K J M Varma In Islamabad

Stories by K J M Varma In Islamabad

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

'India's bid to join US alliance could irk China, Pak or even Russia'

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2016

China's state-run media commented that India's close relationship with the US could create geopolitical rivalries in Asia.

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

'Reforms, inclusive growth India's focus areas at G20 summit'

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2016

India has undertaken a number of structural reforms.

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

GST: China likely to see it as a scope not threat

Rediff.com   5 Aug 2016

'With 1.3 billion consumers, India's market has great potential.'

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Supply of nuclear reactors to Pakistan under NSG norms: China

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2016

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Hua Chunying said China-Pakistan cooperation is in accordance with the 48-member nuclear club, which supervises global nuclear commerce.

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

'Floods submerged my bed': 250 killed or missing in China rains

Rediff.com   24 Jul 2016

Over 500 soldiers, 1,000 people and 62 speedboats have been sent for rescue work while more than 10,000 people have been sent to ensure the safety of river banks.

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

'Don't bank on China alone for global growth'

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2016

Chinese Premier Premier Li Keqiang said world economic recovery should not be driven by mainly China, but in concert with many countries.

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

China refuses to relent on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2016

An adamant China on Thursday said "no country should or can put itself opposite the NPT".

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Beijing-Shanghai bullet train: World's most profitable high-speed rail

Rediff.com   20 Jul 2016

Known as the "the world's most profitable high-speed rail," the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway covers more than 1,300 km within five hours.

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

China seals off part of South China Sea for military drills

Rediff.com   18 Jul 2016

The PLA Air Force has conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea recently, which will become "a regular practice" in the future

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Chinese paper shows India among nations supporting it on SCS

Rediff.com   14 Jul 2016

A state-run Chinese newspaper on Wednesdy included India among the nations which supported China's stand on the strategic South China Sea after Beijing rejected the verdict of a United Nations-backed tribunal that struck down the Communist giant's claims of "historical rights" in the disputed area.

China decries South China Sea verdict

China decries South China Sea verdict

Rediff.com   13 Jul 2016

China released a white paper against the UN-backed tribunal's verdict, insisting that Beijing has claims over the strategic region for 2,000 years.

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

China has 'no historic rights' in South China Sea, rules tribunal

Rediff.com   12 Jul 2016

An international tribunal in the Hague has ruled in favour of the Philippines.

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

160 killed, 28 missing in heavy rains, floods in China

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2016

Hail and rainstorm killed 160 people in 11 provincial regions, mainly along the mighty Yangtze River and its distributaries, and have left 28 missing, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

China revises GDP calculation method again

China revises GDP calculation method again

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2016

With adoption of the new method the size of China's economy last year was about $130 billion larger than previously estimated.

NSG row: India 'still stuck' in 1962 war mindset, says Chinese media

NSG row: India 'still stuck' in 1962 war mindset, says Chinese media

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2016

Criticising the strong reactions from India over China blocking its bid to enter NSG, a state-run daily on Monday said India is "still stuck" in the 1962 war mindset as it called for a more objective evaluation of Beijing's stand.

Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, kills 1

Taiwan accidentally fires missile towards China, kills 1

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2016

A Taiwanese warship on Friday "mistakenly" fired a supersonic "anti-ship missile" towards China as it celebrated 95th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party amid assertions by President Xi Jinping ruling out independence for Taiwan.

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

China's first home-made jet makes debut commercial flight

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2016

Chengdu Airlines said the ARJ21 has a lower cost per seat than similar models of Airbus and Boeing models.

'Many countries' opposed entry of non-NPT states to NSG: China

'Many countries' opposed entry of non-NPT states to NSG: China

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2016

Asked about India blaming 'one country' of blocking the entry of new members into the NSG by raising procedural objections, Hong said at the plenary meeting in Seoul 'many countries had expressed their views on the accession of non-NPT countries into the group'.

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Jaitley woos Chinese firms to invest in India's infra sector

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2016

'We have to make doing business in India easier.'

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2016

A large group of enthusiasts of Yoga and ancient Chinese martial art Tai-Chi took part in a 'Jugalbandi' exercises at the iconic Great Wall.