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Owaisi says India-China ties cannot be on Beijing’s terms
Hyderabad: AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday, June 24, said that every Indian citizen wants normal and peaceful ties with China, but it cannot be solely on Chinese terms. The Hyderabad MP,…
- World
Talks with China necessary for peace: Taiwan opposition leader
Taiwan’s Beijing-friendly opposition leader said Friday that her party is committed to the defense of the self-ruled island that China views as its own but that peace is possible by taking permanent…
- World
Xi Jinping pledges unwavering support to North Korea’s Kim Jong Un
Beijing: China’s President Xi Jinping, on a rare visit to long-term ally North Korea, on Monday, June 8, pledged Beijing’s “unwavering” support to its leader Kim Jong Un. Xi’s comments during his…
- World
Trump to visit China amid trade push
Washington: US President Donald Trump will travel to Beijing this week for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping focused on trade, investment, Iran, Taiwan, artificial intelligence and security concerns, the White House…
- World
US Senate resolution names China top threat
Washington: A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a resolution describing China as the “foremost rival and strategic competitor” of the United States and calling for deeper engagement with India and…
- India
Bangladesh seeks China’s support in Teesta river restoration project
Beijing: Bangladesh’s new government, headed by Tarique Rahman, has formally sought China’s involvement and support for the Teesta River restoration project, a move that may cast shadow on New Delhi-Dhaka ties. The…
- World
China resumes direct flights to North Korea after 6 years
Beijing: China’s flag carrier resumed direct flights between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyang on Monday, March 30, not long after the restoration of passenger train services between the capitals. The…
- World
China to unveil priorities for coming 5 years at major annual political meeting
Bangkok: China’s ceremonial legislature is set to meet Thursday, March 5, where it will unveil the country’s policy direction and economic goals for the coming years. The meeting is held in Beijing,…
- World
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.…
- Pakistan
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…
- Business
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…
- World
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…
