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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Ministry of External Affairs announces PM Modi’s visit to Japan, China - The HinduMinistry of External Affairs announces PM Modi’s visit to Japan, China  The Hindu

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India ‘successfully tests’ nuclear-capable missile able to reach deep into China - The GuardianIndia ‘successfully tests’ nuclear-capable missile able to reach deep into China  The Guardian

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China calls for regional cooperation to overcome ‘cold war mentality’ - The HinduChina calls for regional cooperation to overcome ‘cold war mentality’  The Hindu

China stands by India, firmly opposes 50% US tariff & threat to hike it: Envoy - The Times of IndiaChina stands by India, firmly opposes 50% US tariff & threat to hike it: Envoy  The Times of India

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China EV Marketplace allows customers to order EVs directly from China - electrive.comChina EV Marketplace allows customers to order EVs directly from China  electrive.com

China This Week | Wang Yi visits India and Pakistan, Xi reaches Tibet for rare visit - The Indian ExpressChina This Week | Wang Yi visits India and Pakistan, Xi reaches Tibet for rare visit  The Indian Express

China Issues Warning to Border Rival - NewsweekChina Issues Warning to Border Rival  Newsweek

List of Outcomes of the Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of China and India - fmprc.gov.cnList of Outcomes of the Meeting between the Foreign Ministers of China and India  fmprc.gov.cn

Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again? - Al JazeeraCan China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?  Al Jazeera

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China's Wang meets Pakistan Army chief Munir; discusses regional security, counter-terrorism - The HinduChina's Wang meets Pakistan Army chief Munir; discusses regional security, counter-terrorism  The Hindu

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China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end - Al JazeeraChina to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end  Al Jazeera

Foxconn China subsidiary pulls 300 more engineers from India - The Economic TimesFoxconn China subsidiary pulls 300 more engineers from India  The Economic Times

PM Modi to visit Japan and China for key summits this month - The Indian ExpressPM Modi to visit Japan and China for key summits this month  The Indian Express

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This Isn’t India-China Rapprochement - Foreign PolicyThis Isn’t India-China Rapprochement  Foreign Policy

India’s ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in Trump’s ‘game of chicken’ on Russian oil, and the Hobson’s choice presented by China - The Indian ExpressIndia’s ‘prisoner’s dilemma’ in Trump’s ‘game of chicken’ on Russian oil, and the Hobson’s choice presented by China  The Indian Express

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal - Al JazeeraUkraine’s Zelenskyy rules out China as security guarantor in any peace deal  Al Jazeera

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China and Pakistan Foreign Ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects - The HinduChina and Pakistan Foreign Ministers agree to launch new economic corridor projects  The Hindu

China Has Cloned Sikorsky’s S-97 Raider High-Speed Helicopter - The War ZoneChina Has Cloned Sikorsky’s S-97 Raider High-Speed Helicopter  The War Zone

Why is the US sparing China, but not India, for importing Russian oil? - Al JazeeraWhy is the US sparing China, but not India, for importing Russian oil?  Al Jazeera

Opinion: Opinion | The India-China Thaw Needs Eyes Wide Open - NDTVOpinion: Opinion | The India-China Thaw Needs Eyes Wide Open  NDTV

China stages rehearsals ahead of massive military parade - CNNChina stages rehearsals ahead of massive military parade  CNN

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Bipartisan Chorus Warns Trump On China Amid "Tariff Tantrum" Vs India - NDTVBipartisan Chorus Warns Trump On China Amid "Tariff Tantrum" Vs India  NDTV

China Drafts New Rules Regulating Pricing for Internet Platforms - Bloomberg.comChina Drafts New Rules Regulating Pricing for Internet Platforms  Bloomberg.com

TikTok back in India? Govt responds amid buzz over Chinese app's return | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesTikTok back in India? Govt responds amid buzz over Chinese app's return | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit - BBCChina's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit  BBC

DeepSeek hints latest model will be compatible with China’s ‘next generation’ homegrown AI chips - CNBCDeepSeek hints latest model will be compatible with China’s ‘next generation’ homegrown AI chips  CNBC

China’s hottest new look: the facekini - The EconomistChina’s hottest new look: the facekini  The Economist

Trump tariffs live updates: Navarro expects 50% India tariff, Canada to drop retaliatory duties - Yahoo FinanceTrump tariffs live updates: Navarro expects 50% India tariff, Canada to drop retaliatory duties  Yahoo Finance

Nvidia orders suppliers to halt work on China-focused H20 AI chip: Report - The HinduNvidia orders suppliers to halt work on China-focused H20 AI chip: Report  The Hindu

Trump tariffs live updates: US slams India again for buying Russian oil while China backs New Delhi - Yahoo FinanceTrump tariffs live updates: US slams India again for buying Russian oil while China backs New Delhi  Yahoo Finance

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says US to tariff furniture imports following investigation - uk.finance.yahoo.comTrump tariffs live updates: Trump says US to tariff furniture imports following investigation  uk.finance.yahoo.com

Nvidia CEO in Taipei to visit TSMC, says in talks with US over new China chip - ReutersNvidia CEO in Taipei to visit TSMC, says in talks with US over new China chip  Reuters

China's Xi makes rare visit to Tibet, says Tibetan Buddhism needs to change - India TodayChina's Xi makes rare visit to Tibet, says Tibetan Buddhism needs to change  India Today

Hitting Trump where it hurts, China's soybean shift to Brazil strains US farmers - India TodayHitting Trump where it hurts, China's soybean shift to Brazil strains US farmers  India Today

Exclusive: China's Xi likely to skip October ASEAN leaders summit, sources say - ReutersExclusive: China's Xi likely to skip October ASEAN leaders summit, sources say  Reuters

