China

Country China
Capital Beijing
Continent Asia
Currency Renminbi(yuan)(CNY)
Languages Standard Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, Uyghur & Zhuang

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. After World War II, the Communists under MAO Zedong established an autocratic socialist system that, while ensuring China's sovereignty, imposed strict controls over everyday life and cost the lives of tens of millions of people. After 1978, MAO's successor DENG Xiaoping and other leaders focused on market-oriented economic development and by 2000 output had quadrupled. For much of the population, living standards have improved dramatically and the room for personal choice has expanded, yet political controls remain tight. China since the early 1990s has increased its global outreach and participation in international organizations.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS summit for first time. Here’s why it matters - The Indian ExpressChinese President Xi Jinping skips BRICS summit for first time. Here’s why it matters  The Indian Express

Xi Jinping to retire soon? Chinese president's move to delegate authority sparks rumours | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesXi Jinping to retire soon? Chinese president's move to delegate authority sparks rumours | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

China's Xi Jinping To Miss BRICS Summit For First Time. Here's Why - NDTVChina's Xi Jinping To Miss BRICS Summit For First Time. Here's Why  NDTV

French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets - Al Jazeera
  1. French intelligence claims China trying to foil global sale of Rafale jets  Al Jazeera
  2. China, Pakistan behind anti-Rafale jets campaign? France flags 'disinformation' after India’s Operation Sindoor  Hindustan Times
  3. China Used Embassies To Undermine Rafale Sales After India-Pakistan Tensions: Report  NDTV


China can live with Pakistan’s slow progress on Belt and Road Initiative - NewslaundryChina can live with Pakistan’s slow progress on Belt and Road Initiative  Newslaundry

In A Veiled Jab On China, PM Modi Slams Weaponisation Of Critical Minerals Supply - SwarajyamagIn A Veiled Jab On China, PM Modi Slams Weaponisation Of Critical Minerals Supply  Swarajyamag

China far ahead of India on using AI for defence technology, says LatentAI CEO | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesChina far ahead of India on using AI for defence technology, says LatentAI CEO | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Liangzhu, the coder 'village' at the heart of China's AI frenzy - Times of IndiaLiangzhu, the coder 'village' at the heart of China's AI frenzy  Times of India

Chinese village that is at the central of the US-China AI war - Times of IndiaChinese village that is at the central of the US-China AI war  Times of India

The new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion - The HinduThe new battle challenge of China-Pakistan collusion  The Hindu

China’s rare earth magnets export curb exposes India’s vulnerabilities - Deccan HeraldChina’s rare earth magnets export curb exposes India’s vulnerabilities  Deccan Herald

China Retaliates Against EU on Medical-Device Procurement - BloombergChina Retaliates Against EU on Medical-Device Procurement  Bloomberg

China-EU trade row: Beijing bans European firms from major medical bids; says Brussels must end ‘discrimi - Times of IndiaChina-EU trade row: Beijing bans European firms from major medical bids; says Brussels must end ‘discrimi  Times of India

China-EU Trade Tensions: Beijing Curbs EU Medical Device Imports After Tender Ban - Deccan HeraldChina-EU Trade Tensions: Beijing Curbs EU Medical Device Imports After Tender Ban  Deccan Herald

Dalai Lama cannot decide on reincarnation, says China; India maintains neutrality - Times of India
  1. Dalai Lama cannot decide on reincarnation, says China; India maintains neutrality  Times of India
  2. Dalai Lama Vows To Keep Defying China As He Turns 90  NDTV
  3. China May Exert Pressure To Prevent Dalai Lama Reincarnation On Indian Soil: Sources  News18


‘The Long Seventies’: Reading on India and China in 2025 - The Wire India‘The Long Seventies’: Reading on India and China in 2025  The Wire India

Why China ran disinformation campaign against Rafale jets after India's Op Sindoor - India TodayWhy China ran disinformation campaign against Rafale jets after India's Op Sindoor  India Today

'To discourage buyers': How China used its embassies to undermine sales of Rafale after Operation Sindoor - Times of India'To discourage buyers': How China used its embassies to undermine sales of Rafale after Operation Sindoor  Times of India

