Tag: China
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US Navy chief heads to China
The head of the US Navy will visit his Chinese counterpart next week, officials said Friday, as the two powers seek to reduce military risks amid ongoing trade tensions.
January 12, 2019 -
Singing an ARIA
The Asia Reassurance Initiative Act or ARIA allocates a 5-year budget of $1.5billion to enhance cooperation with the US’ strategic regional allies
January 9, 2019 -
Seat belt warning as storm clouds loom in 2019
Fasten your seat belts, everyone, as the turbulence ahead looks likely to make for a bit of a bumpy ride.
January 7, 2019 -
Elon Musk in China to lay foundation of first Tesla plant outside US
He signed a preliminary agreement with the Shanghai government to build a Tesla Gigafactory in China.
January 7, 2019 -
China passes law to make Islam ‘compatible with socialism’
China has embarked on an aggressive "Sinification" campaign in recent years with faith groups that were largely tolerated in the past seeing their freedoms shrink under Chinese President Xi Jinping.
January 6, 2019 -
China’s population to peak in 2029 at 1.44 billion: Report
The study by China Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) warned that the country must implement policies to handle a smaller workforce and an older population.
January 6, 2019 -
Trade negotiations with China going well: Donald Trump
Top officials from United States and China are currently involved in trade negotiations. In November, Trump and Xi met in Buenos Aires on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in Argentina.
January 5, 2019 -
Unite or else…
Wednesday’s message at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People was intrinsically an echo of the official stand that Taiwan’s unification with China is inevitable.
January 4, 2019 -
Xi Jinping asks Taiwan to reject independence, says China reserves use of force
Taiwan's unification with the mainland is "inevitable", President Xi Jinping said on January 2, warning against any effort to promote the island's independence and saying China would not renounce the option of military force to bring it into the fold.
January 2, 2019 -
Xi Jinping says China ‘must be, will be’ reunified with Taiwan
In his speech, Xi sent a warning to advocates of Taiwan's independence, including supporters of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen.
January 2, 2019 -
Yoga gains popularity in China, more colleges to come up
A total of 50 branches would be set up to boost education and teacher training, according to Chen Luyan, dean of the China-India Yoga College.
December 24, 2018 -
China can be strong contender at FIFA World Cup: Australian coach
The Chinese women's football team has improved technically and is more disciplined and organised, said the coach and skipper of the W-League (Australian top-flight league) side Newcastle Jets on Sunday following a training match.
December 24, 2018 -
India, China launch people-to-people exchanges mechanism, resolve to strengthen ties
The mechanism, aimed at building synergies in people-to-people ties, was jointly launched by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi with both leaders reaffirming their commitment to take Sino-India ties to greater heights in 2019.
December 21, 2018 -
Imran’s fate hinges on economic showing
Pakistan has requested for a $12 billion help because its economy is in a shambles. The foreign exchange reserve is at $7.3 billion whereas a dollar itself buys 140 Pakistani Rupees. The monthly trade deficit is at $1.7 billion.
December 21, 2018 -
India, China to launch people-to-people exchanges mechanism on Friday
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is arriving in New Delhi late tonight to jointly launch the mechanism with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
December 20, 2018 -
Tibetans welcome US move to pass act on Tibet
The new law will require the Department of State to report to the Congress annually regarding the level of access Chinese authorities granted US diplomats, journalists, and tourists to Tibetan areas in China.
December 20, 2018 -
RCEP decision could cost India dear
Countries in diverse development stages from Australia, China, Japan and India to the 10 members of the Association of South East Nations (Asean) are part of RCEP, besides South Korea and New Zealand.
December 19, 2018