A total of 12 Indian companies made it to the third annual Forbes Asia Fabulous 50 List, followed by Taiwan with 10 and China with seven, Forbes Asia said in a press release.
Some Chinese scholars wondered why India is not taking any initiative to join NPT and which will open up more options for the nation on the nuclear front.
Ranbaxy has completed the second phase of the clinical trial of a revolutionary anti-malarial drug that could enable it to be the nation's first pharmaceutical company to launch a New Chemical Entity globally.
Yang said that China is prepared to cooperate with all countries on peaceful nuclear energy based on International Atomic Energy Agency safeguards.
China is ready to "explore cooperation with all countries for the peaceful use of nuclear energy in accordance with the rules of the IAEA," said Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
China, which is closely watching Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's current visit to India, on Wednesday hoped that Tokyo will play a "positive" role in safeguarding regional peace, stability and development.
China has apparently decided to adopt a flexible stand on the Indo-US nuclear deal by expressing willingness to do some "creative thinking" along with the international community in the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
Hong Kong's exchanges and cooperation, and particularly its business ties, with the mainland have grown increasingly closer.
Stating this, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechie added that Hu held bilateral meetings with 12 foreign leaders at the G-8 summit in Germany, which boosted cooperation between nations concerned about international affairs.
Coca-Cola pledged on Tuesday to conserve seven of the world's most critical river basins under a $20 million plan but skipped India, where it faces protests for allegedly depleting ground water.
China expressed concern on Monday over attempts by developed nations to 'inhibit' the industrialisation of developing countries.
'We hold that the boundary issue between China and India should be settled fairly and reasonably at an early date through friendly consultations'.
Singh was warmly welcomed by his Chinese counterpart General Liang Guanglie at the headquarters of the Central Military Commission, the top military organ of China.
"I am going to propose the holding of such manoeuvres," Singh, also chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee of the Indian Armed Forces, said on the eve of his departure for Beijing on a week-long visit as the head of a tri-service delegation.
A high-level Nigerian government delegation was present at the launching ceremony, which was telecast live in Nigeria.
In a major blow to Pakistan's counter-terrorism credentials, China has for the first time publicly acknowledged the existence of terrorist camps within the territory of its 'all-weather' ally.
There was no specific information about the time and date of the talks between the special representatives of these countries.
Vice Admiral Raman P Suthan and the commanding officers of INS Rana and INS Ranjit met Chinese North Sea Fleet Commander Rear Admiral Su Shiliang and Qingdao Vice Mayor Zeng Aimin.
Asked whether Australia would export uranium to India, the Australian foreign minister said: "Let's have a look at the agreement India and the United States finally come up with before we get into that."
Amid controversy over the setting up of China-style special economic zones, India on Thursday said the government recognised SEZs as 'an useful tool' in furthering industrialisation but will implement the concept in its 'own way'.
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