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China’s military promotes 2 new generals after anti-corruption purge thins ranks

China's military has promoted two officers to the rank of general, possibly signaling a reorganization at the top

The Independent UK · Jul 4

China's Xi Jinping promotes two PLA generals after anti-corruption purge thins top military ranks

China's leader, Xi Jinping, has made notable advancements by promoting two military officials to generals, marking a pivotal change in the People's Liberation Army's hierarchy. Following rigorous anti-corruption efforts that reshaped the leadership structure, these promotions are essential for restoring loyalty and filling key positions within the Central Military Commission,…

The Times of India · Jul 4

Indian envoy pitches greater pharma exports, Chinese investment to deepen ties

India's ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, stressed the importance of expanding access to Chinese markets for Indian pharmaceutical companies and encouraging Chinese investments in India to bolster diplomatic relations. He pointed out India's strengths within the pharmaceutical industry and displayed optimism for increased export opportunities to China. Doraiswami also referred…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import procedures

Nepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend improving quality and exploring new markets like China, Pakistan, the US, and Europe.

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train tunnel work

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will launch the first tunnel boring operation for India's inaugural bullet train project on Sunday. Two massive German-made tunnel boring machines, imported from China, will construct a 20.37-km tunnel, including a 7-km undersea stretch, for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor. This marks a significant milestone for…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

Ukraine war briefing: Germany calls reports Russian soldiers are being trained in China ‘deeply disturbing’

German foreign ministry says anything that enables Russia to continue its war of aggression against Ukraine represents a ‘threat’ to Germany’s security. What we know on day 1,592

The Guardian - AU · Jul 4

Singing so bad that China cancelled her concert - who is Xie Na?

Chinese television personality Xie Na, one of the country's most recognisable entertainers, has found herself at the centre of a fierce online backlash after her ambitions of becoming a concert performer were met with widespread criticism.

The Times of India · Jul 4

India recalibrates Teesta approach as Bangladesh, China draw closer; affirms 'mutually agreed roadmap'

India has stated its development aid for Bangladesh is guided by a "mutually agreed roadmap," emphasizing that all "related developments" will be considered regarding the Teesta river project. This comes as Bangladesh and China discuss a river management initiative, a move India is closely monitoring. New Delhi also acknowledged paying…

The Economic Times · Jul 4

ZemiSmart Rolls Out Budget Smart Home Gadgets For Old Appliances. But Cloud Dependency And Data Rules Shape What Buyers Really Get.

ZemiSmart Matter IR blaster and AC controller launch July 3, 2026, bringing legacy infrared appliances into Apple Home, Google Home, and Alexa via Zigbee bridge or native Matter Wi-Fi — but both devices route through Tuya's cloud, a Hangzhou-based platform legally obligated under China's National Intelligence Law to cooperate with…

International Business Times · Jul 3

ByteDance Rolls Out Seedance 2.5 With Claims Of 30-Second Seamless AI Video Generation. But Copyright Disputes And Data Security Concerns Continue To Shadow Its Adoption.

ByteDance Seedance 2.5 enters public launch this week with a claim no other AI video model has matched: 30-second native generation without stitching. Hollywood copyright disputes from Seedance 2.0 remain unresolved, and China's National Intelligence Law applies to every asset submitted through the Seedance API.

International Business Times · Jul 3