China has indicated a willingness to address India’s rising concerns over a ballooning trade deficit that is projected to touch a record $100 billion in the financial year 2024–25. This development comes as China seeks to offset its economic challenges amid intensifying trade friction with the United States. People familiar with the situation have said that Beijing has informally conveyed its openness to increasing imports from India by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers,

In a high-stakes logistics maneuver that has grabbed the attention of global tech and trade watchers, Apple has reportedly shipped a significant consignment of iPhones from India to the United States in a matter of days, ahead of a new import tariff deadline imposed under President Donald Trump’s trade policy. According to multiple sources close to the operation, the tech giant arranged for as many as five aircraft to carry the devices across continents, with the aim of bypassing a

This month, the announcement of sweeping 25% tariffs on cars “not made in the U.S.” has sent ripples through the global automotive industry, especially affecting Asian car manufacturers. U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision has put significant pressure on automakers ahead of the implementation of the new duties, which are set to take effect later this week. The move has particularly shaken Japanese and South Korean carmakers, many of whom rely heavily on the U.S. market. S

Baidu has unveiled two powerful new artificial intelligence (AI) models — Ernie 4.5 and Ernie X1 — marking a significant advancement in the company's AI capabilities. While Ernie 4.5 is the latest foundation model designed to excel in multimodal understanding, Ernie X1 is Baidu’s first “deep-thinking” AI model focused on complex reasoning and logic. The company has also announced that its popular chatbot platform, Ernie Bot, will now be free to access without

In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, yet another Chinese AI model has made headlines. Following the buzz created by DeepSeek’s R1 model, a new AI system called Manus is now generating significant interest in the tech world. Developed by the Chinese startup Monica, Manus is being compared to some of the most advanced AI models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. Manus is designed to function as an autonomous AI agent capable of completing complex tasks independently. Those who have experi

India's government is investigating rising steel imports, particularly in two categories of flat-rolled steel products (HS 7208 and 7210), which account for over 75% of the surge in imports. Instead of implementing global safeguards, experts suggest that India should focus on Free Trade Agreement (FTA)-specific safeguards and measures targeting China. Many imports come duty-free under FTAs with coun

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, follows the lunar calendar and is one of the most significant cultural celebrations for the Chinese people. In 2025, Chinese New Year will begin on January 29, ushering in the "Year of the Wood Snake." The Chinese zodiac, which consists of 12 animals, assigns one animal and one element (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) to each year. In 2025, the Snake is paired with the element Wood, which symbolizes adaptability and creativity. T

India has started a probe into the alleged dumping of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fuel tanks from China, following a complaint by domestic company Inox India Ltd. The company has requested the imposition of anti-dumping duties, claiming that the influx of cheap imports is negatively affecting the profit margins of the domestic industry. These LNG fuel tanks are used for transporting methane gas in vehicles like trucks. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which handles

China has officially approved the construction of what is set to be the world's largest hydropower dam, located on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet. This ambitious project, which will span the lower reaches of the river, is expected to generate 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, far surpassing the Three Gorges Dam's output of 88.2 billion kWh. The new dam is also seen as a significant step toward China’s goals of carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, alongside

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has become embroiled in a new scandal involving an alleged Chinese spy. The businessman, identified only as "H6" for legal reasons, gained significant trust from the Duke of York, reportedly even acting on his behalf in an international financial initiative related to China. Court documents reveal that H6 had such a close relationship with Prince Andrew that he was invited to the Duke's birthday party and granted access to

At the 2024 Zhuhai Airshow, China presented a range of cutting-edge military technology, reaffirming its growing strength in defense and its ambition to be a global leader in military innovation. The biennial event, which attracts industry leaders and military experts from around the world, was a key platform for China to display new advancements in weapons, aircraft, and naval systems. Among the highlights was the J35-A Stealth Fighter, China's second stealth fighter after the

In a significant advancement for China's space ambitions, three astronauts launched aboard the Shenzhou-19 mission to the Tiangong space station early Wednesday. The mission, which aims to conduct experiments and contribute to China's goal of establishing a lunar base by 2030, features Wang Haoze, the nation's only female spaceflight engineer and the third woman to partake in a Chinese crewed mission. The launch occurred at 4:27 AM local time from the Jiuquan Satellite L

A new Chinese heliport is being constructed just 20 kilometers east of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near the sensitive Fishtails region of Arunachal Pradesh. This facility could enable the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly deploy military resources into a remote and under-developed area along the Indo-Chinese frontier. Situated along the Gongrigabu Qu river in the Nyingchi Prefecture of Tibet Autonomous Region, the heliport's construction has raised significant strategic c