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Chinese commerce minister in talks with Apple boss Tim Cook

Chinese commerce minister in talks with Apple boss Tim Cook

Another Cold War can't be ruled out, says Henry Kissinger

Another Cold War? Warns Henry Kissinger

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

US House speaker says lawmakers to move forward with TikTok bill

Gandhara art exhibition attracts large number of visitors in Beijing

Gandhara art exhibition attracts large number of visitors in Beijing

Chinese grass emerging as super food for animals in Gwadar

Chinese grass emerging as super food for animals in Gwadar

Biden's moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

Biden’s moves on Alaska drilling, TikTok test young voters

China opens ties with Honduras, Taiwan decries monetary demands

China opens ties with Honduras, Taiwan decries monetary demands

New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan

New Zealand raises concerns with China on South China Sea, Taiwan

Brazil seek Chinese semiconductor technology

Brazil seeking Chinese semiconductors and industry, vows not to be forced by foreign pressure

Russians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart

Russians reluctantly embrace Chinese cars after Western brands depart

China rolls over $2bn loan as Pakistan races to meet IMF demand for external financing

Global lander wants Pakistan to get external financing assurance from friendly countries

China criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

China criticizes possible US plan to force TikTok sale

No imminent threat of China invading Taiwan, says senior U.S. official

No imminent threat of China invading Taiwan, says senior U.S. official

End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras foreign minister goes to China

End to Taiwan ties nears as Honduras foreign minister goes to China

Xi departs Moscow after showing solidarity with Kremlin

Xi departs Moscow after showing solidarity with Kremlin

Chinese COVID data from Wuhan market gives clues on origins, researchers say

The virus was first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019.

China to continue strengthening cooperation with OIC: Spokesperson

China to continue strengthening cooperation with OIC: Spokesperson

Former Taiwan president Ma to visit China in landmark trip

Former Taiwan president Ma to visit China in landmark trip

China's Xi plays peacemaker on Russia visit

Freshly reappointed for a third term in power, Xi is pushing greater role for China on global stage

India says situation with China fragile, dangerous in the Himalayan front

At least 24 soldiers were killed when the two sides clashed in the region in mid-2020

SBP receives $500 million from Chinese bank

SBP receives $500 million from Chinese bank

Beijing confirms President Xi to visit Moscow next week

Xi will be in Russia from Monday to Wednesday, Beijing's foreign ministry and the Kremlin said.

U.S. charges exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui with $1 bln fraud

U.S. charges exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui with $1 bln fraud

Chinese bank assures Pakistan of refinancing $500m loan

The country has received $1.7 billion out of total committed commercial loans valuing $2bn

Amid dark days for Chinese football, youth team provide glimmer of hope

The senior China team has not appeared at the World Cup since their debut in 2002

Russia and China threaten to create global 'danger and disorder', Britain says

Russia and China threaten to create global 'danger and disorder', Britain says

China's new premier seeks to reassure private sector

Li installed as premier on Saturday during the annual session of China's parliament

PM welcomes KSA-Iran agreement for resumption of diplomatic ties

PM welcomes KSA-Iran agreement for resumption of diplomatic ties

Li Qiang, Xi confidant, takes reins as China's premier

Li Qiang, Xi confidant, takes reins as China's premier

PM Shehbaz felicitates Xi Jinping on securing record third term as China's president

Says 'I'm confident that Pakistan-China ties will flourish further under his sagacious leadership'

Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $ 9.754b

Pakistan's foreign reserves rise to $ 9.754b

What is China's new government restructuring plan?

What is China's new government restructuring plan?

China's Xi says better use of defence resources needed 'to win wars'

China's Xi says better use of defence resources needed 'to win wars'

China's yuan weakens to 2-month low, with key 7-per-dollar level in sight

China’s yuan weakens to 2-month low, with key 7-per-dollar level in sight

China parliament to review state entity reform plan, Legislative Law

China parliament to review state entity reform plan, Legislative Law

EU official warns of sanctions if China crosses 'red line' and arms Russia

EU official warns of sanctions if China crosses 'red line' and arms Russia

$500m loan from China a lifeline for Pakistan amid sinking economy

Facility to be disbursed in three instalments, it will increase forex reserves, tweets Ishaq Dar

China pins blame of Pakistan's economic woes on 'a developed country'

Spokesperson Mao Ning urges all parties to play constructive role in Pakistan's economic stability

China willing to play constructive role in debt talks

China willing to play constructive role in debt talks

China's annual parliament to implement Xi's tightening grip

China's annual parliament to implement Xi's tightening grip

Chinese company gifts sports shoes to flood victims of Pakistan

The company took action to express its care for the flood affected people in Pakistan.

