Thai baht, yuan lead losses among Asian currencies ahead of Fed conference Most Asian currencies were weaker on Wednesday, with losses concentrated in the Chinese yuan and Thai baht, as... Published 24 Aug, 2022 10:50am
World China reports 2,310 new COVID cases for Aug 20 vs 2,354 day earlier SHANGHAI: Mainland China reported 2,310 new coronavirus cases for Aug. 20 of which 602 were symptomatic and 1,708... Published 21 Aug, 2022 11:54am
World China unveils new perks aimed at boosting slowing birth rate BEIJING: China on Tuesday announced a slew of perks aimed at encouraging families to have more babies, as birth ... Published 17 Aug, 2022 06:07am
World China announces fresh military drills around Taiwan TAIPEI: China’s military announced fresh military drills on Monday in the seas and airspace around Taiwan - a day... Published 08 Aug, 2022 02:53pm
World China reports 940 new COVID cases for Aug 7 vs 868 a day earlier SHANGHAI: China reported 940 new COVID-19 infections for Aug. 7, of which 380 were symptomatic and 560 were... Published 08 Aug, 2022 11:55am
World ASEAN ministers warn Taiwan tensions could spark ‘open conflicts’ PHNOM PENH: Southeast Asian foreign ministers urged restraint Thursday as China readied massive military drills off... Published 04 Aug, 2022 10:32am
Technology Chinese booster rocket makes uncontrolled return to Earth WASHINGTON: A Chinese booster rocket made an uncontrolled return to Earth on Saturday, leading US officials to chide... Published 31 Jul, 2022 09:55am
World Beijing says will reopen primary, secondary schools as COVID cases recede SHANGHAI: Beijing’s education commission said on Saturday all primary and secondary school students in the capital... Published 25 Jun, 2022 10:26am
World Beijing warns of ‘explosive’ Covid outbreak SHANGHAI: China’s capital Beijing is experiencing an “explosive” COVID-19 outbreak connected to a bar, a... Published 12 Jun, 2022 08:24am
World Beijing tells US: China will ‘not hesitate to start war’ over Taiwan SINGAPORE: Beijing will “not hesitate to start a war” if Taiwan declares independence, China’s defence ... Published 11 Jun, 2022 06:13am
Life & Style Relief, caution in Beijing as city lifts Covid dine-in curbs BEIJING: After staying home for more than a month, Chen Chunmei joined a long line of customers at a popular Beijing... Published 07 Jun, 2022 02:11pm
World Beijing to allow indoor dining, further easing Covid curbs BEIJING: Beijing will further relax COVID-19 curbs by allowing indoor dining, as China’s capital steadily returns... Published 06 Jun, 2022 07:53am
World Shanghai inches towards COVID lockdown exit, Beijing plays defence BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Shanghai cautiously pushed ahead on Saturday with plans to restore part of its transport network... Published 21 May, 2022 10:47am
World China’s zero-Covid policy to hit Asia aviation recovery: IATA SINGAPORE: China’s zero-Covid policy will hold back a full air travel recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, a top... Published 17 May, 2022 02:48pm
World Shanghai aims to reopen more COVID-shut businesses, Beijing battles on SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Shanghai will gradually begin reopening businesses such as shopping malls and hair salons in... Published 15 May, 2022 05:16pm
World Shanghai hunkers down for final COVID battle, Beijing outbreak stubborn SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Shanghai was tightening its COVID-19 lockdown for what it hoped would be the final week of its... Published 14 May, 2022 10:00am
World Beijing residents swamp supermarkets after lockdown rumours BEIJING: Beijing residents rushed to supermarkets on Thursday as Chinese officials tried to curb mounting panic over... Published 12 May, 2022 05:36pm
World As Beijing COVID outbreak proves stubborn, mass tests becoming routine BEIJING/SHANGHAI: Millions of Beijing residents queued up for another round of COVID-19 tests on Sunday as China's... Updated 08 May, 2022 11:11am
World Millions in Beijing urged to work from home to fight Covid outbreak BEIJING: Millions of people in Beijing returned to work Thursday, many remotely, with scores of subway stations shut... Published 05 May, 2022 10:44am
World Setback for Shanghai’s COVID battle; Beijing focus on mass testing SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s commercial capital of Shanghai was dealt a blow on Monday as authorities reported 58 new... Published 02 May, 2022 09:39am
World As Beijing tightens Covid curbs, Shanghai sees signs of life BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The Chinese capital Beijing tightened COVID restrictions on Sunday as it battled an outbreak, ... Published 02 May, 2022 07:30am
World Beijing tightens Covid restrictions as long holiday begins BEIJING: Beijing will amp up its Covid-19 restrictions with additional testing requirements, officials announced on... Published 30 Apr, 2022 11:39am
Print China cuts coal import taxes to zero to ensure energy supply BEIJING: China will slash coal import tariffs to ensure energy security, the finance ministry said Thursday, the... Updated 29 Apr, 2022 10:25am
World Beijing expands mass testing as lockdown fears grow BEIJING: Beijing on Tuesday launched mass coronavirus testing for nearly all its 21 million residents, as fears grew... Published 26 Apr, 2022 10:09am
World China’s foreign minister speaks with Ukrainian counterpart SHANGHAI: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Ukrainian counterpart, Dmytro Kuleba, in a phone call on... Published 05 Apr, 2022 11:24am
World China sends military, doctors to Shanghai to test 26 million residents for COVID SHANGHAI: China has sent the military and thousands of healthcare workers into Shanghai to help carry out COVID-19... Published 04 Apr, 2022 10:37am
Print US issues warning to China WASHINGTON: US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, who is due to meet with China’s top diplomat Yang Jiechi ... Updated 14 Mar, 2022 03:52pm
World China moves closer to Russia, but wary on Ukraine BEIJING: China and Russia set off alarms in the West this month with the most robust declaration of their friendship... Published 22 Feb, 2022 11:52am
Pakistan Qureshi holds meeting with Chinese FM BEIJING: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi... Published 07 Feb, 2022 05:22am
Pakistan PM Imran concludes visit to China after meeting President Xi PM also held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang and other world leaders to discuss issues of mutual interest Updated 06 Feb, 2022 05:11pm