China has accused Indian troops of a “deliberate provocation” in its first official comments on Monday’s deadly clash at a disputed Himalayan border.
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BAF aircraft ferries medical aid from China
A C-130J transport aircraft of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) ferried medical aid supplies provided by the People’s Liberation Army of China, to Bangladesh from China on Wednesday.
China says US at brink of starting new cold war with Beijing
By VOA News China says some “political forces” in the United States have taken bilateral relations hostage and are pushing the world’s two biggest economies towards “a new Cold War.”
Facebook chief wants EU not China to lead on tech rules
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday urged the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model.
India surpasses China in coronavirus cases
India’s coronavirus cases have surpassed China’s with the health ministry on Saturday reporting the spike to 85,940 cases with 2,752 deaths.
China greenlights reopening of entertainment venues
China’s top decision-making body has given the green light for cinemas, entertainment venues and sports facilities nationwide to reopen after several months of closures.
China, S. Korea see new virus cases as world lockdowns ease
China and South Korea both reported more coronavirus infections Friday after reopening economies damaged by devastating outbreaks. Around the globe, governments are opting to accept the risks of easing pandemic-fighting restrictions that left huge numbers of people without income or…
Whole China now at low virus risk
Bangkok, AP/UNB, May 07 – China declared the whole country now at low virus risk Thursday as its new cases fall to near zero and no new deaths have been reported from COVID-19 in more than three weeks.
China to launch new spacecraft as it eyes moon trip
China said Wednesday it will launch a new spacecraft at 6pm (1000 GMT), in a test of its ambitions to operate a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon.
China, India rank world’s biggest military spenders after US
By Thalif Deen UN, Apr 29 (IPS) – China and India, which went to war back in 1962 largely over a disputed Himalayan border– and continue a longstanding battle for military supremacy in Asia– have set a new record in…
COVID-19 cases China’s in Hubei drop below 50 for first time
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Hubei, the central China province hardest hit by the epidemic, dropped to below 50 Thursday for the first time, a health official said Friday.
China to donate $30 million more to WHO
China has decided to give another US$ 30 million to the World Health Organization (WHO) in support of global efforts to fight COVID-19 and the construction of public health systems in developing countries, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Thursday.…
BAF aircraft leaves for China Friday to bring in medical aids
Sixteen aircrew of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) will start for China on Friday by a BAF C-130J aircraft to bring in essential healthcare aids from China to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Air Commodore Md Zahidur Rahman will lead the…
China mourns Covid-19 victims with three-minute silence
China has mourned the victims of the coronavirus outbreak by observing a three-minute silence, bringing the nation to a halt. A day of remembrance was declared in China on Saturday to honour the more than 3,300 people who died of…
Time to ‘revenge shop’: China’s virus hot spot reopens
The city at the center of China’s virus outbreak was reopening for business Monday after authorities lifted more of the controls that locked downs tens of millions of people for two months. “I want to revenge shop,” declared an excited…
Ancient tomb discovered in northwest China
The cultural relics department of northwest China’s Gansu Province said they have found an ancient tomb with delicate brick carvings.
Global coronavirus death toll hits 33965; infected 721902
The global death toll from coronavirus reached 33,965 on Monday — a mortality rate of 18 percent. COVID-19 has so far infected 721,902 people around the world, according to worldometer. Of them, 536,643 are currently being treated with 26,789 in…
Bangladesh stops flights to all countries except China, UK
Bangladesh has suspended flights to all countries except the UK and China until April 15 following the global outbreak of coronavirus.
China without a single domestic case for the first time
Wednesday was the first day that China didn’t have a single domestic case. The country is where the outbreak started and overall, there have been more than 81,000 infections on the mainland.
China’s expert team, medical supplies fly into Rome
A charter flight carrying a 9-member Chinese aid team, along with tonnes of medical supplies, arrived at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport on Thursday night, in part of China’s efforts to help Italy contain the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Xi makes 1st visit since outbreak to China’s epicenter Wuhan
President Xi Jinping visited China’s virus epicenter Tuesday for the first time since cases of a then-unidentified respiratory illness emerged in the city of Wuhan in December.
10 dead, 23 missing as hotel in China virus fight collapses
At least 10 people were killed in the collapse of Chinese hotel that was being used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak, authorities said Sunday.
Coronavirus: Nasa images show China pollution clear amid slowdown
Satellite images have shown a dramatic decline in pollution levels over China, which is “at least partly” due to an economic slowdown prompted by the coronavirus, US space agency Nasa says.
China’s Xi appreciates PM Hasina for offering assistance
Chinese President Xi Jinping has appreciated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s letter offering China assistance to deal with the deadly coronavirus outbreak saying that the ‘friendly sentiments’ Bangladesh demonstrated towards China.
Hi-tech helps China cos resume production amid virus attack
After the installation of an “ozone disinfection chamber,” Wang Xiangqian felt relieved to resume work amid the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.
Trade with China to become normal within 3 days: FBCCI
President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI) Sheikh Fazle Fahim on Saturday hoped that trade with China will become normal from Monday.
China to play 2022 World Cup qualifiers in neutral Thailand
Zurich (AP/UNB) — China will play two World Cup qualifying games next month in neutral Thailand because of the virus outbreak in the country, FIFA said Friday. China was to host the Maldives on March 26 and travel to face…
Don’t switch to other countries: China tells BD businesses
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Li Jiming on Monday urged Bangladeshi businesses not to switch over its supply chain to any other countries as an alternative to China in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
China provides ‘most advanced kits’ to detect coronavirus
China is giving 500 sets of what it calls, the ‘most advanced kits’, to Bangladesh to identify coronavirus as a gesture of goodwill and strong faith that Bangladesh has in China in winning the battle against COVID-19.
Coronavirus: China announces drop in new cases for third straight day
China has announced a drop in new cases from the coronavirus outbreak for a third consecutive day. On Sunday, authorities reported 2,009 new cases and 142 more deaths nationwide.