China

Yunus’s China visit can open many doors

Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.

Chinese researchers develop world's smallest LEDs

Researchers from China's Zhejiang University, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, have created the world’s smallest light-emitting diodes (LEDs), measuring just 90 nanometers in size - around the size of a virus. According to a study published in the science journal Nature, these nano-perovskite LEDs (nano-PeLEDs) achieve a record pixel density of 127,000 pixels per inch (PPI), surpassing existing LED technologies.

Strategic choices in the new space race

Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.

5 scenic Asian spots where cherry blossoms will take your breath away

Experience Asia’s breath-taking cherry blossoms in Yoshino, Seoul, Shanghai, Vietnam, and Taiwan. From vibrant festivals to scenic parks, these destinations offer stunning pink and white blooms, cultural celebrations, and unforgettable travel experiences for every nature enthusiast.

China calls for all stakeholders in Ukraine war to be in peace process

"China views all efforts dedicated to peace positively, including any consensus reached by the United States and Russia on peace talks," China's foreign ministry readout quoted Wang as saying.

China urges universities to provide ‘love education’

China is calling on its colleges and universities to provide “love education” to propagate positive views on marriage, love, fertility and family, in an attempt to improve the country’s declining birth rate. 

One dead, dozens missing in China landslide

China has been hit with extreme weather in recent months

China says 'firmly opposes' new US tariffs, vows 'countermeasures'

China's commerce ministry slammed Washington's "erroneous practices"

Chinese AI app DeepSeek beats ChatGPT on US App Store

A Chinese startup named DeepSeek has taken the lead in the AI race, with its assistant app becoming the most popular free app on Apple’s US App Store, surpassing ChatGPT, according to data firm Sensor Tower. The app, powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, was launched on January 10 and has quickly gained attention in the United States.

November 9, 2024
November 9, 2024

China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October

The consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, rose 0.3 percent year-on-year in October, down from 0.4 percent in September, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

China posts slowest growth in over a year as property woes drag

The economy expanded 4.6 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, down from 4.7 in the previous three months and the slowest since early 2023

October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024

Myanmar ties China with lowest internet freedom: study

The further deterioration in Myanmar, a Beijing ally where the military seized power in 2021, marks the first time in a decade that any country has matched China for a low score in the Freedom on the Net report.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

China's military encircles Taiwan in 'warning' drills

Outlying islands administered by Taipei were on "heightened alert" and "aircraft and ships will respond to enemy situations in accordance with the engagement rules", Taiwan's defence ministry said.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

Vietnam, China to expand rail links, cross-border payments

The two sides also signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the implementation of cross-border payment services via QR codes and an agreement to study a model for an "economic cooperation zone" across their border

October 6, 2024
October 6, 2024

China's Xi vows to 'deepen cooperation' with N. Korea's Kim

China and North Korea are traditional socialist allies, and Beijing has long provided crucial support for Pyongyang's diplomatically isolated government.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Cuts, cash, credit: China bids to jumpstart flagging economy

China this week unveiled a bundle of new measures aimed at kickstarting its economy, battered by unprecedented headwinds including a property sector crisis and sluggish spending

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Thousands bid farewell to Tokyo zoo pandas before return to China

More than 2,000 panda lovers formed long queues outside the zoo Saturday morning, some having spent the whole night there armed with picnic blankets and camping chairs.

September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024

China considers $142 bn injection for state banks: report

Chinese leaders are considering pumping more than $140 billion into the country's large state-run banks in the first such move to support the flagging economy

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

China launches intercontinental missile into Pacific in rare test

Beijing has stepped up its nuclear development in recent years, with the Pentagon last October warning China was developing its arsenal more quickly than the United States had anticipated.