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In response to a recent attack in Karachi, China calls for enhanced joint security measures to protect its citizens in Pakistan, highlighting growing concerns over safety amid rising tensions.

China Urges Joint Security Measures for Its Citizens in Pakistan

A dashcam footage is doing the rounds on social media, purportedly capturing the moment when a suicide blast rocked Bisham in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on March 26, killing five Chinese nationals as well as their driver.

In the footage that has since gone viral, a bus could seen riding on the street in Bisham followed by sudden blasts that fill the area with smoke.

The entire incident was recorded in the dashcam of the vehicle behind the bus.&nbsp;

Six people, including five Chinese engineers who were involved in the Dasu dam project, were killed in the suicide bombing&nbsp;in Shangla District’s Bisham after the bomber crashed into the bus in which the Chinese were travelling.

The bus was heading from Islamabad to Kohistan when the attack happened on the Karakoram Highway.&nbsp;

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Speaking to Dawn News, Bisham Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Juma Rehman said, “It was a suicide attack on the Chinese convoy and an explosive-laden vehicle approaching from Kohistan hit the bus.”

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After the suicide blast, the bus caught fire and fell down into the river. &nbsp;

“A huge amount of explosives were used in the attack, the force of which threw the bus into the ravine. We have also collected body parts of the suspected suicide bomber from the site," said Juma Rehman.&nbsp;

<h2>Pakistan investigates suicide blast</h2>

After the attack, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese embassy with some cabinet members and ensured that the blast would be investigated.

He also chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday (Mar 27), attended by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.&nbsp;

Information Minister Ataullah Tarar&nbsp;appealed for the requirement of a “unified policy” against the rising terrorism in Pakistan, reported Dawn News.

&nbsp;“And today the nation was given a message of unity […] that we unite when there is an attack on our interests […] we know how to protect ourselves and our friends," said the minister.

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Tarar further said that they will form a joint investigation team (JIT).&nbsp;

“This is our clear message — that we will not rest until terrorism is eradicated. The premier expressed this resolve and we want to give the message that be it our Chinese friends, our sensitive installations our any Pakistani citizen — all possible steps will be taken for their protection and no effort will be spared to root out terrorism," he said.

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A dashcam footage is doing the rounds on social media, purportedly capturing the moment when a suicide blast rocked Bisham in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on March 26, killing five Chinese nationals as well as their driver.

A dashcam footage is doing the rounds on social media, purportedly capturing the moment when a suicide blast rocked Bisham in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on March 26, killing five Chinese nationals as well as their driver. In the footage that has since gone viral, a bus could seen riding on the street in Bisham followed by sudden blasts that fill the area with smoke. The entire incident was recorded in the dashcam of the vehicle behind the bus. Six people, including five Chinese engineers who were involved in the Dasu dam project, were killed in the suicide bombing in Shangla District’s Bisham after the bomber crashed into the bus in which the Chinese were travelling. The bus was heading from Islamabad to Kohistan when the attack happened on the Karakoram Highway. Watch: Dashcam footage of suicide bomb attack in Pakistan on 26th March, that claimed the lives of five Chinese engineers and two Pakistanis in Besham, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. pic.twitter.com/54QqeL6Sdo — IANS (@ians_india) March 27, 2024 × Disclaimer: WION cannot vouch for the authenticity of videos sourced from social media. Speaking to Dawn News, Bisham Sub Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) Juma Rehman said, “It was a suicide attack on the Chinese convoy and an explosive-laden vehicle approaching from Kohistan hit the bus.” Also Read: Five Chinese engineers, local driver killed in suicide bomb attack in Pakistan After the suicide blast, the bus caught fire and fell down into the river. “A huge amount of explosives were used in the attack, the force of which threw the bus into the ravine. We have also collected body parts of the suspected suicide bomber from the site," said Juma Rehman. Pakistan investigates suicide blast After the attack, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited the Chinese embassy with some cabinet members and ensured that the blast would be investigated. He also chaired a high-level meeting on Wednesday (Mar 27), attended by Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir. Information Minister Ataullah Tarar appealed for the requirement of a “unified policy” against the rising terrorism in Pakistan, reported Dawn News. “And today the nation was given a message of unity […] that we unite when there is an attack on our interests […] we know how to protect ourselves and our friends," said the minister. Watch: China calls for probe after five Chinese engineers killed in attack in Pakistan Tarar further said that they will form a joint investigation team (JIT). “This is our clear message — that we will not rest until terrorism is eradicated. The premier expressed this resolve and we want to give the message that be it our Chinese friends, our sensitive installations our any Pakistani citizen — all possible steps will be taken for their protection and no effort will be spared to root out terrorism," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

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South Korean police on Tuesday (Oct 3) arrested at least 22 Chinese nationals, who tried to smuggle themselves into South Korea across the sea. The authorities have launched an investigation.&nbsp;

Korea JoongAng Daily, the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper JoongAng Ilbo, reported that 21 people were earlier arrested while illegally parking at a port in western South Korea.&nbsp;

Most of the detainees are said to be in their 40s. The probe will determine the purpose of illegal entry and the route they had travelled.&nbsp;

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Another person escaped using a taxi, but was arrested later at the home of an acquaintance in Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, the newspaper reported.&nbsp;

The South Korean coast guard, Boryeong police and the military carried out the operation with coordinated efforts.&nbsp;

As per the report, the coast guard and the Boryeong police said that the 32nd Infantry Division spotted an unidentified ship located 2.3 kilometres (1.4 miles) offshore southwest of Sinheuk-dong, Boryeong, at 1:53am (local time).&nbsp;

The coast guard was alerted by the military when they observed people on the ship apparently jumping into the water.&nbsp;

