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China tests non-nuclear bomb that generates fireball longer than TNT
Chinese scientists have developed a non-nuclear explosive device based on hydrogen fuel that produces a white-hot fireball lasting over two seconds, as per a report in South China Morning Post (SCMP). This duration of the fireball generated by the two kg bomb is 15 times longer than the...
We want to be close neighbors: Dr Yunus on strengthening Bangladesh-China relations
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday reaffirmed Bangladeshs commitment to deepening bilateral relations with China during a high-level meeting with Governor Wang Yubo of Yunnan Province at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. This is just the beginning. We are so close, yet so far....
Tariff War: China sends Boeing 737 back to US
A Boeing jet built for a Chinese airline returned to the manufacturers US production facility on Saturday, caught in the crossfire of retaliatory tariffs sparked by Trumps global trade war, reports CNN. Citing a Reuters witness, the media reported that the Boeing 737 MAX, which was meant for...
China to grant 1 billion yuan for Bangladesh’s economic and technical cooperation
The Chinese government will donate 1 billion yuan for Bangladesh as part of bilateral economic and technical cooperation, said Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum on Sunday. Nurjahan made the remark during the opening of the China-Bangladesh People-to-People Exchange Year: Yunnan Education and Health...
‘Miracle girl’ in China survives 25th-floor fall with only bone fractures
A nine-year-old girl in Tangshan, northern China, has stunned the nation after surviving a fall from her 25th-floor apartment, sustaining only bone fractures in what many are calling a miracle. The incident occurred on March 27 in Hebei province, when the girl, home alone in her room, opened a...
Analysts warn US could be handing chip market to China
As the United States tightens restrictions on semiconductor exports to China, analysts are sounding alarms that the policy may unintentionally accelerate Chinas efforts to dominate the global chip market, reads a Star post. Whats actually happening is that the U.S. government is handing China a...
Bangladesh and China vow to deepen cooperation between Yunnan and Chattogram
Bangladesh and China on Sunday renewed their pledges to open up new avenues of cooperation connecting Yunnan Province and Chattogram in various sectors. The sectors include trade, medical, tourism and people-to-people connectivity and exchanges. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen...
Designed in US, made in China: What’s the future of Apple?
Though iPhone carries the label Designed in California, in reality, its production lies in Chinanow facing steep US tariffs, some as high as 245%. Apple sells over 220 million units of iPhones annually, and estimates suggest that around 90% are manufactured in China. From screens to...
China launched six satellites
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) claimed that it has launched six Shiyan-27 satellites successfully into sun-synchronous orbit on Saturday, reports TASS. According to the agencys statement on its WeChat page, the launch was carried out at 6:51 am Beijing time on April 18...
Corruption, mismanagement exposed in China-built Pokhara Airport in Nepal
A parliamentary investigation into Nepals Pokhara International Airport has uncovered severe corruption and mismanagement linked to the $216 million project, which was built by the Chinese state-owned contractor, CAMC Engineering. The report, released Thursday, exposes numerous failures on the part...
Trump signals possible end to tit-for-tat China tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the U.S. and China that shocked markets, and that a deal over the fate of social media platform TikTok may have to wait. I dont want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it...
‘Dr Yunus proved impact of innovative economics’
Dr Yao Tang said that Nobel laureate Dr Muhammad Yunus, head of Bangladeshs interim government, has showcased the impact of innovative thinking beyond conventional economic models. Dr Yao Tang is an associate professor of applied economics at the Guanghua School of Management, Peking University....
China bans 'smart' and 'autonomous' driving terms from vehicle ads
China is banning automakers from using the terms smart driving and autonomous driving when they advertise driving assistance features, and it will tighten scrutiny of such technology upgrades, reports Reuters. The mandate on vehicle advertising was delivered by the Ministry of Industry and...
Xi urges 'Asian Family' unity as Trump seeks to confine China
Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted the idea of an Asian family and called for regional unity during a tour of Southeast Asia, in an apparent effort to counter US pressure on nations to limit trade ties with Beijing. Xi landed in Phnom Penh on Thursday, kicking off the final leg of his...
