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China Bans Coal Shipment from North Korea.

China Orders Complete ban on Coal Shipments From North Korea

Feb 18, 2017 03:15 PM EST

China has announced a complete suspension of coal imports from North Korea in its latest effort to fully comply with the United Nation's (UN) sanctions. The move is seen as a retaliatory measure against Pyongyang's latest missile test that was carried out earlier this week.

calls for Resumption of six party Talks with North Korea.

China Again Calls for Resumption of 6-Party Talks on North Korea Nuclear Issue

Girish Shetti |

Feb 18, 2017 03:05 PM EST

China on Friday urged the U.S. and other concerned parties to revive the six party talks with North Korea claiming that the United Nation's sanctions may not yield desirable results, without pursuing long term negotiations.

HNA Group picks up Stake in Deutsche Bank.

HNA Group Picks up 3.04 Percent Stake in Deutsche Bank

Girish Shetti |

Feb 18, 2017 02:47 PM EST

Chinese conglomerate HNA Group has snapped up a 3.04 percent stake in Deutsche Bank, marking its latest acquisition. The minority stake will make the aviation and shipping company one of the largest shareholders in the embattled German financial firm.

Wang Yi Meets US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; North Korea Issue Dominates

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Feb 18, 2017 06:14 AM EST

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson on Friday on sidelines of the G20 meeting. The issue of North Kores dominated the first high level meeting between the two countries since U.S President Donald Trump assumed the office.

Chins Demands ‘Solid Evidence’ on Masood Azhar.

China Demands ‘Solid Evidence’ From India on Masood Azhar Issue

Girish Shetti |

Feb 18, 2017 06:14 AM EST

China on Friday categorically said that it needs 'solid evidence' to back India's efforts to get a United Nation's (UN) ban on the Pakistani leader Masood Azhar.

China Temporarily Closes Poultry Markets.

Bird Flu Crisis: China Shuts Down Poultry Markets in South Central Region

Girish Shetti |

Feb 17, 2017 11:40 AM EST

Chinese authorities have ordered the closure of live poultry markets in the south central region amid growing fear over fast-spreading bird flu virus. The H7N9 virus has already killed nearly 100 people across China, the highest death toll numbers in recent years, according to latest data released by the National Health and Family Planning Commission.

China, Britain Promise to Endorse Free Trade and Promote Open Economy

Girish Shetti |

Feb 17, 2017 11:32 AM EST

China and Britain have made a fresh vow to promote free trade and work on building a liberalized global economy as both countries speedup their efforts to start the much talked about "golden era" in their relationship, Chinese state media Xinhua reported on Thursday.

Vietnamese mark anniversary of border war with China.

Vietnamese Gather in Hanoi to Celebrate Anniversary of Border War With China

Girish Shetti |

Feb 17, 2017 06:55 AM EST

Dozens of Vietnamese people gathered in the capital city of Hanoi on Friday to commemorate the 38th anniversary of Sino-Vietnam war. The brief bloody war considerably strained the relationship between China and Vietnam for nearly a decade, before both countries normalized their relation in the early 1990s.

Huawei Developing Voice Assistant Service.

Huawei is Making Voice Assistant Service for Chinese Market: Report

Girish Shetti |

Feb 16, 2017 07:25 AM EST

Huawei, the world's third-biggest smartphone manufacturer, is set to introduce a voice assistant. The company is reportedly flirting with the idea of launching this service only in the Chinese market.

Chinese Media Lauds India’s latest Space Milestone.

Chinese Media on India’s Latest Space Milestone: Bravo, but We are way Ahead

Girish Shetti |

Feb 16, 2017 05:50 AM EST

Chinese state owned tabloid on Thursday generously praised Indian space agency's latest record breaking achievement of putting over 100 satellites into space at one go. However, these praises were quickly followed with some stinging criticisms.

China makes Opioid Carfentanil Controlled Substance.

China Tightens grip over Opioid Carfentanil; makes it a Controlled Substance

Girish Shetti |

Feb 16, 2017 05:45 AM EST

China has included carfentanil and three related synthetic opioids in the list of controlled substances, China's National Narcotics Control Commission said on Thursday.

China seeks Revision in Maritime Laws for Getting More Control on Foreign Submersibles

Girish Shetti |

Feb 15, 2017 11:07 PM EST

China is seriously mulling to bring major changes in its maritime regulations in a bid to enhance the maritime safety. As per the new proposals, foreign submersibles will now have to travel on surface when travelling on Chinese waters.

79 people died to due to H7N9 Bird Flu Virus.

China: Bird Flu Gets Worse as Death Toll Climbs to 79 in January

Girish Shetti |

Feb 15, 2017 05:35 AM EST

Nearly 79 people succumbed to the H7N9 bird flu virus across China in January, according to latest data released by the Chinese government, raising concern over the fast spreading deadly virus.

China Warns India over Ties with Taiwan.

India ‘Playing with Fire’ by Playing Taiwan Card: Chinese Media

Girish Shetti |

Feb 15, 2017 05:26 AM EST

Chinese state media on Wednesday warned India against any move to improve its relationship with Taiwan, stating that such a proactive move would be akin to "playing with fire." The warning comes barely days after Taiwan's women parliamentarian delegation arrived in New Delhi for a rare visit.

China and India are Deadliest cities in PM2.5 related Deaths: Study

Girish Shetti |

Feb 15, 2017 12:35 AM EST

Air pollution is wrecking havoc in China and India as it is causing millions of premature deaths in these two populous nations, a joint report by two US-based health research institutes has found.