According to the newspaper, around 500 personnel from the 32nd Infantry Division were deployed to the scene. They were along with the Korean Coast Guard when they apprehended the Chinese individuals.&nbsp;

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As quoted, a Boryeong police official said: "All of those that had been taken into custody are believed to be Chinese nationals and left from China. We are still conducting an investigation on their final destination and if they had help from inside Korea."&nbsp;

Local reports also said that the ship was illegally parked near the Daecheon Port in New Heidong, Boryeong City, Chungcheongnam Province, South Korea.&nbsp;

One of the stowaways escaped at the time of the arrest.&nbsp;

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South Korean police on Tuesday (Oct 3) arrested at least 22 Chinese nationals, who tried to smuggle themselves into South Korea across the sea. The authorities have launched an investigation. Korea JoongAng Daily, the English edition of the South Korean national daily newspaper JoongAng Ilbo, reported that 21 people were earlier arrested while illegally parking at a port in western South Korea. Most of the detainees are said to be in their 40s. The probe will determine the purpose of illegal entry and the route they had travelled. Also read: Malaysia to use cloud seeding to 'manufacture' rain as air quality deteriorates Another person escaped using a taxi, but was arrested later at the home of an acquaintance in Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, the newspaper reported. The South Korean coast guard, Boryeong police and the military carried out the operation with coordinated efforts. As per the report, the coast guard and the Boryeong police said that the 32nd Infantry Division spotted an unidentified ship located 2.3 kilometres (1.4 miles) offshore southwest of Sinheuk-dong, Boryeong, at 1:53am (local time). The coast guard was alerted by the military when they observed people on the ship apparently jumping into the water. According to the newspaper, around 500 personnel from the 32nd Infantry Division were deployed to the scene. They were along with the Korean Coast Guard when they apprehended the Chinese individuals. Also read: Amid US-China tensions, pandas become the latest choice of weapon online Watch: Russia looks away as Azerbaijan takes over Nagorno-Karabakh × As quoted, a Boryeong police official said: "All of those that had been taken into custody are believed to be Chinese nationals and left from China. We are still conducting an investigation on their final destination and if they had help from inside Korea." Local reports also said that the ship was illegally parked near the Daecheon Port in New Heidong, Boryeong City, Chungcheongnam Province, South Korea. One of the stowaways escaped at the time of the arrest. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Indonesia arrested at least 88 Chinese nationals over their alleged involvement in cross-border online romance scams, said the police after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry.&nbsp;

As per the police, the suspects, including five women, were part of a telephone scam and online love fraud cartel.

Riau Islands police spokesperson Zahwani Pandra Arsyad said that the suspects were operating from a shophouse, a building with mixed commercial and residential use, located in an industrial park.&nbsp;

Primarily, they were targeting fellow Chinese nationals, who as per the reports, were called over the internet and tricked into transferring money. A probe into the matter revealed that the gang had been carrying out such operations since early this year, trapping dozens of victims in China. It is not yet clear as to how much money they have accumulated since then.

“We are still investigating this case, including whether there are any Indonesians among the victims,” Arsyad said, adding that none of the suspects can speak or write the Indonesian language. “If there are none, we would deport all of them immediately.”

Arsyad said that the members of the cartel had come from China to Indonesia for three months at a time since January this year, and were committing crimes from Indonesia as China had clamped down on their networks.

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He then added that the Indonesian police are working closely with immigration officials and China’s Ministry of Public Security in dealing with the suspects.

In the year 2019, the US Federal Trade Commission announced that romance-related fraudulent activities were the ones behind generating more losses than any other consumer scams reported to the agency. In a statement, it had said that in such scams criminals usually trap victims online, via either a dating site or social media.

In a report released on Wednesday (August 30), the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said that the criminal gangs have compelled dozens of people in Southeast Asia into participating in illicit online scams, including false romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes.

It cited “credible sources” that at least 120,000 people in strife-torn Myanmar and roughly 100,000 in Cambodia “may be held in situations where they are forced to carry out online scams.”&nbsp;

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Indonesia arrested at least 88 Chinese nationals over their alleged involvement in cross-border online romance scams, said the police after receiving a tip from the Chinese security ministry. As per the police, the suspects, including five women, were part of a telephone scam and online love fraud cartel. Riau Islands police spokesperson Zahwani Pandra Arsyad said that the suspects were operating from a shophouse, a building with mixed commercial and residential use, located in an industrial park. Primarily, they were targeting fellow Chinese nationals, who as per the reports, were called over the internet and tricked into transferring money. A probe into the matter revealed that the gang had been carrying out such operations since early this year, trapping dozens of victims in China. It is not yet clear as to how much money they have accumulated since then. “We are still investigating this case, including whether there are any Indonesians among the victims,” Arsyad said, adding that none of the suspects can speak or write the Indonesian language. “If there are none, we would deport all of them immediately.” Arsyad said that the members of the cartel had come from China to Indonesia for three months at a time since January this year, and were committing crimes from Indonesia as China had clamped down on their networks. Also read: US President Joe Biden announces $ 95 million for Hawaii’s electric grid after Maui wildfires He then added that the Indonesian police are working closely with immigration officials and China’s Ministry of Public Security in dealing with the suspects. In the year 2019, the US Federal Trade Commission announced that romance-related fraudulent activities were the ones behind generating more losses than any other consumer scams reported to the agency. In a statement, it had said that in such scams criminals usually trap victims online, via either a dating site or social media. In a report released on Wednesday (August 30), the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said that the criminal gangs have compelled dozens of people in Southeast Asia into participating in illicit online scams, including false romantic ploys, bogus investment pitches and illegal gambling schemes. It cited “credible sources” that at least 120,000 people in strife-torn Myanmar and roughly 100,000 in Cambodia “may be held in situations where they are forced to carry out online scams.” (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan as he spoke about the death of three Chinese teachers outside Karachi University’s Confucius Institute.&nbsp;

