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Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Evergrande isn't China's Lehman moment

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Many in the US establishment must hope that the crisis would put the brakes on China's growing military might. Well, it ain't gonna happen, says T T Ram Mohan, who was appointed a member of the prime minister's economic advisory council on Wednesday, October 28, 2021.

China reports 108 new COVID-19 cases, toll reaches 3,341

China reports 108 new COVID-19 cases, toll reaches 3,341

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Chinese officials say imported cases are on the rise as hundreds of people are returning to the country from various COVID-19 hotspots abroad, even though the deadly virus has been contained in epicentres of Hubei province and its capital Wuhan.

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Asked to bark, Chinese workers demand compensation

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Twenty six former employees of the Shenzhen-based Chloride Phoenixtec Electronics Company in southern Guangdong Province had appealed to the city's labour arbitration authority, demanding that the company compensate them for insults and for the unfair dismissal of seven of them, state run Global Times reported on Tuesday.

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

China sees 39 new COVID-19 cases; Beijing remains under epidemic control

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland have reached 81,708 by Sunday, including 1,299 patients still being treated, 77,078 patients discharged after recovery, and 3,331 people died of the disease.

$5-billion worth deals: That's what they are here for

$5-billion worth deals: That's what they are here for

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

In a clever Guangdong and Hong Kong joined hands to attract Indians offering two-in-one solutions.

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Unusual animal friendships that will melt your heart

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

A few days back a news report mentioning that a cat in Crimea had adopted four orphaned baby squirrels turned viral and made netizens across the world go 'awww'. Following that we take a look at the surprising bonds between predator and prey -- animals forming the unlikeliest of friendships.

10 odd photos that you simply have to see

10 odd photos that you simply have to see

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

It's truly a wonderfully weird world around us.

Coronavirus is China's biggest health emergency, says Xi

Coronavirus is China's biggest health emergency, says Xi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

President Xi, who attended a meeting in Beijing to double efforts in coordinating the prevention and control of the COVID-19 outbreak, said the epidemic 'has the fastest transmission, widest range of infection and has been the most difficult to prevent and control'.

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

India-China trade to reach $60 bn soon

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Bilateral trade between the two Asian giants had already reached $45 billion in the first nine months of 2010, a 50 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

What led to China's worst ethnic flare up

What led to China's worst ethnic flare up

Rediff.com7 Jul 2009

The exiles allege that China's security forces indiscriminately fired on the protesters in many places in the city. In the clashes between the students and the security forces, which continued throughout the night of July 5, many were killed. Xinhua has admitted at least 140 fatalities. The exiles claim the figure is 600.

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

China grants conditional nod to homegrown COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

The approval comes a day after Sinopharm said its vaccine showed 79.34 per cent efficacy and a 99.52 per cent antibody-positive conversion rate in the interim results of the Phase III clinical trials.

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Having Robots for 'Make in India' is not a bad idea

Rediff.com29 May 2015

For Make in India's success, Modi govt msut remove policy paralysis.

'I was amazed by the economic development in India

'I was amazed by the economic development in India

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

The two ancient civilizations of India and China, both of them a billion-strong, are largely oblivious to economic and social changes happening in their neighbouring country, say visiting Chinese students.About their impressions before visiting the country, a young student said, "I knew just that India was all about religion and mystics but I was amazed by the economic development."

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer was named the world's fastest for the fifth time on Monday, outperforming those from the US.

China closes makeshift hospitals as virus cases plunge

China closes makeshift hospitals as virus cases plunge

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The overall confirmed cases on the mainland reached 80,735 by the end of Sunday which included 3,119 people who have died so far.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Time on China's side as world faces unprecedented turbulence: Xi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Xi spoke of the importance of implementing the new development philosophy and advancing the new development paradigm of "dual circulation" in the country's new development phase to ensure a good start for the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period.

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

China's Wuhan revises COVID-19 stats, toll up by 1,290

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The Wuhan municipal headquarters in a notification said the revisions were made in accordance with related laws and regulations as well as the principle of being responsible for history, the people and the deceased.

