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'China wants to make a deal,' Trump told reporters. 'They sent a list of things that they are willing to do.' (Photo: File)

Amid tariff war, Donald Trump says China wants trade deal with US

While the offer is not acceptable yet, Trump said he was optimistic for an agreement to get 'reciprocal' trade.

17 Nov 2018 1:00 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting with Chinsese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)

India, China to step up border military meets

After the talks, Mr Mitra called on Chinese State Councillor and defence minister General Wei Fenghe on Wednesday, the release said.

16 Nov 2018 12:07 AM

Foreign websites such as Alphabet Inc’s Google and Facebook Inc are blocked in China, where authorities also tightly control online content and censor or punish those who post material seen as opposed to “core socialist values”.

China's Xi calls for global cooperation to create 'fairer' internet

Technology and the internet are key battlegrounds in a trade war between China and the United States.

07 Nov 2018 5:21 PM

The Pakistan Army, which calls the shots in Islamabad, continues to be Beijing’s most valued international client due to its anti-India orientation, even as elected civilian regimes come and go.

China, Pak are still up to their old games on J&K

This is Goebbelsian doublespeak. For New Delhi certainly, and for significant world capitals, Pakistan’s “quest for peace” is a myth.

06 Nov 2018 1:48 AM

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue. (Photo: AP)

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

The ties between India and Pak had strained after terror attacks by Pakistan-based groups in 2016 and India's surgical strikes inside PoK.

04 Nov 2018 6:33 PM

Moon later suggested that the trip was likely to happen this year, and told lawmakers Thursday that the peninsula was approaching 'the historic starting line' for peace. (Photo: AP | File)

Kim Jong-Un to visit Seoul soon, says South Korea President

In September, the leaders of the two Koreas agreed Kim would visit Seoul 'in the near future' without giving a specific date.

01 Nov 2018 3:06 PM

Trump has long threatened to impose tariffs on all remaining Chinese imports into US, which exceed USD 257 billion, if Beijing fails to meet US demands for sweeping changes to Chinese trade, technology transfer and industrial subsidy policies. (Photo: File | AP)

US plans tariff on all remaining Chinese imports if Trump-Xi talks fail: Report

No decision has been made but preparation for new tariff list are on, in case the meeting does not yield progress towards solving disputes.

30 Oct 2018 9:56 AM

Pakistan's first space mission has been planned for 2022 and the federal Cabinet meeting chaired by Imran Khan approved the plan on Thursday, the minister was quoted as saying by Pakistani newspaper 'The News'. (Photo: File)

Pak plans to send 1st astronaut to space in 2022, same year as India

An agreement between Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) and a Chinese company has already been signed.

26 Oct 2018 11:13 AM

The confirmation of Khan’s first visit to China as premier comes days after Pakistan secured USD 6 billion dollars in funding from Saudi Arabia to help stave off a widening balance of payment crisis. (Photo: File)

After USD 6 billion funding from ‘friendly’ Saudis, Pak PM now looks to China

Foreign affairs ministry said Khan would meet with Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang on the November 2-5 trip which will take in Beijing.

26 Oct 2018 10:47 AM

India and China fought a war in 1962 and the unresolved dispute over stretches of their 3,500 km (2,200 miles) border has clouded relations ever since. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Beijing, New Delhi aim to hold Army drills in China by end of year

The two countries would meet in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu next month to discuss the arrangements, Wu Qian said.

25 Oct 2018 4:49 PM

On India's request for China's support to declare Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist by the UN, Hua said she has to check the specific details of the talks between the two ministers. (Representational Image)

China remains defiant on Masood Azhar despite pact assuring cooperation

Agreement was inked during first India-China high-level meeting on bilateral security cooperation which was co-chaired by Rajnath and Kezhi.

23 Oct 2018 4:38 PM

The White House's move to expand Washington's dispute with Beijing beyond trade and technology and into accusations of political meddling has sunk relations between the world's two largest economies to the lowest level since the Cold War. (Photo: File)

China-US ties sinking amid acrimony over trade, politics

Major speech by US Vice President on Oct. 4 was clearest, highest-level sign that US strategy was turning from engagement to confrontation.

23 Oct 2018 1:54 PM

Khan said his government was in touch with some 'friendly countries' and has sought cooperation to address the mounting balance of payments deficit and dwindling foreign currency reserves. (Photo: File)

Pak may not seek IMF bailout, seeking help from ‘friendly countries’: Khan

Though he did not name any countries, Pak media has reported that govt was consulting allies like China and Saudi Arabia for financial help.

19 Oct 2018 2:54 PM

After the new government took over in Pakistan, China has agreed to extend the CPEC projects to Balochistan province to address criticism that only the dominant Punjab province grabbed most of Chinese investments. (Photo: AFP | File)

As Pakistan negotiates IMF bailout, China says more corridor projects planned

Cash-strapped Pakistan has approached the International Monetary Fund for a bailout package as it faces a serious economic crisis.

16 Oct 2018 5:47 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China President Xi Jinping will meet in Argentina in November, Chinese ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui said. (Photo: File | PTI)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping to meet in November in Argentina: Chinese envoy

PM Modi, Xi Jinping will meet on the sidelines of the G20 summit.

15 Oct 2018 12:35 PM

A post-Trump Democratic administration may well decide to opt for the “win-win” relationship proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Where is the new Cold War headed?

Chinese efforts to build a so-called “win-win’”relationship through trade concessions and cooperation on Korea and Afghanistan have clearly failed.

15 Oct 2018 12:07 AM

It is the biggest project under the more-than USD 50 billion 'China Pakistan Economic Corridor' which India opposes as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: AP | File)

China plays down reports on investment cut by Pakistan in CPEC

Pak's Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid had recently announced plans to cut the USD 8.2 bn Karachi-Peshawar railway project by about USD 2 bn.

09 Oct 2018 4:33 PM

The CPEC is the flagship project of the multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, a project of President Xi Jinping aimed at enhancing China's influence around the world through China-funded infrastructure projects. (Photo: AFP | File)

Saudi Arabia's plan to invest in Pakistan a 'positive factor', says China

After recent visit of Imran Khan to Saudi Arabia, it was announced that Riyadh will be third 'strategic partner' of USD 50 billion CPEC.

08 Oct 2018 7:17 PM

Meng's various jobs likely put him in close contact with Zhou and other Chinese leaders in the security establishment, a sector long synonymous with corruption, opacity and human rights abuses. (Photo: AP)

China accuses ex-Interpol chief Meng Hongwei of bribery, other crimes

Interpol announced Sunday that Meng had resigned as president of the international police agency, effective immediately.

08 Oct 2018 3:10 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

Modernisation of China and what lessons it has for Pakistan

In a Xi’an market, a stall owner makes his money selling facsimile currency notes for use at schools.

05 Oct 2018 1:32 AM

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