“I am deeply concerned about the security of Chinese people in Pakistan and hope that Pakistan will provide a reliable and safe environment for Chinese institutions and personnel going to Pakistan for cooperation,” Xi was quoted in an official statement released by Xinhua news agency.&nbsp;

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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently in China where he held meetings with Xi regarding the economic as well as political partnerships between the two countries.&nbsp;According to the official statement, China is prepared to “inject new impetus” into their "cooperative strategic partnership”.&nbsp;

The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and at the end of the meeting, both nations once again confirmed their commitment towards the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).&nbsp;

The construction of the economic corridor is extremely important for Pakistan as it will enable the two countries to move forward with a number of pending projects. The Chinese state media reported that the biggest project involves the construction of a 160 km/hr high-speed railway train in Pakistan.&nbsp;

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“China has always viewed China-Pakistan relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, and has always placed Pakistan in priority in our neighbouring diplomacy,” Xi said in the statement.&nbsp;

Sharif also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support towards China and called the partnership between the countries a “cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and the consensus of all sectors of society”.&nbsp;

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Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan as he spoke about the death of three Chinese teachers outside Karachi University’s Confucius Institute.

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed concern about the safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan as he spoke about the death of three Chinese teachers outside Karachi University’s Confucius Institute. “I am deeply concerned about the security of Chinese people in Pakistan and hope that Pakistan will provide a reliable and safe environment for Chinese institutions and personnel going to Pakistan for cooperation,” Xi was quoted in an official statement released by Xinhua news agency. Also read | North Korea launches 23 missiles in a single day, South Korea retaliates Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is currently in China where he held meetings with Xi regarding the economic as well as political partnerships between the two countries. According to the official statement, China is prepared to “inject new impetus” into their "cooperative strategic partnership”. The two leaders met at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing and at the end of the meeting, both nations once again confirmed their commitment towards the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The construction of the economic corridor is extremely important for Pakistan as it will enable the two countries to move forward with a number of pending projects. The Chinese state media reported that the biggest project involves the construction of a 160 km/hr high-speed railway train in Pakistan. WATCH | China launches third and final module of its T-shaped space station “China has always viewed China-Pakistan relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, and has always placed Pakistan in priority in our neighbouring diplomacy,” Xi said in the statement. Sharif also reaffirmed Pakistan’s support towards China and called the partnership between the countries a “cornerstone of Pakistan’s foreign policy and the consensus of all sectors of society”.

Xi Jinping expresses concern over safety of Chinese nationals in Pakistan

The increasing number of illegal activities by Chinese nationals has become a serious concern for Nepal.&nbsp;

On July 26, Nepal Police raided a call centre operated by Chinese nationals. During the raid, police arrested 36 people including a Chinese national, and seized Nepali rupees (NPR) 829,00 as well as 262 laptops and 748 desktops.

Of late, police have noticed similar call centres in Kathmandu and other parts of the country. Police have been closely monitoring activities of foreign nationals, especially Chinese.&nbsp;

On July 29, Nepal Police carried out a raid in yet another call centre operated by Chinese nationals. During this, four Chinese were arrested and 472 mobile sets, 26 laptops, 1,620 SIM cards of Ncell (Nepali cell operators), 20 SIM cards of Smart Cell, 10 pen drives, and recharge cards worth Rs 190,000 were seized.&nbsp;

Four Chinese were arrested on June 7 at the border of Kathmandu along with cash NPR 40 million.&nbsp;

It has been seen that Chinese nationals rent houses in Kathmandu to operate the call centres. In one of the call centres, locals were hired as staff in the guise of promotional activities, but were forced to abuse Indian borrowers and blackmail them with morphed pictures to extort money.

Chinese nationals are setting up illegal call centres in Nepal to target Indians through instant loan apps by providing loans to them at high interest rates. However, the high technology used by the Chinese makes it difficult for Nepal to retrieve the data.&nbsp;

"The reason behind the increase in illegal activities is that Nepal as a country welcomes tourists from across the world with trust. &nbsp;But one thing is clear: foreign nationals including Chinese and Indians are involved in illegal activities in Nepal," Tek Prasad Rai, DIG and spokesperson of Nepal Police, told WION.&nbsp;

Asked about the reason for Chinese involvement in most of the cases, Rai said, "They see Nepal as an opportunity to carry out crimes. They rent a house and pay extra rent to conduct their business including additional benefits to landlords. They try to be friends with local Nepalis to carry out their business. The call centres are in the name of Nepalis, they are just like service centres.

"Later, after investigation, we found out that multiple illegal activities are being carried out via centre. So, Nepal has become accessible to the Chinese. We trust our visitors, but it has become necessary to understand that illegal activities are being carried out by them."&nbsp;

"Earlier, we raided a call centre and there was the involvement of Indians and Chinese, mainly led by Chinese. In the name of call centres, the Chinese were performing fraud activities targeting Indians through different loan apps. In this case, they have made Indians victims of the crime. They are cases of money laundering and following which the investigation is underway," he added.&nbsp;

In the capital Kathmandu in 2017, there were zero fraud/illegal cases registered against the Chinese. In 2019, some 94 Chinese nationals were arrested on grounds of public offenses, banking fraud, and black marketing. In 2020, 29 Chinese were taken into custody for online gambling, public offense, kidnapping and bank fraud. In 2021 again, 18 Chinese were arrested for similar criminal cases like online gambling and bank fraud.&nbsp;

The Chinese citizens who have been arrested in most of the cases have been acquitted because the operations were hasty.

