Tue, 21-Oct-2025

China Challenges Human Rights Accusations?

China Challenges Human Rights Accusations?

China denies Xinjiang rights accusations, emphasizes counterterrorism. Beijing rejects genocide claims, supports independent human rights. China urges non-politicized cooperation in anti-terrorism efforts. In a comprehensive white paper released by the Chinese government, Beijing has addressed international criticism and accusations related to its human rights practices, particularly focusing on its counterterrorism measures in the sensitive Xinjiang … Read more

UAE expresses condolences to China over school fire and factory explosion

UAE expresses condolences to China over school fire and factory explosion

The United Arab Emirates has conveyed its heartfelt sympathies and support to the People’s Republic of China on the victims of the fire that occurred in a school dormitory located in Fangcheng County, Henan Province. Additionally, the nation expressed its condolences to the families of those killed and injured in a factory explosion in Jiangsu … Read more

Chinese Government Sets Limits on AI in Research Funding

Chinese Government Sets Limits on AI in Research Funding

China limits AI in research funding for ethical conduct. AI-generated content can’t be listed as a co-author, addressing authorship concerns. Research using AI must be clearly labeled for transparency. Chinese government has issued new guidelines restricting the direct utilization of generative AI technology in the application process for research funding and approval. The Guidelines for … Read more

China claims to have found yet another US espionage case

China US espionage case

China claims to have found yet another US espionage case. This case underscores China’s increased focus on national security. The name of the U.S. university was not disclosed in the statement or media report. China’s leading intelligence agency announced on Sunday that a Chinese national employed by a defense institute stands accused of spying for … Read more

TikTok admits certain China-based staff can access U.S. user data

TikTok

TikTok admits certain China-based staff can access U.S. user data. The video-sharing app is owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd. TikTok says this information is subject to strong cybersecurity procedures and is not shared with the Chinese government. TikTok, a video-sharing app owned by China’s ByteDance Ltd., disclosed that select staff outside the U.S. have access … Read more

China maintains its lending criteria, concerned of policy divergence risks

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Policymakers are wary of the risks that the yuan will depreciate and capital outflows if further easing is undertaken. The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was kept at 3.70%, and the five-year LPR was unchanged at 4.45% on Thursday, September 19. China sat tight on its benchmark loaning rates for corporate and family credits, true … Read more

US official criticizes China over ‘genocide’ against minorities

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China gives a “glaring model” of how legislatures are taking action against minorities, US official says. Department of State delivered its yearly report on strict opportunity all over the planet. Washington said Beijing was carrying out “destruction and wrongdoings against humankind” against Uighurs. China gives a “glaring model” of how legislatures are taking action against … Read more

Rwanda leads Africa in jabbing

Rwanda

KIGALI – Rwanda is among few countries in Africa that have achieved the World Health Organisation (WHO) target of vaccinating 40 per cent of the entire population by December 2021. According to the Rwandan Ministry of Health a total of 7,587,808 of the targeted Rwandan population aged 12 and above, have received at least one … Read more

China’s Evergrande: How will a ‘controlled demolition’ impact the economy?

Evergrande

BEIJING: As Chinese real estate behemoth Evergrande reportedly prepares for a government-backed mega-restructure, here is an explainer on what Beijing’s bid to limit a contagion could mean for the wider economy: What happened to Evergrande? The Chinese government sparked a crisis in the property industry when it launched a drive last year to curb excessive debt … Read more

Kaisa shares suspension furthers China property sector fears

Kaisa

HONG KONG: Chinese property firm Kaisa suspended shares trading in Hong Kong on Wednesday, as questions swirl over its ability to make repayments and contagion spreads within the country’s debt-ridden real estate sector. The Chinese government sparked a crisis within the property industry when it launched a drive last year to curb excessive debt among real … Read more

Evergrande looks to restructure, sets up risk committee

Evergrande

BEIJING: Embattled property giant Evergrande plans what could become China’s biggest ever debt restructuring, wrapping in all its offshore obligations, reports said, as it established a risk committee before looming payment deadlines. The company’s struggles to meet its commitments have fanned concerns about China’s property sector, which forms a substantial part of the world’s second-biggest economy. … Read more

Facebook hits anti-vaccine campaign harassing doctors

Facebook

SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday said it derailed an anti-Covid vaccine campaign that harassed medical workers, journalists and elected officials, in a signal of the ongoing pressure from pandemic-tied misinformation. The social media giant took down accounts in France and Italy that were linked to a conspiracy movement called “V_V”, which inundated pro-vaccine posts … Read more

China to help Pakistan, other BRI nations in industrial, manpower uplift: official

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BEIJING: China will continue to assist Pakistan and other belt and Road Initiative (BRI) nations in human resource development and industrial growth as key elements of overall economic progress, former Chinese diplomat Chen Mingming said on Friday. In his inaugural lecture at the first session of a 14-day-long seminar on “Construction and operation of industrial … Read more

China’s Tencent told to get state approval for new apps: state media

China's Tencent told to get state approval for new apps: state media

BEIJING, Gaming and messaging giant Tencent has been told all its new apps and updates must be approved by the government, state media reported, as Beijing continues its domestic tech sector crackdown. The Chinese government has moved to exert more authority over the industry in the past year, citing concerns that tech giants in the … Read more

Chinese Bitcoin Miners shifted to other countries amid Crypto Ban

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China announced a crackdown on Bitcoin mining in May, pushing the majority of miners to leave.

