Chinese government acquires stake in video platform Kuaishou, a TikTok rivalThe Chinese government acquired a modest but significant equity position in Kuaishou, China's second-largest short video platform and a dir...
08 Nov, 2022, 07.17 PM IST
China reports 16 new coronavirus cases; Beijing confirms first infection in 56 daysA local case of COVID-19 in Beijing's Xicheng district was confirmed on Thursday. The capital had no new coronavirus case for 56 consecutiv...
11 Jun, 2020, 05.19 PM IST
View: Should India follow China’s cluster model?Delhi is projected to overtake Tokyo and become the most populous city in the world.
16 Feb, 2019, 10.16 PM IST
Beijing to be hit by new bout of pollutionAccording to the municipal environmental protection bureau, Beijing will see mild pollution, with the main pollutant being PM 2.5, Sunday. ...
15 Jan, 2017, 08.00 PM IST
Beijing issues red alert for severe air pollutionBeijing's municipal government will activate a red alert at 8pm, local time on Friday, when a heavy smog is set to hit the city. This is ex...
15 Dec, 2016, 05.43 PM IST
Beijing to quit coal mining by 2020China is the world's top coal consumer but demand has been on the wane as economic growth slows and the country shifts away from fossil fue...
01 Dec, 2016, 09.54 PM IST
Smog-hit Beijing chokes under 'hazardous' air pollution, red alert onBeijing's air turned from 'very unhealthy' to 'hazardous' as PM 2.5 touched 365 compared to yesterday's 256 level.
08 Dec, 2015, 12.38 PM IST
Smog to blanket China, schools to suspend outdoor activitiesHeavy smog returned to blanket China partially as it is expected to cause air pollution in coming days, forcing schools to suspend outdoor ...
06 Dec, 2015, 02.45 PM IST
Beijing to be hit by new round of smog: ForecastThe dominant pollutant will be PM2.5, particles with a diametre smaller than 2.5 micrometres, said the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
05 Dec, 2015, 05.12 PM IST
Lawmakers issue bond to finance third airport in BeijingLawmakers yesterday approved government plan to issue additional bonds about worth 6.7 billion yuan to finance the building of the new airp...
26 Sep, 2015, 04.40 PM IST
China tries to keep a lid on air pollution as it gets ready to host APEC meet"Beijing will make every effort to prepare for the APEC meeting and we need to control air and water pollution," said Guo Jinlong
10 Oct, 2014, 02.48 PM IST
Heavy smog alert for Beijing as pollution levels goes highThe Chinese capital has issued a yellow alert for heavy air pollution over the next three days, with children and the elderly being advised...
21 Feb, 2014, 11.47 AM IST
Beijing tightens rules to curb pollutionBeijing Monday rolled out a slew of measures to curb industrial pollution amid latest efforts to improve the city's air quality.
02 Sep, 2013, 08.55 PM IST
Tiananmen type trouble averted in Shanghai: Ex Chinese PMThousands were killed when the Chinese military deployed battle tanks to break the massive anti-government student protests in 1989 at the ...
13 Aug, 2013, 09.19 PM IST
- Beijing to spend $16.09 billion to combat pollution
China to spend $ 16.09 bn in the next 3 years on measures to combat recurrence of heavy smog taking toll on the health of the city's over 2...
29 Mar, 2013, 10.03 PM IST
- China plans new restraints on property developers: Report
China is drawing up a new curb on property developers as part of a host of measures to cool the country's red-hot property market.
06 May, 2010, 11.14 AM IST
- Beijing denies stadium deaths cover-up report
Beijing Olympic organisers rejected charges on Monday that more than 10 workers had died during a rush to complete the main stadium for the...
21 Jan, 2008, 05.00 PM IST