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'Facekinis' make a comeback on Chinese beaches

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05 Jul 2018 9:49 AM

The restrictions are being developed to help put pressure on China to address the administration’s complaints that it has misappropriated US intellectual property through joint-venture requirements, unfair licensing policies and state-backed acquisitions of US technology firms.

Trump says security panel can protect US technology from China

The US president, in remarks to reporters at the White House, said the approach would target all countries, not just China.

27 Jun 2018 7:52 AM

The initiatives are designed to hamper plans that Beijing outlined under its “Made in China 2025” strategy to become a global leader in 10 key sectors.

US plans limits on Chinese investment in US technology firms

The US is also devising plans for “enhanced” export controls to keep such technologies from being shipped to China.

25 Jun 2018 7:52 AM

For Chinese companies, the development of compelling series and characters could also open up new business opportunities.

China's tech giants splash out in cartoon arms race

China’s tech firms are engaged in a cartoon arms race to develop Chinese characters in an animation market expected to hit 216 billion yuan.

25 Jun 2018 7:50 AM

Albert Einstein's travel diaries reveal racially offensive views

The editor of the book said Einstein had made comments that were "pretty unpleasant" and at odds with his humanitarian image.

18 Jun 2018 11:07 AM

It is for the first time the Indian prime minister attended the SCO summit after India along with Pakistan became full-fledged members of the grouping, jointly dominated by China and Russia, which has been increasingly seen as a counter to NATO. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

PM Modi departs from China, heads home after 2-day visit

Modi attended the SCO summit in China, held nearly half a dozen bilateral meetings, including with President Xi Jinping.

10 Jun 2018 3:51 PM

Staff who fell ill after hearing strange sounds are being examined by doctors at a consulate in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou, with several evacuated to the US and at least one diagnosed with brain trauma. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Fear of mystery weapon surfaces in China as US diplomats fall ill

Fears of rumored sonic weapon revived as US issued alert over mystery illness of diplomats in China which first arised in Cuba 2 yrs ago.

09 Jun 2018 7:12 PM

Something similar happened in India last year when a man was filmed cooking an egg on a road in Odisha. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bizarre: Woman cooks crispy fish on car hood in 40 degrees weather

Boiling heat in China has allowed a woman to cook fish on her car hood.

07 Jun 2018 3:17 PM

The animal appears to have paused from time to time, since the trackways appear to be connected to burrows that may have been dug into the sediment. (Photo: AFP)

Earliest animal footprints found in China, says study

The trackways were found in the Yangtze Gorges area of South China, and date to the Ediacaran Period 541 million to 635 million years ago.

07 Jun 2018 11:01 AM

China and India have the highest numbers of smokers worldwide, accounting for 307 million and 106 million, respectively. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking down, but tobacco use still a major cause of death, disease - WHO

Tobacco kills more than 7 million a year and many people know that it increases the risk of cancer.

31 May 2018 11:48 AM

China overtakes US for healthy lifespan: WHO data

Meanwhile U.S. life expectancy is falling.

30 May 2018 8:22 PM

No religious group is permitted to carry out any religious activities, including preaching, missionary work, proselytizing, and ordaining clergy, without government approval. (Photo: File)

China very troubling country for religious freedom: Top US diplomat

Authorities defined 26 religious activities, including Islam, Christianity, Tibetan Buddhism practices, illegal without govt authorisation.

30 May 2018 12:00 PM

After swings and hugs, some realism returns

Relations with Pakistan represent a major policy failure.

30 May 2018 1:21 AM

To get rich would be glorious escape from pointless life, says young Chinese student

“You work hard but only see limited returns, like you’re in an endless loop,” he said.

29 May 2018 7:03 PM

Rice is not just a major source of calories, but also proteins and vitamins for many people in developing countries. (Photo: Pixabay)

Rice becomes less nutritious as CO2 levels rise: Study

Local wildlife has sometimes added an additional challenge to the research.

26 May 2018 5:26 PM

Panda cub makes first public appearance at Malaysia zoo

Chinese ambassador Bai Tian said he was pleased to see the cub was "comfortable and happy".

26 May 2018 5:13 PM

An American citizen working at US consulate in Guangzhou reported suffering from 'abnormal' sounds, pressure leading to mild brain injury. (Photo: File/Representational)

China says no clues found to explain abnormal US sonic incident

The US embassy said it could not link the case to health problems suffered by US government staff in Cuba dating back to late 2016.

24 May 2018 4:16 PM

The embassy, which issued a health alert to Americans living in China, said it could not link the case to health issues suffered by US government staff in Cuba dating back to late 2016. (Photo: FIle)

US cautions Americans in China after 'abnormal' sound incident

American citizen working at US consulate in Guangzhou reported suffering from 'abnormal' sounds, pressure leading to mild brain injury.

24 May 2018 8:18 AM

China’s economic growth to cool to 6.5 per cent this year from 6.9 per cent in 2017.

China April producer inflation picks up for first time in 7 months

China has set an inflation goal of 3 per cent for 2018, the same target as last year.

10 May 2018 10:22 AM

It is important for people to understand that not all masks are effective at reducing exposure to particles in air pollution.

Face masks may not be that ineffective against air pollution

Although mask may filter tiny particles as advertised, face size and shape as well as movement can lead to leakage as high as 68 per cent.

07 May 2018 8:34 AM

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