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Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

23Apr

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Business

Apple Removes WhatsApp and Threads from China App Store

Apple complied with a request from the Chinese government to remove WhatsApp and Threads, both owned by Meta, from the App Store in China. The Chinese government cited national security concerns as the reason. It's important to note that WhatsApp was already largely inaccessible in China due to the Great Firewall. This move further restricts access to these communication apps. Apple has taken down two popular messaging apps, WhatsApp and Threads, from its app store in China. The Chinese government ordered this removal, citing concerns about national security. Along with these, Telegram and Signal, two other foreign messaging apps, were also removed. “The Cyberspace Administration of China ordered the removal of these apps from the China storefront based on their national security co...

Tragedy Strikes Southwest China as Landslide Claims Lives

22Jan

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

Tragedy Strikes Southwest China as Landslide Claims Lives

A massive landslide happened in a small village called Liangshui in Yunnan province, Southwest China. It caused the deaths of at least 8 people, and many others are still missing under a lot of debris. This happened early on Monday morning when 18 homes were buried under mud and rocks. In a remote part of southwest China, a landslide occurred early Monday, burying 18 homes and leading to the evacuation of over 200 people in Zhenxiong County, Yunnan province. The tragic event resulted in 8 confirmed deaths, with rescuers managing to extract four individuals by 5:30 pm. The landslide prompted a swift response, with 200 rescue workers, numerous fire engines, and additional equipment dispatched to the scene. Witnesses described the terrifying incident, with one resident mentioning that...

China Unveils World’s Fastest Internet Network

16Nov

By Aqsa Azam1 Comment

Sci-Tech

China Unveils World’s Fastest Internet Network

China has rolled out the world's fastest internet network. It is capable of transmitting data at 1.2 terabits per second (Tbps). The new Chinese internet system is based on a technology called OTN (Optical Transport Network). However, it uses lasers to transmit data over optical fibers. China has announced the creation of the fastest internet network globally. The new network, developed by Chinese tech company Huawei in collaboration with China Mobile, Beijing’s Tsinghua University, and Cernet (a government-funded education and research network), boasts speeds of 1.2 terabits (or 1,200 gigabits) per second. Although these speeds are currently theoretical and won't be available to consumers immediately. They signify a significant advancement in internet capabilities. The new Chinese ...

XBB variant, covid new wave braces in China

25May

By Muhammad Dastageer ShamsNo Comments

Health, Latest

XBB variant, covid new wave braces in China

China is a country that has made significant strides in containing the COVID-19 pandemic. Now bracing itself for a new wave of infections due to the emergence of the XBB variant. With the country experiencing sporadic outbreaks and clusters of cases. Authorities are implementing stringent measures to prevent the spread of the variant and safeguard public health. The XBB variant, a new mutation of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has raised concerns among health experts in China due to its potential for increased transmissibility and resistance to certain existing vaccines. The variant, which was first detected in a few isolated cases, has now been identified in several provinces across China. It prompted the government to adopt swift and decisive actions to prevent further spread. To curb the ...

China renamed 11 cities in Arunachal Pradesh

6Apr

By Aqsa AzamNo Comments

Global

China renamed 11 cities in Arunachal Pradesh

For the third time in six years. China has announced Chinese names for geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh. Reiterating its claim to the entire Indian state. China is making Southern Tibet in this region. In its latest attempt to lay claim to areas inside the Indian territory. The Chinese government on Sunday announced it would “standardize” the names of 11 places in Arunachal Pradesh. Releasing a list of the 11 places along with a map that shows parts of Arunachal Pradesh instead of inside the southern Tibetan region, that China refers to as Zangnan. The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs even included a town close to the Arunachal Pradesh capital of Itanagar. The areas that are named includes two residential areas, five mountain peaks and two rivers. The document included th...