Rooms of their own: women-only communities thrive in ChinaIn China, women are increasingly seeking refuge and community in single-gender spaces like co-living cottages and cultural hubs. These spac...
18 Aug, 2025, 08.03 AM IST
Mother studies law at 90 to defend son in $16 million extortion trial, refuses to leave court despite health concernsIn China, a nonagenarian is fighting for her son. Lin faces extortion charges involving a huge sum. His mother, He, is studying law to defe...
10 Aug, 2025, 04.43 PM IST
No passports, no study abroad: China limits public employees' travelIn a move to tighten oversight, China has intensified its regulations surrounding state employees. New travel curbs have been introduced, r...
03 Aug, 2025, 11.55 AM IST
'Must be born after 2000; be tall, slim': Professor with Rs 1 crore annual income sparks outrage with his criteria for life partnerA university professor's high standards for a romantic partner have sparked heated debates, drawing parallels to historical consort selecti...
23 Mar, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
After exam failure, mom sent son to work to teach him a lesson. Son surprised by earning Rs 1.2 lakh in 10 days!A mother in eastern China sent her son to work at a snack stall to teach him the value of hard work. Instead, he excelled and decided to dr...
09 Sep, 2024, 04.32 PM IST
Will China's next premier be a moderating influence on Xi Jinping?Li Qiang, 63, who is expected to be chosen China's premier on Saturday, will have to grapple with a slowdown in the world's second-largest ...
09 Mar, 2023, 07.24 AM IST
Police arrest Myanmar's suspected crime haven boss She Zhejiang in Thailand: ReportShwe Kokko, a suspected crime haven being created in Myanmar's southern province near the border with Thailand by Chinese casino kingpin Sh...
30 Sep, 2022, 10.04 PM IST
Shadeed Abdulmateen, US citizen, sentenced to death by Chinese court for murderShadeed Abdulmateen, a US citizen, was sentenced to death by a Chinese court on Thursday for purportedly killing his lover. He arranged a p...
22 Apr, 2022, 09.09 PM IST
Hubei residents rush to leave China coronavirus epicentre as lockdown liftsRailway stations and airports began opening from Wednesday -- with the exception of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei where the virus is believed...
26 Mar, 2020, 12.21 AM IST
UN General Assembly Prez condoles loss of lives due to floods in IndiaFloods in southern Indian states of Kerala and Karnataka, and western states of Maharashtra and Gujarat have so far claimed 225 lives and l...
14 Aug, 2019, 09.02 AM IST
Alibaba joins big brands to fight counterfeitsAmong the first 20 members of the alliance are Chinese and international brands, including Huawei, LV, Swarovski, Dulux, Samsung, Sony and ...
17 Jan, 2017, 11.43 AM IST
Jack Ma takes on China opaque charities in first blockchain forayThe company began a tamper-proof ledger based on blockchain technology to record donations made by its more than 400 million users of Alipa...
01 Aug, 2016, 06.09 AM IST
- Chinese seek health through yoga, says official media
China's white collar workers have adopted yoga as a way to stay fit, with many attending a couple of sessions per week in the gym or studio.
09 Oct, 2015, 10.01 PM IST
Alibaba eyeing acquisition of Indian e-commerce firmsIt is also looking at firms that can help improve customer experience as well as expand its range of products and services.
06 Apr, 2015, 01.31 AM IST
China Inc's succession problem: Entrepreneurs unsure if children can cope with business model demandsThe lack of abilities and experience among the next generation worries entrepreneurs.
24 Apr, 2011, 05.08 AM IST
- China's exporters foresee bleak future in global slowdown
Average year-on-year growth in the value of China's overseas orders has fallen from around 6.5 percent in 2007 to one percent in the second...
26 Oct, 2008, 09.05 AM IST
- China, Russia agree to improve trade
Strategic allies China and Russia have agreed to improve the bilateral trade structure, expand investment and technological cooperation in ...
29 Sep, 2007, 01.20 PM IST