According to a recent study by scientists,the world’s first babies whose genes were altered by the Chinese scientists are more likely to die younger. In 2018,Chinese scientists had gene-edited the twin babies to knock out a gene called CCR5 in hopes that it would render the babies immune to HIV. However,scientists have searched for a… Continue reading First gene-edited babies at early death risk: study
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Why lakhs are protesting on the streets in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has been erupted by protests as thousands of people are protesting against the changes made in the extradition bill. The changes made in the extradition bill would allow suspects accused of crimes such as murder and rape to be extradited to mainland China to face trial. The law will also allow Hong Kong… Continue reading Why lakhs are protesting on the streets in Hong Kong
Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
Hong Kong has plunged into a fresh political crisis after thousands of people took to the streets to protest against a proposed extradition bill. The extradition bill could allow China to target political opponents who are in Hong Kong.The Bill would allow suspected criminals to be sent to mainland China to face trial. The changes… Continue reading Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest China extradition bill
Rare albino panda caught on camera in China: State media
Recently,Scientists have found a rare albino panda on camera at a nature reserve in southwest China. While there are about 500 giant pandas in China,there are only a handful of albino species that are found. According to national geographic,animals with albinism which lacks melanin or skin pigment are often at greater risk from predators in… Continue reading Rare albino panda caught on camera in China: State media
U.S. envoy calls on China to hold dialogue with Dalai Lama
US ambassador to China, on a visit to the Tibet autonomous region, has urged China to engage in substantive dialogue with exiled Tibetan Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama. He also expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists freedom to organize and practice their religion. This visit comes as China tightly restricts access… Continue reading U.S. envoy calls on China to hold dialogue with Dalai Lama
China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi
Chinese President has said that China should be prepared for difficult times as the international situation is getting complex due to bitter trade war between China and the US. The two countries are engaged in a retaliatory tariff measures on each other’s imports after the talks had collapsed to resolve their trade disputes. The trade… Continue reading China must prepare for difficult times, says Xi
U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions
The United States military has said that one of its warships sailed near the disputed Scarborough Shoal which is claimed by China in the South China Sea. This move comes against a background of increased tensions between the US and China as they had failed to reach trade deal.The US military has said that its… Continue reading U.S. warship sails in disputed South China Sea amid trade tensions
India surpasses China in fintech funding in March quarter: Report
According to the Global Fintech Report,India has surpassed China as the leading fintech startup hub in Asia by attracting almost 50% more funding than their Chinese counterparts. FinTech or financial technology is an industry comprising companies that use technology to offer financial services.These companies operate in insurance,asset management and payment and numerous other industries. China… Continue reading India surpasses China in fintech funding in March quarter: Report
Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
The US President has signed an executive order barring U.S. companies from using telecommunications equipment made by firms posing a national security risk. The order has not named specific countries or companies.But Huawei is likely to be hit by the order amid concerns that its equipment could be used by Chinese intelligence services. The US… Continue reading Technology ban escalates U.S.-China tensions
Xi Jinping rejects ‘clash of civilisations’ theory
Addressing the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations,Chinese President has rejected the clash of civilisations theory. This statement came after US officials had described the rivalry between China and the US as a fight with a different civilisation and a different ideology. The Clash of Civilizations is a hypothesis that people’s cultural and religious identities… Continue reading Xi Jinping rejects ‘clash of civilisations’ theory
