China's new national map has angered its neighbours India, Malaysia and the Philippines. After India and Malaysia, the Philippines joined the row and objected by releasing strongly worded statements in regard to the China map controversy accusing Beijing of claiming their territory. In a statement, the Philippines called Beijing's attempt to "legitimise sovereignty" as having "no basis under International Law. The Philippines said it “rejected” the map because of its inclusion of a dashed line around contested areas of the South China Sea.
01 September,2023 07:18 PM IST
Protests erupted in China's Shanghai on Saturday night against Beijing's strict COVID-19 policy. Several videos have emerged on social media which showcased people chanting slogans against restrictions imposed by the Chinese government to curb the spread of Covid.
28 November,2022 06:36 PM IST | China
The Chinese Government has issued its first red alert on pollution ordering schools to close due to hazardous air quality in Beijing.
08 December,2015 11:53 AM IST
Beijing has issued the second ever 'red alert' for pollution, as the government pledged to crack down on the hazardous levels of smog. Authorities in the Chinese capital warned the city would be shrouded by heavy pollution from Saturday until next Tuesday.
18 December,2015 03:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
