Viral video shows ‘underwear falling from the sky’ in a Chinese city, here’s what happenedChongqing, China, experienced an unusual 'underwear storm' after cloud-seeding missiles were used to break a heatwave and induce rainfall.
12 Sep, 2024, 10.03 PM IST
'It is desolate': China's glut of unused car factoriesThe facility, a former assembly plant and engine factory, had been a joint venture of a Chinese company and Hyundai, the South Korean giant...
24 Apr, 2024, 10.02 AM IST
China's Tibet Airlines plane with 122 people veers off runway, catches fire; over 40 injuredAll the 122 people aboard the Tibet Airlines flight TV9833 from Chongqing to Nyingchi in the Tibet Autonomous Region have been safely evacu...
12 May, 2022, 06.28 PM IST
iPhone 12 production spoiling air quality in China: ReportAccording to analysts, they have seen an increase in nitrogen dioxide levels in the air. This pollutant is a direct cause of increased indu...
31 Oct, 2020, 12.46 AM IST
Try, try and try again: Rugby's attempts to break ChinaWorld Rugby cites research claiming the sport has 30 million fans in China, which it says is the world's biggest fanbase alongside the Unit...
07 Aug, 2019, 11.07 PM IST
Chinese firm delivers first mountain subway trainChina's Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) Qingdao Sifang won the contract to develop a new type of train with a larger driving force...
27 May, 2017, 03.01 PM IST
Chinese city announces punishments for VPN usersIf an individual accesses international network privately or via "illegal channels," or offers related services without authorisation, they...
29 Mar, 2017, 01.56 PM IST
IL&FS to exit China JV with Chongqing Expressway; 49% stake may fetch it $170 mnThe proposed sale is estimated to fetch as much as $170 million and has attracted interest from as many as 10 bidders.
22 Mar, 2017, 10.14 AM IST
Moderate quake hits China; high-speed trains haltedThe quake occurred at 8:17 AM, with the epicentre monitored at 29.47 degrees north latitude and 105.60 degrees east longitude, state-run Xi...
27 Dec, 2016, 01.28 PM IST
10,000-sq-metre roof top farm makes waves in ChinaUrban land resources have continued to shrink in Chongqing due to expanding urbanisation.
06 Mar, 2015, 04.38 PM IST
Uber business model faces legal scrutiny in Taiwan, Chinese mega cityUber, valued at around $40 billion, operates in eight Chinese cities. Chongqing, where it has been carrying out a free trial, would be the ...
22 Dec, 2014, 04.06 PM IST
China hit by over 500 invasive speciesChina has become one of the countries hardest hit by over 500 invasive species, threatening its biodiversity and agricultural production, a...
26 Jul, 2014, 10.23 AM IST
China permits more direct flights to Sri Lanka, MaldivesChina permitted more direct flights to Sri Lanka & Maldives to facilitate its tourists to visit 2 South Asian countries, which have emerged...
03 Jul, 2014, 07.17 PM IST
- Indian company acquires stake in Chinese state firm
The agreement demonstrates the synergies and complementarities that exist in the capabilities of the companies, Rahul Chhabra said in Chong...
09 Dec, 2011, 05.07 PM IST
- Paypal to help set up e-commerce hub in China mega-city
US online payment service Paypal has agreed to help set up an international e-commerce hub in southwestern China as more foreign companies ...
29 Dec, 2010, 10.40 AM IST
- 'Fiat to build diesel engine plant in China'
Italian automaker Fiat has agreed to set up a light diesel engine plant with total investment of 1.8 billion yuan (263 million dollars) in ...
21 Aug, 2008, 09.39 AM IST
- Carrefour fined for stampede deaths in China store
French retail giant Carrefour made a public apology and was fined 500,000 yuan ($68,000) after three people were killed in a stampede at on...
29 Dec, 2007, 04.04 PM IST