Earlier in April, a team of police in Kathmandu arrested 22 Chinese nationals for cybercrime and handed them over to the Department of Immigration, but it could not detain them even till the evening of the same day.&nbsp;

Nepal Police with CIB in 2020 carried out a joint operation and arrested 122 Chinese nationals. It is considered to be one of the biggest operations conducted so far. The police seized 747 mobiles, 331 laptops, 18 CPUs, 99 monitors, 22 pen drives, 327 sim cards and 67 passports from the arrestees.&nbsp;

As the Chinese security officers took away all the equipment seized from the arrested Chinese nationals, the Nepal police did not find any trace of the Chinese fraud.&nbsp;

The arrested Chinese were said to be involved in various financial crimes like gambling, betting, and other internet-related frauds facilitated via their call centres. However, Nepal Police did not find a strong basis to confirm such allegations.

Advocates in Nepal believe there is a need for another new law to fight the increasing cybercrime in the country.

“There is no doubt that there is a need for a new law. The present law as per the government does not give us the privilege to get information or support from apps like Facebook, Messenger, or Viber. Nowadays, there are different kinds of crimes are happening on the internet through different apps. During the investigation, it is up to them to extend support, and most of the time we do not have any support. It is difficult to investigate cybercrimes here. So, there is a need for improvement," Ganga&nbsp;Prasad Poudel, Chief of District Government Attorney Office told&nbsp;WION.

“Nepal’s current cyber law ‘The Electronic Transaction Act (2008)’ only supports cases of online crimes like electronic transaction fraud, banking fraud, and hacking but nowadays there are different and new kinds of cybercrime. So, to fight that, the present law is not enough looking at all the sectors," he added.

Often, Chinese nationals are suspected to be part of a syndicate involved in cross-border online betting. However, neither the immigration agency nor the police have the right technology and workforce to confirm the suspicion.&nbsp;Therefore, with no option left, arrested Chinese are deported to China even before prosecution.

There is no ban on foreigners working in Nepal, but they must obtain a work permit, Chinese citizens come on a visit visa and renew it every six months and live illegally.&nbsp;

Chinese networks have spread everywhere from gold, dollars, wildlife parts, herbal smuggling, hacking, human kidnapping, attempted murder, human trafficking, drug trafficking, online fraud, gambling and game centres, and illegal medical practices.&nbsp;

A senior police official said Chinese activities in Nepal have increased to such a large extent that it has become 'Chinatown'.&nbsp;

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The increasing number of illegal activities by Chinese nationals has become a serious concern for Nepal. On July 26, Nepal Police raided a call centre operated by Chinese nationals. During the raid, police arrested 36 people including a Chinese national, and seized Nepali rupees (NPR) 829,00 as well as 262 laptops and 748 desktops. Of late, police have noticed similar call centres in Kathmandu and other parts of the country. Police have been closely monitoring activities of foreign nationals, especially Chinese. On July 29, Nepal Police carried out a raid in yet another call centre operated by Chinese nationals. During this, four Chinese were arrested and 472 mobile sets, 26 laptops, 1,620 SIM cards of Ncell (Nepali cell operators), 20 SIM cards of Smart Cell, 10 pen drives, and recharge cards worth Rs 190,000 were seized. Four Chinese were arrested on June 7 at the border of Kathmandu along with cash NPR 40 million. It has been seen that Chinese nationals rent houses in Kathmandu to operate the call centres. In one of the call centres, locals were hired as staff in the guise of promotional activities, but were forced to abuse Indian borrowers and blackmail them with morphed pictures to extort money. Chinese nationals are setting up illegal call centres in Nepal to target Indians through instant loan apps by providing loans to them at high interest rates. However, the high technology used by the Chinese makes it difficult for Nepal to retrieve the data. "The reason behind the increase in illegal activities is that Nepal as a country welcomes tourists from across the world with trust. But one thing is clear: foreign nationals including Chinese and Indians are involved in illegal activities in Nepal," Tek Prasad Rai, DIG and spokesperson of Nepal Police, told WION. Asked about the reason for Chinese involvement in most of the cases, Rai said, "They see Nepal as an opportunity to carry out crimes. They rent a house and pay extra rent to conduct their business including additional benefits to landlords. They try to be friends with local Nepalis to carry out their business. The call centres are in the name of Nepalis, they are just like service centres. "Later, after investigation, we found out that multiple illegal activities are being carried out via centre. So, Nepal has become accessible to the Chinese. We trust our visitors, but it has become necessary to understand that illegal activities are being carried out by them." "Earlier, we raided a call centre and there was the involvement of Indians and Chinese, mainly led by Chinese. In the name of call centres, the Chinese were performing fraud activities targeting Indians through different loan apps. In this case, they have made Indians victims of the crime. They are cases of money laundering and following which the investigation is underway," he added. In the capital Kathmandu in 2017, there were zero fraud/illegal cases registered against the Chinese. In 2019, some 94 Chinese nationals were arrested on grounds of public offenses, banking fraud, and black marketing. In 2020, 29 Chinese were taken into custody for online gambling, public offense, kidnapping and bank fraud. In 2021 again, 18 Chinese were arrested for similar criminal cases like online gambling and bank fraud. The Chinese citizens who have been arrested in most of the cases have been acquitted because the operations were hasty. Earlier in April, a team of police in Kathmandu arrested 22 Chinese nationals for cybercrime and handed them over to the Department of Immigration, but it could not detain them even till the evening of the same day. Nepal Police with CIB in 2020 carried out a joint operation and arrested 122 Chinese nationals. It is considered to be one of the biggest operations conducted so far. The police seized 747 mobiles, 331 laptops, 18 CPUs, 99 monitors, 22 pen drives, 327 sim cards and 67 passports from the arrestees. As the Chinese security officers took away all the equipment seized from the arrested Chinese nationals, the Nepal police did not find any trace of the Chinese fraud. The arrested Chinese were said to be involved in various financial crimes like gambling, betting, and other internet-related frauds facilitated via their call centres. However, Nepal Police did not find a strong basis to confirm such allegations. Advocates in Nepal believe there is a need for another new law to fight the increasing cybercrime in the country. “There is no doubt that there is a need for a new law. The present law as per the government does not give us the privilege to get information or support from apps like Facebook, Messenger, or Viber. Nowadays, there are different kinds of crimes are happening on the internet through different apps. During the investigation, it is up to them to extend support, and most of the time we do not have any support. It is difficult to investigate cybercrimes here. So, there is a need for improvement," Ganga Prasad Poudel, Chief of District Government Attorney Office told WION. “Nepal’s current cyber law ‘The Electronic Transaction Act (2008)’ only supports cases of online crimes like electronic transaction fraud, banking fraud, and hacking but nowadays there are different and new kinds of cybercrime. So, to fight that, the present law is not enough looking at all the sectors," he added. Often, Chinese nationals are suspected to be part of a syndicate involved in cross-border online betting. However, neither the immigration agency nor the police have the right technology and workforce to confirm the suspicion. Therefore, with no option left, arrested Chinese are deported to China even before prosecution. There is no ban on foreigners working in Nepal, but they must obtain a work permit, Chinese citizens come on a visit visa and renew it every six months and live illegally. Chinese networks have spread everywhere from gold, dollars, wildlife parts, herbal smuggling, hacking, human kidnapping, attempted murder, human trafficking, drug trafficking, online fraud, gambling and game centres, and illegal medical practices. A senior police official said Chinese activities in Nepal have increased to such a large extent that it has become 'Chinatown'. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Rise in illegal activities by Chinese a serious concern for Nepal

