November 21, 2024
Sci & Tech

Tesla reduces the wait for a Model Y delivery in China to no more than four weeks

SHANGAI: Tesla, a leading manufacturer of electric vehicles, announced on Thursday that it has reduced the wait times for its Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in China as it ramps up production at its Shanghai facility following the upgrading of manufacturing lines. Model Y sport utility vehicle customers now have to wait four to […]

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International

A military vessel from China docks in Sri Lanka

HAMBANTOTA: Despite worries from India and the US about its suspected eavesdropping activities, a Chinese research vessel brimming with antennae and communication equipment moored at Sri Lanka’s Chinese-run port of Hambantota on Tuesday. According to officials, the Yuan Wang 5 reached the deep-sea port after receiving authorization to enter Sri Lankan waters on the condition […]

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International

Japan’s Prime Minister pays a contribution at a war dead shrine, and cabinet members accompany him

TOKYO : On the 77th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent a gift to a controversial Tokyo shrine for war dead attended by members of his cabinet, acts that are likely to enrage South Korea and China. With the Yasukuni Shrine seen as a symbol of Japan’s past […]

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International

As US politicians visit Taiwan, China conducts new drills

China announced new military manoeuvres surrounding Taiwan on Monday, as a team of visiting US politicians met with the island’s leader following a previous trip by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi heightened fears of violence. The secret two-day trip came as Beijing launched warships, missiles, and fighter jets into the waters and skies surrounding Taiwan, a […]

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International

China is pretending to invade Taiwan’s main island, according to the defence ministry

According to Taiwan’s military, Chinese ships and aircraft are reportedly acting out an assault on the country’s main island in the Taiwan Strait. “According to a statement from Taiwan’s defence ministry, the military “detected repeated batches of Communist planes and ships undertaking activities across the Taiwan Strait, some of which exceeded the middle line, and […]

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International

Taiwan denounces China’s “evil neighbour” over its war drills

Taiwan launched an attack on its “evil neighbour next door” on Friday after China surrounded the island with a series of major military exercises that were condemned by the United States and other Western allies. As part of military drills that started on Thursday and will go through Friday, China stationed fighter planes and warships […]

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International

China summons the US ambassador in response to Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan

BEIJING: On Tuesday, China summoned the American ambassador to express its displeasure at her “egregious” travel to Taiwan. Pelosi’s travel to the democratic, self-governing island, which China views as a part of its territory, drew “strong complaints” from vice foreign minister Xie Feng. China won’t watch helplessly, according to Xie, who was reported as stating, […]

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