China

China’s low export numbers could embarrass Xi ahead of major Communist Party meet

The single digit growth of 7 per cent year-on-year registered by China’s exports sector in August will cause embarrassment for…

2 years ago

United States on mind, China steps up bid to cultivate ties with Nepal’s parliament

In a bid to cultivate ties with Nepal's parliament, China's top legislator Li Zhanshu signed an agreement with Agni Prasad…

2 years ago

Ahead of pullback from Gogra-Hot Springs, Army Chief Manoj Pande sends China a message

Chinese and Indian troops are set to complete disengagement from friction points Gogra and Hot Springs on Monday, but ahead…

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China’s top legislator visiting Kathmandu to bridge communist divide ahead of elections

Beijing is sending its top legislator Li Zhanshu to Kathmandu on Monday,  raising speculations about the purpose of the visit.…

2 years ago

Why are Chinese troops disengaging from Gogra-Hot Springs?

Indian and Chinese troops have begun disengaging from Gogra-Hot Springs, a key friction point along the Line of Actual Control…

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China on mind, India and Japan get ready for 2+2 strategic dialogue in Tokyo

Talks on ways to tackle the growing Chinese assertion - from Eastern Ladakh to the Senkaku Islands - could dominate…

2 years ago

At least 21 killed after strong earthquake rocks China’s COVID hit Sichuan

Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered all-out rescue efforts to minimize casualties as a 6.8-magnitude earthquake killed at least 21…

2 years ago

Chengdu faces backlash of China’s zero-Covid strategy

It is clear that Chinese President Xi Jinping will not ease his much criticised zero Covid policy despite a steady…

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DRDO finalises design for new missile to counter China’s arsenal

The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has finalised the design for a 1,500-kilometer range conventionally armed ballistic missile with…

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China’s spy ship suspected to be mapping new sea route to Africa for secret trips

Chinese spy ship Yuan Wang 5, is reported to be mapping the Indian Ocean bed 2000 kilometres south of Sri…

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China announces a host of stimulus measures to boost sagging economy

China will inject a massive stimulus package of an additional 1 trillion yuan -- $146 billion-- to bolster sagging growth…

2 years ago

East Turkistan government-in-exile slams Turkey for getting closer to China

The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) - a body comprising of prominent Uyghur, Kazakh and other East Turkistani independence leaders who…

2 years ago

Time will come when Ladakhis can visit Lhasa in Tibet, says Dalai Lama

The 14th Dalai Lama has expressed hope that Ladakhis would be able to visit Lhasa once again. "Times are changing,…

2 years ago

Pakistan’s JF-17 fighter jets grounded as Russian spares for engines blocked due to sanctions

The Pakistan Air Force has run into serious problems with its fleet of JF-17 fighter jets developed jointly with China.…

2 years ago

China ready to welcome back Indian students, businessmen

China on Monday announced that it will issue visas to Indian students who have been waiting for over two years…

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In Pakistan, is Imran Khan’s arrest inevitable?

The second phase of re-pivoting Pakistan has started, with the noose tightening around former Prime Minister Imran Khan who had…

2 years ago

Modi Govt likely to allow fast-track purchases of key military weapons

<p> Seeking to further strengthen the operational preparedness, the Narendra Modi government is likely to allow the country’s defence forces…

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China, India to carry out week-long joint military drills with Russia from Aug 30

<p> Chinese troops will travel to Russia to take part in joint military exercises led by the host and including…

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Youth unemployment in urban China surges to nearly 20 per cent

<p> <strong>China’s unemployment problem is rising. According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) data the country’s urban youth unemployment…

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Why China’s spy ship docking at Sri Lanka worries India

<p> The Sri Lanka government has bowed to Beijing’s arm-twisting in letting Chinese spy ship Yuan Wang 5 to dock…

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Nepali traders incur huge losses as China closes two crucial border trading points

<p> Nepali businessmen dealing with China have incurred huge losses after China once again closed two key border crossing points…

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