Would have thrown out China in less than 15 minutes if Congress was in power: Rahul Gandhi
KURUKSHETRA: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over India’s border standoff with China, saying that if Congress been in power, it would have thrown out China from the country in less than 15 minutes. The former Congress president while addressing a public gathering at Anaj Mandi here late this evening, […]
Amid demand revival, steel companies hike prices by Rs 2,000 per tonne
NEW DELHI: In a sign of economic activity gradually picking pace in the unlock phase, steel companies have increased the price of the metal for the fourth month in a row in October on the back of demand revival and firm price trends in the overseas market. Benchmark hot rolled coils (HRC) prices have increased […]
Joe Biden’s son Hunter made money from Russia, China: Donald Trump
By Lalit K Jha WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden’s son Hunter received a large sum of money from Russia and China, US President Donald Trump has alleged and said that the mainstream media is “underplaying” the story and keeping quiet on it. “It’s hard to believe, when you see the kind of money that […]
Nissan to launch slew of new vehicles in China over next five years
By Norihiko Shirouzu BEIJING:Nissan Motor’s chief executive 7201.T said on Saturday he planned to launch a number of new vehicles in the growing Chinese market over the next five years, including electrical cars, that could help the struggling Japanese automaker return to profit. “The recovery in the Chinese market has been very remarkable, and our […]
Nepal-China border point reopens after 3-week closure
KATHMANDU: The Rasuwagadhi-Kerung border point between Nepal and China reopened on Thursday after it remained closed for around three weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, a senior customs official said here. The border point, which is one of the key trade routes between the two country, was closed after a Nepali worker tested positive for […]
WeWork sells control of China unit; says unit got $200 million in funding
U.S. office-sharing firm WeWork on Thursday said it will sell control of its China division to one of its investors – private equity firm Trustbridge Partners – as it steps back from a competitive market where it has suffered low-occupancy rates. The deal effectively offloads the China unit away from the parent, which has faced […]
Huawei phone prices rise in China on fears of chip shortage
By David Kirton SHENZHEN:Chinese consumers are rushing to buy smartphones from Huawei Technologies Co Ltd [HWT.UL] featuring its high-end Kirin chips, fearing curbs on the firm’s access to U.S. technology will soon cut off production of its premium handsets. Phone vendors in Huaqiangbei, the world’s largest electronics market located in the southern city of Shenzhen, […]
Khadi and Village Industries Commission to begin online booking of Lakshmi-Ganesh idols
VARANASI: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) will soon start online booking for delivering idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh as well as earthen lamps for Diwali celebrations. This is a step towards promoting local products and replacing Chinese items. Potters, mainly from Varanasi region, will play a key role in KVIC’s venture, […]
China coronavirus vaccine may be ready for public in November: Official
BEIJING:Coronavirus vaccines being developed in China may be ready for use by the general public as early as November, an official with the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. China has four COVID-19 vaccines in the final stage of clinical trials. At least three of those have already been offered to essential […]
China warns US over US-Taiwan economic talks
TAIPEI:China warned the United States on Monday of potential serious damage to their relations if it does not withdraw from an upcoming economic meeting with Taiwan that is expected to be attended by a senior American official. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin urged the US at a daily briefing to “stop all forms of […]
India, China agree on 5-point roadmap at S Jaishankar-Wang Yi talks to resolve border standoff in eastern Ladakh
NEW DELHI:Noting that the current situation at their border is not in the interest of either side, India and China have agreed on a five-point roadmap including quick disengagement of troops and avoiding any action that could escalate tensions for resolving the four-month-long face-off in eastern Ladakh. As the two countries reached the agreement during […]
Joe Biden’s climate plan will give free pass to worst polluters like China, Russia, India’
By Lalit K Jha WASHINGTON:US President Donald Trump has said the environmental policies of his Democratic presidential rival Joe Biden would “destroy” America’s middle class while giving a “free pass” to the world’s worst polluters like China, Russia, India, and many others. In a major policy speech on his record of natural conservation and environmental […]
Chinese vax firms prepare facilities for mass production
BEIJING: The Covid-19 vaccine produced by China’s Sinovac Biotech has entered Phase-3 trial globally and the biopharma company displayed it during the ‘China International Fair for Trade in Services’ in Beijing this weekend. The Sinovac vaccine has been in Phase-3 clinical trials since July. Phase-1 and 2 trials have shown the vaccine to be safe […]
India, China talks over Pangong Tso remain inconclusive
NEW DELHI: Military talks between India and China on Wednesday remained inconclusive over Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops’ fresh incursion attempts into India territory. The dialogue between both countries’ militaries will continue, sources said. Both the countries were engaged in talks for the last three days after China made provocative military movements in an […]
India bans 118 more mobile apps, including PUBG
NEW DELHI: The government of India on Wednesday blocked 118 more mobile applications, including popular gaming app PUBG, terming them prejudicial to the sovereignty, integrity and defence of the nation. The banned apps include Baidu, Baidu Express Edition, Tencent Watchlist, FaceU, WeChat Reading and Tencent Weiyun, besides PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite, according to […]
China’s new tech export controls could give Beijing a say in TikTok sale
BEIJING/SHANGHAI:China’s new rules around tech exports mean ByteDance’s sale of TikTok’s U.S. operations could need Beijing’s approval, a Chinese trade expert told state media, a requirement that would complicate the forced and politically charged divestment. ByteDance has been ordered by President Donald Trump to divest short video app TikTok in the United States amid security […]