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Sowmiya Ashok
Sowmiya Ashok, a former Assistant Editor at The Indian Express, is now an independent journalist based in Chennai. She reports on China, politics and the environment. She tweets @sowmiyashok
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What learning Mandarin has taught meSubscriber Only
December 01, 2019 06:30 IST
How does an adult learner process a new language?
Sun, Dec 01, 2019
From Santiniketan to Peking University: Artist’s decades-old paintings trace India-China linksSubscriber Only
November 26, 2019 04:56 IST
With 2020 marking the 70th year of diplomatic ties between India and China, 20 of Chang’s 60 paintings from his time in India are on display at PKU’s library.
Tue, Nov 26, 2019
What Delhi can learn from Beijing’s battle against the AirpocalypseSubscriber Only
November 17, 2019 08:03 IST
There are lessons for India in how China has tackled its pollution crisis.
Sun, Nov 17, 2019
India showcases Kashmiri kahwa, chicken biryani at China import expoSubscriber Only
November 07, 2019 07:45 IST
The Indian Pavilion at CIIE, inaugurated by Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Misri on Tuesday afternoon, showcased India’s potential in spices, gem works, and space exploration.
Thu, Nov 07, 2019
Will resolve India’s RCEP issues, hope it joins early, says ChinaSubscriber Only
November 06, 2019 00:50 IST
“The RCEP is open. We will follow the principles of mutual understanding and accommodation to resolve the outstanding problems raised by India. We welcome India joining the RCEP at an early date,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said.
Wed, Nov 06, 2019
Xi Jinping on RCEP: Must ‘tear down’ trade barriersSubscriber Only
November 05, 2019 10:23 IST
Xi Jinping said, “I am happy to note that yesterday 15 countries taking part in RCEP concluded text based negotiations and I hope the agreement will be signed and entered into force at an early date."
Tue, Nov 05, 2019
China calls division of J&K unlawful, India says our internal matterSubscriber Only
October 31, 2019 15:04 IST
“The Indian government officially announced the establishment of so-called Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory and Ladakh Union Territory which included some of China’s territory into its administrative jurisdiction," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said in Beijing.
Fri, Nov 01, 2019
‘Less than 12% Indian students with Chinese medical degree clear eligibility exam’Subscriber Only
October 30, 2019 02:26 IST
Of the 14,702 Indian students across 42 of the 45 approved universities, only 1,790 cleared the FMGE between 2015-18.
Wed, Oct 30, 2019
In China rich list: Jack Ma retains top spot; pork producers jump to top 20Subscriber Only
October 27, 2019 05:23 IST
Technology dominated the top 10 of the Hurun China Rich List this year. Specifically, the top two spots of the list: former chairman of Alibaba Group Jack Ma remained the richest man on the Chinese mainland.
Sun, Oct 27, 2019
China-Afghan-Pak diplomacy takes cricket routeSubscriber Only
October 25, 2019 05:34 IST
The ‘China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Youth Cricket Friendship Games’ organised October 16-24 was the follow-up to the third session of China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue last month.
Fri, Oct 25, 2019
Xi encouraged India, Pakistan to resolve issues via dialogue: ChinaSubscriber Only
October 16, 2019 02:09 IST
Both India and Pakistan are friendly neighbors of China, and the Chinese side hopes that the two countries can properly manage and control differences and improve their relations, said China.
Wed, Oct 16, 2019
How the study of dinosaurs could help usSubscriber Only
October 13, 2019 05:31 IST
China’s leading paleontologist on why the country has emerged as a dinosaur hub and how the discipline can help us navigate the climate crisis.
Sun, Oct 13, 2019
Xi Jinping’s India visit dominates China’s news cyclesSubscriber Only
October 13, 2019 01:30 IST
Chinese state broadcasters offered the same level of detail as Indian news channels on describing Xi’s route to Mahabalipuram from the airport. The choice of venue was also discussed in a state media report.
