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India, China Arrive At 6 Consensus Points As Ajit Doval, Wang Yi Meet

December 18, 2024 admin

New Delhi: India and China agreed on six points to resolve the border issue as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. Both sides agreed on the need to maintain peace and a commitment to continue seeking a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable package solution to the boundary issue. The consensus…

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China, Trump talk up prospects for U.S.-China collaboration

December 17, 2024 admin

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi looks out into the audience after giving a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of a symposium on international affairs and China’s foreign relations in Beijing, on December 17, 2024. | Photo Credit: AP China’s top diplomat said on Tuesday (December 17, 2024) he hoped the incoming Trump administration would…

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China To Build World’s Largest Artificial-Island Airport, Project To Be Completed In 2035

December 17, 2024 admin

China is currently constructing the world’s largest artificial-island airport in Dalian, a port city in the northeastern Liaoning province. The ambitious project, which highlights China’s engineering prowess and commitment to infrastructure development, involves creating an airport entirely on reclaimed land in the sea. According to the South China Morning Post, the Dalian Jinzhouwan International Airport…

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China Gives Tourism Push To Economy With Extended 10-Day Visa Free Transit

December 17, 2024 admin

China, the world’s second biggest economy, has been struggling to emerge from three years of pandemic isolation. On Tuesday it announced an expansion of its visa-free transit policy, allowing eligible foreign travelers, including Americans, to stay in parts of the country for up to 10 days. This move aims to attract more overseas visitors and…

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TikTok Asks US Supreme Court To Temporarily Block Government Ban

December 16, 2024 admin

Washington: TikTok asked the US Supreme Court on Monday to temporarily block a law that would force its Chinese owner to sell the popular online video-sharing platform or shut down a month from now. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, would block TikTok from US app stores and web hosting services unless…

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Chinese Scientist Turns Tiny Drones Into Metal-Slicing Laser Beam Monsters

December 15, 2024 admin

In what comes as a revolutionary piece of engineering, a Chinese scientist, known as “Crazy Li” has equipped small drones with the capability to emit powerful metal-cutting laser beams – a feat previously believed to be impossible. According to a report in the South China Morning Post, Li Xiao, an associate researcher at the National…

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China Keen To Invest USD 1 Billion In Pakistan To Establish Medical City

December 14, 2024 admin

A Chinese business delegation has met with President Asif Ali Zardari here and expressed interest in investing USD 1 billion to establish a medical city in Pakistan, according to a media report. Pakistan has held strong bilateral relations with China which has supported it through many investments and development projects such as the China-Pakistan Economic…

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Hong Kong Spends Rs 76 Lakh On Panda Renaming Contest, Ends Up Retaining Original Names

December 13, 2024 admin

Authorities in Hong Kong spent Rs 76 lakh ($90,028) earlier this year on a competition to rename two giant pandas, gifted by China, but ended up retaining the original names despite spending the huge sum. According to a report in the South China Morning Post (SCMP), the giant panda renaming competition started in October where…

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China Restricts Visas To US Officials Who “Interfered” In Hong Kong Affairs

December 11, 2024 admin

Beijing has announced that it will impose visa restrictions on US officials who have “interfered” in Hong Kong affairs. This move comes after Washington said it would impose visa restrictions on Hong Kong officials last month. According to Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China’s foreign ministry, the US has “violently interfered in China’s internal affairs”…

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Australian Woman Who Lost Over $1 Million In Scam Recalls Meeting Criminal During Overseas Trip

December 7, 2024 admin

Australian Woman Who Lost Over Million In Scam Recalls Meeting Criminal During Overseas Trip

A woman in Australia who lost over a million in an elaborate scam eerily came face to face with one of the criminals while she was vacationing in China with her husband. The woman, who did not want to reveal her identity, runs a Chinese immigration and education business. Speaking to news.com.au, she said that…

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