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21 trapped in coal mine in Xinjiang
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Xinjiang [China], April 11 (ANI): Over 20 workers are trapped in a coal mine in northwest China's Xinjiang region after flooding cut power under underground and disrupted communications, Chinese-state media Xinhua reported.
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Djibouti risks its autonomy amid Chinese infrastructure investment strateg
Updated : 5 years, 4 months 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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US ramps up pressure on China, new strategic competition policy to impact
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 11 (ANI): The US Senate's new policy, the Strategic Competition Act of 2021, lays out a wide-ranging strategy that would have a "profound effect" on Chinese entities as the relationship between the two economic superpowers deteriorate.
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Despite IMF loans, Pakistan continues to rely on China
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 10 (ANI): Pakistan is set to address a dozen conditions in six months to meet the USD 6 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme as the debt-ridden country continues to rely heavily on its all-weather friend China, for additional support, according to a
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Taiwan to stage live-fire drills amid rising China tensions
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], April 10 (ANI): Amid growing aggression from China, Taiwan is planning to stage live-fire drills on the Dongsha Islands in the South China Sea later this month in preparation for a possible attack from the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
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Chinese couple indicted for money laundering in Taiwan
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], April 10 (ANI): A Chinese businessman and his wife were barred from leaving Taiwan for eight months after being indicted for money laundering, Taiwan News reported.
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Chinese vaccine won't be given to Lankans until safety aspect ensured: Sri
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 10 (ANI): China's Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine will not be given to Sri Lankans until the safety aspect of the vaccine is ensured by the health authorities, the country's Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has said.
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Myanmar military deploys Chinese drones to monitor protesters: Report
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Naypyitaw [Myanmar], April 10 (ANI): Myanmar's military has deployed Chinese drones to support its operations against the protestors in the country, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
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Chinese TV channels censor foreign fashion brands amid Xinjiang cotton row
Updated : 5 years, 4 months 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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China slaps record $2.8 billion fine on Alibaba after antitrust probe
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 10 (ANI): Chinese regulators on Saturday slapped a record fine of 18.2 billion yuan (2.8 billion dollars) on e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding after a months-long antitrust investigation that was initiated on Christmas eve last year, reports South China Morning Post.
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Criticism over use of China-made Sinopharm vaccines continues to grow
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 9 (ANI): After Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and President Arif Alvi tested positive for COVID-19 last month despite taking Chinese vaccine Sinopharm, doubts surrounding the efficacy of the much-touted vaccine have continued to grow.
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US blacklists seven Chinese supercomputer centres over weapons concerns
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 9 (ANI): The United States on Thursday restricted trade with top Chinese supercomputing centres, as these capabilities can be used for the development of modern weapons and national security systems.
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