Chinese universities raise tuition fees by as much as 54%

Chinese universities are drastically increasing tuition fees this year, with some making their first rises in two decades, hurt by a reduced national budget for tertiary education and tight local government finances
6 June 2023, 07:19 AM

14 killed, 5 missing in China landslide

Fourteen people were killed and five are missing following a landslide in southwestern China's Sichuan province on Sunday, the local government said
4 June 2023, 18:00 PM

3 Chinese astronauts return safely to Earth

Three Chinese astronauts working at the country's space station have returned safely to Earth, state media reported Sunday, hailing the mission as a "complete success"
4 June 2023, 03:44 AM

China says it took ‘appropriate’ action

China said yesterday it had taken “appropriate” action in response to India’s unfair treatment of Chinese journalists, in the latest episode to highlight tense relations between the big Asian neighbours.
31 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Beijing blames US ‘provocation’

Beijing yesterday blamed US “provocation” for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea.
31 May 2023, 18:00 PM

China deploys cops, makes arrests

China deployed hundreds of police and made arrests in a mostly Muslim southwestern town after clashes erupted over the planned partial demolition of a mosque, witnesses said.
30 May 2023, 18:00 PM

China launches mission with first civilian to space station

China sent three astronauts to its Tiangong space station today, putting a civilian into orbit for the first time as it pursues plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade..The world's second-largest economy has invested billions of dollars in its military-run space
30 May 2023, 04:05 AM

China’s home-grown plane makes maiden flight

China’s first domestically produced passenger jet made its maiden commercial flight yesterday, a milestone event in the nation’s decades-long effort to compete with Western rivals in the air. Beijing hopes the C919 commercial jetliner will challenge foreign models like the Boeing 737 MAX, though many of its parts are sourced from abroad.
28 May 2023, 18:00 PM

China's first homegrown passenger jet makes maiden commercial flight

China's first domestically produced passenger jet made its maiden commercial flight on Sunday, a milestone event in the nation's decades-long effort to compete with Western rivals in the air
28 May 2023, 05:30 AM

Xi offers Russia ‘firm support’ in ‘core interests’

Chinese President Xi Jinping offered Beijing’s support on Moscow’s “core interests” at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin yesterday.
24 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Quad countries make thinly veiled swipe at Beijing

The leaders of the Quad group -- Australia, India, Japan and the United States – yesterday delivered a thinly veiled swipe at Beijing’s behaviour at a summit in Hiroshima.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Joke On Chinese Military: Backlash stirs fear of comedy clampdown

One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation’s military has spurred online uproar, a $2 million fine, a police probe, a sweep of cancelled shows and fears for the survival of Chinese stand-up comedy, a rare refuge for somewhat free speech.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

China opposes G20 meet in Kashmir

China has opposed the holding of a G20 meeting in Kashmir, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia have not registered for the event to be held in Srinagar.
20 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Xi unveils grand plan

Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday unveiled a grand plan for Central Asia’s development, from building infrastructure to boosting trade, taking on a new leadership role in a region that has traditionally been a Russian sphere of influence.
19 May 2023, 18:00 PM

11 killed as vehicle plunges off cliff in China

A vehicle in southern China careened off a cliff today, killing 11 passengers, state media reported..The accident occurred at around 6:30 am (2230 GMT Thursday) in Guangxi province when the vehicle carrying 14 people fell into a pool of water, according to CCTV..A preliminary confirm
19 May 2023, 05:45 AM

Xi hosts Central Asian leaders

Chinese President Xi Jinping kicked off a summit with Central Asian leaders yesterday, seeking to build
18 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Unaffected by Dhaka’s relations with Beijing, Moscow

US Deputy Assistant Secretary Afreen Akhter has said Washington DC does not define its relationship with Dhaka taking into account Bangladesh’s ties with Russia and China or any other country.
17 May 2023, 18:00 PM

Chinese fishing vessel capsizes in Indian Ocean with 39 missing

A Chinese fishing vessel has capsized in the central Indian Ocean, state media reported Wednesday, with its crew of 17 Chinese, 17 Indonesian and five Filipino sailors missing
17 May 2023, 02:03 AM

China sentences US citizen to life in prison for spying

A 78-year-old US citizen was sentenced on Monday by a Chinese court to life imprisonment for spying
15 May 2023, 05:35 AM

China, Europe must ‘oppose the Cold War mentality’: China FM

China and Europe must together reject “the Cold War mentality”, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said yesterday as EU foreign ministers sought to “re-calibrate” their position on China.
12 May 2023, 18:00 PM