China’s sweeping military purge raises questions on Beijing’s war-readiness: Report
Sofia, Feb 7 (IANS) China’s sudden dismissal of General Zhang Youxia, once the most powerful uniformed officer in the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and a trusted confidante of President Xi Jinping, has thrown China’s military establishment into turmoil, a report has revealed. What began as whispers of corruption has now escalated into a sweeping purge […]
Beijing promoting soft narratives to assert authority in Xinjiang and Tibet: Report
Kathmandu, Jan 7 (IANS) Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang province have long resisted the authority of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), despite repressive actions, reflecting deep-rooted tensions over identity, control, and security, a report said on Wednesday. It added that Beijing has also promoted soft narratives to reinforce its authority, recasting sites such as Jiaohe, an […]
Putin invites North Korea’s Kim to Russia as they meet in Beijing
Seoul, Sep 3 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday invited North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit Russia again, a Russian report said, as they held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a military parade in Beijing. The two leaders met at the Diaoyutai state guest house after attending the military parade at […]
Indian Embassy in Beijing celebrates ‘Vasant Mela’, diaspora members and Chinese officials join in
Beijing, March 22 (IANS) The third edition of ‘Vasant Mela’ – a signature event organised by the Embassy of India in Beijing, marking the arrival of Spring – was celebrated on Saturday with the participation of a large number of diaspora members and several key Chinese officials. The grand Indian celebration included everything Indian – […]
