US Export controls on advanced computing chips are not meant to hold back china's economy or technological development. That's what secretary of state antonym Blinken has said during a recent interview with a radio channel. The statement assumes significance as it comes amid the heated tech rivalry between the two largest economies.

Blinken: Export controls not meant to hobble China's economy

Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrived in Beijing on Sunday on an unannounced visit, where he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. Earlier in the day, Musk met with the head of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade. Watch in for more details!

Tesla owner Elon Musk meets Chinese premier Li Qiang

Ever since Mohamed Muizzu became the President of Maldives, Maldives has garnered attention from all across the world. This is mainly because of the row with India and Muizzu's growing closeness with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. And now with Muizzu sweeping parliamentary elections, Male will move closer to Beijing. At the same time, seeing the geographical importance of the island, The U.S., too, is bolstering ties with Maldives. What role can the Maldives play in Indo-Pacific security? Let's deep dive

The Maldives geopolitics in Indo-Pacific | WION Wideangle

Chinese president XI Jinping is set to embark on a tour of Europe. He will be visiting several countries on his first trip to the continent since the covid pandemic. As China looks for greater trade and strategic ties with the region. During the reported tour the Chinese leader will make stops in Hungary, Siberia and France. Watch in for more details!

Xi Jinping's first trip to Europe after covid pandemic outbreak

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait remain high. Taiwan recently reported the detection of Chinese military aircraft and vessels operating near the island. What are the claims between China and Taiwan in the South China Sea? Taiwan's foreign minister even claimed that China has built "enormous" military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the disputed waters. How is Taiwan preparing to defend itself from China's aggression?

China’s continuous incursions into Taiwan air defence zone | WION Wideangle

At least five people were killed and 33 others were injured after a tornado struck China’s southern city of Guangzhou, reported the state news agency Xinhua, on Saturday (Apr 27) citing local officials.

China: At least five killed, over 30 injured after tornado strikes Guangzhou

Xi Jinping's visit to Europe aiming to repair ties with the EU?

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, went to China on a surprise visit on Sunday (April 28), as reported by Reuters. China is Tesla's second-biggest market for electric vehicles.

Elon Musk travels to China days after postponing India visit

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US: Freight train fire hits key highway - $6 bn new US military package for Ukraine - US: University panel slams crackdowns - China interfering in US polls: Blinken - Ready for debate with Trump: Biden

US: Freight train fire hits key highway | China interfering in US polls: Blinken

Amid reports of back channel talks going on between Tibetan government in exile and the Chinese authorities Beijing has now said it will only talk with the representatives of The Dalai Lama and not the officials of the Tibet government in exile. Watch in for more details!

Beijing slams Tibet's government-in-exile as a separatist bloc

The U.S. and the Philippines have launched their largest combat exercises, Balikatan drills in the South China Sea. For the first time, the drills will extend beyond 12 nautical miles off the Philippines coast and into the waters claimed by China. The military exercises come amid escalating maritime tensions between the Philippines and China. As Balikatan drills began, dozens of Chinese vessels were detected in the contested waters in the South China Sea, So, what is the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing? We deep dive and tell you all about China's aggression in the region on WION Wideangle

Chinese vessels detected amid US-Philippines drills

The top diplomats of the US and China held tough talks in Beijing as the rival superpowers sought to clarify their growing differences on an array of bilateral and global issues. Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken in China: Chinese FM urges US not to suppress China's development

China says ready to discuss Dalai Lama's personal future

Critical minerals, essential for everything from clean energy to cutting-edge technology, are increasingly controlled by a single player: China. The report takes a closer look at the grip China holds on the world's minerals and manufacturing.

China's dominance threatens global tech ambitions

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping and senior Chinese officials, stressing the importance of “responsibly managing” the differences between the United States and China. Watch in for more details!

Antony Blinken meets Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss bilateral and global issues

China denies back-channel talks with Tibet's govt-in-exile

Taiwan has reported new Chinese military activity near the island on Saturday (Apr 27) with 12 Chinese aircraft crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait, just a day after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken left after his visit to China.

Chinese military activity reported by Taiwan after Blinken's Beijing visit

Will the Pacific region see an escalation in tensions between the US and China. Reports are now emerging that America is expanding its military accessibility in the region. We decode why the White House is so keen to have a grip on the Asia-Pacific region of the world. Watch in for more details!

US' plan to counter Chinese aggression in the Asia-Pacific region: Explained

China's dominance in rare earths markets threatens global tech ambitions

China's grip on rare earths threatens global Tech supply chains

China's industrial profits posted smaller gains in the January-march quarter, compared to the first two months. Profits at China's industrial firms rose 4.3% in the first quarter from a year earlier. That was slower than a 10.2% rise in the first two months this year.

China: Profits at industrial firms fall from 10.2% to 4.3%

China is hosting two Palestinian groups Fatah and Hamas reportedly in an attempt to help them resolve internal divisions. While China has not confirmed the reports it said Beijing backs an internal reconciliation among Palestinian factions through consultations. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas war | China hosts two Palestinian factions: Reports

What is happening at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base? Reports say the facility is currently being upgraded. China has bankrolled this upgradation. Chinese warships have now become regular visitors at this base. Has China struck a secret deal with Cambodia?

Gravitas: Has China built a secret military base in Cambodia's Ream?

Chinese energy giant SINOPEC is setting its sights on Sri Lanka's energy market. They plan to build a $4.5 billion refinery, the island nation's largest foreign investment ever. This would be SINOPEC's first wholly-owned overseas refinery. However, Sri Lanka wants the refinery to produce fuel for domestic consumption, while SINOPEC sees higher profits in selling it abroad.

China and India vie for influence in Sri Lanka

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