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Syngenta Says ChemChina Deal Extended till 1st Half of 2017

Oct 26, 2016 08:58 AM EDT

Syngenta, the world's largest pesticide company, informed its investors on Tuesday that the planned $43 billion takeover by ChemChina has been extended to first half of 2017.

China, US Negotiating a Deal for Return of 5 Chinese Fugitives: Report

Girish Shetti |

Oct 26, 2016 07:31 AM EDT

China and the United States are in negotiations for the return of five Chinese fugitives who are currently hiding in the US, state-run newspaper China Daily reported on Wednesday.

Syngenta Shares Battered by Possible Lag in ChemChina Delay

Girish Shetti |

Oct 26, 2016 07:27 AM EDT

Syngenta AG stocks slumped more than 9 percent on Monday over the fear that Chinese state owned ChemChina's multi-billion takeover of the company may face regulatory hurdles.

China Getting Support of Western Countries in its Fight Against Corruption

Girish Shetti |

Oct 26, 2016 12:10 AM EDT

Several western countries have reportedly committed to China that they will not become havens for corrupt officials, a move which is deemed relevant in the Asian country's fight against corruption.

Arunachal Pradesh Dispute: China Irked Over US' Ambassador to India's Visit to Contested Region

Girish Shetti |

Oct 25, 2016 12:06 AM EDT

China criticized the recent visit of the US ambassador to India to the disputed state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Chinese Police Detain Suspect for Spreading Rumours of Labour Unrest in Wuhan

Girish Shetti |

Oct 24, 2016 02:54 PM EDT

A suspect has been detained by the police in China's central city of Wuhan for allegedly spreading rumors in a video. A state-owned newspaper claims that the video was purported to show a demonstration involving workers from Wuhan Iron and Steel Factory.

China Crime News: Jack Ma Urges the Country to Use ‘Big Data’ to Fight Crime

Girish Shetti |

Oct 24, 2016 11:03 AM EDT

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma has backed the use of big data to prevent serious crime across the Chinese society.

GM will Manufacture new SUV Model at Wuhan Factory by 2017

Girish Shetti |

Oct 24, 2016 09:30 AM EDT

US auto car maker General Motors Co (GM) plans to add a new SUV model to its production line at the recently inaugurated joint venture factory in Wuhan city.

Chinese Space Program: Chang’e-5 set for Lunar Exploration Probe in 2017

Girish Shetti |

Oct 24, 2016 07:29 AM EDT

There seems to be no let down in China's space obsession. It is now all set to launch a new lunar exploration project, Chang'e 5, to further widen its scientific research on earth's only natural satellite.

Duterte Hopeful China will Allow Filipino Fishermen in Disputed Scarborough Shoal

Girish Shetti |

Oct 23, 2016 11:58 AM EDT

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope on Sunday that China will allow Filipino fishermen to access the disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea in the next few days.

India Woos Chinese Manufacturers for Make in India.

India Trying to Woo Chinese Mobile Component Manufacturers for Maid e in India

Girish Shetti |

Oct 23, 2016 11:39 AM EDT

To give a huge boost to the "Make in India" initiative, India is not leaving any stone unturned to woo Chinese investors.

China Supports Duterte’s Decision to Separate from U.S

Girish Shetti |

Oct 22, 2016 09:41 AM EDT

An apparently jubilant China announced on Friday that it is fully supporting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's shocking decision to "separate" from the United States.

China Calls First Ever Sino-Indian Joint Military Exercise a ‘Normal Exchange’

Girish Shetti |

Oct 22, 2016 08:15 AM EDT

China described this week's Sino-Indian joint military exercise as a "normal exchange," assuring that the military drill was not targeted against any nation.

China, Vatican Likely to Reach Breakthrough in Ordination of Bishops in Mainland

Girish Shetti |

Oct 21, 2016 10:28 PM EDT

Officials from Vatican and China are likely to meet in Rome by month-end to finalize a deal on the ordination of bishops in the mainland.

China Fumes as Milan Grants Honorary Citizenship to Dalai Lama

Girish Shetti |

Oct 21, 2016 04:13 PM EDT

The Italian city of Milan granted Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, honorary citizenship on Thursday. The move is most likely going to anger from China, which sees the Dalai Lama as a separatist leader.