SBP reserves swell to $4bn after $700m injection by China

SBP reserves swell to $4bn after $700m injection by China

Taiwan sees China taking lessons from Russia's Ukraine invasion

Taiwan sees China taking lessons from Russia's Ukraine invasion

China, Japan square off at first security talks in four years

China, Japan square off at first security talks in four years

Ishaq Dar commends Chinese support in challenging times

Pakistan and China reiterated to further expedite the successful implementation of CPEC projects.

China supports Pakistan in maintaining security and stability: Wang Yi

China supports Pakistan in maintaining security and stability, says Wang Yi

Philippines, U.S. to hold biggest war games in years

Philippines, U.S. to hold biggest war games in years

India to bolster Indo Tibetan Border Police amid tension with China

India to bolster Indo Tibetan Border Police amid tension with China

Nikki Haley to focus on China, Russia in first 2024 White House campaign stop

Nikki Haley to focus on China, Russia in first 2024 White House campaign stop

China's yuan slips to over 1-month low on high US inflation

The yuan also came under pressure as China’s central bank ramped up medium-term liquidity injections

Wu shocks Fritz to become first Chinese ATP

Isner’s big serve helped him overcome an otherwise sluggish performance.

China factory gate prices plummet in January, CPI rises

The producer price index (PPI) was down 0.8% on a year earlier

China, Pakistan committed to reviving CPEC in letters, spirit: Ahsan

The Embassy of Pakistan in Beijing briefed the participants on the status of ML-1 and KCR projects.

Senior Taiwan opposition leader to visit China amid continued tensions

China has during the past three years ramped up pressure on Taiwan to accept Chinese sovereignty.

India to ban Chinese-linked betting and loan lending apps

Orders issued under the section are generally confidential in nature.

US shoots down suspected Chinese spy balloon

We successfully brought it down, President Biden commends aviators for successful operation

China must join Ghana debt restructuring effort soon, Germany's Lindner says

China must join Ghana debt restructuring effort soon, Germany's Lindner says

'Airship' over the US a 'force majeure accident': China

Wang told Blinken that both parties needed to communicate in a timely manner

China says political trust with Russia has deepened after envoy's visit

China is willing to work with Russia to implement their strategic partnership: statement

CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi's ambitions toward Taiwan

CIA chief warns against underestimating Xi's ambitions toward Taiwan

China Jan services activity expands for first time in five months: Caixin PMI

China Jan services activity expands for first time in five months: Caixin PMI

PM Shehbaz for deepening strategic cooperation with China

PM Shehbaz for deepening strategic cooperation with China

Blinken will talk on Russo-Ukraine war during China visit

US Secretary of State will talk on US-China militaries, climate change, White House spokesman

China says it resumes issuing ordinary visas for Japanese citizens

Japan lodged a protest to China over the suspension of visas.

China's 2022 smartphone shipments the lowest in 10 years - research firm

The total number of devices shipped was 286 million, down from 329 million in 2022

China says Covid deaths down by nearly 80 percent

A wave of virus cases has washed over the world's most populous nation.

Chinese firms expected to report highest earnings growth in 5 years

China’s large and mid-cap companies’ profits are seen rising 16.2% in 2023

China's exports to North Korea more than tripled in 2022

Chinese outbound shipments to North Korea surged 247.5% year-on-year to $894 million

Death toll from Tibet avalanche rises to 28

Fifty-three survivors were found, five of whom were seriously injured.

China races to make Covid drugs as Xi fears rural outbreaks

nearly 60,000 people with Covid died in hospitals between Dec. 8 and Jan. 12.

China to launch state-backed transport platform for ride-hailing, trucking

China to launch state-backed transport platform for ride-hailing, trucking

China's first population drop in six decades sounds alarm on demographic crisis

China's first population drop in six decades sounds alarm on demographic crisis

Pakistan, china agree to enhance mutually beneficial partnership

Pakistan, china agree to enhance mutually beneficial partnership

Chinese foreign ministry 'welcomes' visit by US Secretary Blinken

"China welcomes Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China"

How China is seeking to boost its falling birth rate

China implemented a one-child policy from 1980 to 2015.

China's 2022 economic growth one of the worst on record

Gross domestic product (GDP) grew 2.9% in October-December from a year earlier

China's population shrinks for the first time since 1961

China also logged its highest death rate since 1974.

