China Covid-19 surge: Beijing tightens curbs, dine-in service closed amid holidays
All restaurants in Beijing are closed to dine-in customers from Sunday through the end of the holiday on Wednesday, to stem the transmission of the coronavirus.
May 01, 2022, 14:16 PM IST
Shanghai-like misery keeps Beijing on guard in the face of COVID-19 outbreak
Positive cases were detected across Beijing among the almost 20 million samples collected in the first round of mass testing, but the numbers remained low, said in Reuters report.
Apr 28, 2022, 10:45 AM IST
Fourth wave scare: Beijing tests millions as Chinese capital fights to contain Covid-19 outbreak - In pics
So far, Beijing has focused on mass testing early, whereas Shanghai waited about a month to launch a city-wide screening campaign, a Reuters report stated.
Apr 27, 2022, 13:42 PM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave scare in China: Beijing to conduct mass testing for its 21 million population
Beijing, which is battling the spread of the Omicron variant in the city, similar to Shanghai, has ordered mass testing from Tuesday in 11 of its districts, virtually covering all its 21 million population.
Apr 26, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
China reports 2,666 new Covid-19 cases, 51 deaths; high alert continues in Beijing
China`s capital city Beijing is on high COVID-19 alert after the city recorded 21 new community cases on Sunday, ANI reported.
Apr 25, 2022, 08:26 AM IST
China battles its worst Covid outbreak; Beijing goes on high alert, Shanghai reports 39 deaths in a day
More barriers seemed to be constructed around "sealed zones," which are buildings where one or more people have tested positive for COVID-19 and are thus prohibited from exiting their front doors.
Apr 24, 2022, 14:48 PM IST
IN PICS: Audi urbansphere concept unveiled, takes inspiration from Chinese megacities
Audi has unveiled the urbansphere autonomous concept vehicle for use in traffic-dense Chinese megacities, previewing the future of mobility.
Apr 19, 2022, 18:49 PM IST
China's daily local symptomatic COVID cases more than triple
The number of domestically transmitted cases with confirmed symptoms reported for Saturday spiked from 476 the previous day, data from the National Health Commission showed on Sunday.
Mar 13, 2022, 15:56 PM IST
10 new Covid cases reported at Beijing Winter Olympics, details here
10 new Covid-19 cases were reported in the people who arrived in Beijing for the Winter Olympics in the last 24 hours.
Feb 06, 2022, 12:25 PM IST
THIS Chinese Supersonic aircraft is the world's fastest plane, can do Beijing to New York in an hour!
Space Transportation plans to conduct ground tests by 2023 before carrying out its first test flight in 2024.
Feb 03, 2022, 10:17 AM IST
Ahead of Olympic Games, Beijing seals off more residential areas after 12 new Covid-19 cases
Beijing is on high alert as it prepares to host the Olympic Games opening on Friday.
Jan 31, 2022, 11:26 AM IST
No Vladimir Putin-Imran Khan bilateral meeting in Beijing
Both leaders will be in the Chinese capital for the start of the Winter Olympics, diplomatically boycotted by the West. Owing to Covid-19 protocols and restrictions, the in-person meeting is not being held, say sources
Jan 29, 2022, 22:51 PM IST
China's birth rate drops to record low in 2021, reveals official data
China had scrapped its decades-old one-child policy in 2016 and had replaced it with a two-child limit to try to avoid the economic risks from a rapidly ageing population.
Jan 17, 2022, 12:08 PM IST
After US, Australia announces diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the decision was made due to Australia`s struggles to reopen diplomatic channels with China to discuss alleged human rights abuses in Xinjiang.
Dec 08, 2021, 06:10 AM IST
Xiaomi to open car plant in Beijing with annual output of 300,000 vehicles
Xiaomi is planning to build a plant that can produce 300,000 vehicles annually in Beijing for its electric vehicle unit.
Nov 27, 2021, 18:40 PM IST
Here's why Chinese parents giving their kids 'chicken blood injections'
Chicken parenting refers to the 'crazy style' of parenting, in which guardians get their kids injected with 'chicken blood injections'.
Sep 14, 2021, 15:46 PM IST
China issues new maritime rules to regulate foreign ships in its waters
The new rules are expected to increase tensions if China strictly enforces them in the disputed South China Sea and the Taiwan straits where the US and its allies have been conducting naval expeditions.
Aug 29, 2021, 22:30 PM IST
Gwadar: China condemns suicide attack, asks Pakistan to take effective steps
The Chinese embassy condemned the suicide attack on the convoy of Chinese nationals comprising four vehicles in Gwadar.
Aug 21, 2021, 17:27 PM IST
Taliban appeal for international recognition, say China has 'big role' to play
The Taliban, which shared close ties with Pakistan, have been warming up to Beijing ahead of its recent offensive resulting in seizing power in Kabul.
Aug 20, 2021, 23:08 PM IST
US Defence Secy expresses concern over China's aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific, says it can spark crisis there
"As we look at some of the aggressive behaviour that we have witnessed from China in the Indo-Pacific, I'm concerned about something that could happen that could spark a crisis," said US defence secretary Llyod Austin.
Jun 11, 2021, 09:08 AM IST