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 […]
Great Nicobar Project could reshape Indo-Pacific balance, pose strategic challenge to China: Report
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) India’s ambitious Great Nicobar Project, a mega infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming the country’s southernmost island into a strategic commercial and military hub, is being seen as a potential game-changer in the Indo-Pacific region, with far-reaching geopolitical implications, particularly for China. There are moments in geopolitics when a single infrastructure […]
Japanese destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait, China lodges strong protest
Tokyo, April 17 (IANS) The Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force destroyer J S Ikazuchi sailed through Taiwan Strait on Friday, the country’s media reported. According to Japan’s leading Kyodo news agency, Tokyo had long refrained from sending MSDF vessels through the strait to avoid provoking Beijing, until September 2024 when the destroyer Sazanami became the first […]
US pushes managed trade with China: Greer
Washington, April 17 (IANS) The United States is seeking a “managed” and more balanced trade relationship with China, with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer telling lawmakers that Washington aims to reduce dependence on Beijing while avoiding escalation between the two economic powers. Testifying before a congressional panel, Greer said the Trump administration’s tariff strategy has […]
Russian FM Lavrov arrives in China for two-day visit amid West Asia conflict
Beijing, April 14 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for a two-day official visit to discuss the bilateral cooperation across key sectors, as well as the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia. Earlier on Monday, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that during his visit to China from April 14-15, […]
China may exploit Middle East conflict to expand influence in Asia: Report
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could create strategic openings for China to expand its influence across Asia, particularly at a time when the United States is heavily “engaged in another theatre,’ according to a report. “The war in the Middle East… is also reshaping the strategic environment in […]
Russia, China veto Security Council resolution on protecting Strait of Hormuz shipping
NEW YORK(RAHNUMA): Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution sponsored by Bahrain aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, dealing a blow to international efforts to address rising tensions linked to Iran’s obstruction of the vital waterway. The draft resolution received 11 votes in favor, with two against — […]
Iran conflict exposes limits of China’s geopolitical power in Middle East: Report
Brussels, March 28 (IANS) The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has […]
