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China's crackdown: Police target citizens following dissident artist's social media Asia | March 19, 2024 2:57:07 PM IST In Europe, a dissident Li Ying is provoking anger from Beijing, prompting the Chinese authorities to target his social media followers, CNN reported.... read..Pune (Maharashtra) | March 19, 2024 2:57:27 AM IST Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday called unsettled borders with China and the rise of China as "the most formidable challenge" that India and Indian armed forces will face in the "foreseeable future."... read..India once again rejects China's "absurd claims, baseless arguments" on Arunachal Pradesh New Delhi | March 19, 2024 3:57:58 PM IST India has again rejected the "absurd claims" and "baseless arguments" made by China on Arunachal Pradesh, asserting that the northeast State is an "integral and inalienable part of India."... read..China asserts control in Kinmen waters, Taiwanese experts warn Taipei | March 18, 2024 9:57:10 AM IST China's persistent encroachment into the waters surrounding Taiwan-held Kinmen is a strategic maneuver aimed at establishing "de facto" jurisdictional control in the area, Central News Agency Taiwan reported, citing Taiwanese experts.... read..Pakistan assures IMF not to allocate additional budget for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Islamabad | March 17, 2024 8:56:15 PM IST The Pakistan government has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will not allocate an additional budget to settle the Pakistani currency (PKR) 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, The Express Tribune reported on Sunday.... read..China activates Level-IV emergency as rescuers battle wildfires in China's Sichuan Beijing | March 17, 2024 2:56:25 PM IST China has initiated a Level-IV emergency response after a forest fire broke out in Yajiang, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Friday, according to the Global Times.... read..UNHRC: Kashmiri activist draws attention to plight of Pashtun Shias of Pakistan's Parachinar Geneva | March 16, 2024 9:57:30 PM IST Renowned socio-political activist, Javed Ahmad Beigh on Friday intervened at the UNHRC session in Geneva and strongly raised the issue of the plight of Pashtun Shias of Parachinar, which is located in the Kurram district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa p... read..Nepal Police arrests son of former Vice President on gold smuggling case from China Kathmandu | March 15, 2024 9:56:38 PM IST Nepal Police on Friday apprehended Dipesh Pun, son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, in connection to the case involving gold smugglingfrom China.... read..UKPNP chairman raises concerns over China-Pakistan Economic Corridor's adverse impact in PoK Geneva | March 15, 2024 6:57:06 PM IST Sardar Shaukat Ali Kashmiri, Chairman of the United Kashmir People's National Party, highlighted on Friday pressing issues facing the residents of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), shedding light on the detrimental effects of the C... read..Taiwan-China rescue mission underway after boat capsizes in Kinmen islands Taipei | March 14, 2024 6:56:30 PM IST Taiwan and China have initiated a joint rescue mission following a fishing boat capsizing incident near Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, aimed at locating two missing crew members, as reported by Aljazeera.... read..China: Death toll rises to 7 in deadly gas explosion; 27 injured Beijing | March 14, 2024 11:56:57 AM IST Seven people have been killed and 27 injured in a deadly explosion that took place in a building in Yanjiao town in China on Wednesday, reported Global Times.... read..China condemns US move to arm Taiwan, vows to "safeguard sovereignty" Beijing | March 14, 2024 9:56:42 PM IST Strongly criticising the United States' budget proposal to allocate USD 100 million in defence aid to Taiwan for the financial year 2025, China has vowed to take resolute measures to firmly safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity, as reported ... read.."Will eventually backfire on the US itself," China on possible TikTok ban in America Beijing | March 13, 2024 11:26:33 PM IST China has condemned the bill passed on Wednesday in the US House of Representatives, which could potentially ban Chinese social media TikTok for users in America, with Beijing terming it as an "act of bullying" that will backfire on the US, CNN reported.... read..China: Two killed in deadly restaurant blast in city near Beijing Beijing | March 13, 2024 7:26:02 PM IST At least two people were killed and 26 more were injured after a massive blast, suspected to be a gas explosion, ripped through a residential neighbourhood in northern China on Wednesday, CNN reported.... read.."Does not stand to reason": India rejects comments by China on PM Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh New Delhi | March 12, 2024 12:26:40 PM IST India on Monday sent out a strong rebuttal to China for the latter's comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Arunachal Pradesh stating that the northeastern State will always be "an integral and inalienable part of India".... read.. | March 12, 2024 1:27:41 PM IST OP Jindal University... read..China: National People's Congress stresses on tighter control, push for high-tech Beijing | March 12, 2024 7:26:48 PM IST As China continues to grapple with a struggling economy, the main message by the leaders at the National People's Congress was pushing for a high-tech powerhouse amid an intensifying tech war with the United States, CNN reported.... read..China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travails Asia | March 12, 2024 9:27:10 AM