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Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries are likely to show interest given the weapon's potential to break anti-missile systems at supersonic speeds, he said, claiming that the new missile could be cheaper than the BrahMos. (Photo: File | PTI)

Pakistan may buy China's supersonic missile 'better than' BrahMos: report

The test conducted on Monday at a discreet location in North China verified the launch, power and flight control systems.

17 Oct 2018 8:25 PM

Five artisans were sent to Yunnan province by the puja committee of B J Block, Salt Lake, a few months ago to learn about the art, culture and way of life of the people there. (Representational Image/ PTI)

Durga Puja 2018: Slice of China at Kolkata puja pandal

Durga Puja here has a Chinese connection this time with culture and traditions of the two places blending into one.

15 Oct 2018 8:49 AM

A post-Trump Democratic administration may well decide to opt for the “win-win” relationship proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Where is the new Cold War headed?

Chinese efforts to build a so-called “win-win’”relationship through trade concessions and cooperation on Korea and Afghanistan have clearly failed.

15 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

China could have a larger share of the Indian market than earlier, provided it plays fair.

Curious bid by China to win Indian support

Now that China’s trade with the US is set to shrink in the near future, there are good arguments for India and China to enhance trade ties.

12 Oct 2018 1:52 AM

China, throttled by export barriers to the US, might diversify the structure of its exports, using overseas production and export units in countries with trade ties to the US. India could be one such location.

US-China trade battles to impact India, world

The average tariff rate for WTO member countries was down to nine per cent in 2013.

26 Sep 2018 1:46 AM

The modems, routers, switching and networking gear that keep the internet functioning were not included in a newly created US tariff code that was exempted from the latest China tariffs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Home modems, routers hit by US China tariffs as 'smart' tech goods escape

Consumer tech industry officials say they expect billions of dollars worth of these products.

24 Sep 2018 12:30 PM

Jack Ma, co-founder of Chinese e-tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.

Alibaba's Jack Ma says people should prepare for 20 years of China-US trade war

Alibaba can no longer meet its promise to create 1 million jobs in the United States due to the trade tensions.

20 Sep 2018 10:19 AM

Chinese police eventually discovered that servers for the application were located in Cambodia. (Photo: Pixabay)

China busts live-stream porn app gang

More than 200 people linked to the platform’s operations were arrested in April but the application continued to operate.

20 Sep 2018 9:49 AM

Tim Cook said, "The iPhone is assembled in China, but the parts come from everywhere." (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Apple CEO Tim Cook says optimistic on US-China trade talks

The iPhone was not among the ‘wide range’ of products that Apple told regulators would be hit by the $200 billion round of tariffs.

19 Sep 2018 8:42 AM

Google's China plan spurs inquiry from US lawmakers

The questioning added to the pressure on Google to disclose precautions it would take to protect the safety of its users.

14 Sep 2018 7:42 AM

'Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a consensus-based organization. India has not been able to secure membership as a result of opposition from China,' Alice Wells, the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, told a Washington audience. (Photo: PTI)

India meets all qualifications to be member of NSG: US

India has been seeking entry into 48-member elite nuclear club, which controls nuclear trade, but China has repeatedly stonewalled its bid.

13 Sep 2018 9:30 AM

The President also said that the US should get paid for securing the wealthy countries from the outside harm. (Photo: AFP)

‘Whole thing is crazy’: Trump wants to stop subsidies to India, China

Attacking the WTO, US President Donald Trump said he thinks that the World Trade Organization was probably the worst of all.

08 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

China's exports rose to USD 44.4 billion in August, a 13.2 per cent increase from the same period last year.

China's trade surplus with US hit new record in August

China's trade surplus with the United States ballooned to a new record USD 31 billion in August.

08 Sep 2018 12:50 PM

Cell phones, the biggest US import from China, have so far been spared, but would be hit if Trump activates the new $267 billion tariff list. (Photo: ANI)

Apple says US tariffs on China would affect 'wide range' of products

Apple did not disclose specific revenues for most of the affected products, but of those the Apple Watch may be the biggest seller.

08 Sep 2018 7:43 AM

Around 40 percent of adults in the United States, 36 percent in Britain and 14 percent in China did too little exercise to stay healthy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Quarter of adults too inactive, putting health at risk

There has been no improvement in global levels of physical activity since 2001, according to the study.

06 Sep 2018 9:09 AM

German and British authorities have previously warned their citizens that Beijing is using LinkedIn to try to recruit them as spies.

US accuses China of 'super aggressive' espionage on LinkedIn

The Chinese campaign includes contacting thousands of LinkedIn members at a time.

03 Sep 2018 7:28 AM

Silk Road project envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to many countries. (Photo: AFP)

In China's 'Silk Road' project, nations fear walking into ‘debt trap’

Concerns are being raised that China is setting up debt traps in countries which may lack the means to pay back.

02 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

LinkedIn said earlier in August it found accounts were being misused to connect with LinkedIn members who work at political organizations.

LinkedIn says it’s working to combat Chinese espionage activity

The Microsoft-owned service said Friday it’s partnering with US law enforcement agencies after uncovering fake LinkedIn profiles.

01 Sep 2018 11:04 AM

According to a Chinese government report, 9020 cumec of water was discharged into Tsangpo/Brahmaputra river as observed at various stations yesterday. (Youtube Screengrab)

China issues flood alert in India as river Tsangpo swells

Communication from China came following heavy rains in that country after which Tsangpo was in spate.

30 Aug 2018 9:29 PM

Alvarezsaurs are weird animals. With their strong, clawed hands and weak jaws, they appear to be the dinosaurian analog to today's aardvarks and anteaters.(Photo: ANI)

Two new Chinese dinosaurs have been discovered

The dinosaurs are both Alvarezsaurs, an enigmatic group of theropod dinosaurs, which have many similarities with birds.

27 Aug 2018 9:18 AM

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