Girish Shetti
Hong Kong Court Aligns with China, Bans Two Pro-independent Lawmakers
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 15, 2016 10:48 PM EST |
In a much awaited judgement, Hong Kong's high court on Tuesday ruled that the two pro-independence lawmakers are not qualified to take the office. The verdict follows last week's landmark ruling by China's top legislative body disqualifying both lawmakers from assuming office.
Donald Trump's Granddaughter Arabella Woes China’s Social Media With Classical Poetry
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 15, 2016 12:00 PM EST |
Despite his last week's stunning victory, Donald Trump continues to evoke negative emotions. This is more so in China as Trump's tirade against the Asian giant during his election campaign continues to haunt Chinese citizens.
AIIB President Claims U.S. Under Trump may Join the Chinese-Backed Bank
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 15, 2016 11:38 AM EST |
The U.S. has so far chosen to stay out of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). However, the American government may overcome its phobia for the China-backed investment bank, according to AIIB's president, Jin Liqun, in an interview with leading Chinese newspaper China Daily.
China ‘Cautiously’ Supports India-Japan Nuclear Deal
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 15, 2016 12:28 AM EST |
China on Monday offered cautious backing to India - Japan nuclear deal, stating that every country has the right to use nuclear energy provided they fulfill all the non-proliferation obligations set by the international community.
Investment in Chinese Economy Steadily Improves, but Retail Sales Falters
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 14, 2016 07:21 PM EST |
A new economic data released on Monday showed that investment scenario in Chinese economy is steadily improving. However, doubts persist over economic recovery as other economic data's depicted a more grim picture of Chinese economy.
China’s Famous Polar Bear Temporarily Shifted from Guangzhou Mall
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 14, 2016 02:21 PM EST |
A three-year-old female polar bear, which gained worldwide fame as world's saddest bear, has been moved from the Grandview Mall Aquarium in Guangzhou and sent to his original home in Ocean Park.
Xi Jinping Tells Trump Cooperation 'Only Correct Choice' for China-US Relation
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 14, 2016 01:36 AM EST |
China's President Xi Jinping tried to warm up relation with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday through a phone call diplomacy. Xi told trump that 'cooperation' was the only choice for both countries, Chinese state media reported.
China’s new Soccer Coach Marcello Lippi Aims to Improve Player’s Mental Strength
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 13, 2016 05:51 PM EST |
Marcello Lippi plans to focus on improving the mental strength of Chinese players as he is set to take charge of his first game. China will take on Asian minnows Qatar in a World Cup 2018 qualifying match in Kunming on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Movement: Thousands Turn up for Pro-China Rally
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 13, 2016 05:36 PM EST |
Thousands of pro-Chinese demonstrators took to the streets in Hong Kong on Sunday to give a much-needed backing to China amid a strong wave of pro-democracy sentiment sweeping across the city.
China sets free one Detained Employee of Australian Casino Operator Crown Resort
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 13, 2016 04:52 PM EST |
One of the 18 staff of Crown Resort detained in China last month for alleged "gambling crimes' has been released, a person familiar with the matter revealed on Saturday. Officials from the Australian casino company have so far declined to comment on the latest development.
Donald Trump Says He has not Spoken With China’s President Xi Since His Election Victory
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 13, 2016 04:46 PM EST |
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has told The Wall Street Journal that he has spoken with or heard from most world leaders except Chinese President Xi Jinping.Trump's spokeswoman Hope Hicks later confirmed to American channel CNN that The Wall Street report was indeed "accurate."
Myanmar Faces Tough Decision on Chinese-Backed Myitsone Dam Project
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 12, 2016 05:23 PM EST |
Myanmar is set to make a decision on whether to restart construction work on the Chinese-backed Myitsone dam project, China's state media reported on Thursday. The project has been surrounded by controversy since the Myanmar government halted construction work in 2011 due to growing public uproar.
India will not Become a Pawn in Japan’s Anti-China Diplomacy: Chinese State Media
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 12, 2016 03:58 PM EST |
Japan will fail in making India a pawn against China, Chinese state-owned tabloid Global Times said in an editorial on Friday, claiming that the Indian government's foreign policy is multi-faceted and seeks to benefit from both countries.
China’s BYD Launches Electric Refuse Truck in the U.S.
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 12, 2016 02:55 PM EST |
BYD Motors, the U.S division of the Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd, launched a new fully-electric refuse truck in U.S on Thursday. The new truck was manufactured in collaboration with Wayne Engineering, a US-based waste management equipment company.
Tencent Gives $220M Worth Shares to Employees on Birthday Anniversary
| Girish Shetti | | Nov 12, 2016 11:51 AM EST |
China's tech giant Tencent managed to steal some thunder out of Alibaba's annual Singles' Day sales on Friday by announcing a gift of $220 million worth shares for its nearly 31,500 employees. The special generosity on employees was shown to commemorate the 18th birth anniversary of the company.
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