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Silk Road project envisions the construction of railways, roads and ports across the globe, with Beijing providing billions of dollars in loans to many countries. (Photo: AFP)

In China's 'Silk Road' project, nations fear walking into ‘debt trap’

Concerns are being raised that China is setting up debt traps in countries which may lack the means to pay back.

02 Sep 2018 5:35 PM

Russian President Vladimir Putin will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during an economic forum. (Photo: AP)

Putin, Xi Jinping to hold talks next month in Russia: Kremlin

Russia is expecting some Asian leaders and companies to attend to the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok from September 11-13.

28 Aug 2018 10:59 AM

Ning Jizhe, vice-chairman of the National Development Reform Commission (NDRC), made the remarks at a news conference in Beijing. (Representational Image)

Belt and Road initiative is not a debt trap, says China

The Belt and Road initiative, first mentioned in a speech Chinese President Xi Jinping gave in Kazakhstan in 2013.

28 Aug 2018 10:53 AM

Swaraj's comments assume significance in the wake of China increasing its footprints in the Indian Ocean, which figures prominently in President Xi Jinping's ambitious 'One Belt, One Road' initiative to build a new Silk Route. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Peace in Indian Ocean a priority for Indian foreign policy: Sushma Swaraj

India is opposed to the 'One Belt, One Road' initiative as it includes CPEC which transverses through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

28 Aug 2018 8:42 AM

For the moment, evidence of Beijing's economic might is light on the ground at Aktau, more than 2,300 kilometres (1,400 miles) from the China-Kazakhstan border crossing that is a key entry point for goods bound for Europe overland. (Photo: AFP)

Idle cranes at Kazakh port reveal something about China's New Silk Route

During a recent visit, AFP correspondent saw corrugated steel container marked China Shipping being unloaded on an otherwise deserted dock.

26 Aug 2018 11:22 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AFP)

India, China hold extensive talks

It said Ms Sitharaman and Gen. Wei deliberated on bilateral, regional and international issues in a “free, frank and constructive manner”.

24 Aug 2018 5:55 AM

China shut as many as 128,000 websites that contained obscene and other “harmful” information in 2017. (Photo: AP)

Xi Jinping says ideology work 'absolutely correct' amid trade row criticism

The growing trade conflict is causing rifts within China’s Communist Party.

23 Aug 2018 9:22 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister of China, General Wei Fenghe during a meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

India, China handling differences with 'sensitivity, maturity': Modi

Chinese defence minister's 4-day visit to India is being seen as significant development to improve communications and military atmosphere.

22 Aug 2018 8:26 AM

After the Wuhan summit, both sides revived the long-pending proposal to set up the hotline in order to avoid flareups along the disputed border.

India-China talks in Delhi tomorrow to rebuild trust

Wei Fenghe’s 4-day visit to follow up on Modi-Xi meet.

20 Aug 2018 4:59 AM

Kim has visited China thrice this year and held talks with Xi on improving cooperation between the two countries and for economic reforms. (Photo: AFP)

Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next month

Reportedly Xi, at the invitation of North Korea leader Kim Jong Un, will attend celebrations of 70th anniversary of North Korea's founding.

18 Aug 2018 5:25 PM

The Pentagon report further said that it is unclear what message Xi Jinping-led government is trying to convey by sending aircrafts 'beyond a demonstration of improved capabilities.' (Photo: File)

China actively expanding bomber training for US strikes: Pentagon

The report highlighted that China is making effort to increase its global influence by investing heavily in its defence sector.

17 Aug 2018 3:06 PM

'The talks are moving in the positive direction,' BJP general secretary Madhav, who is currently visiting China, told the Indian media in Beijing. (Photo: PTI/File)

Dispute over large segment of Indo-China border resolved: Ram Madhav

India and China have so far held 20 rounds of Special Representative-level talks to resolve dispute over 3,488-km long LAC.

15 Aug 2018 6:02 PM

Putin expressed hopes to further develop 'reciprocal cooperation including the realisation of the tripartite project' that would also involve South Korea. (Photo: File)

Ready to meet to discuss urgent issues: Putin to Kim Jong-Un

The message did not offer a specific date for the meeting.

15 Aug 2018 2:26 PM

The future of China is not rosy, but perhaps the most surprising aspect is that Muslim nations around the world are keeping mum about the fate of the Uyghurs; nobody has so far dared to question China about its Muslim policy.

Why isn’t China under fire for Xinjiang repression?

The problem is that the large majority of the population of the restive Muslim province is considered as “extremist”.

10 Aug 2018 12:56 AM

Guo Yehou, a Chinese Vice Minister, met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as part of the ongoing close relationship between the ruling Communist Party of China and Wickremesinghe's United National Party. (Photo : AFP | Representational)

Sri Lanka part of China's One Belt One Road initiative: Communist Party

Xi Jinping's multi-billion initiative focuses on improving connectivity and cooperation among Asian countries, Africa, China and Europe.

03 Aug 2018 4:31 PM

Swaraj had told the Lok Sabha that the main objective of the informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Wuhan was to ensure mutual comfort, mutual understanding and mutual trust between the two leaders and all the three objectives had been achieved. (Photo: AP | File)

Rahul attacks govt on Doklam, says Swaraj 'buckled in front of Chinese power'

Rahul's assertion came after Swaraj told Parl that India-China face-off over Doklam was resolved and status quo has been maintained.

02 Aug 2018 2:29 PM

The Helsinki summit between Presidents Trump and Putin on July 16 reinforced these trends.

Changing geopolitics: New order is emerging

It is very clear that the United States will no longer be looked upon as a dependable partner.

01 Aug 2018 12:39 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a session during the 10th Brics Summit in Johannesburg. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi, Xi Jinping agree to China minister’s visit to India

Modi also expressed his willingness to send NSA Ajit Doval to China this year for the special representative-level boundary talks.

28 Jul 2018 6:33 AM

'It is a matter of honour for us that India has stood with Rwanda in their economic development journey,' PM Modi said, adding that India will continue to back Rwanda's development. (Photo: @narendramodi | Twitter)

With PM Modi's visit, India extends USD 200 million credit lines to Rwanda

After the one-on-one talks with President Kagame, PM Modi announced that India will soon open its mission in Rwanda.

24 Jul 2018 8:07 AM

About 4.3 million people are diagnosed with cancer annually in China, according to a report of the state-run China Central Television. (Photo: Pixabay)

China to import Indian anti-cancer drugs to give markets 'greater access'

In May, China had lifted tariffs on the import of cancer medicines. It was not clear whether Hua was referring to that announcement.

10 Jul 2018 11:24 AM

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