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Chinese boxer trounces stereotypes, depression to become 'Queen of the Ring'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Huang is one of a small but growing number of women in China to embrace professional boxing

Expressway tragedy kills 24 in China

Expressway tragedy kills 24 in China

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Thirty have been injured in the collision.

China storm kills 482

China storm kills 482

Rediff.com21 Jul 2006

The heavy rains and floods toppled 212,000 houses, damaged 287,000 other and forced 2.95 million local residents to move to safer places.

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Coronavirus cases drop to single-digit in Wuhan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The cases of infection have been rising rapidly in Europe and other parts of the world, with Italy being the hardest-hit country.

China: All out efforts on to rescue miners

China: All out efforts on to rescue miners

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao have directed southern China's Guangdong provincial government to make all out efforts to rescue 102 miners who remain trapped in a flooded coal mine.\n\n

SARS spread from animal to man

SARS spread from animal to man

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

SARS was an animal disease that jumped the 'species barrier' to infect human beings, according to Science magazine.

30 killed in China truck blast

30 killed in China truck blast

Rediff.com17 Mar 2005

Police said the exact death toll could not be ascertained, as the victims were blown to pieces.

Drone shot down by Pak at LoC not sold to any govt: China firm

Drone shot down by Pak at LoC not sold to any govt: China firm

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A Chinese firm said the unmanned aircraft was not sold to any government.

Chinese museum has 10,008 dinosaur egg fossils

Chinese museum has 10,008 dinosaur egg fossils

Rediff.com11 Feb 2005

The city museum of Heyuan has a collection of 10,008 dinosaur egg fossils.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: June

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 10 images

China confirms 2 SARS cases

China confirms 2 SARS cases

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

China's health ministry has said anyone found with fever at its borders would be quarantined.

China confirms first SARS case in 2004

China confirms first SARS case in 2004

Rediff.com5 Jan 2004

It is the first known case of SARS in the country since July 2003.

'China will recover faster than many countries'

'China will recover faster than many countries'

Rediff.com31 May 2020

'COVID-19 will not stop the expansion of China's 'infrastructure power'.'

Premature baby, smaller than a kitten, survives

Premature baby, smaller than a kitten, survives

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

The boy weighed just 900 grams when he was born 15 weeks earlier than normal.

Indo-China trade to touch $10 bn mark

Indo-China trade to touch $10 bn mark

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Spurred by over 30 per cent jump in India's trade with China, the bilateral exports and imports are expected to touch $10 billion mark soon, Maharashtra Governor Mohamad Fazal said on Thursday.

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

China's coronavirus death toll crosses 2300, WHO team to visit Wuhan

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

Besides controlling the spread of the virus, a major task of the WHO team along with their Chinese counterparts was to come up with a standard medicine to cure the disease.

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Berdych wins rain-delayed Shenzhen Open

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Held over because of heavy rain that drenched parts of southern China over the weekend, Berdych maintained his composure through another frustrating weather interruption to win in straight sets.

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Anand Mahindra: 'I'm not vanishing!'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

'Family businesses have to put competent people in charge who believe they can get to the top.'
'If you don't remove the glass ceiling, you won't get the best talent.'

Beijing SARS battle severe: Mayor

Beijing SARS battle severe: Mayor

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

'As the infection source has not yet been cut off, numbers of confirmed and suspected SARS cases remain high,' Wang Qishan said.

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

China exonerates itself in whitepaper on COVID-19

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

A whitepaper released by the Chinese government gave a lengthy explanation to refute the allegations of cover up and delay by Beijing on reporting the COVID-19 outbreak last year in Wuhan. United States President Donald Trump and leaders of several countries have accused China of not being transparent in reporting the deadly disease, leading to huge human casualties and economic crisis across the world.

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Confirmed: Drone shot down by Pakistan made in China

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In an embarrassing disclosure for Pakistan, Chinese official media reported that the "spy" drone Pakistani army shot down along the Line of Control, claiming it belonged to Indian security forces, was made in China.