K J M Varma In Beijing

Stories by K J M Varma In Beijing

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

To attend Parliament, Piyush Goyal cancels China visit

Rediff.com   29 Jul 2019

Goyal was to visit Beijing from August 2 to 3 to take part in the RCEP Intersessional Ministerial meet.

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

China warns of 'war' if Taiwan moves towards 'independence'

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2019

The 'One-China' policy states that Taiwan and Tibet are part of China's mainland.

Xi, Trump agree to restart trade talks

Xi, Trump agree to restart trade talks

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2019

During the meeting, the US said it will not add new tariffs on Chinese exports, China's state -run China Daily reported.

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China

Rediff.com   18 Jun 2019

"As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported.

Sun Weidong appointed China's new envoy to India

Sun Weidong appointed China's new envoy to India

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2019

Sun Weidong is an expert on South Asia who worked closely with external affairs minister S Jaishankar.

China warns citizens against travelling to US

China warns citizens against travelling to US

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2019

The warning came a day after China cautioned its students against going to the US for studies.

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Why China decided to change its stance on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com   1 May 2019

China said it took the decision after it found no objection to the listing proposal by the United States, the United Kingdom and France following a careful study of the revised materials

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Xi meets Khan, hopes to improve Indo-Pak ties

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2019

Both leaders also exchanged views on the situations in South Asia, an official Chinese statement said about the meeting between Xi and Khan.

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

'India, China should be sensitive to each other's concerns'

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2019

Gokhale's visit for bilateral consultations is taking place amid renewed optimism that the vexed issue of listing of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Muhammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations, which has been stalled by China, is headed for a resolution in the coming weeks

Foreign secy to visit China for talks with FM Wang

Foreign secy to visit China for talks with FM Wang

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2019

Gokhale will be visiting China for regular consultations, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said on Saturday.

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

India may boycott 2nd BRF; China says New Delhi misunderstood BRI

Rediff.com   15 Apr 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang told a media briefing in Beijing that the BRI is an economic cooperation project and it does not involve territorial disputes.

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

US, China close to striking a 'monumental' trade deal: Trump

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2019

Trump is demanding China to reduce the $375 billion trade deficit and protection of Intellectual Property Rights, technology transfer and more access to American goods to Chinese markets.

Azhar's listing: China asks US to 'act cautiously'

Azhar's listing: China asks US to 'act cautiously'

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2019

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that Washington's move only complicates the issue.

China destroys thousand of maps showing Arunachal in India: Report

China destroys thousand of maps showing Arunachal in India: Report

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

India says the State of Arunachal Pradesh is its integral and inalienable part.

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

China says blocking Azhar's listing to help find lasting solution

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2019

China said that decision is in line with the rules of the committee.

Chinese vice foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss Indo-Pak tensions

Chinese vice foreign minister in Islamabad to discuss Indo-Pak tensions

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2019

"China has been promoting peace and stability in this region. We hope that Pakistan and India will maintain friendly relations," he told a media briefing in Beijing.

China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, three times that of India's

China hikes defence budget to $177.61 billion, three times that of India's

Rediff.com   5 Mar 2019

Last year, the country's defence budget was $175 billion.

In China, Sushma justifies air strike, says dont' want to see further escalation

In China, Sushma justifies air strike, says dont' want to see further escalation

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2019

Sushma said after the Pulwama terrorist attack, Pakistan instead of taking seriously the call for the international community to act against the JeM and other terror groups denied any knowledge of the attack and out rightly dismissed claims by the JeM.

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

China calls for 'restraint' after India's airstrikes on terror targets in Pak

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2019

'We hope that both India and Pakistan can exercise restraint and do more to improve their bilateral relations'

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

China once again refuses to list Masood Azhar as global terrorist

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2019

China, a veto-wielding member of the United Nations Security Council and a close ally of Pakistan, has repeatedly foiled India's bid to list Azhar as a global terrorist, saying there is no consensus in the top organ of the world body on this issue.