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Hong Kong's police are confident they have the resources to continue battling pro-democracy protesters, even if violence escalates further, pouring cold water on concerns that the authoritarian mainland might need to intervene. (Photo: File)

‘No need for China intervention,’ says bruised but unbowed Hong Kong police

Since the clashes began in early June, police have made more than 700 arrests but so far there appears to be no let up in the protests.

16 Aug 2019 12:49 PM

China doing very poorly as a result of trade war: Donald Trump

Trump claimed that millions of jobs have been lost and thousands of companies are shutting down in China.

16 Aug 2019 12:33 PM

China wanted the consultations to take place on Thursday, but since the schedule was already set for the day without any meetings, it was to be taken up on Friday, the diplomat said. (Photo: PTI | File)

UNSC to discuss Kashmir issue in closed-door consultation today

Except for China, all the other four permanent members of the Council have openly backed India's position.

16 Aug 2019 7:56 AM

Pakistan formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi recently said. (Photo: File)

Pakistan’s close ally China asks for ‘closed consultations’ on Kashmir at UNSC

The UN diplomat said that a request for such a meeting was submitted very recently, but no date has yet been scheduled for it.

15 Aug 2019 11:41 AM

He said the WTO views certain countries like China and India as “they’re growing”. “Well, they’ve grown,” he said and warned that the US will not let such countries to take advantage of the WTO. (Photo: AFP)

India, China are developed but take benefit of 'developing nations' tag at WTO: Trump

Trump had empowered the US Trade Representative (USTR) to start takin actions if economies are inappropriately taking benefits of the WTO.

14 Aug 2019 3:35 PM

‘The two countries should find stronger areas of convergence, respect each other’s core concerns, find ways of managing differences and keep a strategic view of the direction of bilateral ties,’ he said after meeting counterpart Wang Yi. (Photo: ANI)

India, China must respect each other’s core concerns: Jaishankar

Jaishankar, who concluded 3-day visit to Beijing on Monday, held extensive talks with his counterpart Wang Yi on Indo-China ties.

14 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

China denies US Navy ship visits to Hong Kong amid unrest

The last Navy ship to visit was the USS Blue Ridge in April 2019.

14 Aug 2019 10:13 AM

It came a day after authorities announced the unprecedented complete cancellation of all arriving and departing flights over a massive rally. (Photo: AP)

Hong Kong airport cancels all departures after blockade by protesters

‘Airport ops at Hong Kong International Airport have been seriously disrupted, all departure flights have been cancelled,’ a statement said.

13 Aug 2019 4:56 PM

‘There is a mutual agreement that as two of the largest and fastest-growing developing countries, representing almost one-third of the global population, stable and balanced development of our relations will not only be beneficial for our two peoples but also a factor of stability in this uncertain global environment. Our two countries have similar goals in terms of providing better opportunities for our peoples,’ Jaishankar said. (Photo: ANI)

Future of ties with China will depend on mutual sensitivity: India

Remarks came days after China objected Ladakh being made UT, asked India, Pak to avoid actions that ‘unilaterally change the status quo’.

12 Aug 2019 7:02 PM

Prakash, however, expressed hope that abrogation of Article 370 would bring peace and help foster integration and economic development in the Kashmir Valley. (Photo: Twitter)

Talking about temples, mosques will waste our time: Ex-Navy Chief

'China talking about artificial intelligence, robotics. And if we are wasting time talking about temples and mosques,' he said.

12 Aug 2019 11:54 AM

Jaishankar, who arrived here on Sunday, called on Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan at the Zhongnanhai, the picturesque imperial residential complex where top Chinese leaders reside. (Photo: ANI)

India, China ties should be factor of stability in uncertain world: Jaishankar

His visit was finalised much before India's move to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

12 Aug 2019 10:25 AM

Typhoon Lekima has affected at least six and a half million people in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong and Fujian, since making landfall last week. (Photo: Representational Image/File)

Typhoon Lekima affects more than 6 million people in China

The typhoon has left 32 people dead in its wake while 265,500 hectares of crops have been affected.

12 Aug 2019 8:54 AM

In Zhejiang, the typhoon damaged more than 173,000 hectares of crops and 34,000 houses. (Photo: ANI)

Typhoon Lekima: 28 dead, 20 missing in east China

Most of the deaths occurred in Yongjia County, administered by Wenzhou City, where torrential rains caused a landslide that blocked rivers.

11 Aug 2019 4:38 PM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Beijing on Sunday on a key three-day visit to hold talks with the Chinese leadership on a host of issues including finalisation of arrangements for President Xi Jinping’s visit to India later this year for the second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: File)

Foreign minister S Jaishankar arrives in Beijing for key talks with Chinese leaders

His visit was finalised much before India’s move to revoke Article 370 of the Constitution that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

11 Aug 2019 4:06 PM

The semi-autonomous region has seen eight consecutive weeks of anti-government protests that began against a now-suspended extradition bill, that have since broadened to include calls for democracy and police accountability. (Photo: ANI)

China urges Britain to stop interfering in its internal matters

‘Long gone are the days when it was under British colonial rule,’ Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

11 Aug 2019 3:06 PM

China warned Britain to stop 'meddling' in Hong Kong, after a top British official called the international financial hub's leader to voice concern about protests that have rocked the city for two months. (Photo: File)

China demands Britain to stop 'meddling' in Hong Kong

A total of 420 people have been arrested since rallies began on June 9, according to Hong Kong police in early August.

11 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

Pakistan’s foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told a press conference on Saturday. (Photo: File)

Will move UN Security Council with China’s ‘full support’: Pak on Kashmir

Qureshi said he planned to approach Indonesia and Poland, both non-permanent members of the 15-strong Security Council, for their support.

11 Aug 2019 8:18 AM

'We call on Pakistan and India to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation and jointly uphold regional peace and stability,' it said in a written response circulated to the media here. (Photo :File)

China calls on India, Pak to resolve disputes through dialogue, negotiation

Informed sources said Qureshi is in Beijing to seek all-weather ally China's support for Pak's efforts to ratchet-up Kashmir issue.

09 Aug 2019 2:32 PM

A US State Department spokeswoman on Thursday called China a "thuggish regime" for disclosing the photographs and personal details of a US diplomat who met with student leaders of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement. (Photo: File)

‘Thuggish regime’: US slams China for targeting diplomat who met Hong Kong protestors

Ortagus did not name the diplomat, or elaborate further on what kinds of private information or children's details were disclosed.

09 Aug 2019 11:09 AM

Kailash Mansarovar. (Photo: Representative Image/ANI)

China grants visas to Indian Kailash Mansarovar yatris

Thousands of devotees participated in the Yatra through a treacherous route that crosses territorial boundaries of India, Nepal and China.

08 Aug 2019 12:53 PM

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