Sun, Oct 13, 2019
Modi-Xi summit: On shores of Mahabalipuram, ironing out a sea of differencesSubscriber Only
October 12, 2019 01:05 IST
With Modi dressed in traditional Tamil Nadu attire and Xi in an informal white shirt and black trousers, the two leaders sat down for brief discussions at the picturesque Panch Rathas, sipping coconut water under the afternoon sun.
Sat, Oct 12, 2019
Wrinkle in Xi’s red carpet: China and Pakistan raise Kashmir, India objectsSubscriber Only
October 10, 2019 03:54 IST
While Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not brief Xi Jinping on Kashmir, sources said in case the Chinese President wants to understand the issue, the PM will provide an “outline”.
Thu, Oct 10, 2019
Thaw in chill, Beijing to Delhi: Xi’s visit is onSubscriber Only
October 09, 2019 04:00 IST
The official confirmation from China to India has been conveyed through diplomatic channels over the last 24 hours. This comes after a series of strong statements and moves that adversely impacted the bilateral space before the informal summit.
Wed, Oct 09, 2019
No force can stop Chinese people, nation from forging ahead, says XiSubscriber Only
October 02, 2019 00:42 IST
In his speech from the rostrum, Xi said: “Forging ahead, we will remain committed to the leadership of the Communist Party of China and put people first.”
Wed, Oct 02, 2019
China @70: Why National Day military parade in Beijing today mattersSubscriber Only
October 01, 2019 04:10 IST
The celebrations will be an affirmation of national pride. President Xi Jinping has repeatedly articulated a vision of national rejuvenation and China’s economic transformation into a developed country.
Tue, Oct 01, 2019
Warning signs: warmest ever, emission highsSubscriber Only
September 25, 2019 04:53 IST
The warmest five-year trend has especially affected large areas of the United States, including Alaska, eastern parts of South America, most of Europe and the Middle East, northern Eurasia, Australia and areas of Africa south of the Sahara.
Wed, Sep 25, 2019
Kashmir may not be ‘major topic’ during Modi-Xi meet: Chinese foreign ministrySubscriber Only
September 17, 2019 18:07 IST
Last week, a face-off between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh was diffused after senior Army officers on both sides held discussions on the same day.
Wed, Sep 18, 2019
A Chinese platform that makes space for discussions on women’s sexualitySubscriber Only
September 08, 2019 06:09 IST
Zhao Jing says it is “definitely good” that there is at least talk about the LGBT community publicly. Her passion project Yummy, however, is broader in its focus.
Wed, Nov 13, 2019
China, Pakistan air forces hold joint trainingSubscriber Only
September 08, 2019 04:45 IST
The joint training, which ran for a fortnight, is the eighth of its kind between the two countries, Chinese news agency Xinhua reported. The agency also quoted sources saying “the annual joint training does not target any third party, and aims to improve training standards of the two air forces through mutual learning”.
Sun, Sep 08, 2019
Two studies on ancient DNA released: ‘No central Asian Steppe ancestry among Harappans’Subscriber Only
September 07, 2019 04:30 IST
The two studies — which appeared in journals Cell and Science — show that there was no central Asian Steppe ancestry among the Harappans, indicating that the Steppe pastoralists migrated to India after the decline of the Harappan civilisation.
Sat, Sep 07, 2019
A floating panda, tai chi in China: Learning Mandarin in a VR classroomSubscriber Only
September 01, 2019 00:11 IST
The Project Aims To Augment Collaborative Learning With A.I. Agents, Simulated Environments
Sun, Sep 01, 2019
China’s concern over Article 370 ‘misplaced’: Indian Ambassador to China Vikram MisriSubscriber Only
August 28, 2019 08:56 IST
In a media interaction with Chinese journalists on Tuesday, Misri pointed out that the change - which stripped the state of Jammu & Kashmir of its special status and bifurcated it into two Union Territories - was an “internal administrative reorganization,” and had “no external ramifications whatsoever.”
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