In what is being termed as the biggest shakeup of China's military in over a decade Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered a major overhaul of the PLA with extensive Focus now to strengthen China's cyber warfare capabilities. Watch in for more details!

China: Xi Jinping decrees expansion of cyberwarfare capabilities

In what is being termed as the biggest shakeup of China's military in over a decade Chinese president Xi Jinping has ordered a major overhaul of the PLA with extensive Focus now to strengthen China's cyber warfare capabilities. Watch i for more details!

China: Xi decrees new branch creation to streamline PLA's Cyber capabilities

North Korea has installed Chinese surveillance cameras in schools and workplaces to monitor citizens, while Elon Musk appears to have devised a new strategy to address bot issues on his social media platform, X. The past week was abuzz with numerous tech developments, and we've curated the most interesting ones in our Tech Wrap.

North Korea's growing use of surveillance tools

China has embarked on a massive project to save its cultural heritage in the city of Xinjiang. The country is looking to carry out major renovation activity in Kashgar's historic city which lies in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Watch in for more details!

China: Regulation to protect Kashgar's old city

The chief of US space agency NASA has told lawmakers in Washington that China is using civilian programmes to hide military objectives in space. Watch to know more.

US, China accuse each other of 'militarising space'

Chinese military, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), on Friday (Apr 19) accused the United States of "militarising space" by building a spy satellite network with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Watch in for more details!

US militarising space with starshield satellite network, says China

Watch in the top headlines of the hour: - Solomon Islands' Pro-China PM wins - Elon Musk postpones India visit - Myanmar Junta, Armed rebels clash - Blasts rock military base in Iraq

Solomon Islands' Pro-China PM wins | Elon Musk postpones trip to India

Displays of various shapes and sizes are common to come by nowadays. However, we now have flexible screens that are capable of folding, flipping, and rolling. As display technologies evolve, Chinese manufacturers are introducing new products to enhance the user experience. Watch this story for more details.

China's life-changing display technologies

US militarising space with Elon Musk's Starshield satellite network: China

Israel-Iran tensions has shifted America's focus away from Ukraine. Will Taiwan be left out to dry too? If China invades Taiwan today, will the U.S. be able to defend the island nation?

Gravitas | China Scrambles Fighter Jets as U.S. Navy Plane Sails Through Taiwan Strait

Despite its ongoing economic downturn, China will continue to be the global growth engine. International Monetary Fund forecasts that China will be the top contributor to global growth over the next five years. The country's share will be bigger than all groups of seven countries combined.

China to be top contributor to global growth over until 2029

According to a new report, Chinese researchers say they have developed a new radar technology that is aimed at detecting the F-22 and other stealth aircraft with remarkable accuracy. The findings come at a time when the U.S. has stationed its fifth-generation fighter jets in an airbase in Japan, with an eye on China.

Gravitas | China's New Tech Can Pin Point American F-22 Jet's Real-time Position

India has delivered the all-powerful Brahmos missile systems to the Philippines. The island nation is going to deploy the three batteries in coastal regions. Should China watch out?

Gravitas | India delivers Brahmos to the Philippines, should China watch out?

The Chinese Yuan is increasingly becoming a major part of the global payments system. That comes at the expense of Euro, whose share continues to decline. At a time of great geopolitical uncertainty, the rise of Chinese Yuan has a number of takeaways for the global economy.

China backs Yuan in its fight back against US domination

A new research reveals that the ground beneath millions in China's major cities is subsiding due to human activities. This sinking land is worsening the risk of flooding and sea level rise in the country's coastal regions.

Millions at risk: Major Chinese cities sinking under their own weight, finds study

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- In the back and forth struggle to survive on the air, one of the most important features a war plane can have is a reduced radar cross-section or stealth in the world where detection is a matter of life and death.

Chinese scientists increase F-22 fighter jet's radar signature

A new report by the US House select committee on China raises concerns about American Investment in Chinese companies. The report alleges that over $6.5 billion from US financial institutions including major players like MSCI and Blackrock flowed into 63 Chinese firms in 2023.

US funding China's 'abuses'? US investments in China under scrutiny

The Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr denies the existence of what's been called the gentleman's agreement between his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government over South China. Now in a statement released on Thursday, the Chinese Embassy in Manila denied that the deal was a secret.

South China sea dispute: 'Philippines not aware of deal with China', says Marcos Jr

The highly anticipated 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicked off in the Chinese Capital late last evening. A total of 159 films from 118 countries and regions applied to the competition this year.

China: 14th Beijing International Film Festival kicks off

China's aviation regulator - the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) - said on Friday (Apr 19) that it had opened new air routes to the Chinese cities of Xiamen and Fuzhou with flight paths situated very close to the Taiwan-controlled islands of Kinmen and Matsu.

China opens new air routes ‘very close’ to Taiwan-controlled islands; Taipei reacts

Apple on Friday (Apr 19) announced that it had removed WhatsApp and Threads from its App Store in China. This, the company said, was done in compliance with an order by the Chinese government, which reportedly cited national security concerns.

Meta's WhatsApp and Threads removed from Apple app store in China

In the back and forth struggle to survive on the air, one of the most important features a war plane can have is a reduced radar cross-section or stealth in the world where detection is a matter of life and death.

Survival in the skies: Chinese scientists increase F-22 radar signature

The Biden administration has initiated a formal review of China's maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sector, citing concerns over trade practices. China swiftly condemned the investigation, labelling it as a political move.

US-China trade relations strain over maritime sector review

Japanese business confidence has taken a hit in April, according to a Reuters poll. This follows a decline in the previous month, with sentiment among manufacturers and service sector firms dropping. Rising costs of living and concerns about China's economic health are cited as key factors.

Cost of living, china concerns hurt Japan’s business sentiment

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