Rounding off Africa tour, China's top diplomat visits Egypt

China has invested billions of dollars in Egyptian state-led projects.

China, Hong Kong resume high-speed rail link after 3 years of Covid curbs

The re-opening comes amidst a massive wave of infections nationwide .

China's 2022 growth seen as its lowest in 40 years

It could also be China's slowest pace since a 1.6 contraction in 1976.

China reports almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month

China reports almost 60,000 Covid-related deaths in a month

Countries mandate Covid tests for China travellers

Countries mandate Covid tests for China travellers

'China's 2022 trade with Russia hit record $190bn'

Shipments of Chinese goods to Russia have grown for six months in a row

China Covid peak to last two-three months, hit rural areas next

Our priority focus has been on the large cities.

Chinese embassy in UK: 'Firmly opposed' to Britain's Hong Kong report

Chinese embassy in UK: 'Firmly opposed' to Britain's Hong Kong report

Indian army chief: China border situation is 'unpredictable'

Indian army chief: China border situation is ‘unpredictable’

China's Yuan touches five-month high ahead of US CPI

Yuan trades since the start of this year were on an upward trend

China FM on Africa visit sidesteps call for UN council seat

China is one of the council's five permanent members.

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

China's yuan hits fresh five-month high, dollar demand caps gains

China’s yuan hits fresh five-month high, dollar demand caps gains

FM Bilawal felicitates Qin Gang on appointment as new Chinese FM

FM Bilawal felicitates Qin Gang on appointment as new Chinese FM

China's new foreign minister heads to Africa for first trip

Qin, 56, was appointed foreign minister on Dec. 30.

Argentina and China formalize currency exchange deal

Argentina's government needs to rebuild reserves to cover trade costs

China's 'great migration' kicks off under shadow of Covid

This Lunar New Year public holiday, which officially runs from Jan. 21.

Chinese foundation distributes relief supplies to flood-hit families in Pakistan

Chinese foundation distributes relief supplies to flood-hit families in Pakistan

As Covid-hit China reopens to the world, countries put up travel barriers

As Covid-hit China reopens to the world, countries put up travel barriers

PM emphasises Pakistan's unswerving focus on timely progress of CPEC projects

Pak, China agree to fast-track cooperation for mutual benefit

China insists Covid data 'transparent' after WHO criticism

More than a dozen countries have imposed fresh Covid rules.

WHO says China reports 218,019 new Covid cases at the beginning of 2023

China reported five new deaths related to Covid-19.

Biden raises concern over China's Covid response after WHO questions data

Biden said that he was concerned about how China was handling the outbreak.

China Covid data shows no new variant but under-reports deaths, WHO says

Health officials abroad have been struggling to work out.

Pakistan, China agree on high-quality CPEC development in 2023

Chinese Ambassador in Pakistan Nong Rong on Monday called on FM Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

Japan says it scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier operations

Japan also reported that it had detected flights by a Chinese WZ-7 drone

UK to require COVID negative tests for arrivals from China

UK to require COVID negative tests for arrivals from China

Chinese state media seek to reassure public over COVID-19

Chinese state media seek to reassure public over COVID-19

China accuses US of distorting facts after aircraft clash

United States had misled the public about the incident: China

China's top diplomat calls for 'dialogue', cooperation with US

Wang was replaced as China's foreign minister on Friday by Qin Gang.

China's home prices drop at an accelerating rate in December: survey

China’s home prices drop at an accelerating rate in December: survey

Beijing gives Hong Kong leader more power in security cases

Beijing gives Hong Kong leader more power in security cases

Qin Gang appointed new Chinese Foreign Minister

Qin Gang appointed new Chinese Foreign Minister

Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again

Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again

China's Huawei sees 2022 revenue of $91.5bn, up 0.4pc: report

China's Huawei sees 2022 revenue of $91.5bn, up 0.4pc: report

US considers airline wastewater testing as Covid surges in China

US considers airline wastewater testing as Covid surges in China

Chinese jet came within 20 feet of U.S. military aircraft- U.S. military

Chinese jet came within 20 feet of U.S. military aircraft- U.S. military

Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes Covid rules

Chinese tourists will no longer need to quarantine on return home starting Jan. 8.

Covid pressures China's hospitals

China's overall vaccination rate is above 90%

Soaring China Covid cases increase risk of new variants: experts

Experts fear China will become fertile ground for new variants.

