SpaceX playbook set to fuel China's IPO ambitions but tech gap persistsIn China, the initial public offering was watched as a benchmark for a younger industry eager to go public. But the frenzy masks a fundamen...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
China’s Tiananmen crackdown: A timeline of 1989 eventsThirty-seven years ago, China's military violently ended pro-democracy protests in Beijing's Tiananmen Square. The government has never rel...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
This day in history, May 30: From Joan of Arc's execution to the first Indy 500, women's pro baseball league debut and Mariner 9's launch to MarsThis day in history, May 30, has witnessed some of the world's most significant political, military, scientific and cultural developments. ...
30 May, 2026, 05.19 PM IST
From lottery draws to fiscal spending, China broadens digital yuan footprintIn a series of measures, many revealed here for the first time, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) is giving banks policy incentives and beh...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
China mine blast tests limits of Xi's energy pushA devastating mine blast in Shanxi, China, has claimed over 80 lives. This tragedy is now prompting a nationwide safety review. The inciden...
25 May, 2026, 01.01 AM IST
Investors say they want Trump and Xi to stay out of AI's wayThe tables have turned. There's little China is eager to discuss with Trump," said Yang Tingwu, vice general manager of Tongheng Investment...
12 May, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Heat-trapping microplastics found to play role in climate changeScientists found that colored plastic particles, prevalent in the atmosphere, have a significant heat-trapping impact, particularly in area...
09 May, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globallyChina is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence tools. Ordinary citizens and businesses are using AI for daily tasks and work. Chinese co...
06 May, 2026, 09.44 AM IST
China suspends new autonomous vehicle permits after Baidu outage: ReportChina has pressed the brakes on new permits for self-driving vehicles, marking a pivotal shift in the landscape of autonomous transportatio...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
China’s Meta backlash renders Manus model ‘officially dead’Beijing's order for Meta to unwind its $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus signals a new era of regulatory scrutiny for China's tech in...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Blocking of Meta's AI startup buy raises risk for cross-border China tech dealsChina has blocked Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. This move signals increased risk for global investors in advanced tech firms link...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.22 PM IST
Maximum Mumbai: India's financial capital is seeing its biggest infrastructure push yet. But, is it enough?Mumbai has been undergoing an unprecedented infrastructure push in the 2020s, with over $60 billion being invested in metro networks, expre...
26 Apr, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
Tesla registers its AI-driven voice assistant in ShanghaiTesla has registered its voice assistant feature, which is powered by a generative artificial intelligence (AI) model, with China's cybersp...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
Aluminium prices at record highs: What’s driving the rally and what’s next?Aluminium prices have surged to multi-year highs, driven by strong demand, supply constraints, and rising energy costs. Geopolitical tensio...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
US-sanctioned Chinese tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz despite Trump blockadeUS-sanctioned tanker, Rich Starry, has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite Washington’s newly imposed naval blockade on Iran, highl...
14 Apr, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
Shanghai authorities stepped up to help Tesla reopen factory, letter showsIn its letter, Tesla thanked Lingang officials for their support, and described how a company run by the Lingang Group had arranged buses t...
03 May, 2022, 06.01 PM IST
Qualified couples in China's Shanghai asked to have second child: ReportFacing a sharp decline in work force, Shanghai authorities have appealed to "qualified young couples" to have second child.
28 Jan, 2015, 04.21 PM IST