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UK central bank's Bailey warns of economic nationalism risks
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey has urged global financial leaders, particularly the United States and China, to resist economic nationalism. In a speech released ahead of Donald Trumps inauguration as U.S. president, Bailey emphasized the importance of international cooperation in...
Chinese envoy discusses bilateral ties with foreign secretary
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Thursday met Foreign Secretary Md. Jashim Uddin at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides had in-depth exchanges of views on Bangladesh-China relations, bilateral cooperation and joint celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of...
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...
Adviser’s visit to China: New diplomatic message
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain will pay a bilateral visit to China this month which is described as a very important first bilateral visit after the formation of the interim government. Regional geopolitical strategy, trade balance, investment and sustainable solution to Rohingya crisis will...
China to build power stations in space
A senior Chinese scientist has shared an ambitious plan to use super heavy rockets to build solar power stations in space, reports South China Morning Post. The scientist entitled it as another Three Gorges Dam project above the Earth, Space-based solar power stations collect energy from the...
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...
UK treasury chief heads to China to revive economic talks, strengthen ties
Britains Treasury chief, Rachel Reeves, is traveling to China this weekend to revive suspended economic and financial talks and strengthen cooperation between the two nations. The Labour government aims to reset strained ties with Beijing while addressing Britains sluggish economy, the Treasury...
Why Trump’s attention on China worries India?
When China announced the creation of new counties last week, it marked out borders that included swaths of land that India claims as part of Ladakh, a region administered federally by New Delhi. India was quick to respond with a public protest. The countrys Ministry of External Affairs...
Nearly 100 dead in massive Tibet earthquake
At least 95 people were killed and 130 are injured after an earthquake of magnitude 7.1 hit Tibet near the Nepalese border today, news agency AFP said quoting Chinese media Xinhua. The tremors of the earthquake were felt in several parts of India, including Bihar, Assam and West Bengal. Nepal is...
Most Asian markets cautiously higher as traders eye Trump 2.0
Asian markets started the first full week of 2025 on a positive but cautious note as traders struggled to track a healthy run-up on Wall Street, with minds turning to Donald Trumps second presidency. Ongoing concerns about Chinas stuttering economy, the outlook for US interest rates and the wars...
China’s ‘metal storm’ weapon can fire millions of rounds per minute, scientists claim
Chinese scientists are developing a machine gun capable of firing bullets at an unprecedented ratepotentially the fastest in history. The weapon, which is described as a metal storm, consists of five or more barrels, each capable of firing 450,000 rounds per minute. The resulting barrage has an...
Fire at food market in northern China kills at least 8 and injures 15
A fire erupted at a food market in northern China on Saturday, resulting in the deaths of at least eight people and injuries to 15 others, according to state media reports. The incident occurred at the Liguang market in Zhangjiakou city and began around midday. Firefighters managed to bring the...
US national security adviser to discuss Chinese dams in India visit
US national security adviser Jake Sullivans visit to New Delhi from January 5-6 is expected to include discussions with Indian counterparts about the impact of Chinese dams, a senior US official said late on Friday. Washington and its Western allies have long viewed India as a counter to Chinas...
Microsoft eyes spending $80bn on AI this fiscal year
Microsoft President Brad Smith on Friday said the company is on track to pump about $80 billion into artificial intelligence (AI) this fiscal year. Smith contended AI is poised to transform all aspects of life, and it is imperative that the United States be the global leader when it comes to the...
China's BYD closes in on Tesla as sales jump
Chinese car maker BYD saw its sales jump at the end of last year, as it competes with Tesla to be the worlds best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 2,07,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to 1.76 million, as subsidies and discounts helped attract...
Dhaka's ties with India, China, US important: Foreign Adviser
Foreign Adviser Md Touhid Hossain on Wednesday said maintaining balanced relations with three big countries India, China and the United States and addressing the Rohingya issue are among the priorities in the year 2025. Talking to reporters at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Hossain said he...
Maldives strengthens ties with China; FTA set to take effect on January 1
The China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to come into effect on January 1, 2025, signaling a new chapter in the strategic partnership between the two nations. This milestone was announced during a special ceremony attended in person by Maldives Minister of Economic Development and Trade...
India allegedly planned to bribe Maldivian MPs to oust president Muizzu: Report
A recent report by the Washington Post has alleged secret efforts involving Indian intelligence and Maldivian opposition leaders to impeach Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu. The claims spotlight growing geopolitical tensions between India and China over influence in the Indian Ocean region. The...
WHO urges China to share Covid-19 origins data
The World Health Organization has urged China to share data to help understand the origins of Covid-19, five years on from the start of the pandemic in the Chinese city of Wuhan. On December 31, 2019, the WHOs China office noted a cluster of pneumonia cases in a statement from health authorities...
Projects are being affected as donors not disbursing funds
Foreign aid supply flow falls because of go slow policy of several Asian stakeholders. Funding disbursement from development partners have significantly decreased during a crucial moment, when Bangladesh needs dollars to increase its forex reserves. Officials informed that they see a slow pace...
Oil prices edge higher on hopes for more China stimulus
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday in thin holiday trading, driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in China, the worlds biggest oil importer, while an anticipated decline in U.S. crude inventories also provided support. Brent crude futures rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.80 a barrel by...
China's satellite megaprojects vie with Elon Musk's Starlink
China will face a big challenge in trying to catch up with Elon Musks Starlink service, which already has almost 7,000 working satellites and about 5 million customers in more than 100 countries. The satellite service is meant to provide high-speed internet access in remote and underserved...
China reaffirms continued support for Bangladesh's development
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen on Tuesday said China is committed to continuing its utmost support for Bangladeshs development and deepening cooperation in infrastructure projects including railways, reports UNB. We are ready to actively consider all project proposals officially...
Country under $43b pressure
The governments extensive foreign borrowing for large-scale projects has led to a significant financial burden. While these projects were intended to drive economic growth, the benefits have fallen short of expectations, with the financial liabilities far outweighing the returns. Notably, projects...
Chinese dam ignited rare Tibetan protests, ended in beatings and arrests: Report
Hundreds of Tibetans protested against a Chinese dam which rounded up in a harsh crackdown earlier this year, with some beaten and seriously injured. International media BBC has learnt it from sources and verified footage. Such protests are extremely rare in Tibet, which China has tightly...
China, India resume high-level border talks after 5 years
China held rare high-level talks with India on Wednesday at which both sides agreed to maintain peace and seek a comprehensive solution to their border disputes. The meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indias National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Beijing comes amid easing...
China launches 10 internet satellites in first step toward Guowang constellation
China has initiated the development of the Guowang satellite constellation by launching 10 internet satellites into orbit on Monday, aiming to rival SpaceXs Starlink in offering global high-speed internet. The first group of Guowang internet satellites was launched on Monday aboard a Long March...
Xi Jinping not expected to attend Trump inauguration
The United States President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend his second inauguration ceremony in Washington on 20th January, reports DC News. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson did not confirm an RSVP Friday, telling reporters they have no information to...