News for 'Mainland China'

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Ratan Tata picks up stake in Xiaomi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Ratan Tata has acquired a stake in Chinese handset maker Xiaomi, the first investment by any Indian in the smartphone maker.

China markets at lowest since early 2009

China markets at lowest since early 2009

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

The CSI300 of the leading Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share listings has lost almost 11 per cent this week.

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

'Galwan raised the cost for the PLA'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'It is because of the bravery of Colonel Santosh Babu and his men that we have not seen a violent escalation anywhere else along the LAC.'

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Trump 'very disappointed' with China for 'doing nothing' about N Korea

Rediff.com30 Jul 2017

Trump also said he will no longer allow North Korea to continue with its belligerent behaviour.

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Don't judge China with a fossilised mindset

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

'There is no Buddha or Gandhi among countries, existing for the service of others; they all exist for the good of themselves.' 'For each country, its own interests should be paramount, and it is futile and churlish to expect China to be an exception to this rule,' says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant and long-time China-watcher.

Salary hike? High inflation will eat up your savings

Salary hike? High inflation will eat up your savings

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Employees in India will see their salaries increase by an average of 10.9 per cent in 2015, but high inflation will end up eroding much of their wages, says a report.

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's Taj Mahal post had received over 450,000 likes, 11,000 comments and 7,700 shares.

China's FDI inflows decline by 6.7% in May

China's FDI inflows decline by 6.7% in May

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

For the January-May period this year, the foreign direct investment, which excludes investment in the financial sector, came in at $48.9 billion up 2.8 per cent from the same period last year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

The president said China would never allow "any people, organisation or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan resumes bus services after 9-week lockdown

COVID-19 epicentre Wuhan resumes bus services after 9-week lockdown

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Tuesday that majority of the imported cases are the Chinese nationals returning from abroad.

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

'Central govt needs to give a danda to Manipur'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

'Hatred increases with every killing.' 'It sets one family against another.' 'The sooner it is stopped, the better.'

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

India most optimistic on hiring plans for next 3 months

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Indian employers reported the strongest hiring plans while the weakest Asia Pacific forecast was reported in mainland China.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.

China stocks suffer biggest single-day tumble since 2008, banks hammered

China stocks suffer biggest single-day tumble since 2008, banks hammered

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

The CSI300 index of the largest listed companies in Shanghai and Shenzhen ended at 3,355.16 points and the Shanghai Composite Index at 3,116.35.

Doklam standoff: It is NOT China's time to fight India

Doklam standoff: It is NOT China's time to fight India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Beijing should remember the advice of its celebrated military strategist Sun Tzu: 'Fight not unless the position is critical.'

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Thomas Bach has virtually complete control over the body and by far the biggest influence on whether the Games will go ahead or not. With the Games having only been cancelled in the past due to World Wars One and Two, Bach will undoubtedly do everything in his power to protect the IOC's prime product

China overtakes India on m-cap to GDP ratio

China overtakes India on m-cap to GDP ratio

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

China now world's second largest share market, India is 7th

Beijing cancels hundreds of flights, trains as COVID-19 cases spike

Beijing cancels hundreds of flights, trains as COVID-19 cases spike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Starting Wednesday, Beijing halts return to campus, and resumes online courses for middle and primary school students, as well as suspends college students' return to campus, the reports said.

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Ukraine Crisis: US Playing A 'Game Of Chicken' With Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

If a workable compromise is found and Russia'S Western borders are left undisturbed with a suitable buffer, it will indicate that the US is indeed serious about its focus on China, observes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

China stock rout batters Asian firms linked to giant economy

China stock rout batters Asian firms linked to giant economy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The regional fallout could continue.

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Hong Kong protests: A tech-driven cat-and-mouse battle

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Both protesters and the authorities in Hong Kong are using complex combinations of technology, reports Devangshu Datta.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

India's new foreign secretary is a rarity in IFS

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Vijay Keshav Gokhale's tenure as foreign secretary promises to guide India's external affairs along paths never taken before, says K P Nayar.

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Sensex ends 331 points higher; Fed decision, BoJ meet awaited

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The US FOMC concludes its two-day meeting today while the Bank of Japan will start its two-day meeting today.

China lets yuan fall again, Asia might see more pain

China lets yuan fall again, Asia might see more pain

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

China's move to devalue its currency has exposed the fragility of its economy.

China's support to Pak terrorists will cost it dearly

China's support to Pak terrorists will cost it dearly

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

'By extending its support to the LeT, China is not helping the cause of containment and eventual destruction of radicalism and terror.'

'In its imperial mood, China is surrounding India'

'In its imperial mood, China is surrounding India'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

'It is very much a danger.' 'With Tibet following the India tradition of ahimsa and the global visibility of the Dalai Lama who embodies these values, he should be supported by India as a diplomat.' 'It would be in India's self-interest and instead of being embarrassed about his presence, India should recognise this (role).' 'By appeasing China, India does not get anything in return; they (the Chinese have not stopped) claiming Arunachal, part of Kashmir, etc.'

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

AMAZING, AWESOME Photographs!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The World Photography Organisation has announced its category winners and shortlist in the Open competition of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023.

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

ALERT! The Chinese are wiping out Tibet

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The world must hang its head in shame for being a mute spectator to the 'cultural holocaust' in Tibet, says Major General Mrinal Suman (retd).

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Hong Kong's battle for freedom is a little too late

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Even if the extradition bill has been suspended, Beijing will eventually impose its system on Hong Kong, observes Nitin Pai.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

Yuan has a long way to go before it catches up with euro, dollar

Yuan has a long way to go before it catches up with euro, dollar

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'China could place the currency on a par with global biggies. But it has to wait to be a serious challenger.'

Ad brands Chinese as 'locusts' in HK; sparks anger

Ad brands Chinese as 'locusts' in HK; sparks anger

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

A controversial advertisement in a Hong Kong daily branding Chinese as "locusts" has evoked angry reactions in China amid growing resentment among people in the island city over rising mainland influence.

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

PM visits Arunachal amid China's protest, says people greet each other with 'Jai Hind'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Modi's second visit to Arunachal Pradesh was vehemently opposed by China which urged India to refrain from taking any action that may "complicate" the boundary question.

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Edward Snowden, a former private contractor with the Central Intelligence Agencywho leaked the controversial United States secret surveillance programme, on Sunday made fresh claims about America's cyber espionage against China, including intensive hacking attacks on a top university in Beijing.

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Apple's nine-year iPhone juggernaut stops with first sales decline

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Apple said it sold 51.2 million iPhones in its second fiscal quarter, down from 61.2 million in the same quarter a year ago but above analysts' estimates of about 50 million devices.

Why China's objections to Modi's Arunachal visit were muted

Why China's objections to Modi's Arunachal visit were muted

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Though the Chinese find it necessary to oppose the visits of Indian leaders to Arunachal Pradesh, they want to keep the objections at a moderate level lest it cast a shadow on Narendra Modi's visit to China in May, says D S Rajan.