A suicide attack took place on April 26, 2022 in Karachi that killed 3 Chinese nationals. Due to security concerns, Karachi University registrar has cancelled the conference that was set to take place in July.

Pakistan: Karachi University registrar cancels conference due to security concerns

A burqa-clad woman suicide bomber struck a van on the campus of Pakistan's famed University of Karachi, killing three Chinese nationals and their local driver in a targeted suicide strike against Chinese people in Pakistan's financial centre.

The Balochistan Liberation Army's Majeed Brigade has claimed responsibility for the attack on the instructors, which occurred near the university's China-built Confucius Institute, which teaches Chinese language to local students.

Three of the victims were Chinese nationals, according to a university official.

Confucius Institute Director Huang Guiping, Ding Mupeng, Chen Sa, and the Pakistani driver, Khalid, were identified as the victims.

Two people were hurt in the bomb, according to the spokeswoman, including Chinese national Wang Yuqing and Hamid. 
 
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Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's prime minister, condemned the incident on Twitter, saying he was "deeply grieved over the loss of precious lives, including our Chinese friends," and that "the perpetrators would undoubtedly be brought to justice."

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Chinese people working in Pakistan have previously been targeted by Pakistani terror groups.

This isn't the first time this has happened.

In the year 2021, in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan region, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a vehicle carrying Chinese people on Friday, killing at least two children and wounding three others, including a Chinese national. 
 
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A burqa-clad woman suicide bomber struck a van on the campus of Pakistan's famed University of Karachi, killing three Chinese nationals and their local driver in a targeted suicide strike against Chinese people in Pakistan's financial centre.

A burqa-clad woman suicide bomber struck a van on the campus of Pakistan's famed University of Karachi, killing three Chinese nationals and their local driver in a targeted suicide strike against Chinese people in Pakistan's financial centre. The Balochistan Liberation Army's Majeed Brigade has claimed responsibility for the attack on the instructors, which occurred near the university's China-built Confucius Institute, which teaches Chinese language to local students. Three of the victims were Chinese nationals, according to a university official. Confucius Institute Director Huang Guiping, Ding Mupeng, Chen Sa, and the Pakistani driver, Khalid, were identified as the victims. Two people were hurt in the bomb, according to the spokeswoman, including Chinese national Wang Yuqing and Hamid. WATCH: #Pakistan CCTV footage of a terror attack in #Karachi University, leaves 4 daed including 3 Chinese nationals. Banned terror outfit BLA claims the responsibility, saying that a female suicide bomber exploded herself on a van. https://t.co/gwdANOUTOk pic.twitter.com/RH6sgvVnYe — Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) April 26, 2022 × Meanwhile, Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is paying a condolence visit to the Chinese embassy. Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan's prime minister, condemned the incident on Twitter, saying he was "deeply grieved over the loss of precious lives, including our Chinese friends," and that "the perpetrators would undoubtedly be brought to justice." I am deeply grieved on the loss of precious lives including of our Chinese friends in the heinous attack in Karachi today. My heartfelt condolences go to the bereaved families. I strongly condemn this cowardly act of terrorism. The perpetrators will surely be brought to justice. — Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 26, 2022 × Imran Khan says ‘foreign hand’ behind the attack After a few hours, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, Imran Khan, tweeted that the attack was part of our enemies' foreign-backed agenda. Strongly condemn the terrorist attack targeting Chinese teachers of Karachi University. This is yet another attack with a specific agenda of trying to undermine Pak-China strategic r'ship. We must ensure defeat of this foreign-backed agenda of our enemies. — Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) April 26, 2022 × Chinese people working in Pakistan have previously been targeted by Pakistani terror groups. This isn't the first time this has happened. In the year 2021, in Pakistan's restive southwestern Balochistan region, a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a vehicle carrying Chinese people on Friday, killing at least two children and wounding three others, including a Chinese national. WATCH WION LIVE HERE: (With inputs from agencies)

Baloch group claims Pak suicide blast carried out by woman that killed 3 Chinese

A bus transporting Chinese engineers was targeted in a bomb blast&nbsp;in Upper Kohistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 39 others,&nbsp;local sources told WION.