India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties - AP NewsIndia’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties  AP News

Analysis: Record solar growth keeps China’s CO2 falling in first half of 2025 - Carbon BriefAnalysis: Record solar growth keeps China’s CO2 falling in first half of 2025  Carbon Brief

Is India Turning to China? A Pragmatic Pivot in a Polarized World - Modern DiplomacyIs India Turning to China? A Pragmatic Pivot in a Polarized World  Modern Diplomacy

China’s military prepares to unveil its latest weapons in parade celebrating end of World War II - CNNChina’s military prepares to unveil its latest weapons in parade celebrating end of World War II  CNN

Red carpet for Putin, trade relief for China, penalties on India: Inside Trump's peculiar policy playbook - CNBCRed carpet for Putin, trade relief for China, penalties on India: Inside Trump's peculiar policy playbook  CNBC

Best of Both Sides: Reset with China is not a possibility - The Indian ExpressBest of Both Sides: Reset with China is not a possibility  The Indian Express

A Guide to Censorship in China - Foreign PolicyA Guide to Censorship in China  Foreign Policy

Tesla To Integrate Deepseek, Doubao AI Voice Controls in China - Bloomberg.comTesla To Integrate Deepseek, Doubao AI Voice Controls in China  Bloomberg.com

'Big family': China committed to building closer SCO community with shared future - news.cgtn.com'Big family': China committed to building closer SCO community with shared future  news.cgtn.com

China's Xi to host Putin, UN's Guterres at regional summit - ReutersChina's Xi to host Putin, UN's Guterres at regional summit  Reuters

Exclusive: ADB to back Pakistan rail upgrade as China financing stalls, sources say - ReutersExclusive: ADB to back Pakistan rail upgrade as China financing stalls, sources say  Reuters

Trump tariffs live updates: White House adviser Navarro expects 50% India tariff - Yahoo FinanceTrump tariffs live updates: White House adviser Navarro expects 50% India tariff  Yahoo Finance

Why Donald Trump and GOP ought to heed Nikki Haley's India-China warning - The Times of IndiaWhy Donald Trump and GOP ought to heed Nikki Haley's India-China warning  The Times of India

The Front Line | China’s military has made a dramatic about-turn. The world is watching - South China Morning PostThe Front Line | China’s military has made a dramatic about-turn. The world is watching  South China Morning Post

PM Modi’s Tianjin visit ‘very important’ for SCO, India-China ties: Xu Feihong - DD NewsPM Modi’s Tianjin visit ‘very important’ for SCO, India-China ties: Xu Feihong  DD News

'Silence emboldens the bully; firmly stand with India': China slams US tariffs - The New Indian Express'Silence emboldens the bully; firmly stand with India': China slams US tariffs  The New Indian Express

India fastest-growing economy; can anchor global supply chains and aid China+1, Rajnath Singh says at ET W - The Economic TimesIndia fastest-growing economy; can anchor global supply chains and aid China+1, Rajnath Singh says at ET W  The Economic Times

ET Soonicorns Summit 2025: “India lags behind the US, China in foundational tech” - The Economic TimesET Soonicorns Summit 2025: “India lags behind the US, China in foundational tech”  The Economic Times

Reflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces - South China Morning PostReflections | History of Chinese libraries, from huge palace collections to public spaces  South China Morning Post

India tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi’s visit to China - CNNIndia tests nuclear capable missile a week ahead of Modi’s visit to China  CNN

Nvidia orders suppliers to halt production of China-specific H20 AI chips after Beijing crackdown: Report - MintNvidia orders suppliers to halt production of China-specific H20 AI chips after Beijing crackdown: Report  Mint

Exclusive: China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage, sources say - ReutersExclusive: China considering yuan-backed stablecoins to boost global currency usage, sources say  Reuters

Can China cope with a deindustrialised future? - The EconomistCan China cope with a deindustrialised future?  The Economist

China is quietly upstaging America with its open models - The EconomistChina is quietly upstaging America with its open models  The Economist

New rocket plans continue to emerge to support China’s growing space ambitions - SpaceNewsNew rocket plans continue to emerge to support China’s growing space ambitions  SpaceNews

"Silence Only Emboldens The Bully": Chinese Envoy To India On Trump Tariffs - NDTV"Silence Only Emboldens The Bully": Chinese Envoy To India On Trump Tariffs  NDTV

As tensions ebb, Indian exports to China jump 20% in Q1 | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesAs tensions ebb, Indian exports to China jump 20% in Q1 | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Trump Is Pushing India Back Toward China - The New York TimesTrump Is Pushing India Back Toward China  The New York Times

How will China assert its diplomatic clout at SCO summit amid global challenges? - South China Morning PostHow will China assert its diplomatic clout at SCO summit amid global challenges?  South China Morning Post

China faces pivotal welfare reform test as court ruling hits jobs, small firms - ReutersChina faces pivotal welfare reform test as court ruling hits jobs, small firms  Reuters

Taiwan weighs return to nuclear power amid AI surge and China fears - Financial TimesTaiwan weighs return to nuclear power amid AI surge and China fears  Financial Times

SPECIAL REPORT China's growing nuclear arsenal - ReutersSPECIAL REPORT China's growing nuclear arsenal  Reuters

Beijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's China visit: Key for SCO, bilateral ties, says ambassador | Latest News India - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesBeijing attaches 'great importance' to PM Modi's China visit: Key for SCO, bilateral ties, says ambassador | Latest News India - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Is India the lever that keeps China in check for Washington? - The Economic TimesIs India the lever that keeps China in check for Washington?  The Economic Times