Chinese doctors implant world's smallest artificial heart in 7-year-old boy
A 7-year-old Chinese boy suffering from end-stage heart failure has become the worlds youngest patient to receive a magnetically levitated biventricular assist device, the smallest and lightest artificial heart on the market. The surgery, conducted earlier this month at Union Hospital affiliated...
Nvidia projects $5.5B loss after US tightens AI chip export rules to China
Nvidia, a global leader in microchip manufacturing and artificial intelligence, announced it expects a $5.5 billion loss after the U.S. government imposed new restrictions on exporting advanced AI chips to China, including Hong Kong, reads a BBC report. The company revealed on Tuesday that its...
Beijing committed to working with Dhaka: Ambassador Yao
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen has said China is committed to working hand in hand with Bangladesh to translate mutual understandings into tangible outcomes, thereby delivering concrete benefits to the people of both nations and creating greater shared prosperity, reports UNB. He...
China halts rare earth exports, disrupting global supply chains amid trade war
China has halted exports of a wide range of rare earth metals and magnetsvital components for global industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and defense. The Chinese government did this in a significant escalation of trade tensions with the United States. Shipments have stalled...
Trump says chips from China will face national security probe; further tariffs expected
US President Donald Trump on Sunday bore down on his administrations latest message that the exclusion of smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs on China will be short-lived, pledging a national security trade investigation into the semiconductor sector. Those electronics are just...
China builds world’s highest bridge, slashing travel time from 1 hour to 1 minute
China is set to open the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in June, a record-breaking structure spanning two miles across a massive canyon, according toThe Metro. The 216 million pounds (Rs 2200 Crore) project will reduce travel time from one hour to just one minute. Towering over 200 meters...
American customers won’t buy anything this year: China’s Christmas factories
Chinese manufacturers of plastic Christmas trees and other festive goods say they havent received any orders from their U.S. buyers so farand they fear they may not get any at all, according to Reuters. The delay comes amid soaring US import tariffs, with US President Donald Trump ramping up...
China and EU discuss trade in response to US' punitive tariffs
China and the European Union have exchanged views on strengthening their economic and trade cooperation in response to US tariffs, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday. In a video call on Tuesday, Chinas Commerce Minister Wang Wentao discussed with European trade and economic security...
China strikes back with 84% tariffs on US goods as Trump trade war escalates
China will impose 84% tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34% previously announced, its finance ministry said on Wednesday, firing the latest salvo in a global trade war sparked by US President Donald Trump. Trumps reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries took effect earlier on...
Ukraine captures Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in Donetsk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Tuesday that two Chinese nationals were captured fighting for Russian forces in the Donetsk region, escalating tensions over Chinas role in the conflict. The two individuals, detained by Ukrainian forces, were found to have documents, bank cards,...
China to establish specialized hospital in Bangladesh
China will establish a specialized hospital in Bangladesh at a cost of Tk 2,000 crore, aiming to ensure quality treatment for the countrys citizens, reports Daily Sun. We are searching for a suitable place. China will begin work, involving Tk 2,000 crore, soon after getting the place, Shafiqul...
Trump defends sweeping tariff policies, vows they 'will never change'
US President Donald Trump has firmly defended his controversial decision to impose sweeping tariffs on a majority of Americas trading partners. The move, which was announced earlier this week, has sent shockwaves through global markets and triggered a wave of backlash from world leaders, reports...
TikTok U.S. deal on hold as China objects over Trump’s tariffs
A deal to spin off the U.S. assets of TikTok was put on hold after China indicated it would not approve the deal following President Donald Trumps tariffs announcement this week, according to two sources familiar with the matter. President Donald Trump said Friday he is signing an executive...
Trump says TikTok deal ‘very close’ as US ban deadline nears
US President Donald Trump said his administration is nearing a deal to secure a buyer for TikTok, which faces a US ban unless its Chinese owner, ByteDance, divests by the weekend, reports AFP/ BSS. Were very close to a deal with a very good group of people, Trump told reporters aboard Air Force...