Media Watch: Casually inserted bombshell of the week
Well, it wasn’t much of a bombshell for many in the know. In fact, anyone with a friend or contact in the foreign office, journalists included, were in on it. The Chinese,…
China hopes Islamabad, Kabul “would properly” address border issue
BEIJING: As the situation remains tense on the Pak-Afghan border following Afghan troops’ aggression and Pakistani forces’ retaliatory response, China hoped the both governments in Islamabad and Kabul “would properly” address the border…
China says no change in its policy on Kashmir issue
BEIJING: China, while showing its concern over Indo-Pak tensions, said Wednesday that Beijing’s policy on the Kashmir issue has not changed. According to media reports, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson, while talking to…
Czech president takes a jab at media, declaring himself ‘agent of Putin, Trump, China and Israel’
Czech President Milos Zeman launched his 2018 re-election bid on Friday, saying he had decided to run due to his strong public support and because he wanted to offer continuity. Zeman, who…
China urges restraint after North Korea missile launches
BEIJING: China called for restraint Monday after North Korea test-launched four ballistic missiles, criticising the move but also suggesting that South Korea and the United States were partly to blame. “China…
China finance ministry releases $151 billion defense budget
China’s finance ministry said Sunday that the country’s defence budget this year will top 1 trillion yuan ($145 billion) for the first time, after the exact figure was initially kept out…
India to host Dalai Lama in disputed territory, defying China
NEW DELHI: Indian federal government representatives will meet the Dalai Lama when he visits a sensitive border region controlled by India but claimed by China, officials said, despite a warning from…
China reacts with anger, threats after South Korean missile defence decision
Chinese state media have reacted with anger and boycott threats after the board of an affiliate of South Korea’s Lotte Group approved a land swap with the government that allows authorities…
China invested $14.5 billion in Belt and Road countries last year
BEIJING: China invested about $14.5 billion in countries along Belt and the Road Initiative routes last year – about 8.5 per cent of the country’s total overseas investment. According to an inspector…
Wary of Trump unpredictability, China ramps up naval abilities
The PLA Navy is likely to secure significant new funding in China’s upcoming defence budget as Beijing seeks to check US dominance of the high seas and step up its own projection…
No ‘solid evidence’ against Azhar from India: China
India hasn’t provided “solid evidence” against Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar for China to support the move to sanction him at the United Nations, Beijing said Friday ahead of a strategic…
Pakistan aware of Indian designs to sabotage CPEC: FO
ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said Thursday India has been involved in terrorist activities in Pakistan and is now openly opposing the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Answering a question at the weekly news briefing in…
China receives Trump’s letter, says it attaches great importance to ties with US
BEIJING: China said on Thursday it attached great importance to China-US ties after confirming it had received a letter from US President Donald Trump. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lu Kang said China commended Trump for…
China blocks US proposal to designate JeM chief a terrorist at UN
China on Tuesday blocked a proposal by the US to designate Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist, Times of India has reported. The US, supported by the United Kingdom…
China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile
BEIJING: China may be testing a new, long-range air-to-air missile that could take out early warning aircraft and aerial refuelling aircraft, a state-run newspaper said on Thursday, after pictures of the new…
China reveals ‘Sharp Sword’ drone able to carry two tonnes of bombs
The stealthy unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) is being touted a huge win for Chinese aviation technology, Popular Science reports. It was built by Aviation Industry Corporation of China, and is equipped…
Chinese President Xi calls for world without nuclear weapons
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for a world without nuclear weapons at the UN on Wednesday and urged a multilateral system based on equality among nations large and small. His speech at…