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China confirms agreement to end standoff in eastern Ladakh

BEIJING: China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh. “Over a recent period, China and India have been in close communication through diplomatic and military channels on issues related to the China-India border,” […]

First batch of Indian Athletes leave for Asian Games 2022*

SEP 7, 2023 The Indian rowing team that would be part of the upcoming Asian Games left for Hangzhou, China on Wednesday, September 6th. The team comprises 43 members (20 Men and 13 Women) including Asian Games Medallists as part of their Coaching staff, showing how medal-winning former […]

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China’s Economic System: A Comprehensive Overview

JUNE 30, 2023 China, with its impressive economic growth and rising global influence, has proven to be a captivating subject for economists and analysts worldwide. Understanding the intricacies of China’s economic system is crucial in comprehending the forces driving its remarkable development. In this article, we will delve […]

Raksha Mantri meets China’s State Councillor

Development of India-China ties is premised on prevalence of peace & tranquillity at the borders: Shri Rajnath Singh All issues at LAC need to be resolved in accordance with existing bilateral agreements & commitments: RM APRIL 27, 2023 Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh met State Councillor and Minister […]

China Premier Li Keqiang bows out as Xi loyalists take reins

BEIJING — After a decade in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s shadow, Li Keqiang is taking his final bow as the country’s premier, marking a shift away from the skilled technocrats who have helped steer the world’s second-biggest economy in favor of officials known mainly for their unquestioned loyalty […]

China expands defense budget 7.2%, marking slight increase

China on Sunday announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget for the coming year, up slightly from last year’s 7.1% rate of increase. That marks the eighth consecutive year of single-digit percentage point increases in what is now the world’s second-largest military budget. The 2023 figure was given […]

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh: India is not reliant on China for accessing rare earth minerals

The production of Monazite the primary source of rare earth mineral in India is around 4000 MT per annum: Dr Jitendra Singh DEC 14, 2022 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; Minister of State (Independent Charge) Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic […]

EXPLAINER: Why are China’s COVID rules so strict?

BEIJING — At the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, China set out its “zero-COVID” measures that were harsh, but not out of line with what many other countries were doing to try and contain the virus. While most other nations saw the health and safety regulations as temporary until vaccines […]

World faces tension with China under Xi Jinping’s third term

BEIJING — The world faces the prospect of more tension with China over trade, security and human rights after Xi Jinping, the country’s most powerful leader in decades, awarded himself another term as leader of the ruling Communist Party. Xi has tightened control at home and is trying […]

China says protracted Ukraine crisis not in the interests of all parties

BEIJING, Sept 22 – An expanded and protracted Ukraine crisis is not in the interests of all parties, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau on the sidelines of a United Nations General Assembly meeting in New York on Wednesday. China hopes that the […]

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