China

IndiGo starts flight operations between India and China

7:16 pm September 16, 2019

New Delhi: Expanding its international footprint, IndiGo on Sunday started flight operations between Delhi and China’s Chengdu city, it said in a statement. “The airline inaugurated the first direct flight on Delhi-Chengdu route, making Chengdu IndiGo’s 19th international destination,” the low-cost carrier said in a statement. The inaugural flight departed from Delhi airport at 10 […]

Violence flares after Hong Kong protesters defy police ban

9:58 pm September 15, 2019

HONG KONG: Police fired chemical-laced blue water and tear gas at protesters who lobbed Molotov cocktails outside the Hong Kong government office complex Sunday, as violence flared anew after thousands of pro-democracy supporters marched through downtown in defiance of a police ban. A mixed crowd of hardcore protesters in black and wearing masks, along with […]

Hong Kong returns to violence with tear gas and Molotovs

8:03 pm September 15, 2019

Hong Kong: Hong Kong riot police fired tear gas and water cannons at hardcore pro-democracy protesters hurling rocks and petrol bombs on Sunday, tipping the violence-plagued city back into chaos after a brief lull in clashes. Tens of thousands of people defied authorities to march through the streets of the city in an unsanctioned rally […]

China successfully launches new Earth observation satellite

No kites, pigeon flying as China preps for 70th anniversary

2:21 pm September 15, 2019

Beijing: China has banned flying kites, drones and captive pigeons over central Beijing as it prepares for a military parade to mark the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule on October 1. A public notice posted Sunday on the Beijing government’s website said that flying activities that affect flight safety would be prohibited in seven […]

China says to exempt 'some' US soybean, pork from tariffs

China to lift punitive tariffs on US soybeans, pork

10:07 pm September 14, 2019

Beijing: China will lift punitive tariffs imposed on US soybeans and pork in a trade war with Washington, a state news agency said Friday, adding to conciliatory gestures by the two sides ahead of negotiations. China will suspend tariff hikes on soybeans, pork and some other farm goods, the Xinhua News Agency said, citing the […]