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Amid China's ongoing territorial disputes with neighbouring countries, the Indian Navy has deployed three warships in the contentious South China Sea to commence a maritime partnership exercise with the Philippine Navy.

Futuristic urinals in China offer automated urine analysis for health monitoring, accessible in public restrooms for a nominal fee.

Mumbai has made history by surpassing Beijing as Asia's billionaire capital, boasting 92 billionaires compared to Beijing's 91, according to the 2024 Global Rich List by Hurun Research. Despite China having 814 billionaires in total, Mumbai's ascent to the third spot globally, with a total billionaire wealth of $445 billion, reflects its emergence as a major economic powerhouse.

The law introduces 39 new national security offenses and grants authorities extensive powers, including closed-door trials and prolonged detention without charge. Critics fear it could curtail political dissent and commercial activities, while supporters assert it is necessary for restoring stability

Beijing has issued a stern caution to the United States, asserting that a proposed ban on the Chinese-owned video-sharing platform TikTok could have serious consequences for the US, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate.

In the State of the Union address, President Biden announced a strategic commitment to fortify alliances, citing the imperative of countering China's growing influence. The United States aims to reinvigorate partnerships with key allies, including India, signaling a proactive approach in the Indo-Pacific play.

In a firm declaration, Xi Jinping emphasizes the joint commitment of China and Russia to safeguard their sovereignty, urging defense against external interference in internal affairs. The statement underscores a unified stance against outside influences.

Evergrande is set to go through a liquidation process after a Hong Kong court ruled in that direction recently. A huge chunk of the companies’ 1.7 trillion Yuan could be sold and handed over to creditors for repayment of staggering loans.

China's wolf warrior diplomacy and assertive policies towards neighbors have led to negative ratings across the globe. China's popularity in Japan dipped to its lowest in nearly half a century. Japanese view the Chinese leadership as a threat to peace.

Beijing has advised institutional investors to stay firm in China’s stock market after a rout took place on Tuesday. All three indexes in China bled after Republican Donald Trump won all counties in the Iowa state which has solidified his prospects of coming back to power.