British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat

Mar 11, 2025, at 10:45 am

Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was “inclined” to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China’s close ties with Mauritius.

China far outpacing US in military, commercial ship numbers

Mar 10, 2025, at 04:13 pm

When President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he had created a new White House office to "resurrect" American military and commercial shipbuilding, he elevated long-standing calls to fix the struggling industry that he said is vital to national security. His clarion call to build more ships "very fast and very soon" comes at a time of rising strategic competition with China.

Ready to fight till the end, warns China amid Trump's tariff threats

Mar 05, 2025, at 07:48 pm

China has said it is ready for any kind of war amid mounting trade tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump.

Experts say growing space cooperation between Pakistan, China presents risks and opportunities

Mar 04, 2025, at 06:00 pm

China is ramping up cooperation with Pakistan in space exploration, but experts say Islamabad must develop its own strengths if it aims to benefit from Beijing.

Canadian scientists fired from Winnipeg infectious disease lab were working to benefit China: CSIS report reveals

Mar 01, 2024, at 03:44 am

Winnipeg/IBNS: A scientist couple from Winnipeg was fired from Canada’s top infectious disease lab as he was working to benefit China, a Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) assessment says.

Britain planning to remove Chinese surveillance gear from govt sites: Reports

Jun 10, 2023, at 04:39 am

London: Britain has decided to announce the removal of  Chinese-made surveillance equipment from sensitive government sites as part of plans to address concerns they could be used for spying by China, media reports said.

Sri Lanka: Ship carrying rejected Chinese fertiliser denied entry to Colombo Port

Nov 08, 2021, at 02:53 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Shipping Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena on Sunday said he has instructed officials at Colombo Port to deny any request by a ship carrying rejected Chinese fertilizer from unloading the cargo in Colombo.

Hong Kong issue: German Chancellor Angela Merkel targets China

Oct 03, 2020, at 04:49 am

Berlin:  German Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed China on the recent developments in Hong Kong.

South China Sea row: China's pursuit of resources 'unlawful', says Mike Pompeo

Jul 15, 2020, at 04:52 pm

Washington: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said Beijing’s claims to offshore resources across most of the South China Sea are completely 'unlawful'.

China wants to revive Pakistan-based terror group Al Badr

Jul 02, 2020, at 11:50 am

New Delhi/UNI: Amid ongoing border tension between two Himalayan giants in Eastern Ladakh, China’s People Liberation Army (PLA) wants to revive Pakistan-based terror outfit Al Badr to carry out violence in Jammu and Kashmir.

China records 6 new COVID-19 cases: Health Authorities

Jun 07, 2020, at 10:56 am

Beijing/Sputnik: China has registered six new coronavirus cases across the country in the past 24 hours, with no new deaths due to the disease, the National Health Commission said.

Chinese army ready to maintain security in Hong Kong amid looming National Law

May 26, 2020, at 11:47 pm

Beijing/Sputnik/UNI: The Hong Kong garrison of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) is ready to ensure order as protests were reignited by Beijing's intention to introduce new security legislation in the autonomous region, the garrison's commander, Chen Daoxiang, said on Tuesday.

Chinese mainland reports 5 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

May 17, 2020, at 10:13 am

Beijing/Xinhua: Chinese health authority said on Sunday that it received reports of five new confirmed COVID-19 cases on the Chinese mainland Saturday

After India, China donates testing kits, PPEs to Bangladesh

Mar 26, 2020, at 11:37 pm

Dhaka/UNI: After India handed over 30 thousand surgical masks and 15 thousand head covers to Bangladesh, the second batch of medical logistics, including 10,000 testing kits, 10,000 personal protective equipment and 1,000 infrared thermometers, arrived here from Kunming in China on Thursday afternoon.

Death toll from Coronavirus in China rises to 811, over 2,640 people recovered: Authorities

Feb 09, 2020, at 08:51 am

Moscow/Sputnik: The death toll from the new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, has gone up to 811 in China, with the total number of registered cases standing at 37,198 according to the country’s National Health Commission.

Chinese Ambassador Relays Xi Jinping's gratitude to Putin for support

Feb 06, 2020, at 06:49 pm

Moscow/Sputnik: Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui, after presenting his credentials at the Kremlin on Wednesday, conveyed to the Russian President Vladimir Putin words of gratitude from Chinese President Xi Jinping for his support in connection with the new coronavirus outbreak, a diplomatic source told Sputnik.