IST At the 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defence budget for 2024 and interestingly maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, as Chairman Xi Jinping continues to prioritize the ... read..In post-COVID China, masks off, but Xi's tight control persists: Report Beijing | March 9, 2024 11:26:49 PM IST For the first time in four years, thousands of delegates attending the annual meetings of the national legislature, China's top political advisory body, did not have to wear face masks or observe social distancing rules in Beijing's Great Hall of the Peop... read..China's claims over Taiwan lack a legal basis under international law, says envoy to Switzerland Taipei | March 9, 2024 8:25:53 PM IST Taiwan's representative to Switzerland, David WF Huang, reiterated Taiwan's sovereignty in a keynote speech in Switzerland, Focus Taiwan reported.... read..By Reena BhardwajWashington, DC | March 8, 2024 8:25:27 PM IST US President Joe Biden delivered his fourth State of the Union address and told the nation in his annual address on Thursday that the American economy is the "envy of the world" and the US stands up against China's unfair economic practices.... read..Japan: Yokohama's Chinatown celebrates Lunar New Year with vibrant ceremony Yokohama | March 8, 2024 5:25:41 PM IST In a joyous celebration that brought together the rich cultural heritage of China and the warmth of Japanese hospitality, Yokohama's Chinatown recently hosted a spectacular Lunar New Year ceremony.... read..China criticises "bewildering" US trade policies in face of curbs from Washington Beijing | March 8, 2024 12:26:06 AM IST Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticised the United States for its "bewildering" trade policy, describing it as a series of "unfathomable absurdities," CNN reported.... read..Rights group organises virtual discussion to highlight China's atrocities on Uyghur community Washington, DC | March 7, 2024 9:25:52 PM IST The Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), organized a virtual discussion to highlight mass arbitrary detention, torture, enforced disappearances, mass surveillance, cultural and religious persecution, separation of families, forced labor, sexual violence, a... read..Not observing written agreements raises question on intentions: Jaishankar on China Tokyo | March 7, 2024 11:26:29 AM IST Citing the turbulence in India's relationship with China amid the border standoff, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that it is a cause of concern if a country doesn't observe written agreements with its neighbours and also raises a question on ... read..China calls for 'permanent' UN membership for Palestine, says Gaza war "disgrace for civilization" Beijing | March 7, 2024 1:25:33 PM IST Affirming strong support for Palestine amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, China has termed the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza as a "tragedy for humanity" and a "disgrace for civilization," Xinhua reported.... read..Qinghai | March 7, 2024 6:26:07 PM IST The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported a magnitude-5.0 earthquake striking the Qinghai region of China.... read..New Delhi | March 7, 2024 3:25:56 PM IST In a veiled attack on China, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that India has never attacked any country nor occupied its land, but if any country challenges India, the country is in a position to give a 'befitting' reply.... read..World Uyghur Congress raises concerns over China's attempt to repress Uyghurs Munich | March 6, 2024 6:55:25 PM IST The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), an international Uyghur rights organisation, on Tuesday, raised concerns over China's attempts to repress the Uyghur community, the WUC said in a statement.... read..Russia, China considering to install nuclear reactor on moon, says Russian Space Agency chief Moscow | March 6, 2024 9:55:26 AM IST The head of Russia's space agency, Roscosmos said that Russia and China are mulling a project which aims to install a nuclear reactor on the Moon in 2033-2035, Russia-based TASS reported.... read..China's support for Russia has evolved, but it remains unstinting Asia | March 4, 2024 4:59:02 PM IST Although Chairman Xi Jinping has a personal affinity with President Vladimir Putin, the two countries' bilateral relations are marked by reserve rather than trust.... read..China to kick start annual legislative meetings amid concerns over economy, national security Beijing | March 3, 2024 10:25:45 PM IST Thousands of Chinese political elites and lawmakers will gather in Beijing this week for annual legislative meetings as concern continues to mount over Beijing's economy, national security and ambition of 'reunification' with Taiwan, Voice of America (VOA... read..Taiwanese ex-legislative candidate indicted for alleged collaboration with China in election bid Taipei | March 2, 2024 3:56:17 AM IST Former independent legislative candidate Ma Chih-wei has been officially indicted by the Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office on charges related to alleged collaboration with China during her candidacy preparations for Taiwan's elections held on January 13... read.."Small mistake has been made...": Tamil Nadu Minister on use of 'China flag' in rocket advertisement Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu) | March 1, 2024 8:54:06 AM IST Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) leader and Fisheries Minister Anitha Radhakrishnan accepted the mistake on Thursday after the Tamil Nadu government was left red-faced after an advertisement for a new Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) that featured... read..Looking