K J M Varma In Beijing

Stories by K J M Varma In Beijing

China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force significantly

China reduces army by half; increases size of navy, air force significantly

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2019

Shanghai-based military analyst Ni Lexiong said the overhaul marked a significant strategic shift from having a homeland-based defensive force to one with the capacity to allow Beijing to flex its muscles beyond its national borders and to protect its interests overseas.

China's economy slumps to 28 year low to 6.6% in 2018

China's economy slumps to 28 year low to 6.6% in 2018

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2019

The deteriorating situation in China, a market that businesses around the world rely upon for growth, has spooked investors and prompted warnings from top companies like Apple.

China becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

China becomes 1st nation to land on dark side of moon

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2019

China's National Space Administration landed the Chang'e 4 lunar probe at 10:26 am Beijing time on Thursday, in the South Pole-Aitken Basin which is an impact crater, China Central Television reported.

India, China to hold joint military exercises from Dec 10

India, China to hold joint military exercises from Dec 10

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2018

The exercises will be held after a gap of one year as both the sides were locked in a 73-day standoff in Doklam in the Sikkim sector of the border in 2017.

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Ajit Doval meets Chinese foreign minister for border talks

Rediff.com   24 Nov 2018

This was the first round of talks for Wang after he succeeded State Councillor Yang Jiechi earlier this year.

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

China backs Pak's 'quest for peace through dialogue' with India

Rediff.com   4 Nov 2018

In recent years, China has refrained from taking a public stance on the India-Pakistan ties, expressing hope for resolution of the disputes through dialogue.

Pak bus service won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

Pak bus service won't change our stand on Kashmir: China

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2018

India's Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday the bus service will be a violation of India's sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Knife-wielding woman injures 14 kids at China kindergarten

Knife-wielding woman injures 14 kids at China kindergarten

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2018

The injured children were all sent to hospitals for treatment. There was no immediate word on their condition.

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Those who oppose BRI, CPEC will never succeed: Xi to Bajwa

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2018

India has opposed the CPEC project and protested to China as it is being laid through PoK.

After killing 49 in Philippines, Super Typhoon Mangkhut hits China

After killing 49 in Philippines, Super Typhoon Mangkhut hits China

Rediff.com   16 Sep 2018

South China regions including Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region were affected by strong gales and heavy downpours on Sunday morning.

9 killed as man goes on stabbing spree in China after ramming car into crowd

9 killed as man goes on stabbing spree in China after ramming car into crowd

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2018

The driver, Yang Zanyun, 54, first ploughed through the people with his vehicle and later got out of it and went on a rampage attacking people with a knife.

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down in 2019, names company CEO as successor

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2018

Daniel Zhang will be promoted to the executive chairman on September 10, 2019, while Ma remains a director on Alibaba's board.

In talks with India to establish hotline between defence ministries: China

In talks with India to establish hotline between defence ministries: China

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2018

Wu said both the countries are also in consultations to work on a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the defence ministries.

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

Trump threatens to impose additional $200 billion in tariffs on China, Beijing vows to retaliate

North Korea's Kim in China for talks with Xi

North Korea's Kim in China for talks with Xi

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

The visit, Kim's third since March, is taking place amid sharp escalation rhetoric between Beijing and Washington over tariffs almost spiralling into a trade war.

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

China's gold mine at Arunachal border could be new flashpoint with India

Rediff.com   20 May 2018

Projecting the mining operations as part of China's move to take over Arunachal Pradesh, the report said 'people familiar with the project say the mines are part of an ambitious plan by Beijing to reclaim South Tibet'.

China's first home-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China's first home-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

Rediff.com   14 May 2018

The 50,000-metric tonne vessel will focus on what a genuine aircraft carrier is supposed to do like conducting combat-ready patrols and safeguarding China's maritime sovereignty and interests, the report said.

Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Ahead of Trump summit, Kim pays second surprise visit to China

Rediff.com   8 May 2018

Xi-Kim meeting took place amid concern in Beijing that the North Korean leader is getting too close to US sidelining China pointing to its declining importance in the Korean Peninsula peace process.

Xi-Modi summit broke 'new ground' for bilateral ties: China

Xi-Modi summit broke 'new ground' for bilateral ties: China

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

"The two leaders have also mapped out concrete measures to implement such kind of consensus," she said.

India, China militaries to set up hotline after Modi-Xi meet: Report

India, China militaries to set up hotline after Modi-Xi meet: Report

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

'Leaders of the two nations have reportedly agreed to set up a hotline between their respective military headquarters,' state-run Global Times daily reported on Wednesday.