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China starts renovating historic highway to India

China starts renovating historic highway to India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2005

The Stilwell Road, connecting China's Yunnan province to Myanmar and India, was built during World War II.

China to re-measure Mt. Everest

China to re-measure Mt. Everest

Rediff.com19 Feb 2005

China watching outcome of PM's Japan visit

China watching outcome of PM's Japan visit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Dr Singh's visit to Japan took place amidst wide-ranging media speculation that India and Japan, both neighbours of China, are trying to join hands to 'balance the mounting influence of China' in Asia, a newspaper report said.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

China brings peace to Urumqi but toll rises

China brings peace to Urumqi but toll rises

Rediff.com13 Jul 2009

Even as China's riot-hit Urumqi is showing signs of normalcy, the death toll in the weeklong clashes between the Han Chinese and Uighur communities continues to rise.

China set to grow by 9.4%

China set to grow by 9.4%

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

China's economy is expected to grow 9.4 per cent this year and plummet to 8.9 per cent next year, a government think-tank has forecast.

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Mrs Review: A Must Watch!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.

69 hurt in China market blaze

69 hurt in China market blaze

Rediff.com22 Dec 2004

16 firefighters were among those injured in the fire, which gutted the market in Hunan province Tuesday.

China will see 7.5 % growth; no need for bailout, says Li

China will see 7.5 % growth; no need for bailout, says Li

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Li's comments comes in the wake of speculation that the government could come up with a bailout package like the massive $645 billion in 2008-09 to insulate Chinese economy from global financial crisis.

Man in China reunites with son 24 years after abduction

Man in China reunites with son 24 years after abduction

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Guo Xinzhen went missing in September 1997, at age two-and-a-half years abducted by human traffickers while he was playing near the family home in Liaocheng.

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

President Xi launches cyber warfare wing for Chinese military

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

The Information Support Force was regarded as the revised version of the PLA's Strategic Support Force, established in 2015 by the Chinese military to deal with space, cyber, political and electronic warfare to fight what was described as "informationised wars".

'Putin Is A Liar'

'Putin Is A Liar'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

'Putin dreams about his legacy. He wants to forcibly restore the Russian empire.' 'Unfortunately, after three years of large-scale war with massive human losses, Putin will not budge from his goal because human life is the cheapest resource in the Russian State.'

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Tension eases as China concludes 3-day military drills 'encircling' Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The eastern theatre command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army successfully completed all tasks of its combat readiness patrols and exercises around Taiwan Island, official media in Beijing reported.

China opposes calls for quick UNSC reforms

China opposes calls for quick UNSC reforms

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

Amid a call by G-4 countries comprising India, Brazil, Germany and Japan for a quick UNSC reform, the state-run Chinese media has said that any attempt to rush through "premature plans" could harm the process and undermine the world body's unity.

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

PHOTOS: Ghost streets of China post coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The outbreak has resulted in Chinese cities being largely deserted, with tourist attractions shut and a few eateries requiring temperature checks and masks.

160 affected by arsenic poisoning in China

160 affected by arsenic poisoning in China

Rediff.com18 Dec 2004

Toxic waste from a copper plant in Liaoning province is suspected to have leaked into a well used by the locals.

China's living Buddhas: Nirvana for sale?

China's living Buddhas: Nirvana for sale?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Communist China has recently developed a great expertise in 'soul reincarnation', feels Claude Arpi

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

China reports 13 new coronavirus deaths, imported cases rise

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

11 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection and 13 deaths were reported on the Chinese mainland on Friday, NHC said, adding all of the deaths were in the Hubei Province, the epicentre of the disease.

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Is There A Cure For Type 1 Diabetes?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

rediffGURU Chandrakant Lahariya tells you how to lower your blood sugar levels and manage your diabetes.

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

China maintaining sizeable troops near Doklam: Sources

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

Sources said China has been slowly increasing its troop level in the Doklam Plateau.

China to produce 'human milk' from GM cows!

China to produce 'human milk' from GM cows!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Chinese scientists claimed to have created a herd of more than 200 cows that is capable of producing milk similar to that of humans.

China approves 3-child policy with sops

China approves 3-child policy with sops

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The decision to permit the third child came after this month's once-in-a-decade census showed that China's population grew at the slowest pace to 1.412 billion amid official projections that the decline may begin as early as next year.

China shuts down largest makeshift hospital in Wuhan

China shuts down largest makeshift hospital in Wuhan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Thousands of medical workers deployed in the capital of central Hubei province from across the nation also left Wuhan after completing their mission.

Omicron: Beijing shuts metro stations, schools; to test 21 mn people daily

Omicron: Beijing shuts metro stations, schools; to test 21 mn people daily

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Beijing reported 53 new COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the total to over 500 cases as the capital continues enforcing strict anti-virus measures and postponed school reopening for a week as a precautionary measure.

Google goes on hiring spree in China to stage a comeback

Google goes on hiring spree in China to stage a comeback

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

The buzz that Google Inc may move back to the Chinese mainland became louder this week.

The great media divide in China

The great media divide in China

Rediff.com24 Jun 2003

Beijing Winter Olympics: 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally

Beijing Winter Olympics: 55 COVID-19 cases on Feb 2, highest daily tally

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A total of 55 new COVID-19 infections were found among Olympic Games-related personnel on Feb. 2, the chair of the Beijing 2022 medical expert panel said on Thursday, the highest daily tally so far.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

40 students, teachers stabbed in primary school in China

40 students, teachers stabbed in primary school in China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The incident happened on Thursday at 8.30 am, at Wangfu Town Central Primary School in Wuzhou city, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The alleged attacker was a school security guard 50-year-old Li Xiaomin.

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

China sends military, doctors to Shanghai amid Covid outbreak

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Shanghai on Monday reported 425 confirmed and 8,581 asymptomatic domestically transmitted cases, the highest daily increases since the latest outbreak, bringing the total number of COVID-19 infections in the city to over 60,000.

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Govt warns against new scam targeting potential investors

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

A new cyber fraud known as 'pig butchering scam' or 'investment scam' has emerged, targeting unemployed youths, housewives, students, and needy people who are made to lose large sums of money daily, according to the latest annual report of the Union home ministry.

US pro-India policy can hurt war on terror: China

US pro-India policy can hurt war on terror: China

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Against the backdrop of India and the United States firming up their counter-terrorism cooperation, an official Chinese think tank has claimed that Washington's "overtly pro-India stance" will hurt its overall goal to fight militancy in Pakistan.

Covid negative report must for flyers from China, 5 other countries

Covid negative report must for flyers from China, 5 other countries

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The tests have to be conducted within 72 hours of undertaking the journey to India, Mandaviya said.

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

China protests over Covid lockdowns; demand Xi's resignation

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Crowds carrying lighted candles in memory of those killed in the fire at an apartment block reported under COVID-19 lockdown in Urumqi in Xinjiang shouted slogans against the arbitrary lockdowns by the government to curb the spread of the virus and in solidarity with the weekend protests in Shanghai.

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

'India Has No Need To Support Baloch Movement'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

'When so many young Baloch men and women are willingly volunteering as fighters and even suicide bombers.'

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Lack of charging infra a shock for booming EV market

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Proliferation of home chargers of around 7 KWh and above, which take six to seven hours to fully charge a car depending on the model, bring running costs down by a third or so. That, coupled with the increasing range of modern electric cars, can lead to a massive increase in sales.

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Manga Fever Takes Over India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Crunchyroll, and Disney+ Hotstar are continuously expanding their Anime libraries.'