Girish Shetti
China Expels Swedish Rights Activist Peter Dahlin
Girish Shetti | | Jan 26, 2016 06:39 AM EST |
China has expelled Swedish human rights activist Peter Dahlin, who has been under the detention of Chinese authorities since Jan. 4, on charges of 'instigating confrontation against the state'.
Chelsea Midfielder Ramires Set to Join Chinese Club Jiangsu Suning for $25 million
Girish Shetti | | Jan 25, 2016 03:28 PM EST |
Reports coming from Stamford Bridge suggest that Chelsea midfielder Ramires is set to join Chinese Chinese Super League club Jiangsu Suning for $25 million.
Laos to Counter China's Growing Influence in South China Sea
Girish Shetti | | Jan 25, 2016 11:07 AM EST |
Laos Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong assured U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday that his country will help in countering China's influence in South China Sea.
India to Help Vietnam Keep an Eye on China, Plans to Build Satellite Tracking Station in Vietnam
Girish Shetti | | Jan 25, 2016 07:39 AM EST |
In a controversial move, India on Monday announced that it will set up a satellite tracking and imaging centre in southern Vietnam. This would reportedly help Hanoi to keep an eye on its neighbor China amid the dispute over the South China Sea.
35 Chinese Restaurants Come Under Spotlight for Using Opium in Dishes.
Girish Shetti | | Jan 22, 2016 10:31 AM EST |
In a shocking revelation, China Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has prosecuted five restaurants and other 30 restaurants are still under investigation for using 'opium poppies' in their dishes.
China's President Xi Jinping Arrives in Egypt, Signs Several Economic Deals
Girish Shetti | | Jan 21, 2016 12:33 PM EST |
China's President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt on Wednesday evening, officially kick starting the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour.
Acclaimed Chinese Conductor Xian Zhang Becomes First Woman in Charge of BBC Orchestra
Girish Shetti | | Jan 20, 2016 02:47 PM EST |
Acclaimed Chinese Conductor Xian Zhang has become the first woman to be appointed as principal guest conductor of the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. A title that will propel Xian Zhang among the most sought after conductors in the UK.
Swedish Human Right Activist Confesses to Wrongdoing on Chinese State TV
Girish Shetti | | Jan 20, 2016 12:07 PM EST |
Swedish human right activist Peter Dahlin on Tuesday made an appearance on Chinese state TV and confessed about breaking the law through his organization 'China Action.'
Chinese Start-up Meituan-Dianping Raises Whopping $3.3 Billion in Fund Raising Campaign
Girish Shetti | | Jan 20, 2016 04:16 AM EST |
Chinese food delivery startup Meituan-Dianping announced on Tuesday that it has raised a whopping $3.3 Billion in a fresh round of fund raising. By doing so, the company made history as this is perhaps the largest amount raised by an internet startup company in the world.
Adidas is Fast Closing on Rival Nike in China
Girish Shetti | | Jan 19, 2016 07:33 AM EST |
German sportswear giant Adidas and its American rival Nike are two of the most famous sports apparel brands in the world, but for many years now Nike has taken sheen off Adidas's share in all the important markets.
CSRC Chief Xiao Gang Offers to Step Down Following Stock Market Crash – Sources
Girish Shetti | | Jan 18, 2016 04:17 PM EST |
Xiao Gang, the head of China's beleaguered top securities regulator has offered to step down, as per insider sources in the securities market.
China Aims to Stay Neutral as President Xi Jinping Gears for Historic Middle East Tour
Girish Shetti | | Jan 18, 2016 03:34 PM EST |
China would stay completely neutral in current Saudi Arabia and Iran conflict, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zhang Ming told reporters on Monday, as Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to embark on a unprecedented tour of Saudi Arabia and Iran this week.
Baidu Gets Under Fire for Disseminating Pornography, Fake Ads and Bogus Medical Information
Girish Shetti | | Jan 18, 2016 09:46 AM EST |
China's number one search engine giant Baidu has come under scrutiny from the country's technology regulator following complaints that the company is resorting to many unethical practices like pornography, fake advertisements and leak of personal information.
K-pop Singer Chou Tzu-yu Apologizes on Youtube for Waving Taiwanese Flag
Girish Shetti | | Jan 16, 2016 01:18 PM EST |
Taiwanese K Pop singer Chou Tzu-Yu, who is part of South Korean-based nine-member girl band TWICE, on Saturday tendered official apology on Youtube for waving the Taiwanese flag in a recent broadcast.
Chinese Manufacturer Haier to Acquire GE Appliance Business for $5.4 Billion
Girish Shetti | | Jan 15, 2016 05:29 PM EST |
Chinese electronic manufacturer Haier Group is set to acquire General Electronic's Appliance Business for $5.4 Billion. Both companies on Friday released an official statement to announce the acquisition.
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