K J M Varma

Stories by K J M Varma

Smog chokes Beijing as Paris climate talks get under way

Smog chokes Beijing as Paris climate talks get under way

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2015

Air quality in the city of 16 million is usually bad in winter.

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

India, China agree to share intelligence on terrorists

Rediff.com   21 Nov 2015

Both sides to enhance cooperation in combating international terrorism.

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2015

He is due to call on Premier Li Keqiang later on Thursday and hold talks with China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun, who is also the State Councillor in the CPC, a rank above the minister.

Alibaba sets new Singles Day record with over $14 bn sales

Alibaba sets new Singles Day record with over $14 bn sales

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2015

E-commerce has become a success in China as it overtook the US as the world largest online retail market.

In a first, China allows online media to report news

In a first, China allows online media to report news

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2015

China has for the first time permitted official media websites to report news but retained monopoly over the media by omitting popular private social media portals like Sina which has millions of users.

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

China denies homegrown jet is mere assembly of foreign parts

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2015

The C919 - a twin-engine, narrow-body aircraft seating up to 174 people - is similar in size to the Airbus 320.

Don't let economy slip below 6.5%: Xi tells officials

Don't let economy slip below 6.5%: Xi tells officials

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2015

China must maintain medium-high growth for the next five years.

'China can learn from India's manpower training in Africa'

'China can learn from India's manpower training in Africa'

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2015

India is devoting itself to promoting a strategy of diversifying its energy sources.

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Over 40 % of China's online goods are shoddy, counterfeit

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2015

China has overtaken the US as the world largest online retail market with $442 billion compared to US.

China's GDP falls to 6.9% in Q3, weakest since 2009

China's GDP falls to 6.9% in Q3, weakest since 2009

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2015

The government has set seven per cent as the GDP target for this year.

China plans to cut GDP target to 6.5% in next 5-year plan

China plans to cut GDP target to 6.5% in next 5-year plan

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2015

Recent IMF forecast said China's growth is expected to slow down.

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

PHOTOS: India, China armies begin anti-terror drills

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2015

Both sides are fielding the same number of troops for the joint exercises, which will culminate on October.

China launches international payment system to globalise yuan

China launches international payment system to globalise yuan

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2015

China has launched a host of reforms to halt the slow down of the economy, which is hovering around seven per cent with forecasts that it would dip down further.

China's manufacturing continues to be weak

China's manufacturing continues to be weak

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2015

Manufacturing of consumer goods, like food and liquor continued to improve in September.

Top Indian IT firms form consortium to bag projects in China

Top Indian IT firms form consortium to bag projects in China

Rediff.com   30 Sep 2015

India has consistently asked China to open up its market for IT and pharmaceuticals.

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Why China's pain can't be India's gain

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2015

China should move toward the upper reaches of the global chain.

Nadella, Nooyi to attend business dialogue with Xi in US

Nadella, Nooyi to attend business dialogue with Xi in US

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2015

Xi will later head for New York to attend the UN General Assembly session.

China announces multiple fiscal policies to boost growth

China announces multiple fiscal policies to boost growth

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2015

China is battling a property downturn, industrial overcapacity, sluggish demand and struggling exports.

China's foreign trade declines, forex reserves drop to record low

China's foreign trade declines, forex reserves drop to record low

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2015

Exports dipped 1.6 per cent to 8.95 trillion yuan.

VOTE! Will China slowdown have a positive impact on the Indian economy?

VOTE! Will China slowdown have a positive impact on the Indian economy?

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2015

'The Indian economy is full of potential.'