UK to consider COVID curbs for arrivals from China

The United States imposed mandatory Covid-19 tests on travelers from China

China's vast countryside in rush to bolster Covid defences

Covid is spreading largely unchecked and likely infecting millions of people a day

China's vast countryside in rush to bolster Covid defences

Hospitals, funeral parlours overwhelmed by COVID wave

Russia and China hold naval drills, practise submarine capture

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is due to speak to President Vladimir Putin before the end of the year

No immediate surge of Chinese tourists expected after re-opening

China was the world's largest outbound tourism market before Covid

China revises 2021 GDP growth up to 8.4pc from 8.1pc

China revises 2021 GDP growth up to 8.4pc from 8.1pc

China's industrial profits slump on Covid fallout, next year seen improving

China's industrial profits slump on Covid fallout, next year seen improving

China's Oct domestic smartphone shipments drop 27.2pc

China's Oct domestic smartphone shipments drop 27.2pc

China races to vaccinate elderly, but many are reluctant

China has joined other countries in treating cases instead of trying to stamp out virus transmission

Staff on frontline of China's Covid fight say hospitals 'overwhelmed'

Patients are arriving at his hospital in ever-increasing numbers.

Beijing, Shanghai residents back to work as China eases into living with Covid

Worries remain about the ability of less-affluent cities in China to cope with a surge.

Taiwan reports China's largest incursion yet to air defence zone

The incursion included 43 Chinese aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line.

China's Zhejiang has million daily Covid cases, expected to double

Despite a record surge of cases nationwide, China reported no Covid deaths.

China's foreign minister signals deeper ties with Russia

China has pushed back against Western pressure on trade

China central banker calls for strengthening property sector policies

China central banker calls for strengthening property sector policies

China blasts US defense bill while Taiwan welcomes it

The bill also repealed a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for US troops.

Pakistan faces threat of new variant amid Covid chaos in China

Pakistan faces threat of new variant amid Covid chaos in China

India makes Covid test mandatory for arrivals from some countries, including China

India makes Covid test mandatory for arrivals from some countries, including China

Shanghai hospital readies for 'tragic battle' with Covid

Shanghai hospital estimates 5.43 mln positives in city.

China's yuan edges up, market sees downside pressure on economy in near term

China’s yuan edges up, market sees downside pressure on economy in near term

China assures continuous support to Pakistan

China appreciates Pakistan’s policy initiatives for ensuring its fiscal, monetary stability.

Japan warns of China's Covid situation, cuts view on factory output

Japan warns of China's Covid situation, cuts view on factory output

World Bank slashes China growth outlook on Covid, property woes

World Bank slashes China growth outlook on Covid, property woes

China races to install hospital beds as Covid surge sparks concern abroad

In total, China has reported just 5,242 Covid deaths since the pandemic.

Russia, China to hold joint naval drills this week

Russia, China to hold joint naval drills this week

Global oil jumps amid China's growing demand

Global oil jumps amid China's growing demand

China's diesel, gasoline exports in Nov surge to highest in over a year

China’s diesel, gasoline exports in Nov surge to highest in over a year

China's aluminium imports decline in November amid rising domestic supply

China's aluminium imports decline in November amid rising domestic supply

China set to offer compromise to save summit nature accord

Observers had warned the COP15 conference risked collapse.

In COVID-hit Beijing, funeral homes and crematoriums are busy

In COVID-hit Beijing, funeral homes and crematoriums are busy

Pelosi backs adding TikTok government device ban to funding bill

Pelosi backs adding TikTok government device ban to funding bill

Pelosi undecided if US House will take up TikTok government device ban

Pelosi undecided if US House will take up TikTok government device ban

Chinese firms avert delisting as US audit watchdog gets full inspection access

Chinese firms avert delisting as US audit watchdog gets full inspection access

China will adhere to policy of opening up to the world: Xi Jinping

China will adhere to policy of opening up to the world, says Xi Jinping

China recalls six diplomats over Manchester violence: UK

Britain's top diplomat said London's response demonstrated its "adherence to the rule of law".

China's retail sales contract far more than expected, industrial output disappoints

Retail sales fell by 5.9pc in November from a year ago, the National Bureau of Statistics said.

China's Covid spike not due to lifting of restrictions, says WHO director

WHO says China's control measures were not stopping Covid-19

China to roll out second COVID vaccine booster for high-risk groups, elderly

China to roll out second COVID vaccine booster for high-risk groups, elderly

The painter who shared China's COVID protests with the world

The painter who shared China's COVID protests with the world

China calls US 'destroyer' of global trading system at WTO

China calls US 'destroyer' of global trading system at WTO

China won't report asymptomatic COVID cases in further shift

China won't report asymptomatic COVID cases in further shift

China's seed ID technology to be introduced in Pakistan

China' seed ID technology to be introduced in Pakistan

China an unspoken focus as Biden woos African leaders

Unspoken message: The United States is a better partner for Africa than China.