China's Xi Jinping skips BRICS Summit for first time; Vladimir Putin attends online — Here's why - MintChina's Xi Jinping skips BRICS Summit for first time; Vladimir Putin attends online — Here's why  Mint

China Retaliates To EU Ban With Import Restrictions On Medical Devices - BW BusinessworldChina Retaliates To EU Ban With Import Restrictions On Medical Devices  BW Businessworld

Jaishankar set to visit China for SCO meet; possible visit by Wang to India later this month - The HinduJaishankar set to visit China for SCO meet; possible visit by Wang to India later this month  The Hindu

China undermined Rafale jets to boost arms sales, says French intelligence - Business StandardChina undermined Rafale jets to boost arms sales, says French intelligence  Business Standard

Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says - France 24Beijing disinformation targeted French Rafale jets to boost sales of China-made planes, intel says  France 24

PhD And Oxford Graduate Becomes Food Delivery Worker In China: "It's not a bad job" - NDTVPhD And Oxford Graduate Becomes Food Delivery Worker In China: "It's not a bad job"  NDTV

China's ‘Leader for life’ Xi Jinping to retire after third term in 2027? Reports say… - MintChina's ‘Leader for life’ Xi Jinping to retire after third term in 2027? Reports say…  Mint

Dalai Lama's reincarnation our internal affair, says China - Times of IndiaDalai Lama's reincarnation our internal affair, says China  Times of India

China reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs - Financial TimesChina reroutes exports via south-east Asia in bid to dodge Trump’s tariffs  Financial Times

For India’s complex, growing economy, a lesson from China’s Qing dynasty - The Indian ExpressFor India’s complex, growing economy, a lesson from China’s Qing dynasty  The Indian Express

Brics summit: China's Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping's losin - Times of IndiaBrics summit: China's Xi to skip summit for first time in 12 years; Gordon Chang hints at Jinping's losin  Times of India

France urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry - Times of IndiaFrance urges tariff barriers to stop China from killing industry  Times of India

China's Message To India After Kiren Rijiju Backs Dalai Lama On Succession Plans - NDTVChina's Message To India After Kiren Rijiju Backs Dalai Lama On Succession Plans  NDTV

South Korea vs China — Jeon Jin-woo withdraws from squad, Seung-won earns first call-up - SportstarSouth Korea vs China — Jeon Jin-woo withdraws from squad, Seung-won earns first call-up  Sportstar

Taiwan warns: These Chinese apps are sending users' data to China - Times of IndiaTaiwan warns: These Chinese apps are sending users' data to China  Times of India

A Chinese video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a debate on sexism - BBCA Chinese video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a debate on sexism  BBC

China used conflict between India and Pakistan as a live lab: Deputy Chief of Army Staff - The HinduChina used conflict between India and Pakistan as a live lab: Deputy Chief of Army Staff  The Hindu

China builds world's first massive 500-MW impulse turbines - New AtlasChina builds world's first massive 500-MW impulse turbines  New Atlas

China Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths - The New York TimesChina Has Paid a High Price for Its Dominance in Rare Earths  The New York Times

Why China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East - The AtlanticWhy China Isn’t a Bigger Player in the Middle East  The Atlantic

Dalai Lama issue: India can’t be compliant to China or seen as insensitive to Tibetans, says Robert Barne - Times of IndiaDalai Lama issue: India can’t be compliant to China or seen as insensitive to Tibetans, says Robert Barne  Times of India

Iran alone in crises: Where were Russia, China in their time of need? - Euronews.comIran alone in crises: Where were Russia, China in their time of need?  Euronews.com

China's first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave - ReutersChina's first Legoland resort packed on opening day despite heatwave  Reuters

Brazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip - Al JazeeraBrazil hosts BRICS summit; Russia’s Putin, China’s Xi skip Rio trip  Al Jazeera

China Warns India to Choose Its Words Carefully on Dalai Lama and Tibet - WSJChina Warns India to Choose Its Words Carefully on Dalai Lama and Tibet  WSJ

Leaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning - The GuardianLeaders of Russia and China snub Brics summit in sign group’s value may be waning  The Guardian

Brics Summit 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral talks with Russia, China, Brazil; calls for dee - Times of IndiaBrics Summit 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman holds key bilateral talks with Russia, China, Brazil; calls for dee  Times of India

