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China asks US to release Venezuelan President Maduro and his wife ‘at once’
Beijing: China on Sunday called on the United States to release Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife “at once” and “resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation.” “China expresses grave concern over…
- World
China starts major military drills in middle of Taiwan Strait amid Japan row
Beijing: The Chinese military on Monday started new major drills in the “middle areas” of the Taiwan Strait amid rising diplomatic tensions with Japan over Taiwan that Beijing claims as its territory.…
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Pentagon: China-Pakistan defence, space ties grow; base considered
New York: A report by the Pentagon highlights the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing “likely also considered” setting up a base in…
- World
Trump claims Xi assured him China won’t act against Taiwan while he’s president
West Palm Beach: President Donald Trump says that Chinese President Xi Jinping has given him assurances that Beijing would take no action toward its long-stated goal of unifying Taiwan with mainland China…
- World
US, China extend trade truce another 90 days
Washington: US President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days on Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. Trump…
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Asian markets plunge as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index dives nearly 8 pc
Bangkok: Asian shares nosedived on Monday after the meltdown Friday on Wall Street over US President Donald Trump’s tariff hikes and the backlash from Beijing. US futures also signaled further weakness. The…
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China, Bangladesh sign nine agreements after key meeting between Xi, Yunus
Beijing: China and Bangladesh on Friday signed nine agreements after Muhammad Yunus’ meeting with President Xi Jinping during which the Bangladesh Chief Adviser highlighted student protests that led to regime change in…
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Chinese President holds talks with visiting Pakistani counterpart in Beijing
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari in Beijing on Wednesday. Xi said China and Pakistan enjoy ironclad friendship and are all-weather strategic cooperative partners. In…
- India
NSA Doval in Beijeing to attend Special Representative talks China
Beijing: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday, December 17, to take part in the India-China Special Representatives’ talks to be held on Wednesday aimed at restoring the bilateral…
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India, China Special Representative talks to be held in Beijing on Dec 18: Chinese FM
Beijing: The Special Representatives of India and China on border issues will meet here on Wednesday to discuss the restoration of the bilateral ties following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops…
- Pakistan
China wants to deploy own security to protect its citizens in Pakistan
Islamabad: China continues to vigorously push the proposal of deploying its own security staff for thousands of its citizens working in Pakistan following several deadly attacks carried against Chinese workers in the…
- India
India, China complete disengagement process in Eastern Ladakh
Srinagar: The disengagement process between India and China on the line of actual control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh was completed on Tuesday, October 29, after which the two armies started verification of…
- World
China to launch its fourth manned mission for space station
Beijing: China on Tuesday announced plans to launch its fourth manned mission to replace the crew of its space station and named a three-member squad, including a woman, to man the low-orbit…
- India
Premier Li congratulates PM Modi, says China willing to develop ties in ‘right direction’
Beijing: Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his re-election for a third term, saying Beijing is willing to work with New Delhi to “push forward bilateral…
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President Xi & Pak PM Sharif discuss deepening strategic cooperation
Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday discussed deepening their strategic cooperation as both Beijing and Islamabad keenly watched Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarking on his…