Morgan Stanley upgrades its 2023 growth outlook for China

The global rating firm expects stronger and earlier rebound for China.

China urges citizens to leave Afghanistan after Kabul attack

China urges citizens to leave Afghanistan after Kabul attack

China readying $143bn package for its chip firms in face of US curbs

China readying $143bn package for its chip firms in face of US curbs

China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

Heads of states from 49 African nations and the African Union have been invited.

China students return home amid Covid travel spread fears

Xi's government is still officially committed to stopping virus transmission

China axes travel tracking app in latest easing of Covid curbs

China last week started axing key parts of its stringent 'zero-Covid' regime

China kicks off WTO dispute against US chip export curbs

China kicks off WTO dispute against US chip export curbs

Senior US officials visit China, hold talks with vice foreign minister

"The talks were frank, in-depth and constructive," Wang said.

China slams US sanctions over alleged rights abuses in Tibet

China has been accused of harsh policies to quell ethnic dissent

China’s yuan eases from three-month high as COVID curbs fade

China’s yuan eases from three-month high as COVID curbs fade

Avatar: The Way of Water a huge boost to China

The Way of Water will hit theaters on Dec. 16

China retires major Covid tracking app as virus rules ease

The decision comes just days after China announced an end to large-scale lockdowns.

China's rules for "deepfakes" to take effect from Jan 10

China's rules for "deepfakes" to take effect from Jan 10

China's healthcare system put to the test as COVID curbs fade

China's healthcare system put to the test as COVID curbs fade

China tackles medical supply snags, price gouging amid Covid fears

China this week made a dramatic pivot toward economic reopening.

Taiwan mulls WTO case after latest Chinese import bans

The latest bans cover more fishery products

China's Xi calls for oil trade in yuan at Gulf summit in Riyadh

Xi says summit with Gulf, Arab League is 'milestone'

CPEC a strategic project with economic, logistics, connectivity value: President

CPEC a strategic project with economic, logistics, connectivity value: President

Oil set for 10% weekly drop as demand worries dominate

U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude inched up 7 cents to $71.53 a barrel.

COVID spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs

COVID spread fears grow as China unwinds zero-tolerance curbs

Saudi Arabia and China sign strategic deals, Xi heralds 'new era'

Saudi Arabia and China sign strategic deals, Xi heralds 'new era'

China's Xi on 'epoch-making' visit to Saudi as Riyadh chafes at US censure

Riyadh has said it would continue to expand partnerships

PM Shehbaz lauds positive trajectory in Pak-Qatar ties

PM appreciates positive trajectory in Pak-Qatar ties

China strongly condemns attack on Pakistan's embassy in Kabul: Mao Ning

China strongly condemns attack on Pakistan's embassy in Kabul: Mao Ning

Chinese capital prepares for 'life again' as lockdowns lift across country

China may announce 10 new nationwide easing measures as early as Wednesday

Sirens blaring, protests flaring: Chinese leaders' funerals

funerals of Chinese leaders have at times sparked rumblings of dissent.

China services activity shrinks to six-month low: index

The figure echoed weak data in a larger official survey on Wednesday.

How many people might die, and why, if China loosens Covid restrictions

China could see 1.3 million to 2.1 million people die if it lifts its zero-COVID policy.

China's Xi urges Ukraine talks in meeting with EU's Michel

China has made such statements repeatedly in the past

China signals zero-Covid relaxation after protests

Officials on Wednesday eased restrictions to varying degrees in Guangzhou

China becomes growing threat to US companies, American workers: Raimondo

Raimondo’s speech comes about two weeks after President Joe Biden met with Chinese president Xi

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96

Jiang was plucked from obscurity to head CPC after the Tiananmen protest.

S. Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone

S. Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone

China's November factory, services activities fall to seven-month low on Covid curbs

Nov manufacturing PMI contracts further to 48.0 vs 49.2 in Oct

Dar seeks support from Bank of China to expand bilateral business ties

Dar seeks support from Bank of China to expand bilateral business ties

Analysis: China protests highlight Xi's COVID policy dilemma - to walk it back or not

Analysis: China protests highlight Xi's COVID policy dilemma - to walk it back or not