Is a recovery taking hold in China? The overall growth figure shows China's economic expansion in the march quarter beat expectations broadly. Data early on Tuesday showed factories powered China's economic growth, boosting hopes that the government can meet its lofty yearly objective.

China's economic growth beat expectations driven by industry

Data from December 2023 shows a significant increase in Copper scrap imports by China from russia, exceeding 6,400 tons. Historically, Russia hasn't been a major exporter of copper scrap. Interestingly, Russian data for the same period shows a much smaller export figure of just 73 tons. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the imported material.

China emerges as key trade partner for sanctioned Russia, latter's exports defy sanctions | WION

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and discussed Tehran's first-ever attack on Israel's territory.

Iran willing to exercise restraint, has no intention of escalating situation, Tehran tells Beijing

German Chancellor Scholz arrived in Beijing on April 13, 2024, and is expected to meet with Xi on April 16. Watch to know more.

German chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Beijing, set to meet Xi Jinping and Li Qiang

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday in Beijing. Watch to know more.

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Beijing

German Chancellor Scholz arrived in Beijing on April 13, 2024, and is expected to meet with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang on April 16. Watch to know more.

German chancellor arrives in Beijing, set to meet Xi Jinping and Li Qiang

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrives in Beijing, meets Xi Jinping

The Philippines has accused China of attempting to recruit its military officers to conduct Espionage activities in its exclusive economic zone sparking a controversy. China has however strongly denied the allegations. Watch in for more details!

Philippines steps up probe into alleged Chinese sleeper cells

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - G7 leaders reaffirm support for Israel - Two officers killed in New York shootin - Hush money probe: Stormy times for Doanld Trump - China keeps key policy rate unchanged - Russia aims to capture Chasiv Yar by May 9: Ukraine

Two officers killed in New York shooting | China keeps key policy rate unchanged

According to Philippine military intelligence reports, China is trying to approach Filipino military officials for espionage and to support its territorial claims in the South China Sea. An advertisment posted on Facebook with suspected Chinese roots has raised national security concerns in the Philippines.

Gravitas | Is China recruiting "sleeper cell" military members in Philippines?

The year 2023 saw a surge in coal power capacity additions globally, marking the highest increase since 2016, with China leading the growth and future planned capacity, revealed a new report released on Thursday (Apr 11).

2023 saw highest coal power capacity additions since 2016 with China leading the race: Report

In China, a couple left their baby with a nanny, citing a large inheritance of 400 million yuan (around US$55 million) from the wife's ex-partner. Afterward, they disappeared, leaving the nanny whom they had to pay 110,000 yuan (approximately US$15,000).

Chinese couple abandons baby with nanny for $55mn inheritance from ex-partner

The Philippines has accused China of attempting to recruit its Military Officers to conduct espionage activities in its exclusive economic zone sparking controversy. China has strongly denied all the allegations.

China recruiting sleeper cells in Philippines?

Widespread sandstorms have choked multiple cities in Northern China stirring dusty air and impairing visibility severe storms have reduced visibility to less than 500 meters.

China: Huge walls of dust across landscape | Visibility reduced to less than 500 metres

Floods, droughts, an earthquake and freezing conditions in China have caused direct economic losses in the first quarter. The Chinese government stated that the disasters cost them 3.28 billion dollars.

Floods, droughts & earthquake costs China billions

In a bid to strengthen ties between the two nations, China's top lawmaker Zhao Leji on Saturday (Apr 13) met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang and expressed Beijing's willingness to work towards boosting cooperation and deepening trust, said Chinese state media reports.

China’s top legislator meets Kim Jong Un, says Beijing willing to deepen trust

Following Taiwan Foreign Minister Joseph Wu's interview with WION, the Chinese embassy has said that it "strongly deplore and firmly opposed" the interview. The reaction, in the form of a release has been put on Chinese embassy website and a copy of it has been sent to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal asking him to take it "seriously".

Taiwan slams China Embassy's response, says 'it is a free country'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has landed in Southwest China kicking off a three-day trip to China. The focus of the visit will be correcting, trade-related tensions between the countries. Scholz's visit also marks the 10th anniversary of comprehensive strategic partnership between Berlin and Beijing.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz second visit to China

The Philippines' foreign secretary has said that Manila will continue to assert its sovereignty in the South China Sea. Speaking at the US State Department Enrique Manalo has accused China of 'escalating' harassment during the meeting.

US reiterates support for Manila while China refutes claims of aggression

Chinese FM reacts to Taiwan FM Joseph Wu's interview on WION, Wu says 'Taiwan is not run by China'

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Israel braces for attack by Iran - China responds to WION interview - Six killed in Sydney attack - Don't travel to Israel, says Canada - Air India to avoid Iranian airspace

China responds to WION interview | Air India to avoid Iranian airspace

China blocking the Dalai Lama's visit to Sri Lanka earlier this year was a reflection of Beijing's insecurities around the Tibetan spiritual leader. And the fact that Sri Lanka has huge debts to China pending means it is again bullied into accepting the 'diktat' from the 'bully'. Inside South Asia decodes the dynamics at work.

Why is China blocking Dalai Lama's visit to Sri Lanka?

Amid rising tensions with China after the trilateral summit, the US Commerce Department took action against four Chinese companies for allegedly helping the Chinese military.

US blacklists four Chinese companies for supplying AI chips to Chinese military

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - Israel braces for attack by Iran - China's top legislator in North Korea - Six killed in Sydney attack - 645 million Cannabis scam busted in Spain - Iran confirms attack on vessel

China's top legislator in North Korea | 645 million Cannabis scam busted in Spain

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