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India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

India will not be an ally of US, but another great power: WH official

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Kurt Campbell, the White House Asia Coordinator, said that in his view India is the most important bilateral relationship for the United States in the 21st century.

Chinese woman seeks perfect beauty

Chinese woman seeks perfect beauty

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Hao Lulu, who has begun to undergo six months of plastic surgery on her entire body, hopes her new looks will lead to a career in films.

Apple loses China patent case, separate suit continues

Apple loses China patent case, separate suit continues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

Apple had taken Shanghai-based Zhizhen Internet Technology and China's State Intellectual Property Office to court to seek a ruling that Zhizhen's patent rights to a speech recognition technology were invalid.

Now, China accuses Google of tax fraud

Now, China accuses Google of tax fraud

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

American search engine Google, which recently accused the Chinese government of blocking its services, has been charged with tax evasion along with three of its affiliate companies.

China's 1st aircraft carrier to be deployed in August

China's 1st aircraft carrier to be deployed in August

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

China's first aircraft carrier is likely to be commissioned on August 1 and deployed in the disputed South China Sea, boosting its blue water aspirations.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Ten images from the world that show we live in an incredibly odd, odd world.

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The US wants to split Sino-India ties, says the Chinese media.

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The Indian delegation is led by Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Shyam Saran. The first meeting since the leaders of the Major Economies met in L'Aquila, Italy on July 9, the two-day meeting would be chaired by Michael Froman, the Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs.

US for China-Dalai Lama talks on Tibet

US for China-Dalai Lama talks on Tibet

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

The United States encourages open exchange between China and the Dalai Lama on the issue of Tibet, an Obama Administration official said today.

India loses its edge over China's navy

India loses its edge over China's navy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

With the expected launch of The People's Liberation Army (Navy)'s second aircraft carrier on April 23, China will match India in carrier numbers.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

This week's collection of unbelievably unusual images from across the world.

Revealed: How China prepared for 1962 war

Revealed: How China prepared for 1962 war

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

From March 1959 to March 1962, the PLA fought 12 major battles in central Tibet which was seen as an opportunity to train China's soldiers, notes Ajai Shukla.

China's foreign trade at $1.1 trillion

China's foreign trade at $1.1 trillion

Rediff.com30 Dec 2004

China's foreign trade in 2004 is expected to reach an all-time record $1.1 trillion, up 30 per cent from the previous year, making the nation the third largest trade power in the world, minister of commerce Bo Xilai said.

China's leadership has failed in economic reforms

China's leadership has failed in economic reforms

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Rumours that Mr Xi was a market reformer appear to have been exaggerated.

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

India, US a vital check on China's ambitions: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Describing it as a "spectacle in Houston", the Wall Street Journal said Trump is hoping to pick up a larger share of this growing voters bloc in 2020 than he did in 2016. Trump understands the benefit of associating with Indian Americans, whose contributions are crucial to the prosperity of both nations in the 21st century, it added.

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

Chinese send 750 mn SMS' daily

Chinese send 750 mn SMS' daily

Rediff.com19 May 2005

The spread of Short Messaging Service continues unabated in China with its volume increasing by 39 per cent in the first quarter of the year to 67.21 billion messages, the state media reported.\n\n

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

China's first lady steals the show in Latin America

Rediff.com4 Jun 2013

China's new first lady Peng Liyuan continued with her charm offensive demonstrating her musical talent during a recent visit to Latin America along with her husband President Xi Jinping.

Defence: China spends 2.5 times more than India

Defence: China spends 2.5 times more than India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

'The Chinese being focussed more seawards is definitely better for India with China being the looming threat along our land borders,' says Brigadier S K Chatterji (retd).

The odd, crazy world we live in!

The odd, crazy world we live in!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

The massive earthquake in Sichuan struck at 9:19 pm (local time) on Tuesday and the epicentre was monitored at a depth of 20 km, state-run Xinhua new agency reported.

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Why Is The Modi Sarkar Mum On The Security Breach?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Maybe, the need for secrecy may have tied the government's hand from sharing details in Parliament. Still, it should consider the need of sharing the utmost within any consultative committee, so that relative secrecy is still maintained. But such a course should involve the prime minister or home minister, as it is much more serious than is being made out to be, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

China needs to accelerate currency valuation: US

China needs to accelerate currency valuation: US

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

The Renminbi is the official currency of China.

Excitement blamed for 3 deaths in China

Excitement blamed for 3 deaths in China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

The rash of disasters had prompted doctors to urge fans to monitor their moods during games and keep an eye on their drinking and blood pressure, the Shanghai Daily reported.

China law to protect streetchildren

China law to protect streetchildren

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs estimates that there are at least 150,000 homeless children wandering the country's cities, most from underdeveloped rural areas.

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Baby bloom in the times of the pandemic

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The newborns opens their eyes to see the world fighting a deadly disease.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

In a first, China allows online media to report news

In a first, China allows online media to report news

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

China has for the first time permitted official media websites to report news but retained monopoly over the media by omitting popular private social media portals like Sina which has millions of users.

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

PHOTOS: The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

These photos prove we live in a truly bizarre world.

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Defeats in sports dominated by China at previous Olympics have left the country in an unfamiliar third place on the medals table, with some predicting that Rio 2016 could witness the lowest haul in two decades.

China, 2nd-largest diamond polishing base

China, 2nd-largest diamond polishing base

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

China has emerged as the world's second-largest diamond polishing base with an annual export of over 3 million carats, or nearly $1 billion worth of diamond, a report said.

'Star Wars' row almost led to US-China war

'Star Wars' row almost led to US-China war

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

The United States threatened to take military action against China during a secret 'star wars' arms race within the past few years, according to documents leaked by whistle-blowing web site WikiLeaks.

China frets over first gold medal

China frets over first gold medal

Rediff.com7 Aug 2008

Shooters afraid of going "psycho" with the pressure, commentaries in the People's Daily and reports of secret contingency plans -- China has got itself all in a lather about the first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics. The hosts are almost certain of claiming the first title of the Games through Du Li in the 10 metre air rifle shooting at around 1050 local time (0250 GMT) on Saturday, while the experienced Zhao Yinghui looms as a strong contender should she fail.

China bans its troops from making friends online

China bans its troops from making friends online

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

China has banned its two-million strong military from using social networking and matchmaking websites "to prevent the leak of sensitive information". Chinese soldiers have also been barred from using the internet outside the army without permission.

China allege Western media is bias against its athletes

China allege Western media is bias against its athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

China's state media on Thursday attacked what it said were arrogant and prejudiced views of the country's athletes at the London Olympics.

India to resume nuclear tests to counter China?

India to resume nuclear tests to counter China?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

India may resume its nuclear tests taking advantage of the unrest in Middle East to counter China which it considers "a slumbering threat at its bedside," a state-run newspaper in Beijing said, describing New Delhi as a "super antagonist".

Covid cases continue to surge record high in Shanghai amid public anger

Covid cases continue to surge record high in Shanghai amid public anger

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The Chinese mainland on Thursday reported 3,472 locally transmitted confirmed COVID-19 cases, besides 20,782 asymptomatic cases, according to the National Health Commission.

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

China stems stocks rout, but market faces lengthy hangover

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China's malfunctioning stock markets remained semi-frozen.

Shanghai Financial Centre=China's tallest building

Shanghai Financial Centre=China's tallest building

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Reflecting China's emergence as a global economic power by virtue of being the world's fastest growing economy, the unfinished Shanghai World Financial Centre has become the tallest building on the Chinese mainland.