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China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

China's manufacturing activity slows down to 11-month low

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

HSBC's purchasing managers' index was released on Tuesday.

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Hong Kong anti-government protests spill into Manchester City game

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Before the game, a few protesters handed out fliers outside the stadium where Man City played local outfit Kitchee.

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.

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Gifts, beach stroll: Day 2 of Modi-Xi summit

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

On Day 2 of the summit, Modi and Xi held a fresh round of one-on-one discussion at the Taj Fisherman's Cove Hotel.

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Hands off projects in PoK, India tells China

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

A day after India and China sparred aggressively over the ownership status of Arunachal Pradesh, India said that China must cease activities in Pak-Occupied Kashmir.

China aims no hegemonic role: Beijing

China aims no hegemonic role: Beijing

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

China has denied harbouring hegemonic ambitions in the world, and claimed that its increasing power is only aimed at its path for peaceful development.

No concessions on Tibet, reiterates China

No concessions on Tibet, reiterates China

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

China has said that its doors are open for talks with Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, but reiterated that no concessions would be made on issues concerning national sovereignty.

Staff commits suicide at China's big electronic co

Staff commits suicide at China's big electronic co

Rediff.com25 May 2010

An employee of Foxconn Technology Group jumped to death from a building at the company's plant in Shenzhen on Tuesday, adding one more to the latest in a string of such deaths, official Xinhua newsagency reported.

China to build first model low carbon city

China to build first model low carbon city

Rediff.com12 May 2010

The city will be spread across a 8.8-square-km area. Solar and wind energy will be used for lighting and hot water supply in the city.

IPO lifts couple to top of China's rich list

IPO lifts couple to top of China's rich list

Rediff.com6 May 2010

A Chinese man and his wife are set to become the country's wealthiest couple after their pharmaceutical firm's initial public offering garnered the highest ever share price in China's history, propelling the value of their stake to $6.24 billion.

China earthquake toll crosses 600

China earthquake toll crosses 600

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

A massive earthquake in a remote northwestern Chinese province killed 589 people and injured 10,000, as thousands still lay buried under flattened buildings, and soldiers and civilians joined efforts to save lives.

China teacher executed for raping 26 minor girls

China teacher executed for raping 26 minor girls

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A primary school teacher in China's Gansu province has been executed for the rape and sexual abuse of 26 minor girls.

How correct are China's GDP figures?

How correct are China's GDP figures?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Controversy continues to swirl around the accuracy of government's claims.

China's dream to connect with Indian Ocean dashed; trying to revive canceled project

China's dream to connect with Indian Ocean dashed; trying to revive canceled project

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

India has been worried about China's efforts to access the Indian Ocean because it has military implications. China has built a port in Sri Lanka. Its plans to lay a 1215-km long rail line connecting Kunming on China's border to Kyaukphyu in Myanmar is a matter of concern for New Delhi.

China not happy at Obama meeting Dalai Lama

China not happy at Obama meeting Dalai Lama

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

China on Wednesday expressed its firm opposition to foreign leaders' contact with the Dalai Lama, days after a key aide to Barack Obama said the US President would be ready to meet the Tibetan spiritual leader "at an appropriate time."

Riots erupt in northwest China, 140 killed

Riots erupt in northwest China, 140 killed

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

At least 129 people were killed as riots erupted in northwest China, where protesters from the ethnic Muslim Uighur community went on a rampage, prompting a statewide crackdown. The violence in Urumqi, the capital of Xinjiang state, has left 129 people dead and injured 816 others, state-owned Xinhua news agency reported on Monday, quoting the regional public security department. Police cracked down on protesters on Sunday night, arresting several hundred of them.

Cruel sweatshops! Why Foxconn workers are killing themselves

Cruel sweatshops! Why Foxconn workers are killing themselves

Rediff.com27 May 2010

An employee of Foxconn, which makes iPhones for Apple apart from electronic goods for some of the world's biggest companies, jumped to his death, the 11th suspected suicide this year at the firm's production base in China, even as its chief apologised for a string of deaths and announced a series of measures to stem them.

China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

China records 78 new coronavirus cases, spike in imported infections

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The NHC said, 78 new confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported on the Chinese mainland on Monday, of which 74 were imported from abroad taking the number of overseas cases to 427.

Rescue teams rushed to save 78 tourists trapped in Everest base camp

Rescue teams rushed to save 78 tourists trapped in Everest base camp

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Chinese rescue teams on Monday stepped up efforts to reach 78 tourists, including 13 foreigners, trapped in heavy snow at the base camp of Mt Everest.