It was unclear whether the explosion was caused by a roadside device or anything planted inside the bus at the time.&nbsp;

Seven Chinese nationals, two paramilitary troops, and four&nbsp;locals were killed, according to the sources.&nbsp;

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Soldiers move from an army helicopter an injured Chinese national after a bus fell into a ravine following a blast killing 13 people, at a military hospital in Gilgit, on July 14, 2021/AFP

"The bus plunged into a deep ravine after the blast and caused heavy losses. One Chinese engineer and one soldier are missing. The rescue operation is launched and the entire government machinery has been mobilised to rescue the injured by air ambulance," a senior government official said on condition of anonymity. 
 
The bus was transporting more than 30 Chinese engineers to the Dasu dam site in Upper Kohistan.&nbsp;

China has asked Pakistan to thoroughly investigate a bus blast .

The Chinese foreign ministry condemned the blast, expressed condolences, and asked Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects.

The dead and injured, including the Chinese engineers, were brought to the Regional Health Centre in Dasu, about 10 km (6 miles) from the site of the blast.

The Dasu hydroelectric project is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion investment plan aiming at connecting western China to the Gwadar seaport in southern Pakistan as part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative.

For several years, Chinese engineers and Pakistani construction workers have been working in the location where the explosion occurred on the Dasu hydroelectric project.&nbsp; 
 
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A bus transporting Chinese engineers was targeted in a bomb blast in Upper Kohistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 39 others, local sources told WION.

A bus transporting Chinese engineers was targeted in a bomb blast in Upper Kohistan, killing at least 13 people and injuring over 39 others, local sources told WION. It was unclear whether the explosion was caused by a roadside device or anything planted inside the bus at the time. Seven Chinese nationals, two paramilitary troops, and four locals were killed, according to the sources. Soldiers move from an army helicopter an injured Chinese national after a bus fell into a ravine following a blast killing 13 people, at a military hospital in Gilgit, on July 14, 2021/AFP "The bus plunged into a deep ravine after the blast and caused heavy losses. One Chinese engineer and one soldier are missing. The rescue operation is launched and the entire government machinery has been mobilised to rescue the injured by air ambulance," a senior government official said on condition of anonymity. The bus was transporting more than 30 Chinese engineers to the Dasu dam site in Upper Kohistan. China has asked Pakistan to thoroughly investigate a bus blast . The Chinese foreign ministry condemned the blast, expressed condolences, and asked Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects. The dead and injured, including the Chinese engineers, were brought to the Regional Health Centre in Dasu, about 10 km (6 miles) from the site of the blast. The Dasu hydroelectric project is part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a $65 billion investment plan aiming at connecting western China to the Gwadar seaport in southern Pakistan as part of Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative. For several years, Chinese engineers and Pakistani construction workers have been working in the location where the explosion occurred on the Dasu hydroelectric project. (With inputs from agencies)

Pakistan: 13 killed, including 7 Chinese nationals, as blast targets Dasu Dam workers

The US says it has revoked the visas of more than 1,000 Chinese students and researchers who have been deemed to be a security risk.

WION Dispatch: US revokes more than 1,000 visas of Chinese nationals

An Italian cruise ship carrying 6000 passengers has been docked, as tests are being carried out on two Chinese nationals who have been suspected of being positive of Coronavirus.

Coronavirus Suspect: Ship carrying 6,000 passengers docked

Unlawful activities by Chinese nationals in Nepal is on a rise even as Kathmandu lets Beijing define the narrative. #Gravitas #ChineseNationals #China #Nepal

Gravitas: Nepal detains 85 Chinese nationals

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery.&nbsp;

The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards.

The ATMs of the majority of the banks in Kathmandu, especially those belonging to the 'A' class citizens, had turned temporarily dysfunctional earlier in the day along with disruptions inter-bank ATM transactions.

The Central Bank of Nepal, also known as the "Nepal Rastra Bank", has called for an emergency meeting of all banks across the city today.

The halt in the transaction from the ATM`s is being suspected as a result of hacking by the Chinese nationals

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery. The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards.

Nepal police on Sunday arrested five Chinese nationals from Durbar Marg for allegedly being involved in the ATM card forgery. The hackers were arrested for stealing millions of rupees from the bank accounts of subscribers by forging their ATM cards. The ATMs of the majority of the banks in Kathmandu, especially those belonging to the 'A' class citizens, had turned temporarily dysfunctional earlier in the day along with disruptions inter-bank ATM transactions. The Central Bank of Nepal, also known as the "Nepal Rastra Bank", has called for an emergency meeting of all banks across the city today. The halt in the transaction from the ATM`s is being suspected as a result of hacking by the Chinese nationals

Nepal police arrests five Chinese nationals for hacking ATMs

A Cambodian court charged seven people on Tuesday, including five Chinese nationals, with involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy after 28 people died in a collapsed building on the weekend.

Some 26 people were injured after the Chinese-owned building collapsed on Saturday in the coastal town of Sihanoukville, prompting Prime Minister Hun Sen to fire a top disaster management official.

Investigators are trying to determine what caused the seven-storey steel and concrete structure to crumple without warning before dawn, trapping construction workers who were sleeping on the site. The last two survivors were found on Monday.

