China’s factories cap best quarter since 2020, survey showsThis "two-speed" activity sees booming tech sectors contrasting with traditional exporters struggling due to weakening global demand. The p...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.39 AM IST
Proverb of the day: 'A one hundred yard high tower still has...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on monumental achievements, towering success, everyday foundations, sustainable growth, humility and basic preparationProverb of the day highlights the value of strong foundations before aiming for success. The Chinese proverb teaches that every major achie...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
China used foreign tech to rise, but now it's slamming the doorChina, once a keen learner of Western technology, is now shifting gears to protect its own innovations. New outbound investment rules, effe...
01 Jul, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
India initiates anti-dumping probes against five products from China, other nationsThe five items are moulded soda-lime glass vials; electric tractors in 6x4 and 4x2 axle configuration in any form; cyanuric chloride; polye...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Smartwatch-maker Fire-Boltt to enter smartphone market with budget 4G, 5G phonesIndian smartwatch maker FireBoltt is set to launch its Boltt brand of 4G and 5G smartphones in August, targeting consumers priced out by re...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Cheaper AI is better: Soaring bills are reshaping how businesses choose modelsTop executives such as Microsoft's Satya Nadella, Palo Alto Networks' Nikesh Arora and Coinbase Global's Brian Armstrong have said smaller,...
29 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Nvidia's AI chip sales in China stall, as local chipmakers like Huawei take the leadJensen Huang, the CEO of computer chip giant Nvidia, was mobbed by onlookers as he hit the streets for the "zhajiangmian" noodles while vis...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
China places 20 Japanese entities on export control list for dual-use itemsChina has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cit...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
World MSME Day: Chemical industry seeks policy support to boost competitiveness amid global trade disruptionsIndian chemical industry leaders are urging a policy overhaul to boost competitiveness ahead of World MSME Day 2026. They highlight the nee...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
Apple seeks US approval to buy chips from blacklisted Chinese companyReports suggest that Apple is actively reaching out to the Trump administration in an effort to source memory chips from ChangXin Memory Te...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM IST
The China reality check: Why India needs calibrated engagementIndia and China are set for increased engagement, with New Delhi aiming to strategically leverage its industrial reliance on Beijing. Follo...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Throw a brick to attract jade' - understanding the meaning, lessons on humility, learning, teamwork and why small ideas can lead to great discoveriesChinese idiom of the day: A Chinese idiom highlights how sharing even a simple idea can spark valuable discussions and collective breakthro...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
WTO to set up dispute panel in China's case against India's solar, IT goods measuresChina has successfully established a World Trade Organization panel to challenge India's solar cell, module, and IT goods policies. Beijing...
23 Jun, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'Draw a snake and add feet' - this Chinese saying on simplicity reveals why overdoing things can lead to failure and why knowing when to stop is importantChinese idiom of the day: An ancient Chinese tale warns against overdoing things with the idiom 'Draw a snake and add feet.' This highlight...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims allowed 20 kg baggage into Chinese territoryPilgrims embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year can carry 20 kg of essentials, plus an additional 5 kg per group. Each group w...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Chinese idiom of the day: 'The old man loses his horse' - this Chinese saying reveals why bad luck may actually be good luckChinese idiom of the day: Fortune and misfortune are often intertwined. What initially seems like a setback can lead to unexpected blessing...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.42 PM IST
China hits back at US sanctions on tech giants, restricting its exports to 10 American defense firmsChina has retaliated against US sanctions by imposing its own restrictions on 10 American military-linked companies. Beijing's Commerce Min...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST