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Bangladesh's Chief Advisor Yunus , Chinese President Xi discuss bilateral issues
Beijing, March 28: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a meeting in Beijing on Friday and discussed bilateral issues, including trade and investment.
India keeping close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on Brahmaputra: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh
New Delhi, March 27: Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh underscored on Thursday that India is keeping a close eye on China's plans to develop hydropower projects on River Brahmaputra, ensuring the country's interests are protected.
Chinese satellite launch poses no threat to Taiwan: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence
Taipei, March 27: The Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Thursday stated that a Chinese satellite launched Wednesday night posed no threat to Taiwan due to its high altitude, as reported by Taipei Times.
India, China discuss resumption of dialogue in step-by-step manner to address each other's priority areas of interest and concern
Beijing, March 26: Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) held a meeting with Liu Jinsong, Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing on March 26.
India and China make 'further progress' to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra: MEA
Beijing, March 26: India and China have made further progress on the modalities to resume Kailash Manasarovar Yatra in 2025, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said following the official consultation between Foreign Ministries of India and China, held in Bejing on Wednesday.
From October last year, India-China relationship has seen some improvement: Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 26: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between India and China have seen some improvement since October last year and noted that the two nations are working on different aspects of it.
Bangladesh's Yunus visits China days before taking over as BIMSTEC chair
Dhaka, March 26: Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government of Bangladesh, left Dhaka on Wednesday for a four-day official visit to China during which he will hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 28.
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departs for four-day visit to China
Dhaka, March 26: Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departed for China on Wednesday for a four-day visit.
India, China review situation along LAC, agree on early resumption of cross-border cooperation
New Delhi, March 25: The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing today.
India and China review situation along LAC, early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
Beijing, March 25: India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and early resumption of cross-border cooperation - including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra - during the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in Beijing.
Japan raises concern over longest Chinese intrusion near Senkaku islands
Tokyo, March 25: Japan has raised serious concerns over the recent, and one of the longest, intrusion by the Chinese Coast Guard ships in the Tokyo-controlled, Beijing-claimed islets in the East China Sea.
Indian Embassy in Beijing celebrates 'Vasant Mela', diaspora members and Chinese officials join in
Beijing, March 22: The third edition of 'Vasant Mela' - a signature event organised by the Embassy of India in Beijing, marking the arrival of Spring - was celebrated on Saturday with the participation of a large number of diaspora members and several key Chinese officials.
Conversations and dialogues have been going on: MEA on ties with China
New Delhi, March 21: India and China are making significant strides in their bilateral relations, with constructive engagements taking place at various levels.
US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as brazen, irresponsible
Washington DC, March 19: A spokesperson from the United States Department of State heavily criticised China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, calling them as "brazen and irresponsible threats," while reaffirming the United States' long-standing support for Taipei (capital city), as reported by Taipei Times.
Not surprising...PM gave clean chit to China: Congress attacks PM Modi over India-China remark on podcast
New Delhi, March 18: Following the Chinese foreign ministry's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing optimism about India-China relations and emphasising the importance of learning and understanding from one another, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that such a reply by China was "not surprising," as the Prime Minister had already given a "clean chit to China."
China 'appreciates' PM Modi's 'positive remarks', says willing to work with India
Beijing, March 17: China on Monday said that it "appreciates" Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent "positive remarks" on China-India relations as both sides earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries in Kazan, last year.
Slowly but surely, trust, enthusiasm, and energy will return: PM Modi on relations with China
New Delhi, March 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about India's relationship with China, emphasizing the importance of learning from each other and understanding one another.
Need to prioritise dialogue over discord: PM Modi on India-China standoff
New Delhi, March 16: Describing the 21st century as the "Century of Asia," Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid his emphasis on the pivotal role the continent will play in shaping global progress.
Eye on China, Taiwan announces 17 strategies to strengthen national security
Taipei, March 14: Pledging to strengthen national security, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te has announced 17 strategies to counter growing infiltration efforts and from reinstating the military court system to enhance scrutiny of immigrants from China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
China continues to hike its defense expenditure
Hong Kong, March 11: On 5 March, at this year's 14th National People's Congress, China announced its defense budget for 2025. The latest figure rises 7.2% year on year. Interestingly, Beijing maintained the growth rate of its military expenditure at precisely the same percentage as last year, and the year before, as Chairman Xi Jinping prioritizes development of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Top officials brief Parliamentary Committee on foreign policy and trade concerns
New Delhi, March 10: In a detailed briefing to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry Sunil Barthwal addressed key concerns surrounding India's foreign policy and trade relations.
Taiwan thanks US House for passing bill supporting IMF membership
Taipei, March 7: A bill to support Taiwan's admission into the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been approved by the United States House Financial Services Committee, the Taiwanese media reported on Friday.
