Tag: China
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What Narendra Modi’s win means for Nepal
Some observers are worried that Modi’s resounding victory could lead India to push for the restoration of Nepal as a Hindu state, while also emboldening right-wing Hindu outfits in Nepal.
May 25, 2019 -
China delivers first overhauled JF-17 fighter jet to Pakistan
China and Pakistan had begun joint development and manufacture of the single-engine light JF-17 jets over a decade ago.
May 22, 2019 -
Can Pakistan’s army change its mindset?
In an article in the Pakistani Newspaper ‘Dawn’ of 9 February this year, Pervez Hoodbhoy writes, ‘Its (Bangladesh) growth rate last year (7.8 per cent) put it at par with India (8.0 per cent) and well above Pakistan (5.8 per cent).
May 21, 2019 -
Beijing bristles, warns US against provocation in South China Sea
China, which slams any movement of US ships in the region, warned Washington again.
May 20, 2019 -
Ex-CIA agent gets 20-year sentence for spying for China
Kevin Mallory, 62, was convicted under the Espionage Act for selling classified US "defence information" to a Chinese intelligence agent for USD 25,000 during trips to Shanghai in March and April 2017.
May 18, 2019 -
Chinese-American architect IM Pei who designed Louvre’s pyramid dead at 102
In 1964, he designed the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum which established him as a name.
May 17, 2019 -
Death toll in deadly Shanghai building collapse rises to 10
Authorities said 25 people had been found in the rubble, 10 of whom had succumbed to their injuries.
May 17, 2019 -
China to host 2023 Asian Cup after Korea withdraw bid
The Korea Football Association announced Seoul's bid to host the 24-nation 2023 edition two years ago, saying it hoped to "host the most prestigious football tournament in Asia" 63 years after holding it for the first time in 1960.
May 16, 2019 -
China formally arrests Canadian ex-diplomat, businessman: Report
China later announced it suspected Kovrig of spying and stealing state secrets and alleged that Spavor had provided him with intelligence.
May 16, 2019 -
At least 10 reported trapped in Shanghai building collapse
The accident occurred around 11:00 am (0300 GMT) in an area of central Shanghai.
May 16, 2019 -
Iran pulls out of parts of 2015 nuclear deal
On May 8, President Hassan Rouhani warned that Iran would begin to withdraw from key aspects of the agreement if global powers failed to keep their commitments within the next 60 days.
May 15, 2019 -
Chinese president moots tourism plan to promote Asian cultures
Asian people have made incredible cultural achievements over the past thousands of years and they have started cultural exchanges and mutual learning since the early days, Xi said.
May 15, 2019 -
Will meet Xi, Putin in June: US President
The President's remarks came as trade war between the US and China escalated after Trump last Friday increased the import duty on Chinese products worth USD 200 billion from 10 per cent to 25 per cent.
May 14, 2019 -
Trump threatens to slap more tariffs on Chinese imports
Trump said he was planning a $15 billion aid package for US farmers hurt by Chinese tariffs.
May 14, 2019 -
Sensex, Nifty open lower on weak domestic, global cues
In Asia, all leading bourses witnessed mild to heavy sell-offs on Tuesday after US-China trade war further intensified. In a retaliatory move, China on Monday said it would raise tariffs on US goods worth nearly USD 60 billion.
May 14, 2019 -
Will meet Xi Jinping face-to-face at G20: Donald Trump
Trump's announcement of the meeting with Xi came after the President, earlier on Monday morning, warned that China would be "hurt very badly" if a deal to end the year-long trade war between Washington and Beijing was not reached.
May 14, 2019 -
China slams terror attack in Pakistan
Three gunmen stormed the Pearl Continental Hotel in Gwadar on Saturday, killing four hotel workers and one Navy official.
May 13, 2019