM

Jaishankar said that India hopes to further expand the scope of cooperation with Japan, a country with which New Delhi enjoys a special relationship. (Photo: PTI)

'Modi-Abe vision to be taken forward by Indo-Japan', says Jaishankar

Japanese Foreign Minister congratulated Jaishankar for his new role as Minister.

05 Jun 2019 1:01 PM

The rocket also carried two communications satellites belonging to China 125, a Beijing-based technology company. (Photo: AP, for representative purpose)

China's tryst with space; launches rocket from ship

The Long March 11 rocket blasted off from a platform on a large semi-submersible barge in the Yellow Sea.

05 Jun 2019 12:21 PM

The warnings come a day after the education ministry said students and academics were facing US visa problems and urged them to assess the "risk" of travelling to the United States. (Photo: File)

China issues travel alerts for US; warns citizens of harassment

The statement urged Chinese tourists to 'fully assess the risk' and 'improve their awareness of safety and security'..

04 Jun 2019 5:36 PM

Pompeo’s statement “maliciously attacks China’s political system, denigrates the state of China’s human rights and religious affairs, wantonly criticises China’s Xinjiang policy and severely interferes in China’s domestic affairs”, foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said in a regular press briefing. (Photo: AP)

China slams Pompeo’s ‘lunatic ravings and babbling nonsense’ on Tiananmen

Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang called Pompeo statement as an attack on China’s political system and human rights.

04 Jun 2019 3:49 PM

China's football fan President Xi Jinping has stated his aim for the country to stage the showpiece World Cup one day (Photo: AP)

China will stage 2023 Asian Cup - AFC

It will mark the second time China has hosted the quadrennial continental tournament, after the 2004 edition.

04 Jun 2019 3:48 PM

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