Trump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached - The GuardianTrump to start TikTok sale talks with China, he says, with deal ‘pretty much’ reached  The Guardian

China, Brazil sign deals to expand cooperation - Asia News NetworkChina, Brazil sign deals to expand cooperation  Asia News Network

Is Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China? - The GuardianIs Trump tariff deal really a win for Vietnam – or a way of punishing China?  The Guardian

Masterstroke by Modi govt beat China after Beijing pulled out 300 Apple engineers, India had plan B in place to... - India.ComMasterstroke by Modi govt beat China after Beijing pulled out 300 Apple engineers, India had plan B in place to...  India.Com

India beats US, China, G7 & G20 nations to become one of the world’s most equal societies: Here’s what Wor - The Economic TimesIndia beats US, China, G7 & G20 nations to become one of the world’s most equal societies: Here’s what Wor  The Economic Times

China Launches Global Campaign To Discredit French Rafale Fighter Jets Following India-Pakistan Conflict - The Hans IndiaChina Launches Global Campaign To Discredit French Rafale Fighter Jets Following India-Pakistan Conflict  The Hans India

China may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says - The Kyiv IndependentChina may ask Russia to attack NATO if Taiwan is invaded, Rutte says  The Kyiv Independent

Campaigners call for ‘spirit’ of ambition in China climate targets - Financial TimesCampaigners call for ‘spirit’ of ambition in China climate targets  Financial Times

China helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, Indian Army deputy chief says - ReutersChina helped Pakistan with 'live inputs' in conflict with India, Indian Army deputy chief says  Reuters

China seeks to expand global influence of its railway innovations - China DailyChina seeks to expand global influence of its railway innovations  China Daily

Can Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China? - The New York TimesCan Taiwan Really Disconnect Its Economy From China?  The New York Times

How Europe Got Stuck Between Xi’s China and Trump’s America - The New York TimesHow Europe Got Stuck Between Xi’s China and Trump’s America  The New York Times

ABB strengthens China robotics leadership with three new robot families - ABBABB strengthens China robotics leadership with three new robot families  ABB

Why France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy - South China Morning PostWhy France is toasting China’s new tariff on European brandy  South China Morning Post

EU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Ukraine war - Al JazeeraEU presses China over exports of rare earth elements and Ukraine war  Al Jazeera

Buddhist rebirth v Chinese control: the battle to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor - The GuardianBuddhist rebirth v Chinese control: the battle to choose the Dalai Lama’s successor  The Guardian

China retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices - ReutersChina retaliates to EU ban with import restrictions on medical devices  Reuters

Elon Musk Is Running Out of Road in China - WSJElon Musk Is Running Out of Road in China  WSJ

For the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why? - CNNFor the first time, Xi is missing a China-backed BRICS summit. Why?  CNN

China Ran Campaign To Damage Rafale's Image After India-Pakistan Conflict: Report - News18China Ran Campaign To Damage Rafale's Image After India-Pakistan Conflict: Report  News18

Apple's China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years - CNBCApple's China iPhone sales grows for the first time in two years  CNBC

China is building an entire empire on data - The EconomistChina is building an entire empire on data  The Economist

China blocks EU companies from medical device contracts in tit-for-tat move - South China Morning PostChina blocks EU companies from medical device contracts in tit-for-tat move  South China Morning Post

Calls grow for China's household sector to be bigger economic driver - YahooCalls grow for China's household sector to be bigger economic driver  Yahoo

Pacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first-ever footage captures rare deep s - The Economic TimesPacific Sleeper Sharks queue up to feed on cow in South China Sea; first-ever footage captures rare deep s  The Economic Times

The Yellow Sea Is the New Flashpoint for China’s Regional Power Play - WSJThe Yellow Sea Is the New Flashpoint for China’s Regional Power Play  WSJ

Video: Indian Student In China Gives Hostel Tour, Internet Says It's Giving "C-Drama Vibes" - NDTVVideo: Indian Student In China Gives Hostel Tour, Internet Says It's Giving "C-Drama Vibes"  NDTV

China snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources - Financial TimesChina snaps up mines around the world in rush to secure resources  Financial Times

