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Indian PM ends historic trip advocating better ties with China
The Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh ended a path-breaking trip to China on January 15th seeking improved all-round ties between two of the world's fastest growing economies and calling for a time frame to end their lingering border dispute.
India, China sign 11 accords; Manmohan says visit a milestone
India and China, two of the world's fastest growing economies, decided to give a major push to their ties on January 15th by signing 11 wide-ranging agreements, tripling a trade target within four years and deepening a defence engagement that was till a few years ago unthinkable between the wary Asian neighbours.
Chinese business should develop a stake in India: Singh
Asking Indian business leaders not to view China through the Western prism, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on January 13th told a delegation of CEOs that they should "think big", engage China and make them develop a stake in investing in India.
It's an essay in mutual comprehension: Manmohan in China
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is a man of few words. But when he chose to describe his informal dinner chat on January 13th evening with Premier Wen Jiabao as an "essay in mutual comprehension", it set the stage for his next two days of official talks with the Chinese leadership that is expected to narrow down differences on their border dispute and get Beijing's implied support to New Delhi's quest for civil nuclear cooperation.
Hindi-Chini bhai, bhai! Oh, really?
India and China may be serious about jointly reshaping the global economy but many cobwebs from the past remain, the list of grey areas headed by persisting suspicions about each other's long-term intentions.
Sino-Indian ties of 'global significance', says Manmohan
Beijing, January 14: Declaring that Sino-Indian relations were of "global significance", Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said he and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao had agreed to deepen "the mutual understanding and trust between our armed forces".
India not part of any effort to contain China: PM
New Delhi, January 10: Ahead of his three-day visit to China, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh struck a positive note, saying engaging Beijing was "a necessity" and hoped that his visit will give "a new thrust" to ties between the two countries.
'PM's China visit not to offset closeness with US'
New Delhi, January 14: The Congress party denied that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's official visit to China was aimed at heading off accusations that India was getting too close to the US.
Indian experts welcome Manmohan's China visit outcome
New Delhi, January 16 (IANS): Indian analysts have responded positively to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to China that has resulted in an ambitious 'shared vision' statement mapping out a partnership of cooperation and the intent to work together in the crucial area of civil nuclear energy.
Border dispute resolution with China will take time: Manmohan
On Board Air India One, January 16: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Tuesday night that the border dispute with China was a "complex and complicated issue" and would take some time to be resolved.
Manmohan Singh 'highly regarded', says India expert
Beijing, January 15: A Chinese expert on South Asia described Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who Tuesday ended a three-day visit to Beijing, as a "highly regarded and respected" political leader.
India and Indians get more and more popular among Chinese
When the Indian Ocean rock band played at the Get Lucky Bar and Nightclub in the Chinese capital's entertainment district Lucky Street, people packed the capacious restaurant and spilled over into the streets. It was yet another indicator of the growing interest in Indian culture and lifestyle among the Chinese revolving around its three principal calling cards - music, dance and yoga.
India seeks China's support to 'democratise' UN Security Council
Beijing, January 15 (IANS): Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday sought China's support to "democratise" the UN Security Council, saying it "no longer reflected reality", and also stepped up people-to-people contacts "to ensure proper awareness of each other" between the Asian giants.
Beijing roast duck and veg delight at Great Hall banquet
In keeping with his guest's known frugal habits, the formal banquet Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao hosted for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur was not a very elaborate multi-course affair, but did include the famous Beijing roast duck.
China, India taking their relationship to 'new stage'
Beijing, January 14 (IANS): India and China are taking their relationship to "a new stage", Foreign Secretary Shivshankar Menon said Monday, admitting that some bilateral problems remained to be sorted out.
China, India vow to build relationship of friendship, trust
Beijing, January 14: China and India declared that it was time the two Asian giants built "a relationship of friendship and trust" and became "sensitive to the concerns and aspirations" of one another.
'Strategic plan' needed to boost India-China business ties
Beijing, January 14 (IANS): Indian and Chinese business leaders should develop "a strategic plan" to strengthen business alliances and collaboration to turn the two countries into the world's dominant economic powers, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Monday.
PM's grant for Indian studies in Beijing varsity
Beijing, January 13 (IANS): Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday announced a grant of Rs.7.5 million to the Institute of Indian Studies at Peking University to promote the study of Indian culture in China.
Beijing's Olympic efforts an inspiration, says Manmohan
Beijing, January 13: China's massive preparation to host the Olympics this year is a source of inspiration for India, which will host the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said here Sunday.
Don't get drunk in China, mediapersons advised
Beijing, January 13: "The Chinese regard drunkenness with extreme distaste. Under no circumstances should one get drunk." This is one of the many useful tips given to the large contingent of Indian media persons travelling with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on his three-day visit to China.
Manmohan in cold Beijing, with determination to warm ties
Beijing, January 13: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrived here at the crack of dawn Sunday for his maiden governmental visit to China, the sub-zero temperature no deterrent to his determination to intensify the growing warmth in the relationship and reduce the "trust deficit" between two of the oldest civilisations that account for two-fifth of the global population.
Manmohan sees vibrant future for India-China ties
New Delhi, January 12: India's ties with China are poised to enter "a vibrant and dynamic phase", which will in turn contribute to global peace and stability, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said before he left here late Saturday night for Beijing on a three-day visit.
Manmohan Singh on China journey as world watches
New Delhi/Beijing, January 12: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh arrives Sunday morning on his first visit to China - a country whose remarkable growth story he personally wanted to witness - which is rolling out the red carpet for what Beijing says would be a "big and significant event" in its diplomatic calendar.
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