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Beijing [China], April 4 (ANI): Following Japan's condemnation of China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, the Chinese Foreign Ministry firmly rejected Japan's criticism, stating that it violated the 'one-China principle' and emphasised that China's military actions were legitimate and necessary to safeguard national sovereignty. While addressing a […]

Beijing [China], April 4 (ANI): In response to the US' decision to impose a 34 per cent tariff on imports from China, the country strongly criticised the move, calling it a violation of World Trade Organization (WTO) rules and a threat to the multilateral trading system. When asked about the US' order to impose tariffs on China in a press briefing, Guo […]

American officials working in China have been reportedly subjected to a blanket "non-fraternization" policy Washington has banned its diplomatic personnel in China, as well as their family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging into any sort of "romantic and sexual relations" with Chi

American officials working in China have been reportedly subjected to a blanket non-fraternization policyWashington has banned its diplomatic personnel in China, as well as their family members and contractors with security clearances, from engaging into any sort of "romantic and sexual relations" with Chinese citizens, AP reported on Thursday, citing four […]

Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, is interviewed at the Hannover Messe in Hannover, Germany, on March 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Tai Sicong)Stefan Hartung, chairman of the board of management of Robert Bosch GmbH, has reaffirmed the German industrial giant's long-term commitment to China, calling it a vital hub for innovation […]

Dharamshala [India] April 3 (ANI): Ross John Greer MSP, the Chair of the Scottish Cross-Party Group for Tibet, along with Eleanor Jane Byrne-Rosengren, a Human Rights Professional, and Cameron E William Garrett, the Research and Policy Officer for the Scottish Green Group, paid a visit to the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on April 3, as reported by the […]

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday strongly criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for introducing the Waqf Bill, claiming that it is being used to distract from the government's inability to address the nation's key issues.Taking to social media platform X, Yadav expressed his […]

A person pays tribute to martyrs at a martyrs' cemetery in Jurong, east China's Jiangsu Province, April 3, 2025. People across the country attended various activities to pay tribute to martyrs ahead of the Qingming Festival, which falls on April 4 this year. (Photo by Zhong Xueman/Xinhua)BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- As China marks Qingming (Tomb Sweeping) […]

This photo taken on March 17, 2025 shows a coffee shop in Diaoyuan Ancient Village in Ji'an, east China's Jiangxi Province. (Xinhua/Wei Hai)by Xinhua writer Zhang YunlongNANCHANG, April 3 (Xinhua) -- When Zhang Na, 24, graduated with a bachelor's degree in hospitality management, she never imagined her first job would bring her back to her hometown of […]

(250403) -- BEIJING, April 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, mourns the passing of Khamtay Siphandone, former Lao president and former chairman of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party […]

(250403) -- YIWU, April 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Foreign residents learn tea art under the guidance of an artisan at Jimingshan Community in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, April 3, 2025. A cultural activity for Chinese and foreign residents was held here on Thursday. (Xinhua/Han Chuanhao)

(250403) -- BEIJING, April 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, plants a tree during a voluntary tree planting activity in Fengtai District of Beijing, capital of China, April 3, 2025. Xi and other Party and state leaders, […]

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York, the United States, on March 4, 2025. (Xinhua/Liu Yanan)While investors had been bracing for these tariffs over the past week, Washington's latest punitive measures turned out to be more aggressive than expected.BEIJING, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Asian stocks and major U.S. and European stock […]

People look at the works of Chinese illustrators during the 62nd Bologna International Children's Book Fair in Bologna, Italy, April 1, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Jing)The Bologna Children's Book Fair has awarded the Bologna Prize for Best Children's Publishers of the Year to Everafter Books, a Chinese publisher.BOLOGNA, Italy, April 3 (Xinhua) -- The 62nd Bologna […]

Secretary Scott Bessent has urged American trading partners not to retaliate against Washingtons new import taxesUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Washington's trading partners not to retaliate against President Donald Trump's latest set of tariffs.Trump on Wednesday announced reciprocal tariffs on exports from countries around the world, part […]

Existing sanctions have significantly reduced trade with Moscow, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott BessentRussia was excluded from President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs because existing US sanctions have already severely restricted trade between the two countries, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said.Speaking to Fox News on Wednesday […]

New Delhi could eye increased trade with China and Southeast Asian countries US President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 26% tariff on imports from India could prompt New Delhi to explore alternative partnerships and potentially increase trade with other countries. Talking to RT, Ajay Dua, former […]

Nations of the alliance make a significant contribution to crucial sectors of the world economy, and this also increases the groups political roleBRICS+ collectively represents nearly half of the world's population and is set toovertakethe G7 in terms of global GDP share by 2028. The figures underscore the critical role of BRICS in the international arena, […]

Taipei [Taiwan] April 3 (ANI): The US and the EU have restated their disapproval of any unilateral alterations to the 'status quo' in the Taiwan Strait following China's military's recent series of joint drills around Taiwan, which concluded last night, according to a report by Taipei Times.US President Donald Trump 'emphasizes the significance of upholding […]

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress MP Manish Tewari on Thursday urged the Centre to develop 'a spine' and stand up to the US, which imposed 26 per cent tariffs on goods from India. The Congress leader said that the tariffs on India represented 'abject failure' of the negotiations between the two countries. 'It represents an abject failure of the […]

