China

Key takeaways from Trump-Xi 'historic' trade war talks at G20 summit

Trump said that the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was "excellent" and that it would be "historic" if both the countries agreed to a fair trade deal.

Jun 29, 2019

Qatar invests $3 billion in cash-strapped Pakistan

Pakistan's cash-strapped economy has received aid from the US, China, Saudi Arabia as well as multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and Asian Development Bank.

Jun 25, 2019

What is ETIM, the Pakistan-based terror group that threatens China?

The increased threat perception comes at a time when Chinese counter-terrorism efforts have invited criticism from human rights outfits and western governments.

Jun 22, 2019

Mike Pompeo to seek stronger strategic ties with India despite trade tensions

Pompeo arrives in New Delhi on Tuesday for talks that are aimed at laying the ground for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later in the week at a G20 meeting in Japan.

Jun 22, 2019

Ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei admits accepting $2.1 million in bribes

Meng admitted to accusations of using the various position he held between 2005 and 2017 to help companies make illegal gains and accepting bribes worth $2.11 million.

Jun 20, 2019

Fracking and earthquakes: This is why China says shale mining didn't cause Sichuan tremor

Fracking is highly controversial in many countries. While supporters say highlight economic benefits, others point out environmental impacts.

Jun 19, 2019

6.0 magnitude earthquake hits China's Sichuan province; 12 killed, 125 injured

The earthquake's epicentre with a depth of 16 km was monitored at 28.34 degrees north latitude and 104.90 degrees east longitude.

Jun 18, 2019

China state media accuses foreign 'hypocrisy' over Hong Kong after climbdown

Hong Kong's "fugitive rendition arrangements are purely an internal affair", the China Daily said, however, adding that countries such as the United States or Britain should have no say in the matter.

Jun 17, 2019

Big win for India: Maldives may scrap plan to build observatory with China's help

The agreement, signed in 2017, allows China to build an observatory in the Makunudhoo region and threatened India's strategic national security interests.

Jun 17, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam suspends controversial extradition bill until further notice

In an official press conference held in Hong Kong on Saturday, June 15, the severely criticised Chief Executive Carrie Lam announced that the pro-Beijing lawmakers had urged the government to delay the bill.

Jun 15, 2019

From terrorism to trade: PM Modi-Xi focus on strategic ties at SCO meet

India's relation with China has been tensed since the Sino-Indian war in 1962.

Jun 14, 2019

India, China shouldn't pose threat to each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping tells PM Modi

Xi Jinping, who congratulated Modi on his re-election, said both countries needed to accept their differences and expand their cooperation in various spheres.

Jun 14, 2019

Hong Kong parliament postpones extradition bill as protesters block roads

The government said the debate on the bill that was due to take place in the city's 70-seat Legislative Council would be delayed until further notice.

Jun 12, 2019

Clashes in Hong Kong after anti-govt protest against extradition law

Hong Kong is known to be a safe house where several anti-government protesters have sought refuge in the past.

Jun 10, 2019

Trump calls off plans to impose tariffs on Mexico after deal on migration

The agreement announced on Friday followed three days of negotiations in Washington.

Jun 8, 2019

Saudi Arabia expanded ballistic missile program with China's aid: Intel inputs

The classified information indicates that apart from expansion in missile infrastructure, Saudi Arabia has also purchased technology from China.

Jun 6, 2019

#TiananmenSquare30: Rare pictures, documents emerge as reminder of China's bloody past

As China continues its cover-up of the crackdown on pro-democracy protesters that killed thousands at Beijing's Tiananmen Square on 3–4 June 1989, new photos and documents reveal more about the June the Fourth massacre.

Jun 3, 2019

Beijing says war with US would be a disaster amid rising tensions over Taiwan, South China Sea

China has been incensed by recent moves by the US to increase support for self-ruled and democratic Taiwan.

Jun 2, 2019

Hrithik Roshan talks about similarity between India and China

Hrithik Roshan, whose film Kaabil is set to release in China, is receiving immense love from the Chinese audience.

Jun 1, 2019

Delhi High Court seek Centre's decision on two-child norm

The petition, heard by a bench consisting of Chief Justice Rajendra Menon and Justice Brijesh Sethi, asked the Centre about the next course of action raised in the petition.

May 29, 2019

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