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China sees record-low temperatures, cold wave freezes majority of its regi
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
China has been witnessing severe cold fronts, sending temperatures plunging below freezing and breaking historic extreme low records in the majority of Chinese regions, causing officials to warn relevant authorities to strengthen patrol inspections of subways, overpasses, underpasses, and ro
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Chinese President Xi Jinping extends condolences to Biden over former US S
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday conveyed his condolences to US President Joe Biden over the demise of Henry Kissinger, a former US Secretary of State and a key player in thawing tensions between China and the US in 1972, the Global Times reported.
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Li Shangfu removed as Defence Minister after months of speculation
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
After months of speculation, China removed General Li Shangfu from the position of defence minister and state councillor, China-based Global Times reported.
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China's 'batwoman' claims outbreak of new SARS-like pandemic 'highly likel
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Virologist Shi Zhengli who is also dubbed as China's "batwoman" along with her team has cautioned that a new Covid-like pandemic is 'highly likely' and can be brought on by bats, according to Global Times.
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China's top diplomat Wang Yi concludes Russia trip, nations lean on each o
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
After concluding his four-day-long trip to Russia recently, China's top diplomat Wang Yi said that both Moscow and Beijing have decided to make new efforts to establish rational international order while also strengthening their multilateral strategic cooperation, according to Global Times.
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Typhoon Haikui: 36,000 people relocated, schools, public transportation su
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
924 townships across seven counties, cities or districts in Fuzhou experienced heavy rainfall between 9 pm on Tuesday to 5 am (local time) on Wednesday. The quantum of precipitation climbed above 250 millimetres with a maximum precipitation of 439.7 millimetres in Gaishan town in Cangshan di
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Pakistan: Chinese Consulate General issues safety warning after convoy att
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The Chinese Consulate General in Karachi issued a safety warning on Sunday following the targeted attack on a Chinese convoy in Balochistan, The Global Times reported.
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China urges Philippines to immediately tow its vessel from Ren'ai Reef
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Quoting a statement by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the Global Times reported that claiming the Ren'ai Reef as a part of China's Nansha Islands, Beijing called for restoring the original status of the reef.
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China likely to witness multiple typhoons in August
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Amid heavy rains in China, several parts of northern and southern China will face a high risk of flooding in August as two or three typhoons are expected to make landfall across the nation, China-based Global Times reported citing Chinese authorities.
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China: 11 people killed, 27 others missing amid flooding in Beijing
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Eleven people were killed and 27 others were missing as of Tuesday morning due to flooding in Beijing caused due to typhoon Doksuri that resulted in heavy rains, China-based Global Times reported. Among these, two died in the line of duty.
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Residents evacuated as flash flood hits China's Fangshan district
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
As rains continue to wreak havoc in China, residents were evacuated following a flash flood in mountaineous region of Fanghshan district on Sunday afternoon, reported Global Times.
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China, Russia to hold third joint naval patrol in West and North Pacific w
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
China and Russia will soon launch their third joint naval patrol, which will showcase both sides' warships sailing into West and North Pacific waters following the Northern/Interaction-2023 joint exercises in the Sea of Japan, the Global Times reported citing a press release China's Minis
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