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US imposes new visa restrictions on China over Tibet

US imposes new visa restrictions on China over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was taking action against an unspecified number of Chinese officials, including from the ruling Communist Party, under a US law that calls on China to let Americans visit Tibet.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The Chinese Communist party has not closed its door of contacts and negotiation with the Dalai Lama, a senior Communist leader wrote recently. Former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade explains what the thinking on Tibet is likely in Beijing.

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Trump arrives in China for wide ranging talks with Xi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

China is pulling out all the stops to give a 'state visit-plus' reception to Trump on his maiden visit.

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

'King Xi' extends imperial welcome to Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Donald Trump on Wednesday started his maiden visit to Beijing with both sides inking deals worth $9 billion.