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US intel indicates China plans to ship air defense systems to Iran: Report*&^%!

Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs, CNN said, citing sources it did not name

US intel indicates China plans to ship air defense systems to Iran: Report

Beijing is preparing to transfer shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems known as MANPADs, CNN said, citing sources it did not name

China factory activity shrinks for 7th month despite trade truce hopes.

China has been diversifying exports from the US, with shipments to regions including Southeast Asia and Africa growing

Stock Market Today: accfrom China's stimulus measures looked to be fading.

Stock Market Today: Indian equity benchmark indices were trading muted after opening in the red on Wednesday, as the momentum gained from China's stimulus measures looked to be fading.

China's footprint expands in Bangladesh in spite of an India-friendly govt

The growing Chinese influence in India's neighbourhood, already evident in Sri Lanka and Nepal, is now also palpable in Bangladesh

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The year 2022 is coming to an end and a lot has happened that shaped the world in the year. Let's have a look at some of these significant events

Commodities including oil surge after China eases some Covid restrictions

Commodities from oil to iron ore and copper jumped after China eased some Covid restrictions, raising hopes over a demand recovery in the world's second-biggest economy

Bankers replaced by tech PhDs as Xi Jinping sparks new fund talent war

Everybody's on the lookout for deeptech talent. A background in science and technology is now often listed as a must in job postings. It's a phenomenon that reflects a broader shift in China

Live: India logs 7,533 new Covid-19 cases, 44 deaths in past 24 hours

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Chinaaa RMB project making steady progress

As China steps up efforts to graduate to a leading role in global currency markets, India faces a choice between aligning with the Western-dominated financial system and the Chinese one

China ends Taiwan drills after practising blockades, precision strikes

Chinese jets, warships practice blockading Taiwan; Chinese aircraft carrier also involved in drills

China kicks off live drills near Taiwan in response to Tsai's visit to US

China began three-day military drills around Taiwan called "Joint Sword" after Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen met with US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy

Will Saudi-Iran accord have a domino effect and stabilize the Middle East?

It looks like the bloody war in Yemen, where the Iranians backed the rebel Houthis and Saudi Arabia the internationally recognized government, will come to an end

Trai blocks 120 sender IDs for bulk messaging over Chinese link in 2 months

An investigation by Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) revealed that the sender IDs were hosted from China

Tesla new battery plant in Shanghai cements China's place in energy storage

China already had more than 1,400 gigawatt-hours of battery manufacturing capacity, with another 6,000 gigawatt-hours under construction or announced

Taiwan tracks 70 Chinese military aircraft, 11 naval ships around country

Taiwan's Defence Ministry detected 70 Chinese military aircraft and 11 naval ships around Taiwan by 6 am on Monday and its armed forces were monitoring the situation to respond to these activities."70 PLA aircraft and 11 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities," Taiwan's Defence Ministry said in a tweet."35 of the detected aircraft(SU-30*8, J-11*4, J-10*6, J-16*8, TB-001 UCAV, Y-9EW, Y-8 ASW, J-15*4, CH-4 UCAV, KJ-500 AEW & C) had crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwest and southeast ADIZ, flight paths as illustrated," it added.China entered the third day of the drills, which kickstarted on Saturday (April 8), right after Taiwan President Tsai Ing-Wen returned from the US where she met House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, a meeting to which China strictly showed opposition.Al Jazeera

China holds second day of military exercises near Taiwan post Tsai's return

China held a second day of military drills around Taiwan, with multiple exercises involving aircraft and ships, after the island's president, Tsai Ing-wen, returned from a visit to the US

China's debt diplomacy threatens African countries' natural assets

The crisis is worrying as most African countries with Chinese loans are witnessing a repayment crisis and are seeking deferment of interest payments and re-negotiating loan terms

Apple at heart of US-China selective decoupling, says Gallagher

Representative Mike Gallagher, the chairman of a House committee focused on US-China competition, met with Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook

With air and sea drills, China simulates striking Taiwan in second day

Taiwan's defence ministry said that as of 0800 GMT (1.30 IST) on Sunday they had spotted 70 Chinese aircraft, including Su-30 fighters and H-6 bombers, as well as 11 ships, around Taiwan