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Xi promotes Communist Party youth wings' role ahead of key congress

Addressing a meeting marking the centenary of the Communist Youth League of China, Xi said the body should always be a vanguard force in mobilising China's youth in continuous endeavour

Why is the new South Korean prez moving out of the old presidential palace?

The new South Korean president wants to prioritise relations with the US and China may not like it

Hong Kong now has China patriots firmly in charge post polls: Carrie Lam

Lam's comments came a day after a carefully vetted election committee voted overwhelmingly to approve John Lee, a hard-line security chief who oversaw a crackdown on Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement

China logs 349 new local Covid cases with 234 in Shanghai; infections surge

According to reports, Shanghai residents have also been falling sick after consuming some of the food supplies because of the distribution of stale food by the authorities amid city's Covid lockdown

China's zero-Covid rules to impact freight costs, global inflation

China's 'witless' rules have left hundreds of cargo ships stranded on the ports which will impact freight costs and global inflation.

Oil prices, equities tumbles about 6% as China Covid lockdowns weigh

Global financial markets have been spooked by concerns over interest hikes and recession worries as tighter and wider Covid lockdowns in China led to slower export growth in the country in April

China's export growth weakens to 2020 low as Covid-19 lockdowns bite

Export growth in April in dollar terms slowed to 3.9% from a year earlier, compared to an increase in March of 14.7%, customs data showed Monday

China intends to keep boundary issue alive: Army Chief Gen Pande

Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Monday said China's intention has been to keep "alive" the boundary question with India though it remains the "basic" issue between the two countries

China's intent has been to keep boundary issue alive, says Army chief

He told a group of journalists that Indian troops continue to hold 'important positions' along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and that the Army has a 'robust posture' to confront any situation

ED probes Xiaomi: China asks for fair treatment of its firms in India

Xiaomi is accused of making illegal remittances abroad "in the guise of royalty" payments.

Dollar hits 20-yr-high amid rising US rates, Ukraine war, China's lockdown

The dollar's gains were set against sliding stockmarkets and sent it ahead against other havens, commodity currencies and emerging market currencies alike

Chinese yuan down 567 pips to 6.68 against US dollar amid economic slowdown

Amid the COVID-19 induced slowdown, the Chinese economy faces twin challenges of the shrinking job market and an aging population, according to a report

China reports 401 new local Covid-19 cases: 322 in Shanghai, 32 in Beijing

The ongoing severe lockdown restrictions in China's Shanghai to contain the spread of COVID-19 has drastically affected the day-to-day lives of the people due to food shortage

Taiwan seeks to pass bills to protect 'core' tech from Chinese espionage

The amendments would increase prison time and fines for people who work with foreign entities to steal information about 'core' technologies, reported Taipei Times

China Premier Keqiang warns of 'grave' jobs crisis as Covid lockdowns bite

China's top leaders doubled down on the nation's Covid-Zero strategy last week

China loyalist Lee chosen as Hong Kong leader in uncontested election

The choice of Lee, who served on the police force for more than three decades before joining the security ministry, epitomizes China's focus on national security

Eastern Command chief visits Sikkim, reviews security along border areas

The Army Commander visited forward areas in Sikkim where he was briefed by senior Commanders on ground about the prevailing situation along the border.

China's Covid curbs disrupt global supply chains, add to inflation risks

As manufacturer to the world, the disruptions in China are weighing on the global economy and add another risk to the inflation picture.

Shanghai postpones school, college entrance exams amid new Covid surge

This update comes as China on Friday reported 345 local confirmed Covid-19 cases of which 253 were from in Shanghai

China reports 345 fresh Covid cases, 253 in Shanghai in last 24 hours

Due to the rise in Covid cases caused by the Omicron variant, China is going through its worst outbreak which will impact freight costs and global inflation, said a local media report