forward to defending our title in China: Indian hockey team vice-captain Hardik Singh New Delhi | March 1, 2024 7:55:33 PM IST The Asian Hockey Federation on February 28 announced that the Men's Asian Champions Trophy 2024 will take place in Hulunbuir City, Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China, from September 8 to September 17. The teams qualified for this edition are China... read..China: Beijing to host 2027 World Athletics Championships Beijing | February 29, 2024 10:54:54 AM IST The World Athletics Council confirmed that Beijing, China will host the 2027 World Athletics Championships.... read..Chinar Open Winter Games 2024: A spectacular success with overwhelming participation Gulmarg (Jammu and Kashmir) | February 29, 2024 3:56:09 AM IST The Chinar Open Winter Games 2024, an initiative by the Indian Army held in Gulmarg, concluded on Wednesday with resounding success and the record-breaking participation of 676 individuals (the highest ever in any winter games in the valley). The event, o... read..India blocks China's IFD in WTO, it's unlikely to feature in final outcome: Sources By Sahil PandeyAbu Dhabi | February 29, 2024 12:25:38 AM IST India on Wednesday blocked the China-led Investment Facilitation Development Agreement (IFD) in the World Trade Organization (WTO), so the proposal is unlikely to be mentioned in the outcome document of the ministerial conference.... read..US acts to stop sale of sensitive personal data to China, Russia By Reena BhardwajWashington | February 28, 2024 10:25:34 PM IST US President Joe Biden on Wednesday will sign an executive order aimed at better protecting Americans' data from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.... read..Indian economy under PM Modi offers 'real alternative' to China, says CNN report New Delhi | February 28, 2024 9:26:26 AM IST With the benchmark indices in the Indian stock market hitting new highs, FDI inflow burgeoning and strong investments happening in infrastructure, while China continues to reel under its property crisis, accelerated capital outflow and economic concerns, ... read..Beijing | February 28, 2024 1:25:19 PM IST China's former foreign minister Qin Gang, who was absent from public duties since last June, has stepped down from the country's top legislature, the official Xinhua News Agency said.... read..Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 2:26:00 PM IST Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the ruling, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in Tamil Nadu over a newspaper advertisement of the state government that allegedly showcased a 'Chinese rocket'.... read..Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 4:26:14 PM IST DMK MP K Kanimozhi came to the party's defence after Prime Minister Narendra Modi criticised the state government's newspaper advertisement allegedly showcasing 'China rocket' picture.... read..Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 11:26:03 PM IST After a newspaper advertisement by the Tamil Nadu government allegedly showed a 'Chinese rocket', state BJP chief K Annamalai accused the ruling DMK of having allegiance towards China and said that they wanted to stop a rocket launching facility from comi... read..Annamalai flays DMK's newspaper Ad on ISRO's second launch pad showing 'China rocket' Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 28, 2024 3:27:11 PM IST Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai on Wednesday criticised the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party for allegedly using 'China rocket' picture in a newspaper advertisement promoting the proposed second launch pad of ISRO in the state.... read..China's rapidly expanding nuclear weapon stockpile remains opaque Asia | February 27, 2024 8:55:17 AM IST Without providing the world with any word of explanation, in the past five years, the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) of China has expanded the types and quantity of its nuclear-tipped weapons more than at any point in its history.... read..Indian economy under PM Modi offers 'real alternative' to China, says CNN report New Delhi | February 27, 2024 11:55:50 PM IST With the benchmark indices in the Indian stock market hitting new highs, FDI inflow burgeoning and strong investments happening in infrastructure, while China continues to reel under its property crisis, accelerated capital outflow and economic concerns, ... read..China could soon have capability to invade Taiwan during drills, warns US Commander Taipei | February 27, 2024 10:55:50 PM IST The US nominee to helm US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, has warned that China could soon have the capability to use military exercises to conceal an invasion of Taiwan, Taiwan News reported.... read..China faces critical moment in push to revive economy: Report Beijing | February 25, 2024 6:55:41 PM IST Amid falling growth rates, low business sentiment, and international investors pulling out due to the crisis-stricken property market, subdued export earnings, and crackdowns on private industry, China is currently facing a critical moment to revive its e... read..Netherlands: Uyghur community holds demonstration against China's "genocide" in East Turkistan The Hague | February 25, 2024 10:55:00 PM IST The Uyghur community in The Hague, Netherlands, held a demonstration against the atrocities being committed in East Turkistan by China.... read..China conducts patrols in waters around Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands Taipei | February 25, 2024 8:55:18 PM IST China's coastguard said it conducted patrols and inspections in the waters around the Taiwan-controlled Kinmen Islands on Sunday, Taiwan News reported.... read.. |