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

Pakistan takes U-turn; says Saudi won't be part of CPEC

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

03 Oct 2018 12:17 PM

The survey of 25 nations by the Pew Research Centre also showed that respondents from across the globe have less confidence in Trump’s ability to lead than they do in Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping. (Photo: File)

America’s image has worsened under Trump, shows survey

The survey was conducted between May and August, and based on interviews with over 900 people in each of the surveyed countries.

03 Oct 2018 10:01 AM

'I always say we rebuilt China. They took that money and they built fighter jets and they built bridges. They built more bridges that we built in the last hundred years, probably. Big ones like the George Washington Bridge, like big bridges,' Trump said. (Photo: AP | File)

Trump threatens new tariffs on China, says no trade deal

Referring to trade war with China, Trump told reporters that China wanted to talk to the US very badly, but he was not ready yet.

02 Oct 2018 2:37 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP)

Nationalism is eroding democracy

That’s a popular drug these days, and all we have to do is look next door at India to see the consequences.

02 Oct 2018 12:25 AM

After accusing the government in Beijing of using a variety of tactics to damage his chances at the vital midterm polls in November, he said that relations with Xi might have taken a permanent turn for the worse. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump admits friendship with China’s Xi Jinping could be over

US this week enacted new tariffs against China covering another USD 200 bn of imports, shrugging off threats of counter measures.

27 Sep 2018 12:47 PM

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

Modi-Xi meet gave boost to Wuhan

Wuhan is now pulling out all stops to woo Indian business investment and students to cash in on its link with India.

27 Sep 2018 5:22 AM

China and Pakistan should continue to make 'all-out' efforts to promote the economic corridor, expand trade and reduce poverty to bring more benefits to the ordinary people of Pakistan, Wang said. (Photo: ANI)

China says plots to disrupt ties with Pakistan will fail

Relationship between China and Pak will not change, regardless of circumstantial changes, Qureshi told Wang, according to China's statement.

26 Sep 2018 1:39 PM

he Communist Party of China, headed by President Xi Jinping, (Photo: File)

China hopeful about India joining Belt, Road initiative

CPC Asian Bureau director-general said that the political parties must put people’s interests ahead of their own political interests.

26 Sep 2018 1:17 AM

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: File)

Emperor Xi’s ‘Voice’ war expands, don’t ignore it

In the West, more and more concerns are emerging about China’s political influence over universities, cultural organisations or ordinary citizens.

25 Sep 2018 12:53 AM

American officials say Chinese plans for state-led development of global competitors in robotics and other technologies violate its market-opening obligations and might erode US industrial leadership. (Photo: File)

China hikes tariffs on US imports as trade row intensifies

The conflict stems from US complaints Beijing steals or pressures foreign companies to hand over technology.

24 Sep 2018 3:52 PM

'We’re going to get an outcome which forces China to behave in a way that if you want to be a power -- a global power – transparency, rule of law, you don’t steal intellectual property,' Pompeo said. (Photo: File)

We are going to win, says Mike Pompeo on trade war with China

Trump has taken an increasingly hard line on trade, with USD 200 billion in tariffs on Chinese exports set to take effect on Monday.

24 Sep 2018 2:02 PM

'Those who oppose the BRI or the CPEC shall never succeed as this is an initiative of peace and development not only for China but for region and beyond,' it quoted Xi as saying. (Photo: File)

Those opposing economic corridor will 'never succeed': China to Pak

General Bajwa, who is in China, called on Xi Jinping after his meetings with the top Chinese military officials.

20 Sep 2018 2:29 PM

‘Re-educating’ Xinjiang: How the Chinese rule Uighurs

The Uighurs are Turkic Muslims, and official Chinese fears of fundamentalist radicalisation are not exactly unfounded.

20 Sep 2018 1:45 AM

At the same time, Sitharaman added that as defence minister of the country she was conscious of the fact that she will have to keep the border guards alert. (Photo: File)

India not lowering guard on border with China, says Sitharaman

Sitharaman said both sides recognised that the broad decisions arrived at the informal summit between PM Modi and Xi Jinping in Wuhan.

16 Sep 2018 4:02 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

The choices for Imran: Who will he satisfy first?

The Chinese dream provides the framework for all its massive initiatives at home, regionally and globally.

15 Sep 2018 12:00 AM

'It seems to me counterproductive if we demand everything from the North Korean side and in response they are given nothing,' he said at an event with China's Xi Jinping and Japan's Shinzo Abe. (Photo: File)

Putin urges security guarantees for N Korea denuclearisation

'North Korea, in return for its denuclearisation, was after all promised security guarantees,' Putin said.

12 Sep 2018 2:54 PM

Official seal notices are placed on the backdoor entrance of the Zion church after it was shutdown by authorities in Beijing, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2018. (Photo: AP)

China to regulate online religious activity amid crackdown on churches, mosques

Anyone wishing to provide religious instruction or services online must apply by name and judged morally fit and politically reliable.

11 Sep 2018 2:37 PM

Kim Jong Un showed off his friendship with China, raising the hand of President Xi Jinping's envoy as they saluted the crowd together afterwards (Photo: AFP)

North Korea holds 70th anniversary parade, without ICBMs

Democratic People's Republic of Korea was proclaimed on Sept 9, 1948, 3 yrs after Moscow and US divided peninsula.

09 Sep 2018 3:28 PM

The President also said that the US should get paid for securing the wealthy countries from the outside harm. (Photo: AFP)

‘Whole thing is crazy’: Trump wants to stop subsidies to India, China

Attacking the WTO, US President Donald Trump said he thinks that the World Trade Organization was probably the worst of all.

08 Sep 2018 2:19 PM

'China does not interfere in Africa's internal affairs and does not impose its own will on Africa. What we value is the sharing of development experience and the support we can offer to Africa's national rejuvenation and prosperity,' Xi said. (Photo: File)

No strings attached, says Xi Jinping on funding for vanity projects in Africa

Xi said plan, for which Beijing has pledged USD 126 bn, would help provide resources and facilities for Africa and expand shared markets.

03 Sep 2018 1:55 PM

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