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China reports highest new daily Covid-19 cases since February 2020

China added more than 13,000 new Covid-19 infections with state media reporting a case infected with a new subtype of the omicron variant.

China keeps a close watch on rapid political developments in Pakistan

In the run-up to the tabling of the no-confidence motion by the opposition, China has appealed to all the political parties to close ranks in the interest of stability and development.

Covid-19: Shanghai lockdown triggers complaints as new cases rise

Health officials on Sunday reported 438 confirmed cases over the previous 24 hours, along with 7,788 asymptomatic ones.

Global lawmakers call on Saudi to block forcible return of Uyghurs to China

The global parliamentarians said China is carrying out a global campaign of threats and intimidation against Uyghurs, Tibetans, Hong Kongers, Chinese dissidents and other activists abroad.

China says it will back Myanmar 'no matter how the situation changes'

China says it will back neighbour Myanmar no matter how the situation changes, in the latest show of unequivocal Chinese support for the ruling military council that seized power last year.

Singapore's multi-racial society open to have non-Chinese leadership: Study

Singapore's predominantly Chinese-led multi-racial society has become more open to the idea of electing top leaders who are non-Chinese, according to a survey

US investigators head to China to probe plane crash that killed 132 people

A team of US investigators have departed for China to probe the causes of an airliner crash that killed all 132 people on a Boeing 737-800 operated by China Eastern Airlines on March 21

China weighs giving US total access to audits of most firms

Chinese authorities are preparing to give US regulators full access to auditing reports of the majority of the 200-plus companies listed in New York as soon as mid-this year

Russia-Ukraine conflicts: UK agrees to join US in oil reserves release

Member countries of the International Energy Agency committed to another coordinated oil release in an extraordinary meeting on Friday, according to Japan's industry ministry.

India to sign trade agreement with Australia today for lower-duty regime

The agreement will be signed at a time when Australia is looking for a reliable trade partner at a time when it is facing export restrictions from China.

Chinese trade with Russia feels the sting of Ukraine war

Last year, about 30% of her 40 million yuan ($6.29 million) revenue came from Russia

China blames US, NATO expansion for Russia-Ukraine war

As the culprit and leading instigator of the Ukraine crisis, the US has led NATO to engage in five rounds of eastward expansion in the last two decades after 1999: Chinese FinMin

Pakistan rupee at historic low on repayments of Chinese loans

Pakistan borrowed heavily from China during the last three years

China's March factory activity contracts at sharpest rate in 2 yrs: Survey

The Caixin/Markit Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 48.1 in March, indicating the steepest rate of contraction since February 2020, from 50.4 in the previous month.

Bill in US Senate to curb US' dependence on China for critical minerals

The bill titled, 'Quad Critical Minerals Partnership Act', aims to reduce America's reliance on China, and protect the long term national security interests of the US and its allies

Solar cells import jumps to $3,447 mn in Apr-Jan; most shipment from China

Solar cells import rose to USD 3,447 million (around Rs 26,000 crore) during April-January 2021-22 as compared to USD 572 million in the previous financial year, Parliament was informed on Thursday. The imports were worth USD 1,684 million in 2019-20 and USD 2,160 million in 2018-19, New & Renewable Energy Minister R K Singh said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha. During April-January 2021-22, the maximum import was from China at USD 3,117.78 million. In another reply, the minister stated that the government has set a target of installing 100 GW solar power capacity by December 2022 in the country. Against this, projects of 108.91 GW have either been commissioned or are in the pipeline. Total 50.78 GW of solar power capacity has been installed as on February 28, 2022. About 44 GW capacity is at various stages of implementation and 13.86 GW capacity is under bidding stage, the minister said.

Shanghai to screen 16 mn people in 2nd phase of coronavirus lockdown

In the last 24 hours, Shanghai reported 355 confirmed locally transmitted Covid-19 cases and 5,298 asymptomatic carriers

Shanghai residents rush to stock up as second stage of Covid lockdown looms

Many residents have vented frustration on social media with videos and images of crowded quarantine centres, while seeking help with medical treatment and buying food

China, Solomons Islands ink draft of controversial security pact

China and the Solomon Islands have signed a draft version of a security pact that could see Chinese police and other forces take up duties in the Pacific Island nation

China's Xi Jinping strongly backs Afghanistan at regional conference

Chinese leader Xi Jinping issued strong backing for Afghanistan at a regional conference, while making no mention of human rights abuses by the country's Taliban leaders.