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China launches hotline to crack down on 'historical nihilists', who 'insul
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 12 (ANI): In a move to crack down on 'historical nihilists' ahead of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) 100th anniversary in July, China's cyber regulator has launched a hotline to report online comments that defame the ruling party.
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Philippines, US begin two-week joint military drill amid tensions in South
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 12 (ANI): Over the next two weeks, the Philippines armed forces will hold joint exercises with hundreds of US soldiers amid growing tensions with Beijing in the South China Sea.
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Russia, China protecting own interests; thwarting global response to Myanm
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], April 12 (ANI): EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said on Sunday it was "no surprise" that Moscow and Beijing were blocking efforts at the UN Security Council to impose an arms embargo as the international efforts to halt the violence in Myanmar is yet to yield result
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US issues warning to China; says action against Taiwan would be 'serious m
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 12 (ANI): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday (local time) issued a warning to China stating it would be a "serious mistake" for anyone to attempt to change Taiwan's "status quo" amid heightened tensions between Washington and Beijing over the island country
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Effectiveness of Chinese vaccines 'not high', admits country's health offi
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 11 (ANI): Marking a rare admission from China over the effectiveness of its Covid-19 vaccine, the country's Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said that the efficacy of Chinese coronavirus vaccines is "not high" and they may require improvements, The Washington Post rep
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Tibetans don't enjoy freedom in China, says Lobsang Sangay amid elections
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 11 (ANI): Amid the general election for the Dharamshala-based parliament-in-exile, Central Tibetan Administration, its president Lobsang Sangay on Sunday said Tibetans don't enjoy freedom in China but under the great leadership of Dalai Lama t
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Xinhua: Eyes, ears and voice of China
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 11 (ANI): In a world where one often hears about western spy agencies such as the CIA, M16, the Chinese intelligence network remains shrouded in mystery even as it provides information to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that reflects Beijing's priorities in military,
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Djibouti risks its autonomy amid Chinese infrastructure investment strateg
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Djibouti [Djibouti], April 11 (ANI): The relationship between Djibouti and China is a case study on how Beijing is using its global infrastructure investment strategy, the Belt and Road Initiative, to aggrandise its economic influence and strengthen its position as the top investor in Africa
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Bad debt of China's banks mounts by 22 pc
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, April 11 (ANI): As China has recorded the lowest economic growth in four decades in the year 2020, the non-performing debt at its four biggest banks swells 22 per cent last year, with the balance set to skyrocket this year if state-mandated loan extensions expire.
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US climate envoy Kerry likely to travel to China next week amid escalating
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): US climate envoy John Kerry is expected to travel to China next week in an attempt to collaborate on the issue of climate change amid deepening tensions between Washington and Beijing.
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Hong Kong Police arrest over 10,200 during anti-govt protests in last 20 m
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, April 10 (ANI): Hong Kong Police have arrested over 10,200 people in connection with the anti-government protests in the last 20 months, signalling the extent of the crackdown launched by Beijing-backed authorities to silence dissenters.
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Chinese TV channels censor foreign fashion brands amid Xinjiang cotton row
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], April 10 (ANI): Amid Beijing's ongoing tussle with foreign companies over forced labour issues in Xinjiang, Chinese television channels have censored the logos and symbols of brands on sneakers and t-shirts worn by their contestants in various shows.
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