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While efforts are afoot to normalise Indo-China relations, the ground reality is far from normal
China's growing maritime muscle has implications for IOR security
India has signed a $375 million contract with the Philippines for three batteries of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, among the most advanced in the world. This will be seen by Beijing as a direct threat to its interests in the South China Sea.
China joins India in the climate challenge - target Net-Zero university campus
“We are all fighting a global war against our common enemy, which is the climate crisis,” said Dr Rajendra Shende
How China dumped in India using the RCEP intra-trade route
China used both the ASEAN FTA and RCEP tariff concessions to enter the ASEAN market to make it a potential platform for sneaking into the Indian market through the ASEAN–India FTA.
Chinese military activities in the Indian Ocean Region are a warning to India
Sri Lanka is also allowing Chinese research vessels in its ports. China has big plans for the region, not just spy ships.
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China contract terminated, freight corridor contract to go to Indian firm
Pursuant to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Self-Reliant India' policy, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Ltd will give the work of the signalling on 417 km route of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor to Indian companies after it terminated the contract with the Chinese firm, officials said on Saturday
'India wants peace but no guarantee of outcome of China talks'
India wants peace but there is no guarantee of the final outcome of talks with China, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in eastern Ladakh region as he reviewed the ground situation of troops in the hostile border areas
Chinese firms propose setting up of 700MW project for two SEZs
It is the government’s priority to ensure provision of uninterrupted and affordable energy to industries, remarked Minister of State and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Atif R Bokhari
China Welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Resumption
China has applauded the resumption of trade relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan after land crossings between the two neighboring countries were opened following a temporary closure under the COVID-19 crisis
India questions China's claim over South China Sea
In a diplomatic offensive against Beijing, India on Thursday rejected China's claim over the South China Sea, as the talks over the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh remained inconclusive
Trump now avoids taking stand on India-China conflict
US President Donald Trump is now avoiding taking a stand on the India-China conflict in contrast to his earlier critical remarks about Beijing or that of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
Disengagement at LAC with China intricate, requires constant verification: Indian Army
The Indian Army on Thursday stated that the disengagement process at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is intricate and "requires constant verification"
Maldives-China to hold talks on Bilateral Coordination Mechanism
The Maldives foreign ministry has revealed that discussions will take place between the Maldives government and Chinese officials regarding the bilateral coordination mechanism
Democracies will unite to face China's challenge: Pompeo
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Wednesday that he is confident the world's free nations will join together to face the challenges from China to India and other countries in Asia
Armies of India, China discuss de-escalation for 15 hours
Military delegates of India and China held deliberations stretching for nearly 15 hours on the disengagement and de-escalation of troops and materials on their borders in eastern Ladakh, during which the Indian side asked PLA troops to completely withdraw from Pangong Lake and Depsang area
India, China talk disengagement at Pangong Lake, Depsang
India and China military delegates hold talks on Tuesday about disengagement and de-escalation of troops and materials at the borders in eastern Ladakh
Pakistan proposes more powers to CPEC Authority
The federal government has proposed to give more administrative, financial and punitive powers to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority A draft prepared by the government in this regard also lays out the role of the prime minister in the authority’s affairs
Nepal Airlines decides to ground Chinese aircraft for good to cut losses
On March 28, a Y12e aircraft of Nepal Airlines landed about 60 metres short of the runway at Nepalgunj airport and skidded before halting on the nearby grassland
Chinese toys, festival items may not be sold in India this festive season
Indian businessmen have stopped placing orders for toys and decorative lights from China
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