OBOR

Roadblock in friendship? Pakistan 'stunned', as China stops funding for 3 CPEC projects, says report

Was China's decision to stop funding for the three road projects retribution?

Dec 05, 2017, 16:23 PM IST

China quietly but relentlessly becoming global super power, says expert

A report estimates that more than 64 nations could receive USD one trillion from China under the OBOR framework.

Nov 30, 2017, 12:06 PM IST

US lawmakers express concern over China's Belt and Road initiative

Though China has promoted the program as generous win-win assistance to its fellow developing nations, the OBOR seems motivated primarily by self-interest, Congressman Ted Yoho, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific said.

Nov 21, 2017, 08:23 AM IST

Why global powers are obsessed with containing China: 10-point guide

Here is a 10-point guide to understanding the rising fear of China.

Nov 17, 2017, 07:34 AM IST

APEC, NAFTA to OBOR: What these acronyms mean in trade diplomacy

As world leaders descend on the Vietnamese city of Danang this week for the APEC summit, the nomenclature of free trade -- NAFTA, TPP, RCEP and OBOR to name but a few -- will be in full flow.

Nov 10, 2017, 10:19 AM IST

Belt and Road initiative does not involve territorial disputes: China

Belt and Road project includes China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

Nov 08, 2017, 16:16 PM IST

China rejects reports of trouble plaguing its Belt and Road Initiative for trade

China on Friday denied reports that its ambitious USD 50 billion economic corridor in Pakistan as well as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects in a host of other countries were bogged down with problems.

Nov 03, 2017, 17:02 PM IST

Here's one thing that China says it cannot export

A Chinese state-run newspaper has conded that China does not have the capability to export a uniquly Chinese thing.

Oct 28, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

Won't change stand on Kashmir; join OBOR: China to India

China on Thursday said that BRI's goal is to promote connectivity between regional countries.

Oct 26, 2017, 19:51 PM IST

Pakistan defends CPEC, tells US it isn't conspiracy against India

Speaking in Washington, Pakistan's Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal said CPEC is only for economic prosperity, peace and stability.

Oct 12, 2017, 23:33 PM IST

China-Pak have always stood by each other: Chinese vice premier

Wang is accompanying a high-level Chinese delegation and expected to sign a few bilateral agreements.

Aug 14, 2017, 16:35 PM IST

For Pakistanis, China `friendship` road runs one way

"There is no benefit for Pakistan. It`s all about expanding China`s growth," Pakistani businessman Murad Shah said, as he straightened a display of precious stones.

Aug 02, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj's strong stance on India-China stand-off: We're equipped to defend ourself

Taking a strong stance on the current India-China standoff, the External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj all countries agree with India's position on the border standoff with China at Dokalam in Bhutan

Jul 20, 2017, 13:11 PM IST

China's One Belt, One Road plan `will drive Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal towards bankruptcy`

China is charging interest rates as high as 16 percent and above for funding made available for OBOR projects like the CPEC.

Jun 12, 2017, 14:55 PM IST

US revives New Silk Road, Indo-Pacific Economic Corridor to counter China's OBOR; India may play key role

The US has revived two major infrastructure projects in South and Southeast Asia.

May 24, 2017, 17:36 PM IST

India will have very small role to play even if it joins OBOR: Chinese state media

The commentary published on the concluding day of the two-day One Belt and Road (OBOR) summit here, described India as an "onlooker".

May 15, 2017, 19:43 PM IST

World must consider Balochistan's condition before joining OBOR initiative: Baloch leader

Ashraf Sherjan has advised countries joining China's the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative, to first consider the situation in Balochistan before taking any step further.

May 14, 2017, 12:19 PM IST

Sri Lanka PM arrives in China for One Belt One Road summit

Wickremesinghe left for the Chinese capital immediately after seeing off India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the end of his two-day visit to Sri Lanka last evening.

May 13, 2017, 17:55 PM IST

Nepal joins China's OBOR initiative

Nepal on Friday inked a deal with China to join Chinese President Xi Jinping's ambitious 'One Belt One Road' initiative to link Asia with Europe, a move that may worry India.

May 12, 2017, 15:26 PM IST

Nepal to be part of China's OBOR

Nepal has already confirmed its participation in the OBOR conference.

May 08, 2017, 21:45 PM IST