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In 1981, Britain wanted to eradicate the invasive coypus which escaped from fur farms and grew to roughly 200,000 in population and damaged crops and wetlands; after years of trapping Britain made them disappear from the country- Deep beneath China’s seabed, workers just spent 21 days underwater while building the world’s longest undersea high-speed rail tunnel, linking the Zhoushan islands with China's rail network
- First direct US LNG cargo since tariff dispute reaches China, may be re-exported
- Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers from various nations are successfully passing through the Strait of Hormuz. These vessels are carrying vital oil and gas suppli...20 Apr, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
- Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran warOil tankers are successfully transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Vessels from various nations are carrying crude oil and refined products to d...15 Apr, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- US targets China oil storage terminal in new Iran-related sanctionsThe Trump administration imposed sanctions on Iranian oil trading networks, including a China-based crude oil storage terminal, just before...11 Apr, 2025, 07.11 AM IST
- Getting into a porting spirit: India’s port revolution has been remarkable, but it’s well behind ChinaIndia's ports have undergone a remarkable transformation, with nine container ports making it to the top 100 globally in 2023. Visakhapatna...24 Sep, 2024, 10.45 PM IST
- Shanghai braces for direct hit from Typhoon BebincaShanghai has halted transportation, recalled ships, and closed tourism spots including Shanghai Disney Resort as it braces for Typhoon Bebi...15 Sep, 2024, 01.39 PM IST
- Major restructure sees China's PLA air force take over naval aircraftThe People's Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world's largest military. Its pursuit of...16 Aug, 2023, 09.30 AM IST
- Why China's Covid wave is stirring fearChina has only reported 15 Covid deaths since it began unwinding restrictions on December 7, shortly after which it narrowed the criteria b...03 Jan, 2023, 08.43 AM IST
- Work comes to a standstill at world’s most important portsNingbo is one of the world’s top container gateways and a crucial part of the global supply chains that connects factories in East China to...08 Jan, 2022, 09.54 AM IST
- A powerful Chinese navy ready to flex its musclesThe sheer quantity and diversity of modern ships in the PLAN are imbuing it with growingconfidence, bolstered by nationalism fanned by an i...04 Jan, 2022, 10.06 AM IST
- China port curbs to worsen supply of key components to India, othersChina's decision adds to ongoing supply chain disruptions in the region that have severely cut availability of critical parts like semicond...19 Aug, 2021, 04.34 PM IST
- Shanghai cancels flights as China braces for Typhoon In-faIn-fa was forecast to hit Zhejiang province, south of Shanghai, on Sunday afternoon, with rainfall of 250-350 millimetres (10 to 14 inches)...25 Jul, 2021, 11.01 AM IST
- China begins construction of world's highest power pylonIt is set to break the world record for the tallest power pylon currently held by China's Damaoshan pylon which stands at 370 meters, also ...03 Oct, 2017, 07.37 PM IST
- Boeing begins construction of first overseas plant in ChinaBoeing has started construction of its first overseas facility in the Chinese port city of Zhoushan as part of its plan to produce 737 airc...11 May, 2017, 10.03 PM IST
- Boeing to set up first overseas factory in ChinaBoeing and Chinese aviation manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (COMAC) will start to build a Boeing 737 completion c...13 Mar, 2017, 04.20 PM IST
- Indo-China joint Silk Road Economic Belt & Maritime Silk Road: China seeks to address misgivingsThere are worries that China will utilise this to project power and military prowess much to discomfort of others.09 Apr, 2015, 12.46 PM IST
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