Tag Archive: China

US conducts underground experiment to better detect low-yield nuclear blasts

The United States conducted a non-nuclear underground high-explosive experiment at the Nevada National Security Site to improve detection of low-yield nuclear blasts.

China refuels BeiDou satellite in orbit, extending life by eight years

China has claimed it refuelled a BeiDou-2 G7 satellite in orbit with about 142 kilograms of fuel, potentially extending its service life by around eight years.

Indian women equal world record, win Asian Games archery gold

India’s women’s compound archery team defeated China 238-234 at the Asian Games 2026, winning gold and equalling the world record with 238 points.

Two Indians accused in US of selling fake Ozempic drugs

Two Indian nationals have been accused in the US of trafficking and selling counterfeit Ozempic allegedly sourced from China. If convicted, each could face up to 71 years.

Iran Warns Indian Ocean War Spillover Could Affect India, China

Iran has warned that renewed US or Israeli attacks could expand the conflict to the Indian Ocean, raising concerns for India, China, maritime trade and energy supplies.

Nepal PM Thanks India, China at UN, Urges Himalayan Climate Cooperation

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah thanked India and China at the UN for flood aid and proposed a Himalayan climate resilience mechanism.

Xi reaches US after 11 years, set to meet Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in the United States after 11 years and is set to hold bilateral talks with President Donald Trump.

US F-35 parts reach Hong Kong, Pentagon opens formal investigation

Some parts of the US advanced F-35 fighter aircraft reached Hong Kong while being shipped from Australia to the US, prompting an investigation by the Pentagon and the F-35 Joint Program Office.

Zelensky says war will continue if India buys Russian oil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged India, China and Türkiye to stop energy trade with Russia, saying Moscow’s war economy depends heavily on energy sales.

Xi Jinping to visit US after 11 years, meet Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026, and meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.

China’s AI investment rises as wider economic pressures continue to deepen

Investment in China’s AI and high-tech sectors is rising, but weak domestic demand, falling investment and youth unemployment are adding pressure to the economy.

Trump Enters AI Debate, Says Whoever Wins Will Stay Ahead

President Donald Trump has entered the US debate over AI regulation, opposing a slowdown as experts warn of safety risks and China competition intensifies.

China Reduces PLA Deployment Along LAC, Defence Ministry Report Says

A Defence Ministry report says China’s PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined in 2025, while India continues to push for de-induction and full normalcy.

China reduces PLA deployment along LAC, accepts India’s key condition

A Defence Ministry report says China’s PLA deployment opposite the LAC declined in 2025, but India continues to seek de-induction to rear bases.

China’s claim of glacier alert 12 days before Nepal disaster questioned

Questions are being raised over China’s claim that it warned Nepal 12 days before the devastating flood and glacier-related disaster.

Chinese Embassy rejects claim of Nepal disaster alert 12 days earlier

A controversy has emerged over claims that China warned Nepal 12 days in advance of a possible disaster. The Chinese Embassy has rejected such claims.

Iran-China oil arrangement challenges US and Western sanctions regime, report says

Amid US and Western sanctions, a reported Iran-China oil-for-credit arrangement has highlighted trade channels outside the international banking system.

Philippines Rejects China’s South China Sea Arbitration Stance in Seoul

Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea rose after Beijing reiterated its rejection of the 2016 arbitration ruling during the Seoul Defense Dialogue.

Why Bangladesh Will Pay China More Despite Cheaper Indian Power

Bangladesh is set to buy waste-to-energy power from a Chinese company at about 127 percent above the average price of electricity imported from India.

US Removes ‘Indo’ From Key Military Command, Renames Strategic Structure

The United States has removed the word “Indo” from a key military command structure, prompting debate over whether the move signals any change in regional strategy or India’s role.