K J M Varma In Islamabad

Stories by K J M Varma In Islamabad

China comes to Pak's defence after Trump's attack

China comes to Pak's defence after Trump's attack

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2017

China said Islamabad is at the frontline of combating terrorism.

Unaware of scuffle between PLA, Indian troops in Ladakh, says China

Unaware of scuffle between PLA, Indian troops in Ladakh, says China

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2017

Special Representatives of China and India have held 19 rounds of talks to resolve the boundary issue.

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Amid Doklam standoff, Chinese Navy eyes Indian Ocean to extend reach

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

China's Navy wants to join hands with India to maintain security of the Indian Ocean

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Won't compromise on Doklam, says Chinese Army analyst

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

'Chinese government, people and the military were angry over India's dangerous move in Doklam'

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

7-magnitude quake kills 19 in China, injures over 250

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

The massive earthquake in Sichuan struck at 9:19 pm (local time) on Tuesday and the epicentre was monitored at a depth of 20 km, state-run Xinhua new agency reported.

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

No talks if India doesn't withdraw troops, says China before Doval visit

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

China reiterated that no meaningful dialogue can be held with India until it "unconditionally" withdraws troops from the disputed Doklam area and said Foreign Minister Wang Yi has authoritatively made Beijing's position clear on the issue.

When Khrushchev slammed Mao for 'tension with India'

When Khrushchev slammed Mao for 'tension with India'

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2017

the Soviet leader bluntly told the then chairman of China's ruling Communist Party that he was responsible for the situation in Tibet.

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

We've shown utmost goodwill, says China on Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

Ren Guoqiang, a spokesperson of the Chinese defence ministry, in a statement said, "Chinese armed forces have also shown a high level of restraint with an eye to the general bilateral relations and the regional peace and stability."

No decision yet on UN ban on Azhar, says China

No decision yet on UN ban on Azhar, says China

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

Early this year the US along with the United Kingdom and France approached the United Nations's sanctions committee for the ban on Azhar.

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

China says its NSA told Doval to 'pull back trespassing India troops'

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on June 16.

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

China will never allow anyone to take away territory: Prez Xi

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

The president said China would never allow "any people, organisation or political party to split any part of Chinese territory out of the country at any time, in any form."

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Our army can defeat 'all invading enemies': Xi

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2017

He praised the PLA's combat readiness.

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

China displays its might in parade to mark 90th military anniversary

Rediff.com   30 Jul 2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies as he inspected a massive military parade at the country's largest military base to mark the 90th founding anniversary of the 2.3-million strong army.

Doval, China's NSA hold talks amid Sikkim standoff

Doval, China's NSA hold talks amid Sikkim standoff

Rediff.com   27 Jul 2017

Amid the Sikkim standoff, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday held talks with his Chinese Counterpart and State Councillor Yang Jiechi on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting.

US won't benefit from Sino-India confrontation: Chinese media

US won't benefit from Sino-India confrontation: Chinese media

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2017

It also took exception to Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop's call for resolving the Doklam issue peacefully

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

India should 'conscientiously withdraw': China

Rediff.com   25 Jul 2017

Even senior Indian officials have openly stated that Chinese troops did not enter into the Indian territory, Wang said.

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Amid Sikkim standoff, China hints bilateral at BRICS NSA meet

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2017

NSA Doval is set to travel to Beijing this week to attend the BRICS NSAs meeting scheduled to be held from July 27-28

Chinese Army moves huge military hardware to Tibet after Sikkim standoff: Report

Chinese Army moves huge military hardware to Tibet after Sikkim standoff: Report

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2017

The move took place late last month and involved hardware being moved simultaneously by road and rail from across the entire region.

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Give up religion or face punishment, says China's Communist Party to members

Rediff.com   19 Jul 2017

Experts said the direction is meant to maintain party unity.

India should be ready for all-out confrontation, warns Chinese media

India should be ready for all-out confrontation, warns Chinese media

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2017

The article in the Global Times said that if India "stirs up conflicts in several spots, it must face the consequence of an all-out confrontation with China along the entire LAC."