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Beijing won't make concessions to India in border dispute: Chinese expert

A Chinese expert said, India, which had more advantages in the 1962 war with China, should learn from its "erroneous strategic judgements". 

Apr 25, 2017, 14:30 PM IST

Xi Jinping elected for key Congress of Communist Party of China

President Xi Jinping was on Thursday unanimously elected as a delegate to the National Congress of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Guizhou provincial party unit.

Apr 20, 2017, 21:17 PM IST

Move to rename six places in Arunachal Pradesh 'legitimate': China

Beijing has asserted that the move to "standardise" official names for six places in Arunachal Pradesh was legitimate as these names reflect China`s "territorial claim".

Apr 20, 2017, 00:08 AM IST

China seriously concerned over North Korea's nuclear programme

China, a close ally of North Korea, today expressed serious concern over Pyongyang's plans to step up its nuclear and missile programmes.

Apr 19, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

India should not use Dalai Lama to undermine China, warns Beijing

China said today that the Dalai Lama's Arunachal Pradesh visit had a "negative impact" on Sino-India ties and the vexed boundary issue, as it asserted that New Delhi should not use the Tibetan spiritual leader to "undermine" Beijing's interests.

Apr 17, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

Air China suspends Beijing-Pyongyang flights starting Monday

Air China flights between Beijing and Pyongyang will be suspended from Monday, state broadcaster CCTV said on Friday on its official social media account.

Apr 14, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

China remains world`s biggest executioner: Amnesty

China executed more people in 2016 than all other nations combined, Amnesty International said Tuesday, even as death penalties in the world decreased overall.

Apr 11, 2017, 08:55 AM IST

Hong Kong protester jailed over anti-China clashes

A Hong Kong technician was jailed for four years and nine months today for rioting and arson during anti-China protests last year, in the harshest punishment yet over the unrest.

Apr 10, 2017, 11:34 AM IST

China's Buddhist body to sue media for 'tarnishing' religion

A Buddhist association in China has vowed to sue media networks and netizens for "tarnishing Buddhism" after they reported and shared a video that incorrectly showed its members partying at a nun's wedding.

Apr 10, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

China urges avoiding 'further deterioration' in Syria: Govt

China urged calm in dealing with the Syrian conflict on Friday after the United States military attacked a Syrian airfield with cruise missiles.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:12 PM IST

As China breathes fire over Dalai Lama's visit, Arunachal CM's Tibet comment makes global headline

China claims Arunachal Pradesh is part of their territory while India says it is inseparable part of the country.

Apr 06, 2017, 19:24 PM IST

Dalai Lama's Arunachal Pradesh visit: Chinese media says Beijing should answer 'blows with blows' if India plays dirty

Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that Arunachal Pradesh -- which China claims as part of Southern Tibet -- is "an inseparable part of India".

Apr 06, 2017, 14:49 PM IST

Duterte orders Philippine troops to South China Sea reefs

"I have ordered the armed forces to occupy all," Duterte said.

Apr 06, 2017, 13:56 PM IST

China blocks visit by Australian MPs because of human rights criticism: Sources

China called off a visit by two Australian politicians after it took offence to a letter that called on it to address allegations of human right abuses, two sources familiar with the planned tour told Reuters on Thursday. 

Apr 06, 2017, 12:02 PM IST

Dalai Lama’s Arunachal Pradesh visit: `China could interfere in Kashmir`

A top Chinese official said India was “losing its dignity”.

Apr 06, 2017, 10:17 AM IST

Five issues for Xi Jinping and Donald Trump`s first meeting

US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping have been at odds over a range of issues since the billionaire businessman took office in November.

Apr 06, 2017, 09:38 AM IST

China to create new city Xiongan New Area; to be nearly three times the size of New York

The New Area, about 100 km southwest of downtown Beijing, will span three counties that sit at the center of the triangular area formed by Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei`s provincial capital Shijiazhuang.

Apr 04, 2017, 13:26 PM IST

Six die in China house blast

At least six persons died and three went missing in a house explosion in China's Shanxi province, authorities said on Sunday.

Apr 02, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

China asks India for caution on Tawang rail link in Arunachal, not to complicate border issue

China on Saturday asked India to exercise restraint on its plan to link the strategic border district of Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh with a railway network while adding that any unilateral action might complicate the unresolved border issue.

Apr 01, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

China willing to push forward all-weather ties with Pakistan: Beijing

China on Thursday said that it is willing to work with Pakistan to push forward their "all-weather" strategic partnership, as it highlighted the significance of its troops' participation in the 'Pakistan Day' parade for the first time.

Mar 30, 2017, 20:38 PM IST