February 04, 2026 9:55 pm
Trump said the two leaders had "a long and thorough call" on trade, military issues, Taiwan, Russia's war in Ukraine, Iran, airplane engine deliveries, and oil and gas purchases.
January 30, 2026 8:20 pm
Starmer, who made the trip with a large delegation that included executives from banking, pharmaceutical and automobile companies, described China as vital to Britain’s interests.
January 29, 2026 8:11 pm
Starmer, the first British leader to visit China since Theresa May in 2018, has sought to reengage with Beijing in the hopes of reviving Britain’s lagging economy.
January 29, 2026 1:18 pm
The two met in the Great Hall of the People in central Beijing as their nations try to improve relations after several years of acrimony.
January 27, 2026 10:23 am
The extraordinary charge marks a milestone in China’s ongoing purge of allegedly corrupt military officials, which has expanded in scope and depth over the past three years.
January 27, 2026 4:21 pm
From Zhang’s influence posing a threat to Xi Jinping, to his possibly leaking nuclear weapons-related information to the US, to inefficiencies in Taiwan-related planning, a range of theories has been offered. Here is what makes the event unprecedented, and what it says about Xi and the Chinese military.
January 22, 2026 10:32 am
The Beijing-Ottawa deal reflects the behaviour of a middle power employing strategic hedging to ensure survival in a world where great power alignment no longer guarantees economic security
December 30, 2025 8:24 pm
Yonaguni is a reminder that Japan’s own security is linked to Taiwan’s. A Chinese attack on Taiwan could threaten Japan’s access to vital sea lanes and leave far-flung Okinawan islands vulnerable.
December 05, 2025 12:28 pm
By working together, the two countries can bring stability and progress to Asia and become a pivotal anchor for the world
November 24, 2025 11:26 pm
Earlier this month, Taiwan's foreign ministry said it received official notification that the Trump administration approved a US$330 million arms sales to Taiwan, including fighter jet parts.
September 03, 2025 12:19 pm
The Chinese parade showcased modern fighter jets, missiles, and other military might as Beijing sought to build its mark on the global world order.
September 01, 2025 11:38 am
"Always a delight to meet President Putin!," PM Modi said as the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks later today.
October 23, 2022 2:52 pm
From ISRO's historic launch of 36 satellites to Liz Truss resigning from the British prime ministerial post, here are the most compelling pictures of the week from around the world.
October 22, 2022 5:34 pm
High drama ensued at the concluding session of the ruling Communist Party Congress in Beijing on Saturday as former president Hu Jintao was escorted out of the podium under the full glare of the media.
July 01, 2022 2:39 pm
July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule.
July 01, 2021 7:14 pm
Addressing the centenary celebrations, President Xi Jinping called for building a strong military to defend the country and warned that the Chinese people will never allow any foreign force to "bully, oppress, or subjugate them".
October 11, 2019 7:49 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai Friday for a two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, some 50 km away from the city.
April 28, 2018 6:59 pm
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday began their last round of one-on-one talks on the second day of a two-day informal summit. They met at the East Lake and took a brisk walk while interacting with each other. They also enjoyed a boat ride over the lake.
March 28, 2018 12:38 pm
North Korea's Kim Jong Un travelled to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in a "secret meeting".
July 08, 2017 1:09 pm
PM Modi was among the many dignitaries present at the Twelfth G20 Summit held at Hamburg, northern Germany. US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull were also present.
June 22, 2020 6:21 pm
Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.
November 04, 2015 2:08 pm
The two are expected to handle the meeting in a delicate manner with no signing of agreements or the making of joint statements.
July 15, 2014 6:03 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaving Hotel Seara Praia to meet China President Xi Jinping at Hotel Grand Marquise.

