China
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US to 'aggressively' revoke visas of Chinese students, says Marco Rubio
World | May 29, 2025, 08:03 AM ISTIn the 2023-2024 school year, more than 270,000 international students were from China, making up roughly a quarter of all foreign students in the United States.
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US intelligence flags risk to India's security, cites 'military threats' from Pakistan and China
India | May 27, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTThe 2025 US World Threat Assessment warns that China and Pakistan pose growing military threats to India, with China seen as the primary rival and Pakistan intensifying its nuclear strategy to counter India’s conventional strength.
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Chinese University sparks outrage over rule requiring students to lower pants for menstrual leave
World | May 26, 2025, 02:56 PM ISTOn May 15, the unnamed student posted a video online stating that she was instructed to undress at the campus clinic to verify her menstrual status when she sought medical leave.
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China: Four dead, 17 trapped as landslides hit Guizhou province
World | May 23, 2025, 09:45 AM ISTChina landslide: A resident told state media that it had rained all night. A drone video of the area showed a large swathe of brown earth that cut through the green slope of the hilly terrain.
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What is Golden Dome? Know all about Trump's $175 billion missile system to counter China, Russia
Explainers | May 21, 2025, 07:22 AM ISTTrump claimed the defence shield would integrate seamlessly with existing capabilities and be completed before the end of his second term.
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China constructing tallest dam in Pakistan to supply 300 million gallons of water daily to Peshawar
World | May 20, 2025, 01:48 PM ISTChina’s move followed India’s announcement to suspend the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty after the deadly militant attack on tourists at Pahalgam on April 22.
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Several countries witness rise in COVID-19 cases: Is it safe to travel to these nations?
World | May 19, 2025, 11:37 AM ISTCOVID-19 cases are rising in parts of Asia, including Thailand and China, due to waning immunity, but health authorities urge vigilance—not panic—as most cases remain mild.
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Fresh Covid wave hits China and Thailand as cases surge across Asia | Here's what you should know
Explainers | May 16, 2025, 04:56 PM ISTCOVID-19 cases are rising in parts of Asia, including Thailand and China, due to waning immunity, but health authorities urge vigilance—not panic—as most cases remain mild.
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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes China
World | May 16, 2025, 07:56 AM ISTChina earthquake: Sharing a post on X, the National Center for Seismology wrote, "EQ of M: 4.5, On: 16/05/2025 06:29:51 IST, Lat: 25.05 N, Long: 99.72 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: China."
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UN forecasts global economic growth to slow down to 2.4 per cent in 2025 | Check details
World | May 16, 2025, 07:47 AM ISTUN said that the slowdown is broad-based, affecting both developed and developing economies. Growth in the United States is projected to decelerate significantly, from 2.8 per cent in 2024 to 1.6 per cent in 2025.
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China's Global Times' X account becomes available after being withheld in India
India | May 14, 2025, 06:03 PM ISTChinese broadcaster Global Times' X account was withheld in India for a brief period on Wednesday. However, the account is now back available. The Global Times has published false and provocative claims during its coverage of Operation Sindoor.
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Arunachal was, is and will remain integral part of India: New Delhi's strong message to China
India | May 14, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTNew Delhi's reaction came in response to Beijing announcing Chinese names for some places in Arunachal Pradesh, which the neighbouring country claims as the southern part of Tibet.
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US China Trade Deal: Trump and Xi agree to negotiate trade deal, What it means for India ?
News | May 13, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTUS and Chinese officials on Monday agreed to a 90-day pause in their trade war, rolling back most recent tariffs. The US will lower its tariff rate on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China will reduce its rate to 10%.
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China welcomes India-Pakistan ceasefire, says it contributes to regional peace and stability
World | May 12, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTEarlier, China had said that it will continue to stand by Pakistan in upholding its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national independence.
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De-escalation of trade war: US, China agree to slash reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days
World | May 12, 2025, 01:32 PM ISTThe understanding was arrived at recognising the importance of their bilateral economic and trade relationship to both countries and the global economy, as per a joint statement on Monday.
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US announces trade deal with China after two days of negotiations in Geneva, say officials
World | May 12, 2025, 01:09 AM ISTThe White House said the United States and China have made ‘substantial progress’ on key trade issues during two days of high-level negotiations in Geneva.
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'War was not India's choice...': NSA Doval tells Wang Yi as Chinese foreign minister urges peace
World | May 10, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTChina urges restraint and dialogue between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam attack, as a ceasefire agreement falters amidst renewed border clashes and drone intrusions.
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India-Pakistan conflict: China issues big statement, says it will continue to stand with Islamabad
World | May 10, 2025, 10:50 PM ISTIndia-Pakistan conflict: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi made these comments during a telephonic conversation with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, according to a statement by the Foreign Office. During the conversation, Dar briefed Wang Yi on the evolving regional situation.
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Xi meets Putin in Moscow, vows to tackle international 'bullying' with Russia
World | May 09, 2025, 02:58 AM ISTChinese President Xi Jinping met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, pledging joint resistance against global "unilateralism and hegemonic bullying." The leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership amid growing tensions with the West.
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China reacts to Pakistani claims of using Chinese jets against India: 'Not familiar with the matter'
World | May 09, 2025, 12:18 AM ISTPakistan claimed it has used the Chinese jets to respond to the Indian military strikes on nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. The Chinese foreign secretary opened up on the matter, saying that they are not familiar with the matter.