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Sri Lanka PM seeks China’s support to rebuild investor confidence and tourism industry

A seven-member high-level Chinese delegation led by former Chinese Foreign Minister and current member of the Communist Party Political Bureau Yang Jiechi called on Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees Friday (Oct 09)

'Sri Lanka aims to bring about development of country similar to China'

The head of the high-level delegation from the People’s Republic of China, who is currently visiting Sri Lanka has assured that China will continue to assist Sri Lanka for the success of the country’s development drive

Pharma imports from China handicap India's security: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court has observed that dependence on China for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) handicaps India in responding to security and other breaches by the Communist country

Quad meeting rattles China

The second meeting of foreign ministers of the Indo-Pacific Quad comprising India, Japan, Australia and the United States has rattled China, which appears to be groping for a suitable response

Chinese delegation assures continuous assistance towards Sri Lanka’s development

A high-powered Chinese delegation led by former Chinese Foreign Minister and the current Communist Party Political Bureau Member Yang Jiechi had conveyed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, fostering and further developing the relations between Sri Lanka and China is Chinese President Xi Jinping’s priority

Majority in advanced world perceive China negatively: Pew survey

Majority of the people in the 14 most economically advanced countries have a negative view of China, especially since the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic, as per the latest survey of the Pew Research Center

High-powered Chinese delegation to visit Colombo

A high-powered Chinese delegation led by former Chinese Foreign Minister and the current Communist Party Political Bureau Member Yang Jiechi, is expected in Colombo today (Oct. 08), the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday (Oct. 07)

As consensus fails, Indian, Chinese soldiers battle minus 20-degree temperatures

Temperatures at critical mountain peaks and passes in the Himalayas along the disputed India-China border have dropped to minus 20 degrees Celsius, presenting a fresh challenge to the thousands of troops deployed on both sides

Sindh islands 'illegally annexed' by China, alleges PPP leader Bilawal Bhutto

A presidential ordinance by the Imran Khan government to take control of the Sindh islands has kicked up a political storm in Pakistan, with the opposition calling it "illegal annexation" by China

China accuses US ambassador to Sri Lanka of violating diplomatic protocols

The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka accused the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka of severely violating diplomatic protocols during an interview with a local newspaper

Be wary of engagement with China; India can play significant role in region: US envoy to Sri Lanka

In an interview to the Daily Mirror of Sri Lanka, US Ambassador Alaina B Teplitz flagged apprehension about the Chinese development projects in the region, warning how some of the projects have transitioned in Djibouti and Cambodia, whicn the ambassador said were  worth examining

EU must act to stop China’s expanding espionage activities: EICC

The Europe India Chamber of Commerce (EICC), a Brussels-based non-profit organisation which serves as the liaising body representing views of European and Indian businesses and enterprises, has flagged reports of “increasing espionage activities by Chinese Secret Service in Brussels" and the "dangers it may pose to the European Union’s people, media,  political institutions, and governance.”

Nepal's Tatopani transit point with China to resume operation

The Tatopani transit point at the Nepal-China border in Sindhupalchowk is reopening on Monday

India sees China digging in for winter: IAF chief

India sees China digging in for the winter along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Monday

China ready to improve strategic relations with Bangladesh

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said he stands ready to work with Bangladesh to better align the two countries' strategies and jointly promote the construction of the Belt and Road to take the China-Bangladesh strategic partnership of cooperation to new heights, reports Xinhua