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.

Strong earthquake jolts north-west China

Strong earthquake jolts north-west China

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck the remote Qinghai Province in northwest China at 9:52 am local time on Friday, the China Earthquake Administration said, but no casualties have been reported, as reported by Xinhua news ageny.

Confident Sutil expects top 10 finish in Shanghai

Confident Sutil expects top 10 finish in Shanghai

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Adrian Sutil, one of the key drivers of the Vijay Mallya-owned Force India, is expecting a top ten finish in this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.

China: 153 people trapped in flooded mine

China: 153 people trapped in flooded mine

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Rescuers are struggling to save the trapped people, and local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident. President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao ordered local authorities to spare no effort to save the trapped while guarding against secondary accidents.

China, India move step closer to set up military hotline

China, India move step closer to set up military hotline

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

"Issue should be closed within 1-2 months," Manohar Parrikar said.

Another global economic slowdown nears: Investment guru

Another global economic slowdown nears: Investment guru

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

Quantitative easing and money printing is going to cause the world some problems.

Chinese delegation to visit India amid Dalai spat

Chinese delegation to visit India amid Dalai spat

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

A delegation of the Communist Party of China left Beijing for a visit to India, the official Xinhua news agency said in a brief report. The delegation is headed by Liu Qibao, member of the CPC's powerful Central Committee.

It's raining billionaires in China

It's raining billionaires in China

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

The number of billionaires in China has touched 300 by the end of 2013 mainly due to real estate boom, according to a new annual ranking of the wealthiest individuals in the communist nation, world's second largest economy.

16 cops killed in terror attack in China

16 cops killed in terror attack in China

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

Sixteen policemen were killed and several others injured on Monday after a border patrol armed police division was attacked in China's Muslim-majority northwestern Xinjiang province, just four days ahead of Olympics. Two attackers drove a lorry into the police station in Xinjiang city of Kashi Monday morning and threw two grenades before they were arrested, the Xinhua news agency reported.

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Engaging with China diplomatically to find a solution: India on Doklam standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

External affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay, however, refused to comment whether there was reduction of Indian troops at the tri-junction between India-China-Bhuta.

'Aug 7 Sino-India border talks to boost ties'

'Aug 7 Sino-India border talks to boost ties'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The two sides are expected to exchange views in depth about seeking a political solution to the Sino-India boundary problems and safeguarding the peace and calmness in the areas along the border of the two countries.

China to sell bonds worth $4.1 b next week

China to sell bonds worth $4.1 b next week

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

China's Ministry of Finance said on Friday that it will sell 30-year book-entry treasury bonds worth 28 billion yuan ($4.1 billion) next week.

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.

54 killed, 300 injured in China earthquake

54 killed, 300 injured in China earthquake

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

At least 11 people were killed and 86 others injured today after a 6.6-magnitude earthquake jolted two counties in China's northwestern Gansu Province, local authorities said.

How quenching his thirst landed this Chinese goalie in hot water

How quenching his thirst landed this Chinese goalie in hot water

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Quenching his thirst while on duty proved costly for Chongqing Lifan goalkeeper Sui Weijie.

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

It is equipped with new air defence, anti-missile, anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons.

Amid tensions, Chinese warships head for South China Sea for drills

Amid tensions, Chinese warships head for South China Sea for drills

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Three naval ships of China's Nanhai Fleet left a naval port in Sanya, Hainan Province on Wednesday, kicking off an annual combat drill in the South China Sea, East Indian Ocean and West Pacific, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China uneasy over PM's Arunachal visit

China uneasy over PM's Arunachal visit

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

The tracing of internal dimensions of Dr Singh's visit to Arunachal by the Chinese experts (pressure from the Indian military and the need to 'balance' the moves of anti-China hawkish sections in India) seems to reflect China's doubts over the likely impact on the border talks coming from future political equations in India, especially in the context of general elections due in that country next year.

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 to launch pro diving league

China to launch pro diving league

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Diving powerhouse China will launch the sport's first professional league before the end of the year, as it seeks to capitalise on the success and celebrity of its near-invincible Olympic team, local media said on Tuesday. The league is likely to kick off with a two-week stint in December and foreign divers would be invited to take part, China's head diving coach, Zhou Jihong, told Xinhua news agency.

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

China shuts down 13 cities as coronavirus death toll climbs to 26

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

By Thursday, 830 confirmed cases of pneumonia, caused by the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), had been reported in 29 provincial-level regions in the country.