China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

China on Saturday said it was resolutely opposed to the United States' move of blocking downloads of WeChat and TikTok apps and warned counter measures to protect the interest of Chinese companies.......

Danger grows as Xi made 'Chairman of Everything'

The Chinese Communist Party held its Sixth Plenum from 8-11 November, and Chairman Xi Jinping used this choreographed political theater to further cement his status in the pantheon of Chinese......

'Banks are actively working on several IPOs'

'The deal pipeline across products is robust for 2024.' Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com India witnessed robust activity in the equity capital market in 2023, and this momentum is......

E-com platform Shopee shuts India operations

Singapore-based e-commerce platform Shopee — that launched in India only in December 2021 — has decided to close operations in the country. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters The official......

PUBG Mobile sheds China link to woo Indian gamers

Even though PUBG Corporation is a South Korean company with its headquarters in Seoul, Tencent Gaming, a subsidiary of Chinese investment and technology giant Tencent, holds the global franchise......

Trump signs executive orders banning TikTok, Wechat

Trump said the spread in the United States of mobile applications developed and owned by the companies in China continues to threaten the national security, foreign policy, and economy of the......

NBA roundup: Heat start with a bang, blow out Bucks

IMAGE: Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) dribbles the ball around Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the fourth quarter of the game at FTX Arena. Photograph: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY......

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

IMAGE: NBA chief Adam Silver. Photograph: NBA National Basketball Association Commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday it is not up to the NBA to regulate what players, employees and team owners......

NBA season-opening games not aired in China

IMAGE: A pro-Hong Kong activist holds a poster of LeBron James with the words 'King of Chinese Money' before the Los Angeles Lakers season opening game against the LA Clippers outside Staples......

China triumph as esports makes 'historical' Asian Games debut

Competitive video gaming, dubbed esports, is appearing for the first time at a major multi-sport event. IMAGE: Players compete in Arena Of Valor tournament as esports made a splashy debut as an......

NBA stirs US hornet's nest, faces China backlash

IMAGE: Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers (25) tries to score against Golden State Warriors guard Andre Iguodala (9) during the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Photograph: Kyle Terada-USA......