Russia’s Vladimir Putin to visit China in May BEIJING/MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China in May for talks with Xi Jinping, in what... Published 19 Mar, 2024 02:57pm
Markets China’s bonds boom as investors face ‘asset famine’ SHANGHAI: A record-breaking rally in Chinese sovereign debt is hitting a fever pitch in another sign China’s... Published 19 Mar, 2024 10:25am
World West decries Putin’s election win, China, India vow closer ties LONDON: Western governments lined up on Monday to condemn Vladimir Putin’s landslide election victory as unfair ... Published 19 Mar, 2024 04:53am
World China January youth jobless rate, excluding students, at 14.6%, stats bureau says BEIJING: China’s survey-based jobless rate for 16-24 years old, excluding college students, was 14.6% in January,... Published 18 Mar, 2024 10:10am
Technology Apple reaches $490m settlement over China comments NEW YORK: Apple has reached an out-of-court settlement to pay $490 million to shareholders who accused the iPhone... Published 16 Mar, 2024 06:26am
World Putin is master of all he surveys as Russians head to polls MOSCOW: In a Russia at war, there is only one real candidate and only one winner: Vladimir Putin. As Russians cast... Published 15 Mar, 2024 11:29am
Markets Sanctioned tanker NS Century reaches China port to discharge Russian oil SINGAPORE: The oil tanker NS Century, which is under sanction by the United States, arrived at the Chinese port of... Published 15 Mar, 2024 10:42am
World China blasts US TikTok vote as buyout plan emerges BEIJING: China blasted Washington’s “bandit” mentality Thursday after the US House passed a bill that would ... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
Pakistan Chinese CG praises UAF leadership FAISALABAD: China Consul General Zhao Shiren has said that China relations with the University of Agriculture... Published 15 Mar, 2024 04:14am
World China’s FM heads to Australia, New Zealand SYDNEY: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will next week visit Australia and New Zealand, officials said Thursday,... Published 14 Mar, 2024 12:39pm
World China’s defence ministry says it held military staff dialogue with NATO BEIJING: China and NATO held an eighth military staff dialogue on security policy in Beijing on Wednesday, according... Published 14 Mar, 2024 10:41am
World Huge blast kills two, injures 26 in northern China SANHE (China): A huge suspected gas explosion at a restaurant in northern China killed two people and injured 26 ... Published 14 Mar, 2024 03:00am
Pakistan China to help Pakistan overcome debt challenge: CG FAISALABAD: Chinese debt is only 13 percent of the total foreign payable debt and its basic objective is to drag... Updated 14 Mar, 2024 11:48am
World China’s military says delegation visited Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal March 4-13 BEIJING: A Chinese military delegation visited the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal from March 4-13 and held meetings... Published 13 Mar, 2024 02:02pm
Markets Shanghai copper near two-year high as Chinese smelters seek output cut Copper prices in China surged to their highest levels in nearly two years on Wednesday, after Chinese smelters... Published 13 Mar, 2024 01:55pm
World One killed, several injured at restaurant explosion in China’s Hebei province BEIJING: One person was killed and 22 injured when an explosion destroyed a restaurant in Hebei province in China,... Published 13 Mar, 2024 10:59am
World India rejects China’s objections to Modi’s visit to Himalayan border state MUMBAI: India on Tuesday rejected Chinese objections to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s weekend visit to Arunachal... Published 12 Mar, 2024 01:37pm
Technology Xiaomi announces release date for first EV, shares surge BEIJING: Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi will start deliveries of its first electric vehicle by the end of March,... Published 12 Mar, 2024 12:13pm
World China, Russia, Iran holding joint naval drills BEIJING: The navies of China, Russia and Iran are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, Beijing said... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
World China passes law granting Communist Party more control over cabinet BEIJING: China’s parliament on Monday revised a law to effectively grant the Communist Party more executive ... Published 12 Mar, 2024 04:28am
World Russia, Iran and China to hold warship drills in Gulf of Oman MOSCOW: Russia said a group of its warships had arrived in Iran to take part in drills with Iran and China in the... Published 11 Mar, 2024 06:12pm
Markets Oil prices slips amid concerns over Middle East, China demand LONDON: Global benchmark Brent slipped on Monday, dipping below $82 a barrel, as persistent geopolitical concerns in... Updated 11 Mar, 2024 06:03pm
Markets Aramco sees China demand growing, eyes more investments DUBAI: Saudi Aramco Chief Executive Amin Nasser said on Sunday the oil giant was looking at further opportunities to... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Print Xi, Raeesi congratulate Zardari BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations on Sunday to Asif Ali Zardari on his election as... Updated 11 Mar, 2024 08:31am
World China says overall pressure on employment yet to ease BEIJING: China still faces structural employment issues and the pressure on jobs has not eased, the country’s human... Published 09 Mar, 2024 01:46pm
World China says it will improve home sales in ‘forceful’, ‘orderly’ way BEIJING: China will improve home sales in a “forceful” and “orderly” way, said Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural... Published 09 Mar, 2024 01:41pm
Markets China’s CNOOC makes 100 million ton oilfield discovery in South China Sea BEIJING: Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant CNOOC Ltd has discovered a new reserve in the South China Sea... Published 08 Mar, 2024 11:22am
Markets Yuan holds steady, US payrolls and China inflation in focus SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against a weakening US dollar, as US yields slipped after Federal Reserve Chair... Published 08 Mar, 2024 10:04am
World China calls war in Gaza ‘a disgrace to civilisation’ GAZA STRIP: China described the war in Gaza as a “disgrace to civilisation” and called on Thursday for an... Published 08 Mar, 2024 03:15am
Print Sri Lanka ex-leader claims ousted over China investments COLOMBO: Former Sri Lankan president Gotabaya Rajapaksa ended a long silence over his ouster Thursday by releasing a... Updated 08 Mar, 2024 09:47am