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Zhu Rongji, former Chinese Premier who reshaped country's economy, dies of illness at 98
World | Aug 12, 2026, 04:34 PM ISTFormer Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a key figure in China's economic transformation, has died at 98 in Beijing. Serving as premier from 1998 to 2003, he pushed major state-sector reforms and helped steer China into the WTO.
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Putin meets China's Premier Li in Moscow, vows to deepen their relations but no talks on Ukraine war
World | Aug 22, 2024, 10:19 AM ISTThe meeting occurred while Russia was grappling with a Ukrainian advance into the Kursk region, which has now persisted for three weeks. Meanwhile, Moscow endured one of the most significant drone attacks on the Russian capital since the onset of the Ukraine conflict.
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Chinese premier congratulates PM Modi on historic third term, says 'willing to develop ties...'
World | Jun 11, 2024, 09:52 PM ISTLi Qiang, PM Modi's Chinese counterpart, said healthy India-China relations are conducive to stability and positive energy in the region and the world. Relations between India and China remain frozen since the Galwan border clash in 2020, despite numerous talks to resolve the issue.
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China calls on G20 leaders to prioritise development cooperation, oppose politicisation of issues
World | Nov 23, 2023, 03:59 PM ISTLi represented the Chinese side at the G20 virtual summt after President Xi Jinping chose the skip the event. His remarks only focused on development cooperation and did not touch upon the Israel-Hamas war, which was a prime topic of discussion for others.
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Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang dies at 68 after suffering heart attack
World | Oct 27, 2023, 07:43 AM ISTLi Kepiang has been China's top economic official for nearly a decade died after suffering a heart attack. He was 68.
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Chinese G20 delegation carried 'suspicious bags' at 5-star-hotel, refused security check: Sources
India | Sep 13, 2023, 02:00 PM ISTAfter high-voltage drama, the Chinese officials agreed to move the bag from the hotel and said they would adjust the luggage to the Chinese Embassy.
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British PM Rishi Sunak raises 'strong concerns' over Chinese interference in UK democracy
World | Sep 11, 2023, 12:23 PM IST"In particular my very strong concerns about any interference in our parliamentary democracy, which is clearly unacceptable," Sunak said on the sidelines of G20 Summit in New Delhi.
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G20 Summit: China confirms Xi Jinping not coming to New Delhi, Premier Li Qiang to lead delegation
World | Sep 04, 2023, 01:25 PM ISTUS President Joe Biden said earlier today that he was "disappointed" that his Chinese counterpart would not be attending the much-awaited G20 Summit in New Delhi.
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ASEAN Summit: After brief meeting, PM Modi, Trump to hold bilateral talks today
World | Nov 12, 2017, 11:52 PM ISTHe also held brief interactions with several other leaders who attended the reception hosted by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at the mega SMX Convention Centre in Pasay City here.
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Looking forward to PM Modi's visit to Beijing: Chinese Premier
World | Nov 13, 2014, 07:24 PM ISTNay Pyi Taw: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today had his first meeting with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who said that China is looking forward to the Indian leader's maiden visit to Beijing.Modi met Li at
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China a staunch supporter of European integration: Li Keqiang
World | Oct 12, 2014, 07:52 AM ISTBrussels: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday said his country is a staunch supporter of the European integration and wishes to see a united, prosperous and strong European Union (EU).Li made the remarks while meeting
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Hong Kong government able to keep it safe, says Chinese premier
World | Oct 11, 2014, 06:39 AM ISTBerlin: Visiting Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Friday that he believes the Hong Kong government is able to keep the international financial hub a safe place not just for its residents but all investors
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Will deal with outstanding issues: Modi tells Chinese PM
India | May 29, 2014, 04:45 PM ISTBeijing: Describing China as a “priority” in India's foreign policy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today told Premier Li Keqiang that he was keen on working closely with the Chinese leadership to deal with any outstanding
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Chinese Premier arrives in Pak on two-day visit
World | May 22, 2013, 02:26 PM ISTIslamabad, May 22: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was accorded a red carpet welcome as he arrived here today on a two-day maiden visit to “iron brother” Pakistan for talks on bilateral and regional issues focusing
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Chinese premier to be conferred Pakistan's highest honour
World | May 21, 2013, 11:31 PM ISTIslamabad, May 21: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, who is paying a two-day official visit to Pakistan from Wednesday, will be conferred Nishan-e-Pakistan - the country's highest honour.The visit, taking place immediately after the elections in
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Tibetan Protests A Reason For Wen Not Coming To Nepal : Media
World | Dec 14, 2011, 09:38 PM ISTKathmandu, Dec 14: The last-minute postponement of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's maiden visit to Nepal has sparked off speculation in the media here which cited ‘security threat' and ‘increasing activities of Tibetan exiles' as the