China hikes defence budget by 10.7%, says don’t worry
China has hiked its annual defence budget by 10.7 per cent in the coming year to $115.7 billion, but has sought to allay apprehensions about its growing military muscle, saying …
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Welcome to “the new normal” in India-China ties
As the new 5th generation leadership takes charge in Beijing this week, India has ruled out rivalry with China as “inevitable,” reflecting what National Security Adviser Shivshankar Menon has described as …
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India-China relations under 5th Gen Leadership: Pressure points yes, but many avenues for cooperation
While no high level bilateral political visit has taken place between India and China since Premier Wen Jiabao’s visit to New Delhi in December 2010, the taking over by the …
Read MoreChina big boss of world trade, ends US dominance
BEIJING: China is now the world’s biggest trading nation by surpassing the US as the most dominant player in international goods trade. US exports and imports of goods last year …
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The Water Snake Cometh…
KUALA LUMPUR/BEIJING: Fireworks singing in the skies, emotional family reunions, feasting and gift-giving. Millions of Chinese nationals, one fifth of the world’s humanity, ushered in the ‘Chinese Year of the …
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India-China ties: Don’t muddy the waters
NEW DELHI: As a new leadership takes charge in Beijing in March, India and China are trying hard to keep the warmth flowing in their relations as the Chinese plan …
Read MoreWith eye on China, India, Japan poised to expand maritime dialogue
NEW DELHI: With an eye on China, India and Japan have decided to ramp up their strategic cooperation and agreed on expanding the scope of joint exercises in their first maritime …
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China will slow down, 50-50 chance for India story
Author and analyst Ruchir Sharma could easily be mistaken for a model, with his clean good looks and impeccable manners. But if you were to talk to him and have …
Read MoreMore flights from China to Taiwan
TAIPEI/BEIJING: Imparting renewed momentum to warming cross-straits relations, China has cleared the way for more flights between it and Taiwan that is set to increase travel and people-to-people contacts. China …
Read MoreHuwaei tries transparency
BEIJING: Chinese telecom colossus Huawei, which has substantial investment in India, has disclosed its financial performance – part of a strategy to boost transparency and allay security apprehensions of the …
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