Before the ban, China mined over 70% of all Bitcoin.

The majority of miners has now shifted outside of China, increasing the industry in other regions of the world.

After several weeks of executing the Bitcoin mining crackdown, it appears that approximately 90% of all mining businesses in China have shut down.

Whereas, the Chinese government has ordered crypto mining to shut down in different provinces.

Less than a week after Chinese regulators tightened rules on the trading of bitcoin and other digital currencies, BIT Mining announced it will invest $35 million in crypto mining data centers in Kazakhstan and Texas.

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Central Bank of China issued a warning to firms regarding crypto-related businesses

Cryptocurrency

Central Bank of China has issued a warning to firms, to stop the services regarding crypto-related businesses.

The Chinese central bank has announced the removal of a Beijing-based software firm over its suspected connection in cryptocurrency trading.

Beijing Qudao Cultural Development Co Ltd. was banned by Chinese authorities for suspected cryptocurrency trading, according to a statement made on Tuesday.

According to Reuters, the software company has been ordered to cease operations immediately, and its website has been taken down.

The People’s Bank of China‘s stance on cryptocurrency-related activities was also underlined in the statement from the Beijing financial supervision administration.

In addition to dealing directly with cryptocurrencies, Beijing organizations shall not provide venues, commercial displays, or advertising for any cryptocurrency-related operations.

This statement came after the Chinese government passed a slew of anti-crypto policies.

Whereas, the government made a statement in May asking for more strict crypto asset regulation.

The issue escalated in June when China’s central bank stated that cryptocurrency traders’ accounts will be cancelled.

A massive miner exodus caused the Bitcoin network hash-rate to fall to its lowest levels since 2019.

On the contrary, regulations have also cut off access to Bitcoin mining in the country.

Bitcoin’s price has dropped nearly 42% since May, due in large part to unfavorable government regulations in China. With China’s long-running anti-crypto campaign unlikely to end soon, Bitcoin will need to find support elsewhere if it is to prevent further decline.

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Pakistan-China relationship leads to regional, global stability: Ambassador Haque

Pakistan-China relationship leads to regional, global stability: Ambassador Haque

KARACHI: The friendly relations between Pakistan and China led to stability in the region and beyond and both the countries are keen to further promote ties for the development of the entire region, a diplomat said on Tuesday. “Regional peace is important for the development of our people, so that’s why we promote friendly neighbourly … Read more

India asks Chinese Government to allow Indian Citizens to travel to China

India asked the Chinese Government to allow Indian citizens to travel to China especially those who work or study there.

The Ministry of External Affairs M(EA) also said that it was in touch with the Chinese government in order to look for an early resumption of travel by Indian citizens to China.

Arindam Bagchi, the MEA Spokesperson, said during a media briefing: “While we recognize the need to ensure safety and strictly follow COVID- related protocols, essential two-way travel should be facilitated, especially keeping in view the fact that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India,”

Keeping in view that Chinese nationals are able to travel to India regardless of the absence of direct connectivity, he said,” however, for Indian nationals, travel to China has not been possible since last November as the Chinese side had suspended existing visas”.

”We have been in touch with the Chinese side in order to seek an early resumption of travel by Indian citizens to China, especially for those who work or study there,” the spokesperson said.

Bagchi said: “It is understood that several Indian nationals have applied for Chinese visas after getting vaccinated in that manner but are yet to be issued visas. Since these Indian nationals have apparently met the requirements laid down by the Chinese side, we hope that the Chinese embassy would be able to issue them visas soon,”

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Accidents at Chinese coal mines, 2 dead and 12 missing

Two separate accidents at coal mines in China, two people died and 12 were missing, stated Private Television on Saturday. The two deaths took place at a mine run by Henan Hebi Coal and Electricity Co late on Friday, provoking consultants in the central province of Henan to launch an emergency response plan, Private Television said. It … Read more

Coronavirus: China to ensure global cooperation in vaccine trials

Coronavirus: China to ensure global cooperation in vaccine trials

The science and technology minister said that China will ensure international cooperation in clinical vaccine trials of Covid-19 in the future. China is putting efforts to develop a vaccine for coronavirus. According to the World Health Organization, Chinese researchers are organizing five separate clinical trials on humans. Chinese president Xi Jinping promised at the World … Read more

Doctor who first warned about coronavirus, dead due to virus

Doctor who first warned about coronavirus, dead due to virus

A Chinese doctor, who was among the first to who first warned Chinese government of the coronavirus outbreak but reprimanded by police, has died of the infection. 34-year-old Li Wenliang had been admitted to a hospital in early January and later confirmed to have the coronavirus. Li on Dec. 30 told other doctors through a … Read more

China raises voice over Kashmir issue in UNSC

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Chinese spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Geng Shuang expressed his concern over the Kashmir issue. He raised Kashmir issue at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a gesture of goodwill. However, the Indian site said that China has not given support from members of UNSC regarding his stance on Kashmir. Indian side claimed … Read more

Birth rate in China decreased to lowest

The birth rate in China has decreased to its lowest for 70 years in China.

The birth rate in China has decreased to its lowest for 70 years in China. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the birthrate in 2019 was 10.48 per thousand. The number of births decreased by 580,000 to 14.65 million in 2019. Despite easing the ‘one-child policy’ in China, the birth rate has been decreasing … Read more