Retail sales decreased by 0.6 per cent year on year in May, a first fall since China withdrew its Covid-19 lockdown at the end of 2022, and down from a 0.2 per cent spike in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data showed on Tuesday.
A deal with ByteDance, one of China's biggest technology companies and a major spender on AI infrastructure, would be a significant commercial milestone for Iluvatar CoreX.
Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition looks at Gaokao, the all-important school-leaving exam, China at the football World Cup, and the US classifying some top Chinese companies as 'military companies'.
China had earlier reached out through diplomatic channels to convey an interest in pursuing a joint nomination for an inscription in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
Google said the network coordinated over the Telegram messaging service to share tips and trade software kits using AI to mass-produce scam messages across communications platforms.
Xi’s outreach was aimed at reinforcing China-North Korea ties and keeping Pyongyang within Beijing’s fold. For Kim Jong Un, the propaganda value of Xi’s visit is enormous. But it also holds relevance for the wider Asian region.
China has launched the world’s first wind-powered underwater data centre in Shanghai, combining offshore renewable energy and natural seabed cooling to reduce power use, water consumption and land requirements.
The historic meeting between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un focused heavily on strengthening economic and cultural alliances, deliberately leaving Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program off the table.
An ancient Chinese medicinal root is attracting scientific interest after researchers found that it may influence several pathways linked to hair growth.
From Swedish climate Greta Thunberg being detained in Germany to Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra reaching Jammu, here are some of the biggest news of the week in pictures.
On a visit to the station Sunday morning, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive John Lee said the sides would continue to expand the number of crossing points from the current seven to the full 14.
Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.
Doklam standoff: On June 16, Indian soldiers stopped Chinese soldiers from constructing a road through the area in Doklam. This lead to a tense standoff between the two sides.
Dharamsala, Feb 19 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile on Friday criticised China’s move to deploy surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The recent move by China stoked tensions between China and its Asian neighbours and the US. Tibetan government-in-exile spokesman Tashi Phuntsok said the move shows that China has imperial ambitions. He added that since there are claims and counter claims over South China Sea, which is an important sea route, international conflicts are bound to happen. Meanwhile, another Tibetan parliamentarian-in-exile Yeshi Phungstok said China might have maritime ambition to approach the Indian Ocean.
Assam orchids to Navi Mumbai’s lotus design: India on most beautiful airports list
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Guwahati and Navi Mumbai airports have been recognized as two of the world's most beautiful airports in 2026 by Prix Versailles. These airports showcase the region's culture and natural beauty, incorporating elements like bamboo and lotus-inspired designs. This prestigious award not only recognizes the airports' unique architecture but also brings attention to Northeast's rich cultural heritage.
