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'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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

China needs to learn from India's democracy: Dalai

China needs to learn from India's democracy: Dalai

Rediff.com16 Mar 2011

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that China needs to learn from India about democracy which brings in harmony among people of different languages and ethnic backgrounds.

Good news for Indian dailies

Good news for Indian dailies

Rediff.com13 Aug 2004

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.

China's dirty nuke nexus with Pak revealed

China's dirty nuke nexus with Pak revealed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

The Washington Post said the deliberate act of proliferation was part of a secret nuclear deal struck in 1976 between Chinese leader Mao Zedong and Pakistan's then Prime Minister Zulfiquar Ali Bhutto.

India, China could rival US economy:  WSJ

India, China could rival US economy: WSJ

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

India and China has the capability to emerge as new rivals to the US economy in the coming decades, an influential US daily has said.

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

10 photos that prove the world we live in is crazy and strange

PHOTOS: Ever been to such bizarre structures?

PHOTOS: Ever been to such bizarre structures?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

20 shades of unusual buildings and homes around the world.

Opposition to India's NSG bid won't hit bilateral ties: China

Opposition to India's NSG bid won't hit bilateral ties: China

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The bilateral relations have maintained sound momentum of growth, thanks to the mutual visits of the leaders by the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry said.

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 orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

China orders Tibetan Buddhist monasteries to display Chinese flag

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

China has ordered all Buddhist monasteries in Tibet to display China's national flag as part of its efforts to maintain social stability in the restive Himalayan province, which experienced self-immolation protests against the Communist party rule.

China, India, Russia to be top 3 shareholders of AIIB: Expert

China, India, Russia to be top 3 shareholders of AIIB: Expert

Rediff.com21 May 2015

China would be an influential player in the bank

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

PHOTOS: Have you seen these amazing toy factories?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

We present here glimpse of toy manufacturing factories from around the globe.

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's foreign trade declines, forex reserves drop to record low

China's foreign trade declines, forex reserves drop to record low

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

Exports dipped 1.6 per cent to 8.95 trillion yuan.

How Indo-China media cooperation can help relations

How Indo-China media cooperation can help relations

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Despite vast differences in the way the media operates in the two countries, an India-China media forum will go a long way in improving understanding between the two countries, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

We bring you a collection of some of the best photographs taken in the week gone by.

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the data from the New York City government, an increase of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 1,04,410 as of April 12 and 27,676 hospitalisations. The city's death toll is 6,898.

Chinese firms to team-up with India for rail projects

Chinese firms to team-up with India for rail projects

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

China is expected to unveil its investments in India during President Xi Jinping's visit to New Delhi, scheduled for the third week of this month.

Doklam blown out of proportion, maintain status quo at border: India's envoy to China

Doklam blown out of proportion, maintain status quo at border: India's envoy to China

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Dispelling the notion that India-China are rivals, Bambawale also said there is no "anti-China mentality" in India.

Aren't our daily problems not newsworthy anymore?

Aren't our daily problems not newsworthy anymore?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The ongoing daily spat between Narendra Modi and the Congress party serves to cover up the real problems being faced by the people, says A Ganesh Nadar

Large presence of Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean region: Navy chief

Large presence of Chinese vessels in Indian Ocean region: Navy chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

During an interaction at a conclave in New Delhi, he also said that the Indian Navy is seized of the docking of various PLA Navy ships at ports in Pakistan, and it is 'keeping a watch on it'.

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China would avoid giving the impression of taking sides with Pakistan in its dispute with the US on the question of action against the Haqqani network, says B Raman.

Trump flips on 'One China' policy, endorses it in call with Xi

Trump flips on 'One China' policy, endorses it in call with Xi

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Under the policy, the US recognises and has formal ties with China rather than the island of Taiwan, which China sees as a breakaway province to be reunified with the mainland one day.

China lashes out at western attempts to demonise BRICS nations

China lashes out at western attempts to demonise BRICS nations

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

China criticised western attempts to "demonise" the BRICS.

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

China finds 40 problems in its troops' training

Rediff.com12 Oct 2014

Chinese military has identified a host of problems after conducting massive military exercises for the first time to sharpen the troops' fighting capability which if not rectified will hinder its ability to win wars.

Chimp quits smoking at China zoo

Chimp quits smoking at China zoo

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The zookeepers tried every way to divert the chimp's attention from cigarettes: a walk after breakfast, a music session after lunch and gym after dinner.

'One of the problems is neither Xi or Modi listen to other opinions'

'One of the problems is neither Xi or Modi listen to other opinions'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'Both have a very nationalistic view of foreign policy.' 'They think they are shrewd and clever diplomats.'

Anyang 3rd Chinese city to go under lockdown as Covid cases spiral

Anyang 3rd Chinese city to go under lockdown as Covid cases spiral

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

As Covid-19 cases spiralled in China ahead of the next month's Beijing Winter Olympics, authorities effectively put Anyang under lockdown, the third city after Xian and Tianjin, confining over 20 million people to their homes to arrest the spread of the contagion.

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

A sneak peek at Beijing's new mega airport

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

China has completed its new mega airport in Beijing after four years of construction, three months ahead of its planned grand opening. Measuring at 1.03 million square metres -- about the size of 144 football pitches -- the Beijing Daxing International Airport will be the world's largest airport terminal, according to Xinhua News. Here's a peak at the gargantuan structure.

Pak to engage China to counter Indo-US nuke deal

Pak to engage China to counter Indo-US nuke deal

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

In its bid to offset the impact of Indo-US nuclear deal, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari will take up the acquisition of nuclear fuel technology from China during his forthcoming visit.