The port and resort town has seen a rush of Chinese investment in recent years, especially in the casino, property and tourism sectors, and questions have been raised about construction standards.

Prosecutors charged two Chinese nationals, the building owner Chen Kun and construction supervisor Deng Xing Gui, with involuntary manslaughter, causing unintentional injuries and damage, according to the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court.

Three other Chinese nationals, a Vietnamese and a Cambodian were charged with conspiracy related to the charges, the court documents showed.

The men were not available for comment on Tuesday.

Hun Sen fired a top disaster management official on Monday for failing to take responsibility for the disaster and accepted the resignation of Yun Min, the governor of Preah Sihanouk province.

High-level resignations over wrongdoing are rare in Cambodia.

The accident has sparked a public debate about the nature of Chinese businesses in Cambodia, which critics say are allowed to operate without enough scrutiny.

Sihanoukville is home to Cambodia's largest port and a Chinese Special Economic Zone linked to Beijing's Belt and Road initiative.

A Cambodian court charged seven people on Tuesday, including five Chinese nationals, with involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy after 28 people died in a collapsed building on the weekend.

A Cambodian court charged seven people on Tuesday, including five Chinese nationals, with involuntary manslaughter and conspiracy after 28 people died in a collapsed building on the weekend. Some 26 people were injured after the Chinese-owned building collapsed on Saturday in the coastal town of Sihanoukville, prompting Prime Minister Hun Sen to fire a top disaster management official. Investigators are trying to determine what caused the seven-storey steel and concrete structure to crumple without warning before dawn, trapping construction workers who were sleeping on the site. The last two survivors were found on Monday. The port and resort town has seen a rush of Chinese investment in recent years, especially in the casino, property and tourism sectors, and questions have been raised about construction standards. Prosecutors charged two Chinese nationals, the building owner Chen Kun and construction supervisor Deng Xing Gui, with involuntary manslaughter, causing unintentional injuries and damage, according to the Preah Sihanouk Provincial Court. Three other Chinese nationals, a Vietnamese and a Cambodian were charged with conspiracy related to the charges, the court documents showed. The men were not available for comment on Tuesday. Hun Sen fired a top disaster management official on Monday for failing to take responsibility for the disaster and accepted the resignation of Yun Min, the governor of Preah Sihanouk province. High-level resignations over wrongdoing are rare in Cambodia. The accident has sparked a public debate about the nature of Chinese businesses in Cambodia, which critics say are allowed to operate without enough scrutiny. Sihanoukville is home to Cambodia's largest port and a Chinese Special Economic Zone linked to Beijing's Belt and Road initiative.

Cambodia charges Chinese nationals over deadly building collapse

Eight Chinese nationals, including a woman, were arrested on Monday for allegedly being involved in trafficking Pakistani girls to China by contracting marriage and forcing them in flesh trade there, the country's premier probe agency said.

Last week, the Federal Investigation&nbsp;Agency (FIA) had arrested two Chinese nationals when the marriage ceremony was being performed in Faisalabad, about 150 kilometres from Lahore.

"On Monday, we have arrested seven Chinese men and a Chinese woman for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of Pakistani girls to China for the purpose of prostitution," FIA Punjab Director Tariq Rustam told PTI.

The FIA came into action following reports of Chinese nationals being involved in organ trade and forced prostitution of Pakistani girls, mostly from the minority Christian community, after marrying them and taking them back to China.

So far, 10 Chinese men have been arrested.

Rustam said that their leader, identified as 'Candice', was among those arrested. He had been living near the Lahore airport for the last one year.

"The girls were moved to the rented houses acquired by the Chinese in Lahore where they were taught the Chinese language before they leaving for China after completion of their marriage-related documents," he said, adding the girls were forced into prostitution in China.

"We are collecting the data of the girls trafficked to China during the last couple of years. Their number may run into hundreds," he said, adding that we are interrogating the arrested Chinese nationals and hopefully arrest all those involved in the crime.

The Government has recently ordered the FIA to take action against the gangs involved in smuggling of Pakistani girls to China on the pretext of contracting marriage.

According to the local media reports, poor Christians girls, are lured, with money and promises of 'good life', by the illegal matchmaking centres to marry Chinese men who are either visiting or working in Pakistan.

These centres produce fake documents of Chinese men showing them either as Christians or Muslims. Most of the girls reportedly became victims of human trafficking and forced into prostitution.

Eight Chinese nationals, including a woman, were arrested on Monday for allegedly being involved in trafficking Pakistani girls to China by contracting marriage and forcing them in flesh trade there, the country's premier probe agency said.

Eight Chinese nationals, including a woman, were arrested on Monday for allegedly being involved in trafficking Pakistani girls to China by contracting marriage and forcing them in flesh trade there, the country's premier probe agency said. Last week, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had arrested two Chinese nationals when the marriage ceremony was being performed in Faisalabad, about 150 kilometres from Lahore. "On Monday, we have arrested seven Chinese men and a Chinese woman for their alleged involvement in the trafficking of Pakistani girls to China for the purpose of prostitution," FIA Punjab Director Tariq Rustam told PTI. The FIA came into action following reports of Chinese nationals being involved in organ trade and forced prostitution of Pakistani girls, mostly from the minority Christian community, after marrying them and taking them back to China. So far, 10 Chinese men have been arrested. Rustam said that their leader, identified as 'Candice', was among those arrested. He had been living near the Lahore airport for the last one year. "The girls were moved to the rented houses acquired by the Chinese in Lahore where they were taught the Chinese language before they leaving for China after completion of their marriage-related documents," he said, adding the girls were forced into prostitution in China. "We are collecting the data of the girls trafficked to China during the last couple of years. Their number may run into hundreds," he said, adding that we are interrogating the arrested Chinese nationals and hopefully arrest all those involved in the crime. The Government has recently ordered the FIA to take action against the gangs involved in smuggling of Pakistani girls to China on the pretext of contracting marriage. According to the local media reports, poor Christians girls, are lured, with money and promises of 'good life', by the illegal matchmaking centres to marry Chinese men who are either visiting or working in Pakistan. These centres produce fake documents of Chinese men showing them either as Christians or Muslims. Most of the girls reportedly became victims of human trafficking and forced into prostitution.

