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PM Modi likely to visit China for SCO Summit after 7 years amid 'trade war' with Trump-led US
India | Aug 06, 2025, 11:43 PM ISTNotably, PM Modi's visit to China comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has targeted the BRICS countries for buying oil from Russia and for what the US President claims is a grouping that challenges the hegemony of the dollar.
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Amit Malviya calls Rahul Gandhi 'certified anti-national' after SC's rebuke over India-China remarks
India | Aug 04, 2025, 01:58 PM ISTDuring his 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra, the Congress leader claimed that China had occupied 2,000 square kilometres of Indian territory and Chinese troops were "thrashing Indian soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh".
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'Tariff wars have no winners': China's stern message to Trump
World | Jul 30, 2025, 11:52 PM ISTIn a post on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter), the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson warned Washington and said that Beijing will continue to defend its "sovereignty, security and development interests".
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US, China agree to extend tariff pauses after 'constructive' talks in Stockholm
World | Jul 29, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTBoth sides have agreed to maintain the current tariff rates, with the US continuing to impose a 30 per cent tariff on Chinese goods, and China maintaining a 10 per cent tariff on American products.
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China flash flood: Death toll rises to 34, over 80,000 people relocated in Beijing
World | Jul 29, 2025, 06:31 AM ISTChina's Premier Li Qiang said that the heavy rain and flooding in Miyun caused “serious casualties,” and called for rescue efforts, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.
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India resumes issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens after five years
India | Jul 23, 2025, 04:22 PM ISTThe move to resume issuing tourist visas for Chinese nationals comes after External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar's China visit, where he had held extensive talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. Last week, Jaishankar visited China to attend the foreign ministers' conclave of the SCO.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam
India | Jul 21, 2025, 02:21 PM ISTAssam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's massive Brahmaputra dam, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts and the river’s multiple water sources.
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China starts construction of mega-dam over Brahmaputra in Tibet: What it means for India?
World | Jul 19, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTChinese Premier Li Qiang announced the start of the construction of the dam at a groundbreaking ceremony in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra River, locally known as Yarlung Zangbo, at Nyingchi City, official media reported.
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Will China Shift Its Policy on Pakistan’s Terror Proxies After TRF Ban?
Originals | Jul 18, 2025, 08:49 PM ISTWith the UN banning the Resistance Front (TRF), questions arise over whether China will reevaluate its support for Pakistan's terror proxies amid global pressure and changing geopolitics.
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Why Japan sounded global alert over China's military buildup and alliance with Russia, North Korea
World | Sep 03, 2025, 06:41 PM ISTThe report highlighted a sharp rise in Chinese warship activity in the Pacific, especially near Japan's southwestern region. It noted that over the past three years, the number of Chinese naval transits near Taiwan and the Japanese island of Yonaguni has tripled.
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Muqabla: Is PM Modi going to visit China ?
News | Jul 16, 2025, 11:25 PM ISTMuqabla: Is PM Modi going to visit China ?
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NATO chief threatens 100% secondary sanctions on India and China for trade relations with Russia
World | Jul 16, 2025, 11:08 AM ISTNATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issued a stark warning on Wednesday, saying that countries like Brazil, China, and India could face severe secondary sanctions if they continue trade relations with Russia.
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Jaishankar flags Pahalgam terror attack as 'graphic example' at SCO meet in China
India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:51 PM ISTAt the SCO Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Tianjin, India's EAM emphasised the need for collective action to stabilise the global order, combat terrorism, enhance regional cooperation, and support Afghanistan’s development amid rising international challenges.
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Jaishankar tells Chinese Counterpart, 'Differences Must Not Become Disputes'
News | Jul 15, 2025, 10:49 AM ISTJaishankar, during his Beijing visit, told his Chinese counterpart that differences should not become disputes, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and cooperation to maintain stable India-China relations.
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Woman in China spends $280,000 shopping online, rents a flat to store her unopened packages
Trending | Jul 14, 2025, 12:51 PM ISTThe woman in China disclosed that she regularly shops via live-stream, primarily purchasing gold jewellery, health supplements, and cosmetics.
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What's on the agenda as Jaishankar visits China after 5 years: Border tensions, SCO, ties in focus
India | Jul 14, 2025, 12:47 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's first visit to China in five years comes amid efforts to sustain a fragile thaw in ties strained by border tensions, Tibet friction and China's growing support for Pakistan.
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Jaishankar meets Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, extends support for China's SCO Presidency
World | Jul 14, 2025, 09:41 AM ISTIn a post on X, Jaishankar stated, "Pleased to meet Vice President Han Zheng soon after my arrival in Beijing today and conveyed India's support for China's SCO Presidency. Noted the improvement in our bilateral ties."
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Explained: India's big push of Rs 1,345 crore for rare-earth magnets to reduce reliance on China
India | Jul 11, 2025, 08:22 PM ISTIndia has unveiled a Rs 1,345 crore incentive scheme to boost rare-earth magnet manufacturing and cut its 80 per cent import dependence on China amid tightening Chinese export controls.
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Thailand–Cambodia border row: Why China wants to mediate in the long-standing dispute
Explainers | Jul 11, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTA border skirmish that left one Cambodian soldier dead has reignited a long-running territorial dispute between Thailand and Cambodia, fuelling nationalist tensions and political fallout in Bangkok.
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Chinese research vessel found active near Indian waters, operated secretly: Report
India | Jul 11, 2025, 04:55 PM ISTA Chinese research vessel was tracked operating covertly near India's east coast after disabling its AIS, raising concerns over possible undersea surveillance.