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Putin, Xi discusses 'some issues of particularly confidential nature', vow to boost defence ties
World | Oct 19, 2023, 01:15 PM ISTAfter the meeting, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the conversation held at Beijing's Great Hall of the People was a very productive and substantial part of the conversation. However, he did not elaborate further citing "confidential".
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Putin arrives in China to meet Xi, talks on defence cooperation, Israel-Hamas war on the cards
World | Oct 17, 2023, 10:05 AM ISTPutin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday with an honour guard meeting his plane. His visit is also a show of support for Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s signature Belt and Road initiative. According to reports, both leaders may also discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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China calls Netanyahu, Palestine for immediate ceasefire as war between Israel, Hamas kill over 500
World | Oct 08, 2023, 01:42 PM ISTChina urged the international community to act with greater urgency, step up input into the Palestine question, facilitate the early resumption of peace talks between Palestine and Israel, and find a way to bring about enduring peace.
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US: Biden, Xi meeting on cards in San Francisco next month amid strained ties
World | Oct 07, 2023, 10:46 AM ISTThe Biden administration previously made efforts to convince the Chinese to agree to a meeting. Relations between Beijing and Washington have been strained recently following the COVID-19 pandemic and China's rising aggression in the Indo-Pacific region.
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Nepal PM Prachanda says China vows to construct roads, electricity infrastructures in border regions
World | Oct 02, 2023, 09:07 AM ISTPrachanda informed the House that during the high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, discussions were held on the construction of a transmission line in the northern border region, on installation of solar power in places in the border area where electricity cannot be reached.
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Jaishankar recalls his days in China as envoy, says 'relations between two nations never...'
World | Sep 27, 2023, 02:50 PM ISTExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishsnkar, who had served in China as India's Ambassador to Beijing, recalled that the relations between both nations have never been easy in the past 75 years. He claimed that the ties strained further after the Galwan Valley clash in 2020.
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Indian-American presidential aspirant Nikki Haley accuses Biden of making US more dependent on China
World | Sep 26, 2023, 07:06 AM ISTHaley claims that America does not need to impoverish itself to protect the environment, claiming that the world is cleaner and safer today because "Americans did what we do best".
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Nepal, China sign agreements including trade, road connectivity during Prachanda's visit to Beijing
World | Sep 25, 2023, 07:52 PM ISTThe two sides exchanged views on the ways to further strengthen and consolidate the mutual understanding and cooperation and give a new impetus in the front of economy, trade and people-to-people contacts.
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China an existential threat to US, Communist Party preparing for war: Indian-American Nikki Haley
World | Sep 23, 2023, 12:37 PM ISTHaley’s speech comes two days after her India-American Republican rival Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a foreign policy speech on China in Ohio. Both Haley and Ramaswamy have emerged to be popular GOP candidates after former US president Donald Trump.
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China: MeToo journalist, labour activist to appear in secret trial amid crackdown on civil society
World | Sep 22, 2023, 12:55 PM ISTBoth detained individuals are unlikely to receive a fair trial as the judicial system has a 99.9% conviction rate.
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Xi Jinping described as 'dictator' by THIS country; China reacts
World | Sep 19, 2023, 01:20 PM ISTYet another country has described Xi Jinping as a "dictator", to which China has objected calling the remark an "open political provocation".
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China's 'missing' Defence Minister absent from top military meet, speculations rise over his removal
World | Sep 16, 2023, 05:22 PM ISTLi's name still figures as a defence minister, CMC member and state councillor at the Chinese government and military websites, despite his mysterious disappearance over two weeks ago.
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Chinese Defence Minister under house arrest? US claim triggers uproar after Li Shangfu disappears
World | Sep 15, 2023, 03:25 PM ISTThe US Ambassador claimed that the defence minister also did not turn up for a crucial meeting with the Singaporean Chief of Navy. However, the diplomat did not enclose when and where the meetings were scheduled.
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After China's Foreign Minister, now Defense Minister Li Shangfu goes missing: Reports
World | Sep 11, 2023, 08:35 PM ISTLi Shangfu was appointed Defense Minister in March 2023. In the month of July, Xi Jinping removed his Foreign Minister Qin Gang. After removing Qin Gang, Xi Jinping also dismissed Rocket Force General Li Yuchao and General Liu Guangbin.
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China's 'economic crisis' makes Taiwan invasion less likely: Biden after meeting Li Qiang at G20
World | Sep 11, 2023, 10:39 AM ISTBiden said that he met Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 Summit in which talks were held between the two countries in nearly 10 months since he last spoke to Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 Summit 2022 in Indonesia.
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Kim Jong Un hosts Chinese, Russian guests at North Korea's parade amid reports of meet with Putin
World | Sep 09, 2023, 12:16 PM ISTThe midnight parade in the capital, Pyongyang, which was to celebrate North Korea's 75th founding anniversary, came amid reports that Kim would travel to Russia soon to hold a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin focussing on the North Korean arm sales amid Ukraine war.
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Ahead of mega Apple event next week, China bans govt officials from using iPhones
World | Sep 06, 2023, 03:31 PM ISTThe ban comes ahead of an Apple event next week that analysts believe will be about launching a new line of iPhones and could trigger concern among foreign companies operating in China as Sino-US tensions escalate.
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G20 Summit: If China wants to play role of 'spoiler', that option is available, says White House
World | Sep 06, 2023, 09:06 AM ISTG20 Summit 2023: Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend G20 Summit in New Delhi this week and the delegation will be led by Premier Li Qiang, China's foreign ministry announced on Monday as it expressed Beijing's readiness to work with all parties to make the high-profile meeting a success.
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G20 Summit in Delhi: Who will attend and who will give it a miss? Check complete list
World | Sep 06, 2023, 06:22 AM ISTAhead of the much-anticipated mega event, here are the key details on which leaders will attend and who will miss the Summit. Check the full list here.
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China willing to work with India to promote greater, continuous development of both nations: Beijing
World | Sep 05, 2023, 06:19 PM ISTRelations between China and India remain frosty over their border dispute that led to a clash three years ago in which 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed.