In last few years, a seismic purge has rocked the upper echelons of China’s military leadership, with President Xi Jinping targeting senior officials for alleged corruption. The most recent casualty is Admiral Miao Hua, a member of the Central Military Commission (CMC)—China’s top military decision-making body. Driving the news This marks the latest chapter in…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday pledged to work with the incoming administration of US President-elect Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of maintaining stability in US-China relations. His remarks came during a meeting with outgoing US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) forum in Lima, Peru. This marked their…
File photo: Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to some analysts, Marco Rubio’s appointment as secretary of State, along with other nominees so far, gives a clear indication of what Trump 2.0’s key focus will be – China. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Waltz to be his national security adviser. (Kenny Holston/The New…
Army had started patrolling at Demchok after informing Chinese army, in line with the arrangements finalised by both sides, defence sources had earlier said NEW DELHI: Indian govt officially confirmed Saturday that ‘verification patrolling’ has commenced in Demchok and Depsang areas along the LAC, the two friction points in India-China military standoff in eastern Ladakh,…
In Shanghai this Halloween, police presence was unmissable and their vigilance palpable. (AI image for representation only). Chinese authorities have shown unprecedented concern over Halloween celebrations this year, implementing stricter controls and issuing warnings across major cities. This heightened scrutiny stems from several factors affecting the nation’s social and cultural landscape.Driving the news According to…
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris As the US presidential elections approach, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris exchanged strong remarks. Campaigning in Pennsylvania, Trump targeted Harris, saying that if she were elected, she would lead the United States into World War III.He argued she would be ineffective in dealing with leaders like…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the recent agreement between China and India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and told Xi Jinping that maintaining peace and stability on the border should be a priority for both the countries.PM Modi, who held bilateral talks with China’s Xi on the sidelines…
NEW DELHI: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Tuesday expressed India’s desire to return to the status quo of April 2020 with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).This marks the Army chief’s first statement regarding the India-China border patrolling agreement. After extensive negotiations, India and China have reached a consensus to revert to…
Weeks after President Droupadi Murmu extended wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping on the 75th anniversary of China and expressed desire to improve bilateral ties, China’s foreign ministry welcomed it and said it was ‘ready’ to strengthen communication and mutual trust with India.China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Mao, responding to wishes extended by President Murmu to…
A hardnosed Chinese communist boss okays some policies, and an art-collecting French billionaire gets even richer. Weird? Not at all. Globally, the big money stuff often works like this.The link is demand. And it worked like this: Xi signed off on a stimulus package for China, which, by its own record-breaking standards, is currently an…