US Press Secy Leavitt says President Trump 'tough' on China as US imposes tariff hikes
Washington, March 6: The White House has said that US President Donald Trump has been "very tough" on China when it came towards the imposition of tariffs on the country.
Troop disengagement issue resolved, India discussing putting ties on stable, positive course with China: EAM Jaishankar
London, March 6: Having resolved the urgent issues of troop disengagement along the border, India is discussing with China steps to put the relationship on a more predictable and positive course, according to External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.
Peace, tranquility in border areas essential for relationship to grow: EAM Jaishankar on China
London, March 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi wants a stable relationship with China in which India's interests are "respected and sensitivities are recognised."
US report exposes CCP's role in fueling Fentanyl crisis, calls for urgent action
Washington, DC, March 5: A recent inquiry by the House Select Committee focused on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party has brought to light troubling information regarding the CCP's role in exacerbating the fentanyl epidemic in the United States.
China watches from the sidelines as Trump switches allegiance
Hong Kong, March 4: As world respect for the USA plummeted to a new nadir on 28 February, after President Donald Trump and Vice-President JD Vance dressed down Ukraine's leader in a televised White House meeting, the true winners are Moscow and Beijing. The capitulation of the US to tsarist Vladimir Putin's viewpoint is astonishing in its rapidity, and it bodes ill for smaller countries around the world and hotspots like Taiwan.
Sam Pitroda indulged in anti-India activities, alleges Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi, February 26: Reacting to Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda's statement on China, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday alleged that the latter is also indulged in "anti-India activities."
Putin, Xi Jinping hold telephonic conversation to further develop comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation
Moscow, February 24: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday held a telephone conversation to strengthen and discuss further development of their comprehensive partnership and strategic cooperation.
Taiwan Vice President highlights Taiwan's efforts to strengthen defences against China
Taipei, February 24: Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim underscored Taiwan's efforts to bolster its defences against China, Taiwan News reported. She made these remarks during her address at the Halifax International Security Forum in Taipei on Friday.
China restricts student exchanges with Taiwan while attracting Taiwanese students
Taipei February 21: The Ministry of Education is looking to discuss the possibility of inviting Chinese students to pursue their studies in Taiwan, however, there has been no reply from Beijing, Taipei Times reported citing Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng statement.
Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consul General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple
Shanghai, February 21: Pratik Mathur, Consul General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist temple in Shanghai, highlighting the strong cultural ties between India and China - the Jing'an Temple, inspired by the architecture of Bodh Gaya.
Taiwan ready to welcome Chinese students, but no response from Beijing: Mainland Affairs Council Minister
Taipei February 21: The Ministry of Education is considering discussions on inviting Chinese students to pursue their studies in Taiwan, but Beijing has not responded, said Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Minister Chiu Chui-cheng, as reported by Taipei Times.
I am very glad: EAM Jaishankar on meeting his Chinese counterpart, highlights importance of international cooperation in polarised global landscape
Johannesburg, February 21: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday expressed satisfaction over meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Legacy of Indian Civilization in Shanghai: Consulate General of India Pratik Mathur visits Jing'an Temple
Shanghai, February 21: Pratik Mathur, Consulate General of India in Shanghai, on Friday visited a prominent Buddhist temple in Shanghai, highlighting the strong cultural ties between India and China - the Jing'an Temple, inspired by the architecture of Bodh Gaya.
EAM S Jaishankar, Chinese counterpart Wang Yi meet on G20 sidelines, discuss Kailash Mansarovar, flight connectivity
New Delhi, February 21: External Affairs Minister S jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart FM Wang Yi on Friday on the sidelines of the ongoing G20 meeting in South African capital city Johannesburg and reviewed developments in bilateral ties with a focus on direct flights and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
G20 summit: Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss ties with US, Ukraine conflict
Moscow, February 20: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on Thursday and discussed topics that included ties with the US and the Ukranian conflict, Russian state media reported.
China accuses Trump administration of serious regression over position on Taiwan
Beijing, February 18: The update made by the US Department of State in its online fact sheet on America's relations with Taiwan has drawn flak from China, with the latter accusing the Trump administration of serious regression for its position on Taiwan, CNN reported.
Sam Pitroda's views on China do not reflect Congress' stance, says Jairam Ramesh
New Delhi, Feb 17: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has clarified that the views expressed by Sam Pitroda in an interview to IANS regarding China do not represent the position of the Congress party.
Time to recognise growing China, change mindset as threat blown out of proportion, says Sam Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)
New Delhi, Feb 17: Congress veteran and Rahul Gandhi's close aide Sam Pitroda has said the threat from China is often blown out of proportion, and it is time to recognise and respect that country.