FIA arrests eight for trafficking Pakistani girls to China

After US, China's embassy in Sri Lanka on Tuesday warned Chinese nationals against traveling to Sri Lanka in the near term, after bomb blasts ripped through churches and luxury hotels across the island nation on Easter Sunday.

Sri Lanka Blasts: After US, China also issues travel advisory for visitors to SL

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef.

On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside.

Police detained its driver Afroz Sheikh (29), Devendra Nagrale (31) and Chinese nationals Li Chu Chung (55), Lu Weng Chung (51) and Lu Wong Kong (53) who were travelling by the SUV as they could not explain what the meat was.

The meat samples were sent for chemical analysis which revealed that it was cow meat, the police said.

Following which, the police Friday booked all five including the Chinese nationals under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act.

They were produced before a court at Saoner which remanded them in judicial custody till February 14.

While others were sent to Nagpur Central Jail, Li Chu Chung was admitted to a government hospital as he complained of ill-health.

The three Chinese nationals are employees of China Coal India and were working as technicians at a Manganese Ore India Limited (Moil) mine at Gumgaon.

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef. On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside.

Nagpur Rural police on Friday booked five persons including three Chinese nationals for allegedly carrying beef. On January 18, the police had intercepted an SUV heading for Gumgaon mines at Khapa in the district, and on search found 10 kg or meat inside. Police detained its driver Afroz Sheikh (29), Devendra Nagrale (31) and Chinese nationals Li Chu Chung (55), Lu Weng Chung (51) and Lu Wong Kong (53) who were travelling by the SUV as they could not explain what the meat was. The meat samples were sent for chemical analysis which revealed that it was cow meat, the police said. Following which, the police Friday booked all five including the Chinese nationals under the Maharashtra Animal Preservation Act. They were produced before a court at Saoner which remanded them in judicial custody till February 14. While others were sent to Nagpur Central Jail, Li Chu Chung was admitted to a government hospital as he complained of ill-health. The three Chinese nationals are employees of China Coal India and were working as technicians at a Manganese Ore India Limited (Moil) mine at Gumgaon.

Five including 3 Chinese nationals arrested for carrying beef

As the mosquito-borne Zika virus continues to travel across the world from Africa to the Americas and Asia, Singapore confirmed more cases of infected persons today. 
 
With more than 50 Singaporeans infected, the country&rsquo;s health ministry confirmed that 21 Chinese nationals and six Bangladeshi nationals have tested positive for the virus. 
 
In a statement sent to Reuters, the foreign ministry, however, added that the health situation was not serious and that some of them had recovered. 
 
&quot;We have been informed yesterday by the Ministry of Health that of those tested positive, as of 12 noon on August 30, six are Bangladeshi nationals,&quot; Mahbub Uz Zaman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Singapore told Reuters by email. 
 
Malaysia too confirmed on Thursday its first case of Zika after a woman tested positive, following her trip to Singapore. 
 
&quot;We are carrying out control measures against aedes mosquitoes near the woman&#39;s home to prevent the spread of the virus,&quot; Malaysia&rsquo;s health minister Subramaniam Sathasivam said. 
 
The minister said that the government had intensified vector-control activities in the locality that the woman belonged to. 
Singapore had announced the first locally contracted case of Zika late on Saturday, and the number has grown steadily through this week. 
 
A total of five Malaysians have so far been identified as having tested positive for Zika in Singapore, Sathasivam said. 
Cases of Zika infections were also been reported from Florida last month. 
 
US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. 
 
Discover&nbsp;more on Zika, in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/wion-edge/interactive-zikas-origin-and-global-spread-2887">this WION interactive</a>. 
 
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The country?s health ministry today confirmed that 21 Chinese nationals and six Bangladeshi nationals in Singapore have tested positive

As the mosquito-borne Zika virus continues to travel across the world from Africa to the Americas and Asia, Singapore confirmed more cases of infected persons today. With more than 50 Singaporeans infected, the country’s health ministry confirmed that 21 Chinese nationals and six Bangladeshi nationals have tested positive for the virus. In a statement sent to Reuters, the foreign ministry, however, added that the health situation was not serious and that some of them had recovered. "We have been informed yesterday by the Ministry of Health that of those tested positive, as of 12 noon on August 30, six are Bangladeshi nationals," Mahbub Uz Zaman, High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Singapore told Reuters by email. Malaysia too confirmed on Thursday its first case of Zika after a woman tested positive, following her trip to Singapore. "We are carrying out control measures against aedes mosquitoes near the woman's home to prevent the spread of the virus," Malaysia’s health minister Subramaniam Sathasivam said. The minister said that the government had intensified vector-control activities in the locality that the woman belonged to. Singapore had announced the first locally contracted case of Zika late on Saturday, and the number has grown steadily through this week. A total of five Malaysians have so far been identified as having tested positive for Zika in Singapore, Sathasivam said. Cases of Zika infections were also been reported from Florida last month. US health officials have concluded that Zika infections in pregnant women can cause microcephaly, a birth defect marked by small head size that can lead to severe developmental problems in babies. Discover more on Zika, in this WION interactive. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Zika worsens in Singapore, more than 100 infected