China’s manufacturing sector slows further as exports contract
Beijing, May 31 (IANS) China’s manufacturing activity slowed further in May as new export orders contracted and input costs kept rising, according to a survey by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Sunday. The official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) dropped to a three-month low of 50 from 50.3 in April, with […]
‘Great Nicobar project gives India maritime clout to counter China’
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports, keeping in view India’s defence and national security, an article contended. The […]
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 […]
Iran FM says US willing to continue talks, open to Chinese help to end war
NEW DELHI(RAHNUMA): Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday he had “received messages” from the United States saying it is willing to continue talks, and that he was open to any support, including from China. “We received messages again from the Americans saying that they are willing to continue the talks and continue the […]
US China agree Iran can never have nuke, Strait of Hormuz must remain open
Beijing, May 14 (IANS) The United States and China agreed Thursday that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon and the crucial Strait of Hormuz must remain open, a White House official said after Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit in Beijing. The leaders had the much-anticipated meeting at the imposing […]
Taiwan says China ‘sole risk’ to regional peace, stability
Taipei, May 14 (IANS) Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) on Thursday described China as the “sole risk” to regional peace and stability, local media reported. Taiwan Foreign Ministry’s strong statement came after Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart Donald Trump that Taiwan was the “most important issue” in the US-China ties. When […]
US State Department reports highlight China’s repression in Tibet
Washington, May 10 (IANS) The US State Department in its recent two reports exposed the severity of China’s repression in Tibet while also stressing the need for greater efforts to deal with this repression and calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Tibet-China conflict, a report has stated. The 2026 Report to Congress on […]
ITTF World Team Table Tennis Finals: China avenges S. Korea to reach men’s semis
London, May 8 (IANS) China avenged their group stage loss with a 3-0 victory over South Korea in the men’s quarterfinals at the 2026 ITTF World Team Table Tennis Championships Finals on Friday. World No. 1 Wang Chuqin gave China the lead with a five-game victory over Oh Jun-sung, who had scored two points in […]
Iranian Foreign Minister travels to China, set to hold talks with counterpart Wang Yi
Tehran, May 5 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in China later on Tuesday as part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic consultations with various nations, local media reported. During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where both ministers will discuss bilateral ties, regional and international […]
Vikram Doraiswami begins new assignment as India’s Ambassador to China
Beijing, May 4 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami on Monday commenced his assignment in Beijing by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Jintai Art Museum in Chaoyang Park. “Shri Vikram Doraiswami commenced his assignment as Ambassador of India to China by paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Jintai Art Museum in Chaoyang […]
