China

Xiaomi Enters the Electric Vehicle Market with SU7

March 28, 2024

Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi has launched its first electric vehicle, the SU7, in Beijing. The company, known for its affordable smartphones and home appliances, is now entering the fiercely competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector in China, which is world’s ..

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What is TikTok Ownership Controversy?

March 28, 2024

Popular video sharing platform TikTok is facing a potential ban in the United States after the House of Representatives passed a bill recently. The move, initiated by US politicians, wants TikTok parent ByteDance to sell its US operations to American ..

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What is Lying Flat Lifestyle (tangping) in China?

February 16, 2024

The “lying flat” lifestyle (tangping) is a minimalist approach to work and life adopted by a segment of Chinese youth in response to bleak economic prospects and societal pressures. Origins The term “lying flat” originated in an April 2021 blog ..

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What is the ‘Widow Year’ in China?

February 4, 2024

In Chinese culture, certain years are known as “Widow Years.” A Widow Year is a lunar year that does not contain the traditional solar term “Spring Commences” (Lichun), which marks the beginning of spring. The upcoming Year of the Dragon ..

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Pakistan: Proposed Acquisition of J-31 Chinese Stealth Fighters

January 4, 2024

As per media reports, Pakistan is in talks with China to acquire the J-31 stealth fighter aircraft, which bears similarities to American-made F-35 and F-22 jets. If acquired, these new fighters could replace older F-16s in Pakistan’s fleet. Pakistan’s Existing ..

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Hai Yang 24 Hao: Chinese Warship’s Colombo Visit Raises Diplomatic Queries

August 12, 2023

A Chinese naval vessel, ‘Hai Yang 24 Hao,’ arrived in Colombo Port on August 10 for a formal visit, scheduled to dock until August 12. This visit comes a year after a similar event strained Indo-Lanka relations due to diplomatic ..

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