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Archaeologist unearths 2000-year-old city in China
World | Jan 08, 2017, 11:29 PM ISTDating back more than 2,000 years, an ancient settlement has been unearthed in Shenyang, capital of China’s northeastern Liaoning Province, the city cultural relics and archaeology institute said on Sunday. The institute started work on
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China seizes US underwater drone in South China Sea; Pentagon seeks immediate release of its vessel
World | Dec 17, 2016, 09:00 AM ISTA Chinese Navy warship has seized an underwater drone deployed by an American oceanographic vessel in international waters in the South China Sea, triggering a formal diplomatic protest from the US and a demand for its immediate return.
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Facebook creating restriction tool to re-enter China: report
Nov 23, 2016, 09:45 PM ISTPopular social networking site Facebook is said to be creating a censorship tool to gain entry into the world's second biggest economy, China. Facebook has been banned in China since 2009. According to the New
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China debuts new J-20 stealth fighter jet, Pakistan eyes export variant
World | Nov 02, 2016, 11:22 AM ISTChina on Tuesday displayed its latest home-made J-20 stealth fighter jet at the 11th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Air Show.
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China to deploy world's biggest air purifier in smog-hit Beijing
World | Oct 20, 2016, 12:49 PM ISTChinese authorities are all geared up for yet another scientific advancement in the face of excessive smog that has hit the capital city of Beijing. The authorities have decided to deploy an air purifier –
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Is Chinese industry polluting India? Beijing’s media outlet hints so
World | Aug 22, 2016, 06:59 PM ISTAfter China's largest train maker set in motion its operations in India, Beijing is struggling to assure pollution free industries to New Delhi, suggests a Chinese media outlet. An article published by the state-run Global
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China's bullet trains achieve world's first crossover at 420 km per hour: See Pics
World | Jul 15, 2016, 06:30 PM ISTBeijing: Two bullet trains in China today gave the world a first of its kind visually stunning sight. Running at world record speeds in opposite directions, the trains crossed each other on parallel tracks. This
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As world awaits verdict on South China Sea today, Beijing talks of military reaction
World | Jul 12, 2016, 03:40 PM ISTBeijing: With the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague expected to give a ruling in the dispute between the Philippines and China over maritime claims in the South China Sea over the latter's right
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Want ‘mutually acceptable’ solution to contentious issues with India: China
World | Jun 28, 2016, 06:24 PM ISTA day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India has a ‘whole lot of problems’ with China, Beijing today said it will be in “dialogue with New Delhi to find a fair, sensible and mutually acceptable solution” to the contentious issues.
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India to seek investment of around Rs 20,000 cr from AIIB: Arun Jaitley
Jun 26, 2016, 09:12 AM ISTBeijing: India is preparing a basket of projects worth USD 2-3 billion (Rs 13,000 cr- Rs 20,000 crore) for funding by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in several areas including urban development and energy.
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Beijing sinking by up to 11cm annually, warns a satellite study
World | Jun 25, 2016, 02:48 PM ISTA new study using satellite imagery has revealed that parts of Beijing, especially its central business district, are sinking by up as much as 11 centimetres, or more than four inches each year.
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At hault due to bomb threat, EgyptAir plane resumes flight to China
World | Jun 08, 2016, 05:18 PM ISTCairo: A plane carrying 118 passengers and 17 crew members, enroute to Beijing from Cairo was forced to land in Uzbekistan after Egyptians officials received a threat about a bomb on the plane. All
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China conducts military drills in South China Sea, Indian Ocean
World | May 05, 2016, 10:35 AM ISTBeijing: Flexing muscles, China kicked off military exercises in the disputed South China Sea, east Indian Ocean and West Pacific involving advanced warships, helicopters and "special warfare" soldiers. Three naval ships of China's Nanhai Fleet
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Watch: Xiaomi to launch most-awaited Mi Max, MIUI 8 on May 10
Apr 25, 2016, 11:56 PM ISTNew Delhi: Xiaomi today announced its final date of launching Mi Max and MIUI 8 after many speculations and leaked teasers about the upcoming phones of the company. The company has already introduced Mi
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Beijing plans floating nuclear platform in South China Sea: Report
World | Apr 24, 2016, 08:50 AM ISTChina is edging closer to building its first-ever floating maritime nuclear power platform, which is expected to add to Beijing's increasing clout in the disputed South China Sea. According to the Chinese newspaper Global Times, the construction work
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Manohar Parrikar reaches Beijing, likely to discuss border patrolling with top PLA officials
World | Apr 17, 2016, 09:17 PM ISTBeijing: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today arrived here on his first official visit to China for high-level talks with top military officials to consolidate ties between the armed forces of the two countries. Parrikar arrived
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Declared dead, newborn comes back to life just before cremation
World | Feb 09, 2016, 10:27 PM ISTBeijing: In a shocking incident in China, a baby boy who was declared dead by the hospital authorities woke up just before he was going to be cremated.After having kept him in a morgue for
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Heavy snow strands over 50,000 people at China train station
World | Feb 03, 2016, 07:28 AM ISTBeijing: More than 50,000 passengers were stranded at China's Guangzhou railway station as snow and sleet in central and eastern provinces delayed 27 trains, a railway spokesperson said on Tuesday.In the worst cases, trains departing
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Beijing to spend $2.57 billion to improve air quality
World | Jan 25, 2016, 01:14 PM ISTBeijing: Beijing will earmark 16.5 billion yuan ($2.57 billion) to improve air quality in 2016, sources with the Beijing environment authorities said on Sunday.The funds will be used to cut back on coal use and
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Beijing issues second red alert for heavy smog
World | Dec 18, 2015, 12:23 PM ISTBeijing: Beijing has issued its second red alert for air pollution in December as a new bout of smog is forecast to hit the capital from Saturday to Tuesday.The red alert, the most serious level,