The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Arvind Sawant on Thursday said that the Centre must take a 'tough stand' against the US administration's imposition of a 26 per cent 'reciprocal tariff' on India.Speaking to ANI, Sawant said, 'He (Donald Trump) says one term, 'great man,' and they (BJP) start beating drums. Look at what the US has reduced […]

People try out Huawei smartphones in Shenzhen, south China's Guangdong Province, Sept. 10, 2024. (Xinhua/Liang Xu)LANZHOU, April 3 (Xinhua) -- Smartphones have the potential to aid depression detection through digital phenotyping and feature extraction by utilizing the massive data they collect, according to Chinese scientists at Lanzhou University.This has […]

Both organisations donate two histotripsy systems worth S$12 million to health research centres in city state.

(250403) -- JI'AN, April 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 17, 2025 shows a view of Diaoyuan Ancient Village in Ji'an, east China's Jiangxi Province. TO GO WITH "Across China: From crumbling walls to curated escape: A 1,100-year-old Chinese village's revival" (Xinhua/Wei Hai)

(250403) -- MANDALAY, April 3, 2025 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese rescuer examines a child's mouth at a shelter in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 3, 2025. Chinese rescuers provide medical consultations for quake-affected people at a shelter in Mandalay on Thursday. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)

Francis Lam, former president of the Institute of Surveyors, warns the need for infrastructure significantly affects project’s financial viability.

Tour bookings remain steady while insurance executives urge travellers to secure coverage.

Instead of withdrawing from high-risk areas, Asia’s insurers must become an active partner in long-term climate risk management.

Senior residents learn calligraphy at an elderly care center in Dongcheng District of Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 31, 2024. (Xinhua/Li Xin)SHANGHAI, April 3 (Xinhua) -- In March, an unusual job fair unfolded at a university in Shanghai. Instead of anxious graduates scrambling for positions, eager employers competed for a limited pool of soon-to-b

Lawmaker Kennedy Wong also says most manufacturers in China will not absorb tariff hikes themselves.

Dive is part of technical training for advanced divers who have already made 40-metre and 60-metre descents.

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People pay tribute to martyrs in Hengyang, central China's Hunan Province, April 2, 2025. People across the country attend tomb-sweeping activities to pay tribute to martyrs ahead of the Qingming Festival, which falls on April 4 this year. (Photo by Cao Zhengping/Xinhua)TIANJIN, April 3 (Xinhua) -- For Malaysian Chinese Goh Ee Xuan, Qingming Festival

This undated file photo shows the construction site of water resources allocation project for Pearl River Delta, where the Dongjiang-Shenzhen Water Supply Project is located. (Xinhua)GUANGZHOU, April 3 (Xinhua) -- In 1963, Hong Kong endured its worst drought in a century, leaving three million residents struggling for water. Six decades later, the […]

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress' Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala on Thursday expressed concern over the 26 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on India and criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue. Speaking with ANI, Surjewala said, 'The 27 per cent plus tariff imposed by India's biggest trading partner is a big matter of concern. […]

Munich [Germany], April 3 (ANI): The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has announced the upcoming Third East Turkistan/Uyghur Summit, along with the Uyghur Youth Summit, scheduled to occur from May 23 to May 25, in Munich, Germany, as reported by WUC.These summits will assemble Uyghur leaders, human rights advocates, community representatives, business experts, […]

Bangkok [Thailand], April 3 (ANI): The recent collapse of a Chinese-constructed office building in Bangkok has further fueled negative views regarding China's expanding business influence in Thailand, challenging the government's welcoming policy towards Beijing, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).Authorities are looking into the reasons behind the […]

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows a painting created by an autistic child at the Little Turtle children's services center in Shenyang, northeast China's Liaoning Province, Feb. 27, 2025. (Xinhua)GUANGZHOU, April 3 (Xinhua) -- After using a drawing pen to outline cartoon characters, Chinese designer Luo Yuan brightened stars via fluorescent m

Gonda (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Singh believes India's grapplers' finishing with 10 medals in the Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 is a big achievement, considering it has been a long time since India won this many medals in a competition. The Indian contingent […]

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Congress top brass and the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday launched a sharp critique of the Union Government's foreign policy, spotlighting China's occupation of Indian territory and the recent US tariff hike. Addressing the Lok Sabha today, Gandhi claimed that China has been occupying 4000 […]

New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs will impact the American economy more, leaving them with limited buying options to cater for their needs according to Ranjeet Mehta, CEO and Secretary General of industry body PHDCCI.'If you look at the first impact, it is going to impact the American economy itself, first of […]

Authorities say low-risk cases have higher likelihood of identifying their infections at later stage due to limited awareness.

Solapur (Maharashtra) [India], April 3 (ANI): An earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale jolted the Solapur region of Maharashtra on Thursday, as per the National Center for Seismology (NCS). The tremors were felt at around 11.22 am at a depth of 5 kilometres in Solapur. 'EQ of M: 2.6, On: 03/04/2025 11:22:07 IST, Lat: 17.41 N, Long: 75.21 E, Depth: 5 […]