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China Rains, 30 Killed, 35 Missing After Torrential Rains In China: Report

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China Rains, 30 Killed, 35 Missing After Torrential Rains In China: Report

Torrential rain hit China earlier this week Beijing: At least 30 people are dead and 35 are missing in central China, state media reported Thursday, following days of torrential rain that lashed the country earlier this week. The downpours were triggered by Typhoon Gaemi, which moved on from the Philippines and Taiwan to make landfall…

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China’s leaders vow to fight ‘risks’ plaguing economy

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China’s leaders vow to fight ‘risks’ plaguing economy

In this photo released on July 18, 2024, by Xinhua News Agency Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at the third plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee held from July 15 to 18 in Beijing. China’s ruling Communist Party wrapped up a top-level meeting by endorsing policies aimed at advancing…

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6 Killed, 30 Rescued After Fire At China Shopping Centre: Report

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6 Killed, 30 Rescued After Fire At China Shopping Centre: Report

The rescue teams are continuing search and rescue: Report Beijing: A fire at a shopping centre in southwestern China killed at least six people on Wednesday, state media reported, with 30 others rescued from the blaze. “Six people have been killed at the moment. The rescue teams are continuing search and rescue,” state broadcaster CCTV…

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Fire Breaks Out At China Mall With People Trapped Inside, Doused: Report

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Fire Breaks Out At China Mall With People Trapped Inside, Doused: Report

About 17 people were rescued from the building in the city of Zigong: Report (Representational) Beijing: A fire that broke out Wednesday in a shopping centre in southwestern China was extinguished but some people were still trapped inside, state broadcaster CCTV said. Footage broadcast by the channel and shared on social media showed thick black…

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China hits back at NATO’s ‘smears and attacks’ ahead of summit

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China hits back at NATO’s ‘smears and attacks’ ahead of summit

A man scooters past security fencing outside Walter E. Washington Convention Center before the start of the NATO summit in Washington, on July 9, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP China lashed out at NATO’s “smears and attacks” on July 9 after the defence alliance’s chief accused it of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine on the…

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China warns of Taiwan ‘war’ as military drills encircle island

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China warns of Taiwan ‘war’ as military drills encircle island

China warned on May 24 of war over Taiwan and said it would ramp up countermeasures until “complete reunification” was achieved, as Chinese forces conducted military drills around the self-ruled island. Warships and fighter jets encircled Taiwan on the second day of exercises that Beijing said were a test of its ability to seize the…

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Eight killed in central China stabbing: state media

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Eight killed in central China stabbing: state media

A man killed eight people and wounded one more with a knife in central China, state media reported on May 24, citing local authorities. The stabbing took place on Thursday morning in the city of Xiaogan in Hubei province, state broadcaster CCTV said. The 53-year-old attacker surnamed Lu had previously been treated for mental illness,…

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Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to meet for first time in 5 years on May 26

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Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to meet for first time in 5 years on May 26

Combination picture of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (left to right). Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will meet on May 26 in Seoul for their first trilateral talks since 2019 | Photo Credit: AP Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan will…

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China Accused Of Targeting Its Overseas Citizens For Political Dissent

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China Accused Of Targeting Its Overseas Citizens For Political Dissent

Overseas students reported that family members in China received threats. Beijing: China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political activism, rights group Amnesty International said Monday, with some students reporting harassment of family members back home. China does not tolerate political dissent and has used sophisticated tech tools as well as intimidation to crack…

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China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

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China launches 3-member crew to its space station as it seeks to put astronauts on the moon by 2030

April 25, 2024 08:28 pm | Updated 08:53 pm IST – JIUQUAN SATELLITE LAUNCH CENTER, China A Long March rocket carrying a crew of Chinese astronauts in a Shenzhou-18 spaceship blast off at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China, on April 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP China launched a three-member crew to…

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