Total of 46 foreign airlines suspend fights to China : authorities

Feb 04, 2020, at 06:35 pm

Beijing/Sputnik: A total of 46 foreign airlines have so far suspended flights to and from China due to the spread of the novel coronavirus originating in the Asian country, the Civil Aviation Administration of China said on Tuesday.

Beijing says actions hindering dialogue on Korean Peninsula 'unacceptable'

Jan 02, 2020, at 10:47 pm

Beijing/Sputnik: Actions that impede dialogue and exacerbate the political crisis on the Korean peninsula are "unacceptable", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said on Thursday.

Former Trump adviser Banks says sees no prospects for long-term US-China trade deal

Mar 15, 2019, at 06:21 pm

Washington, Mar 15 (Sputnik/UNI) David Banks, former adviser to US presidents Donald Trump and George W. Bush, told Sputnik that he did not believe that any long-term trade agreement between the United States and China would come to pass.

China played “constructive role” in defusing tension between neighouring India and Pakistan: Minister

Mar 09, 2019, at 03:51 pm

Beijing, Mar 9 (IBNS): China has said it has played a “constructive role” in defusing the tension between neighouring India and Pakistan following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama area which left at least 40 Indian paramilitary forces personnel killed last month.

China mine accident: Death toll rises to 22

Feb 25, 2019, at 01:40 pm

Beijing, Feb 25 (UNI/IBNS) : The death toll from a coal mine accident in north China's Mongolia has risen to 22 after one injured- died, local authorities said on Monday.

Canadian court grants bail to China's Huawei CEO Meng Wanzhou

Dec 12, 2018, at 07:14 pm

Vancouver, Dec 12 (IBNS): A Canadian court on Tuesday granted bail to China's telecom giant Huawei Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Meng Wanzhou, 10 days after she was arrested as per the requests of the US authorities, sparking diplomatic dispute, media reports said.

China: Restaurant offers discounts according to bra size, incurs wrath

Aug 08, 2017, at 06:52 pm

Beijing, Aug 8 (IBNS): As bizarre as it sounds, a restaurant in mainland China incurred the wrath of its customers after it offered the female diners discounts depending on the size of their breasts!

World loses 'principled champion,' says UN rights chief on death of China's Liu Xiaobo

Jul 14, 2017, at 04:33 am

New York, July 13(Just Earth News): The top United Nations human rights official on Thursday expressed his deep sorrow at the news that China's “iconic” peace and democracy figure, Liu Xiaobo, has died at the age of 61.

Australians jailed for promoting gambling in China

Jun 26, 2017, at 05:21 pm

Beijing, Jun 26 (IBNS): Chinese officials have jailed three Australian men for promoting gambling in mainland China, reports said.

UN chief 'saddened' by loss of life and devastation caused by landslide in China

Jun 25, 2017, at 01:19 pm

New York, June 25(Just Earth News): United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres “is saddened” to learn of the loss of life and devastation caused by the landslide in China's southwestern province of Sichuan, his spokesperson said on Saturday.

IAEA concludes safety review at Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant in China

Jun 16, 2017, at 04:42 am

Haiyan, China, June 15(Just Earth News): An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) team of nuclear safety experts on Thursday completed an assessment of long-term operational safety at the Qinshan Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) Unit 1 in China.

North Korea is looking for trouble, says Trump

Apr 12, 2017, at 06:11 pm

Washington, Apr 12 (IBNS): As tension between the US and North Korea escalates over a possible nuclear attack from the latter to the former, US President Donald Trump has warned the Kin Jong-un led nation of retaliation.

Follow China’s example, shut down ivory factories and shops, UN agency urges countries

Apr 04, 2017, at 04:12 am

New York, Apr 3 (Just Earth News): Applauding the Chinese Government’s closure of many of its ivory factories and retail outlets, the United Nations environment wing has called on other countries and territories to follow China’s example and improve the survival prospects for elephants across the world.

If China is not going to solve North Korea, we will, says Donald Trump

Apr 03, 2017, at 03:57 pm

Washington, Apr 3 (IBNS): Responding to nuclear threats from North Korea, US President Donald Trump has said that his government is going to take on the Kim Jong-un led nation, with or without the help of China.