Putin arrives in Beijing for State Visit to China
Beijing, May 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday night for a State Visit to China. At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Putin is visiting China from May 19 to 20. This is Putin’s 25th visit to China. The two Presidents will exchange views on bilateral relations, cooperation in […]
Trump says he discussed North Korea with Xi during summit in Beijing
Beijing, May 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Friday he discussed North Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing this week, as he has expressed his desire to re-engage with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Trump made the remarks in a meeting with reporters aboard Air Force One en route […]
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 – […]