Satellite spies both ISS and China's Tiangong space station | Space photo of the day for July 4, 2025 - SpaceSatellite spies both ISS and China's Tiangong space station | Space photo of the day for July 4, 2025  Space

Indian student shares hostel tour from China, internet impressed with clean, modern facilities - MintIndian student shares hostel tour from China, internet impressed with clean, modern facilities  Mint

Trump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil - ReutersTrump threatens extra 10% tariffs on BRICS as leaders meet in Brazil  Reuters

Military Experts Weigh in on China's New Mosquito-Like Spy Drone - Business InsiderMilitary Experts Weigh in on China's New Mosquito-Like Spy Drone  Business Insider

China says Dalai Lama has no authority to decide on his reincarnation - The Economic TimesChina says Dalai Lama has no authority to decide on his reincarnation  The Economic Times

After Gasoline, China’s Oil Refiners Face a Jet Fuel Glut - BloombergAfter Gasoline, China’s Oil Refiners Face a Jet Fuel Glut  Bloomberg

French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet - AP NewsFrench intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet  AP News

China urges India to 'act cautiously' amid row over Dalai Lama's successor plan - India TodayChina urges India to 'act cautiously' amid row over Dalai Lama's successor plan  India Today

Swiss company ABB expands robotics market in China - China Daily - Global EditionSwiss company ABB expands robotics market in China  China Daily - Global Edition

Why Chinese investors can still expect a warm welcome in many US cities - South China Morning PostWhy Chinese investors can still expect a warm welcome in many US cities  South China Morning Post

Trump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week - ReutersTrump says US will start talks with China on TikTok deal this week  Reuters

NATO Chief Predicts China's Plan For Taiwan - NewsweekNATO Chief Predicts China's Plan For Taiwan  Newsweek

Malaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel - ReutersMalaysia puts anti-dumping duties on some China, South Korea, Vietnam iron, steel  Reuters

China Is Not Ready for Global Leadership - Foreign PolicyChina Is Not Ready for Global Leadership  Foreign Policy

U.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce - CNBCU.S. lifts chip software curbs on China in sign of trade truce  CNBC

China studies resuming chicken imports from Brazil, minister says - ReutersChina studies resuming chicken imports from Brazil, minister says  Reuters

Charted: U.S. Pharmaceutical Drug Imports from China - Visual CapitalistCharted: U.S. Pharmaceutical Drug Imports from China  Visual Capitalist

China retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices - AP NewsChina retaliates against EU with a ban on European medical devices  AP News

US lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks - CNNUS lifts chip design software curbs against China following London trade talks  CNN

Big blow to Pakistan as it close friend withdraws support? This country is planning to bring India and China - India.ComBig blow to Pakistan as it close friend withdraws support? This country is planning to bring India and China  India.Com

Germany’s $40 Billion Pension Gives Mandate to China Stock Fund - BloombergGermany’s $40 Billion Pension Gives Mandate to China Stock Fund  Bloomberg

China tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says - CNNChina tells EU it can’t accept Russia losing its war against Ukraine, official says  CNN

DU panel clears move to drop papers on Pakistan, China, Islam - Hindustan TimesDU panel clears move to drop papers on Pakistan, China, Islam  Hindustan Times

Electronics makers hit by gold compound import curbs after China rare earth squeeze - The Economic TimesElectronics makers hit by gold compound import curbs after China rare earth squeeze  The Economic Times

Dalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition - The GuardianDalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition  The Guardian

Exclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit - South China Morning PostExclusive | Australia’s Albanese to address Darwin Port sale on China visit  South China Morning Post

China, Russia and the ‘Dragon-Bear’ embrace - Financial TimesChina, Russia and the ‘Dragon-Bear’ embrace  Financial Times

China spares major cognac makers from EU brandy dumping duties - ReutersChina spares major cognac makers from EU brandy dumping duties  Reuters

China Throws a Wrench in India’s iPhone Ambitions - Analytics India MagazineChina Throws a Wrench in India’s iPhone Ambitions  Analytics India Magazine

How China’s C919 aircraft could win big from revived US jet engine exports - South China Morning PostHow China’s C919 aircraft could win big from revived US jet engine exports  South China Morning Post