China sells 88.5% of wheat offered at state reserves auction BEIJING: China sold 891,938 tonnes of wheat, or 88.5% of the total on offer, in the first auction of state reserves... Published 25 Oct, 2021 10:35am
World China says 76% of population have received complete doses of Covid-19 vaccines BEIJING: China has given complete doses of COVID-19 vaccines to about 75.6% of its population as of Oct. 23, ... Updated 24 Oct, 2021 03:32pm
World Uzbekistan holds polls with reform-touting strongman a shoo-in TASHKENT: Voting was underway in Central Asian Uzbekistan's presidential election Sunday, with incumbent Shavkat... Published 24 Oct, 2021 10:15am
Business & Finance China to expand property tax trial to check speculation BEIJING: China is set to expand pilot property tax reforms, state media reported, as the government battles real... Published 24 Oct, 2021 10:09am
World China passes law to reduce pressure on children from homework BEIJING: China passed a law Saturday to limit the pressure on children from homework and after-school tutoring, ... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Business & Finance China to pilot property tax scheme in some regions SHANGHAI: The top decision-making body of the Chinese parliament said on Saturday it will roll out a pilot real... Published 24 Oct, 2021 05:14am
Print Biden says US would defend Taiwan against China 'invasion' BALTIMORE: The United States will defend Taiwan if China attacks it, President Joe Biden said, prompting a warning... Published 23 Oct, 2021 03:17am
Pakistan Green Line project: 40 more buses reach Karachi from China KARACHI: The second consignment of Green Line buses on Thursday arrived at the Karachi Port, bringing the total... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Business & Finance Pandemic, climate change to dominate Asia-Pacific ministers' meeting Ministers from the Asia-Pacific trade group APEC will meet virtually on Friday, hoping to chart a path forward for... Published 21 Oct, 2021 12:21pm
World Flights cancelled, schools closed as China fights virus outbreak BEIJING: Authorities in China cancelled hundreds of flights, closed schools and ramped up mass testing on Thursday ... Published 21 Oct, 2021 11:44am
Business & Finance Australia accuses China of undermining world trade SYDNEY: Australia delivered a withering denunciation of China's trade policies Thursday, accusing Beijing of... Published 21 Oct, 2021 09:46am
World Four killed in northern China gas explosion BEIJING: A gas explosion at a restaurant ripped through a busy street in a major Chinese city on Thursday, killing ... Updated 21 Oct, 2021 04:48pm
Markets China eyes coal market intervention to curb price spikes BEIJING: China's top economic planner said it is considering an intervention to bring down soaring coal prices, as... Published 20 Oct, 2021 09:21am
World China, Pakistan and Russia promise aid for Taliban but no recognition on eve of Moscow talks MOSCOW: Russia, China and Pakistan are willing to provide aid to Afghanistan, the Russian foreign ministry said on... Updated 20 Oct, 2021 08:35am
World China denies report of hypersonic missile test, says tested space vehicle BEIJING: China tested a space vehicle in July, not a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile as reported by the Financial... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 04:12pm
World Russia-led bloc holds large-scale drills near Tajik-Afghan border DUSHANBE: A Russia-led post-Soviet security bloc started its largest military drills near the Tajik-Afghan border in... Published 18 Oct, 2021 03:07pm
Print China tested new space capability with hypersonic missile: FT WASHINGTON: China has tested a new space capability with a hypersonic missile, the Financial Times reported on... Updated 18 Oct, 2021 04:13am
World China surprises US with hypersonic missile test, FT reports BEIJING: China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August, showing a capability that caught US... Published 17 Oct, 2021 01:15pm
Business & Finance Pakistan's chemical maker declares force majeure amid disruption in China Archroma Pakistan Limited says being forced to declare force majeure 'due to our inability to manufacture and supply such effective products for the time being' Published 15 Oct, 2021 11:23am
World China reports 21 new coronavirus cases for Oct 13 vs 22 day ago BEIJING: China reported 21 new confirmed coronavirus cases for Oct. 13 compared with 22 a day earlier, the country's... Published 14 Oct, 2021 12:02pm
Business & Finance IMF reaffirms 'full confidence' in head Georgieva WASHINGTON: The IMF Executive Board reaffirmed on Monday its "full confidence" in the Washington-based crisis... Published 12 Oct, 2021 09:47am
World 15 dead after heavy rain, floods in China coal region BEIJING: At least 15 people have died during unseasonably heavy rain and flooding in north China's Shanxi province... Published 12 Oct, 2021 09:44am
World India, China trade blame for breakdown in border talks NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders to resolve a protracted standoff on a ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
World China vows to include biodiversity in economic plans as UN talks begin KUNMING, (China): China will incorporate biodiversity protection in development plans in all regions and sectors,... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Opinion The Chinese Republican Revolution 1911 On October 10, 2021, China marked the 110th anniversary of the October 1911 Republican (Xinhai) Revolution with a... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
World Thousands evacuated and coal mines shuttered as floods hit north China BEIJING: More than 120,000 people have been evacuated, coal mines shut and crops destroyed after unseasonably heavy... Updated 11 Oct, 2021 05:15pm
Markets China completes latest metal reserves auctions, eyes more BEIJING: China on Saturday released 150,000 tonnes of industrial metals from its state reserves in the fourth round... Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance China proposes adding cryptocurrency mining to 'negative list' of industries BEIJING: China has added cryptocurrency mining to a draft list of industries in which investment is restricted or... Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am
Business & Finance China presses US to cancel tariffs in test of bilateral engagement WASHINGTON: China said on Saturday it pressed the United States to eliminate tariffs in talks between the... Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:26am
Print Georgieva fights to keep IMF role, with decision expected 'very soon' WASHINGTON: Embattled International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva was fighting for her professional life... Published 10 Oct, 2021 04:17am
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