
July 16, 2017 05:22 IST
In a commentary, China’s official press agency, Xinhua, which works directly under the state council, reiterated that the “border line was the bottom line” for Beijing. This is not the first time this particular phrase has been used by China’s state media in articles, opinions and interviews with experts.
Sun, Jul 16, 2017
July 15, 2017 05:28 IST
The Dalai Lama’s itinerary includes a public address at the three-day “Mind and Life Dialogue” conference in Gaborone and a meeting with Botswana President Ian Khama.
Sat, Jul 15, 2017
July 14, 2017 04:54 IST
Born in Jilin Province, in northeast China, on December 28, 1955, Liu followed in his father’s footsteps and became a university professor. He turned a rights campaigner after the Tiananmen protests of 1989, when he was arrested and lost his teaching job.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
July 14, 2017 04:37 IST
Doklam stand-off: Earlier too, Chinese media and government spokespersons have recalled the 1962 war between India and China, as a warning, since the stand-off between the two countries in Doklam, in the Sikkim region, sparked tensions in mid-June.
Fri, Jul 14, 2017
July 13, 2017 03:26 IST
Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Geng Shuang on Wednesday maintained that the ongoing stand-off between Chinese and Indian troops in Doklam was different from “previous frictions” between the two countries.
Thu, Jul 13, 2017
July 11, 2017 05:12 IST
Sikkim standoff: China's foreign ministry spokesperson Geng’s comments came as Chinese state-run media ratcheted up rhetoric against India over the stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Doklam. In a commentary, state-run Xinhua said that India had “blatantly” trespassed on sovereign Chinese territory.
Tue, Jul 11, 2017
July 09, 2017 06:10 IST
The Chinese Embassy in India reminds all Chinese citizens in India and those planning to travel to India to pay close attention to the present security situation, avoid unnecessary visits, improve personal safety, inform family members in advance and keep all lines of communication open.
Sun, Jul 09, 2017
July 08, 2017 03:35 IST
“India has also argued that Chinese construction would represent a ‘significant change of status quo with serious security implications for India’ in a statement by its Ministry of External Affairs.
Sat, Jul 08, 2017
July 07, 2017 03:52 IST
G-20 summit, and what would be his first encounter with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid the ongoing border stand-off between the two countries, which has led to a chill in bilateral ties.
Fri, Jul 07, 2017
July 06, 2017 05:20 IST
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reiterated that India had disregarded the 1890 Sino-British Treaty, which China has cited to prove the Doklam region, referred to as Donglong in China, is sovereign Chinese territory.
Thu, Jul 06, 2017
July 04, 2017 05:21 IST
Sikkim standoff: Beijing targets Arun Jaitley remarks, says China too different from 1962.
Tue, Jul 04, 2017
July 01, 2017 05:56 IST
Both sides have reinforced their positions amidst a continuing war of words between Beijing and New Delhi. Indian military officials rejected claims that there were signs of imminent conflict in the region — the site of intense skirmishes in 1967, provoked by similar disputes over border works.
Sat, Jul 01, 2017
June 30, 2017 06:04 IST
The frontier spat has had Indian pilgrims headed to Kailash Mansarovar returning from the Nathu La pass in Sikkim and China has said resumption of pilgrim passage will depend on what India does next.
Fri, Jun 30, 2017
June 29, 2017 06:19 IST
“Even though India has long had a presence along the Bhutan-China border, it has never acted in defence of its ally’s interests. The Chinese are very upset by the Indian assertion, and are seeking to push back against what they see as a line having been crossed,” a senior Indian official said.
Mon, Jul 24, 2017
June 28, 2017 22:39 IST
Two days ago, China lodged protests with India through diplomatic channels, alleging that Indian border troops had crossed the Sino-Indian boundary in Sikkim and were “obstructing Chinese border troops’ normal activities in Doklam”.
Wed, Jun 28, 2017
May 16, 2017 03:31 IST
During the forum, China dubbed CPEC a flagship One Belt One Road (OBOR) project, and 10 more agreements connected to the contentious corridor that runs through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) were formalised.
Tue, May 16, 2017
May 14, 2017 22:00 IST
China-Pak corridor open to all countries in region... don’t politicise, says Sharif
Mon, May 15, 2017
May 14, 2017 04:10 IST
Baglay said India is of the firm belief that connectivity initiatives must be based on universally recognised international norms, good governance, rule of law, openness, transparency and equality.
Sun, May 14, 2017
May 13, 2017 06:10 IST
Experts in China warned that India may be isolated in the region, despite its considerable influence, in the years ahead, if its stance on ties with China continued.
Sat, May 13, 2017
May 12, 2017 00:45 IST
From Sunday, China hosts the Belt and Road Forum in Beijing, a meeting aimed at propelling itself into a new growth orbit, taking along 100-plus stakeholders.
Fri, May 12, 2017
April 20, 2017 05:00 IST
The six names on the list are: Wo’gyainling, Mila Ri, Qoidengarbo Ri, Mainquka, Bumo La and Namkapub Ri.
Thu, Apr 20, 2017
April 13, 2017 03:01 IST
US President assured that China wants ‘denuclearisation of Korean Peninsula’
Thu, Apr 13, 2017
April 07, 2017 04:30 IST
On Wednesday, the Chinese government summoned the Indian ambassador in Beijing to register its protest.
Fri, Apr 07, 2017
April 06, 2017 05:13 IST
Dalai Lama said, “India has never used me against China. I am a messenger of the ancient Indian thought and I talk about ahimsa, peace, harmony and secular ethics wherever I go.”
Thu, Apr 06, 2017
April 03, 2017 02:39 IST
The rewards include faster clearances, better facilities and fewer inspections, while “discredited” companies will face punitive measures.
Mon, Apr 03, 2017



