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China’s tactics of cashing in on Moscow in disguise
Beijing [China]: As Russia tries to handle Ukraine on the one hand, the antagonistic West on the other, and nurture its future expansion plans on another front, one may wonder if the…
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China slams passage of US Navy warships through Taiwan Strait
Beijing: The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday denounced the passage of two US Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait, calling it a “provocation” aimed at “sabotaging regional peace and stability”. Foreign Ministry…
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China: Rainbow cloud in Haikou city stuns residents
In China’s Haikou city on August 21 people were shocked to see a rainbow-like cloud. It was later understood to be a natural phenomenon. The phenomenon later came to be known as…
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India slams Chinese envoy’s remarks on vessel visit to Sri Lanka
Colombo: In a scathing response to the remark made by the Chinese envoy in Sri Lanka on India over the arrival of controversial vessel, the Yuan Wang 5, to the island’s southern…
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Chinese bulldozers have arrived on Indian soil, BJP is silent: Owaisi
Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to speak out after media reports claimed that residents of Arunachal Pradesh’s Anjaw district had…
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China faces talent crisis as median population age rises
Beijing: Demographic decline and a fast-ageing population have become twin factors that have not only led to the shrinking of Chinese labour force but also leading to a decrease in the talent…
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Indian nationals issued largest number of UK visas
New Delhi: The latest UK Immigration Statistics published on Thursday showed that nearly 118,000 Indian students received a student visa in the year ending June 2022 — an 89 percent increase from…
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China objects to US-India military drills; opposes third party intervention
Beijing: China’s defence ministry on Thursday said it was firmly opposed to any third party “meddling” in the border issue and hoped India will abide by the bilateral agreements not to hold military…
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North Korea urges heightened alert against new virus found in China
Seoul, Aug 24 (IANS) North Korea on Wednesday called for heightened alert against a new virus detected in China, just weeks after Pyongyang claimed victory over the Covid-19 crisis. The Rodong Sinmun,…
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China to resume student visas for Indians
Beijing/New Delhi: China on Monday announced that it will resume issuing visas to students, especially Indians, intending to pursue education in the country. “Warmest congrats to #Indian #students! Your patience proves worthwhile.…
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Another US delegation lands in Taiwan amid China tensions
Taipei: Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen on Monday received another delegation from the US amid rising tensions with China. Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb arrived in Taipei on Sunday night for a four-day trip,…
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Drought, heatwaves trigger bushfires in China’s Chongqing
Beijing: Continued drought and heatwaves have triggered multiple bushfires in the mountainous areas of China’s Chongqing Municipality, authorities said on Monday. Over 5,000 rescue personnel, including firefighters, armed forces, and professional rescue…
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Lankan min hopes visit by Chinese `spy ship’ not spoil relations with India
Ahmedabad: Amid concerns over a visit by the Chinese ship ‘Yuan Wang 5’ to his country, Sri Lanka’s tourism minister Harin Fernando said here on Saturday that he hoped it would not cause…
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Mortgage boycotts by Chinese homebuyers spread to hundreds of locations
Dalian: The number of Chinese homebuyers boycotting their mortgage repayments in protest of unfinished buildings has spread to more than 300 locations across the country, according to a GitHub page documenting the…
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China ramps up Russian energy imports
Beijing: While many European countries are trying to wean themselves off Russian gas, China is importing an increasing amount of energy from its neighbour. Data from Beijing’s Customs Office on Saturday showed…