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Mumbai surpassed Beijing to become Asia's billionaire capital: In world's
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, retained his title as Asia's richest person despite facing stiff competition, while Gautam Adani, founder of the Adani Group, saw a staggering surge in wealth, propelling him to the 15th spot in the global rankings.
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Hong Kong demonstrates its "red" credentials by passing security law
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
It has long been a cherished ambition of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and Chairman Xi Jinping - but not of the vast majority of Hong Kong people - to enact security regulations that outlaw dissent against the governing regime.
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"Arunachal Pradesh is part of India because it's part of India...": Jaisha
Updated : 2 years ago IST
While referring to Beijing's claims as "ludicrous", the EAM said that Arunachal Pradesh is a part of India because it is a part of the country, and not only because a foreign country says so.
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Taiwanese travellers urged to be 'cautious' after new security law passed
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Taiwan government on Thursday warned its people to keep their safety in mind while visiting Hong Kong after the Beijing-controlled Legislative Council passed a new national security law two days ago in the special administrative region (SAR), Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported.
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Taiwan calls for speedy return of two Kinmen anglers rescued by China
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Taiwan's agency handling relations with China on Thursday expressed hope that the Beijing authorities will expedite the return of two anglers from Kinmen who they confirmed were rescued in waters off the Fujian coast, Central News Agency Focus Taiwan reported.
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World Uyghur Congress demands Australia recognise China's atrocities in Xi
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The demand raised by the WUC comes before the March 20 scheduled meeting of the foreign ministers of China and Australia, according to a press release by the WUC.
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Hong Kong legislature passes tough new national security law, expands govt
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Safeguarding National Security Law passed includes new measures on treason, espionage, external interference, state secrets and sedition.
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China's crackdown: Police target citizens following dissident artist's soc
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Despite Beijing's heightened efforts to curb free speech beyond its Great Firewall of internet censorship, Lee continued to tweet. Last month, he was summoned by police not due to his tweets, but because of the accounts he followed.
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Chinese military aspirations carry it deep into space
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Last year was a record for Chinese space launches, with 67 rockets putting 207 satellites into orbit, of which many were for military or dual-use purposes.
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China asserts control in Kinmen waters, Taiwanese experts warn
Updated : 2 years ago IST
According to Taiwan's Coast Guard Administration (CGA), on both Friday and Saturday, four Chinese Coast Guard patrol vessels entered Kinmen's waters. The CGA closely monitored these incursions, issuing warnings until the Chinese ships departed.
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Chinese State media faces harassment from authorities amid Hebei blast cov
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The actions of local authorities prompted a swift response from the All-China Journalists Association, which issued a statement defending journalists' professional role in Chinese society.
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China: Death toll rises to 7 in deadly gas explosion; 27 injured
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Seven people have been killed and 27 injured in a deadly explosion that took place in a building in Yanjiao town in China on Wednesday, reported Global Times.
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