Ukraine Crisis: What's China's Game?

China is going to be an indispensable partner in Russia's ongoing crisis with the US, while on its part, China cannot remain indifferent if Russia gets crushed by the US, lest it loses 'strategic......

Xi plans to use CCP centenary to serve his goals

With his eye on next year's Party Congress, Xi Jinping is using the CCP's centenary celebrations to publicise the benefits for China from its leadership, and boost his image and contribution to......

Foreign Secretary may improve India-China ties

'Vijay Gokhale's appointment as foreign secretary can be regarded as a certain 'adjustment' that could make a difference to the poor climate of India-China relations,' says Ambassdor M K......

China's cheap labour force down by 3.45 mn in 2012

China's demographic problem due to ageing population is showing up as the labour force for first time has decreased by 3.45 million last year, prompting officials to appeal to the new leadership to......

China continues to trim its US debt to avoid risks

China, the biggest foreign holder of US debt has trimmed its portfolio to $1.15 trillion to diversify its foreign reserve portfolio to avoid risks. China reduced its US Treasuries portfolio by $5.4......

Sports Shorts: New high for Manika-Archana in TT rankings

IMAGE: Manika Batra and her doubles partner moved into the top-five of the international table tennis rankings. Photograph: Twitter Indian women's doubles pair of Manika Batra and Archana Girish......

World TT: Manika in quarters of women's, mixed doubles

IMAGE: India’s Manika Batra is one win away from a historic medal after making it to the quarter-finals in the mixed and women's doubles at the World Table Tennis Championships, in Houston,......

Saina shocked by World No 212 Zhiyi in first round of NZ Open

IMAGE: Saina Nehwal was beaten by 19-year-old Wang Zhiyi of China. Photograph: Olivia Harris/Reuters Saina Nehwal suffered a shocking first round loss to world number 212 Wang Zhiyi of China to......

Saina in quarter-finals of Thailand Open

Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal registered a straight games victory over China's Li Han to advance to the quarter-finals of Thailand Grand Prix Gold in Bangkok on Thursday. The world No 5 Indian......

Saina to meet Yin in Indian Open opener

Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal opens her campaign in the India Open World Super Series tournament against Asian Games bronze medallist Yip Pui Yin of Hong Kong. The event, which begins in Delhi......