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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 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

China 'observing' situation in Kashmir: Xi tells Imran

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Xi said China is ready to work with Pakistan to forge a closer China-Pakistan community of shared future in the new era.

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.

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.

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 foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Month after OBOR boycott, Modi, Xi discuss ways to better ties

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

It is the first meeting between the two leaders after India boycotted the high-profile Belt and Road Forum.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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 becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

China becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

China's National Space Administration landed the Chang'e 4 lunar probe at 10:26 am Beijing time on Thursday, in the South Pole-Aitken Basin which is an impact crater, China Central Television reported.

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Eighty-six deaths were reported in mainland China with 3,399 fresh cases from 31 provincial-level regions, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday.

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry, in a statement said, "Chinese armed forces have also shown a high level of restraint with an eye to the general bilateral relations and the regional peace and stability."

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Tibet quake toll rises to 20; forecast of rain, snow

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

The 7.9 Richter Scale temblor that struck Nepal on Saturday also affected parts of Tibet. The two border ports to Nepal were seriously affected.

Twitter opens Hong Kong office, gains China foothold

Twitter opens Hong Kong office, gains China foothold

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The office will be headed by Twitter executive Peter Greenberger.

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.

Multiple blasts in China's Xinjiang; 31 dead

Multiple blasts in China's Xinjiang; 31 dead

Rediff.com22 May 2014

Witnesses said two cross-country vehicles driving from north to south ploughed into people in the market at 7:50 am local time and explosives were thrown out of the cars, one of which exploded, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

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 to talk to Dalai Lama's representative'

China to talk to Dalai Lama's representative'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2008

'In view of the requests repeatedly made by the Dalai side for resuming talks, the relevant department of the central government will have contact and consultation with Dalai's private representative in the coming days,' Xinhua news agency said quoting an unnamed official.

China to build its largest steel plant

China to build its largest steel plant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The plant, which will become operational in 50 months time, will be a joint venture between China's leading Wuhan Iron and Steel Group and the Guangxi regional administration's agency for the management of state assets. The setting up of the steel plant is a part of major moves by China to reorganise its steel sector to make it more competitive.

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

PLA accelerates fortification of Indian border: Report

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.

Tibet: Lhasa riots leave 10 dead

Tibet: Lhasa riots leave 10 dead

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

China's state-owned news agency put the death toll from Friday's violent protests in Lhasa at 10, adding most of those dead were 'business people'. Violence erupted when protesters, led by Buddhist monks, clashed with Chinese troops in the biggest and angriest demonstrations in two decades against the Chinese rule. Meanwhile, China has vowed to 'deal sternly' with those engaged in 'activities of splitting the nation'.

Olympics torch bearer disqualified

Olympics torch bearer disqualified

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

business executive who was scheduled to be an Olympic torch bearer in central China has been disqualified amid charges he is involved in an illegal capital raising scam, state media reported on Thursday. Wu Zhenhai, former board chairman of an agriculture company in Shangqiu city of Henan province, i9s accused of improperly raising 610 million yuan ($87 million) from the public.

Two Indians among 62 dead in plane crash in southern Russia

Two Indians among 62 dead in plane crash in southern Russia

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

High winds and low visibility caused pilots to abort a first attempt at landing.