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China eases alert on border after foreign ministers' meeting in Moscow: Re
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 16 (ANI): The People's Liberation Army's (PLA) troops stationed at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) raise their combat readiness to the second-highest possible last week after an exchange of fire with Indian troops but the alert was eased following a meeting bet
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Won't sell TikTok's algorithm to US, says ByteDance
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], September 14 (ANI): Chinese company ByteDance has decided not to sell or transfer the algorithm behind its video-sharing application TikTok in any sale or divestment deal, according to South China Morning Post.
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China fires 2 missiles into South China Sea to 'warn' US
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 26 (ANI): China on Wednesday fired two missiles including an "aircraft-carrier killer" into the South China Sea as an act of "warning" to the United States after a US spy plane allegedly intruded into its army's no-fly airspace, a source close to the Chinese military tol
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Faultlines appear between China, Russia 'special' ties
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Although China and Russia have often described their relationship as "special and unprecedented", cracks are appearing in their ties on several issues including differences on Vladivostok, sales of Russian arms to India and delays in the delivery of Russian mis
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Taiwan showcases its military power amid China's growing threat
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 23 (ANI): Amid the threat of China endangering Taiwan's security, the country's defence ministry has released a video showing troops firing anti-aircraft, anti-tank and anti-ship missiles in defence of the island against a mock invasion from across the Taiwan Strait, Sou
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Singapore announces USD 5.8 billion to boost COVID-19 hit economy
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Singapore, Aug 18 (ANI): Singapore has announced USD 5.8 billion to extend a wage subsidy programme to next March, as most sectors continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, reported South China Morning Post.
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China asks military not to fire first shot as Beijing looks to deescalate
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 11 (ANI): Amid mounting tensions with the US, China has instructed its service personnel "not to fire the first shot", as Beijing looks to de-escalate tensions with Washington in the South China Sea, South China Morning Post reported citing sources familiar with the situ
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As Taipei hosts US official, Chinese fighter jets cross midline of Taiwan
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], Aug 10 (ANI): Even as US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar was in Taiwan on a visit, Beijing deployed fighter jets that briefly crossed the midline of the Taiwan Strait on Monday, South China Morning Post reported citing Taiwan's defence ministry.
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China's economic recovery may suffer due to fresh COVID-19 outbreak, flood
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], Aug 5 (ANI): Fresh clusters of COVID-19 cases coupled with massive flooding may impede China's recovery from the pandemic as consumption and construction are likely to be hit, reports South China Morning Post.
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Hong Kong police seeking 6 people including Nathan Law on suspicion of bre
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, Aug 1 (ANI): Continuing with the ruthless suppression of the dissenting voices in the erstwhile British colony, six people including activist Nathan Law Kwun-chung and former British consulate employee Simon Cheng Man-kit are being sought by Hong Kong police on suspicion of breaki
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Taiwanese firms pivoting to India amid fallout with China
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Beijing [China], July 31 (ANI): Amid the fallout with China over various issues, Taiwanese firms are pivoting to India drawn by its giant market, inexpensive skilled workforce and generous tax breaks, South China Morning Post reported.
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Four members of Hong Kong pro-independence group arrested by police unit e
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, July 30 (ANI): Enforcing the draconian national security law, Hong Kong's new police unit arrested four student members of a pro-independence group, aged 16 to 21 on Wednesday, reported South China Morning Post.
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