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China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

China 'firmly opposes external interference' in Maldives

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'The two sides agree to continue firmly supporting each other in safeguarding their respective core interests,' a joint statement issued at the end of Muizzu's talks with Chinese leaders said.

Taiwan govt probes Xiaomi on cyber security concerns

Taiwan govt probes Xiaomi on cyber security concerns

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

The Taiwanese government is investigating whether Xiaomi Inc, China's leading smartphone company by domestic shipments, is a cyber security threat and will make a decision within three months.

Aus Open: Hsieh-Zielinski are mixed doubles champs

Aus Open: Hsieh-Zielinski are mixed doubles champs

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

The victory earned Hsieh her first mixed doubles Grand Slam title, and the 38-year-old is also in the running to win her seventh major women's doubles trophy, having reached the final Down Under with partner Elise Mertens.

India, Taiwan  FTA talks soon

India, Taiwan FTA talks soon

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

India and Taiwan would resume talks for signing a Free Trade Agreement soon, a representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in New Delhi said on Wednesday.

Taiwan readies for Chinese strike

Taiwan readies for Chinese strike

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

two Mirage fighters landed on a freeway in southern Taiwan as China launched a huge military excercise in the strait.

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Presidents of China, Taiwan start historic meeting with handshake

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

The leaders of China and Taiwan met on Saturday for the first time since the formerly bitter Cold War foes split amid civil war 66 years ago.

BJP most likely retain power in 2024 LS polls: Fitch

BJP most likely retain power in 2024 LS polls: Fitch

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The 2024 general elections are due in April-May and Fitch expects the Modi government to come back to power for the third time.

Days after changing names for 6 places in Arunachal, China tweaks Taiwan's name

Days after changing names for 6 places in Arunachal, China tweaks Taiwan's name

Rediff.com2 Jul 2017

China chose a sports contest to announce the change of the name of Taiwan, a self-governed cash-rich island.

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Taiwan's Department of Health said the number of probable SARS cases rose by 39 to 383 and a dozen more had died, bringing the toll to 52.

Heartbreak for PV Sindhu in the Arctic Open semis

Heartbreak for PV Sindhu in the Arctic Open semis

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Sindhu sweats past Nguyen to enter Arctic Open semis

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

19% of global fund managers bullish on India; Japan most preferred: BofA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Nineteen per cent of global fund managers remain bullish on India, suggests the latest BofA Asia Fund Manager Survey (FMS). A total of 249 panelists with $656 billion worth of assets under management (AUM) participated in the survey between February 2 and 8, BofA said. Two hundred and nine participants with $568 billion AUM responded to the global FMS questions, while 145 participants with $331 billion in AUM responded to the regional fund manager survey (FMS) questions, BofA said.

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities' at a time when Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered it to prepare for 'maritime military struggles' to win wars.

China raps Taiwan for pro-independence bid

China raps Taiwan for pro-independence bid

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

China and Taiwan split in 1949 at the end of a civil war but Beijing still claims the self-ruled island as part its territory.

Taiwan's cultural revolution

Taiwan's cultural revolution

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

India Needs Foxconn And Vice Versa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Clearly, Foxconn Chairman Young Liu and his team are looking to raise their game in India.

Taiwan: Typhoon brings heavy rains

Taiwan: Typhoon brings heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Typhoon Matsa brings heavy rains in Taiwan

China's new law targets Taiwan

China's new law targets Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

From toys, footwear and furniture to insulated flasks, smart meters, and air coolers - the Central government over the last decade has mandated higher standards for production and imports of such items. Sample this: Till 2014, there were 14 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) covering 106 products. By the latest count, there are 156 QCOs on 672 products.

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Taiwan has sent a navy frigate with anti-ship missiles to defend fishermen who repeatedly have been chased from disputed East China Sea waters by Japanese patrol boats.

China sets terms for Taiwan talks

China sets terms for Taiwan talks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

China is ready to resume negotiations after nearly five years with Taiwan if the island nation accepts the "one China" principle, the state media reported.

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Time to speak up: What women want from elections

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Ahead of the upcoming elections, political parties have started announcing incentives to benefit women, but what do women truly seek for genuine gender parity, asks Nivedita Mookerji.

Healthcare to metals sectors: Finding the discount sweet spot in Nifty50

Healthcare to metals sectors: Finding the discount sweet spot in Nifty50

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

This is the case even though the benchmark index is only 5 per cent below its all-time high. The list of stocks trading at a discount primarily consists companies in the automotive, banking, oil and gas, insurance, healthcare, and metal sectors.

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

At least four people were killed Saturday morning when a magnitude-6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan.

Alternatives to China: Vietnam, India slug it out for semiconductor investments

Alternatives to China: Vietnam, India slug it out for semiconductor investments

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

India and Vietnam are vying with each other to woo semiconductor companies to their country. With the tension between the US and China escalating, and Taiwan getting vulnerable both countries are trying to present themselves as alternative destinations for global players. Vietnam, which started the effort as early as 2010, has got a leg-up after US President Joe Biden's visit last month.

Taiwan Open: Venus vanquishes Doi to claim title

Taiwan Open: Venus vanquishes Doi to claim title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

American multiple grand slam champion Venus Williams collected the 49th title of her illustrious career by defeating Japan's Misaki Doi 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Taiwan Open on Sunday.

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

News reports cited police as saying they suspected blast in the capital of Taipei had been caused by some kind of explosive in the train carriage.

Markets rebound on firm global trends

Markets rebound on firm global trends

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, NTPC climbed over 3 per cent emerging as the biggest gainer. Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Tata Steel, State Bank of India, UltraTech Cement, JSW Steel, Bajaj Finance, Reliance, ICICI Bank and IndusInd Bank were the other major gainers. Power Grid, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys and Titan were among the laggards.

China lifts ban on tourists to Taiwan

China lifts ban on tourists to Taiwan

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian invited China's President Hu Jintao to visit the island, saying it would help clear misunderstandings.

China-Taiwan 1st direct flight soon

China-Taiwan 1st direct flight soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

China on Mo9nday asked arch-rival Taiwan to take "flexible measures" to launch the first direct chartered flights since 1949 during the Lunar New Year holiday season in February.

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China.

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

India-Philippines South China Sea drill irks Beijing amid Manila face-off

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Philippines Navy this month alleged that the Chinese ships used water cannons to attack its ships.

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Bringing In 2024 Around The World

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

How 2024 arrived the world over.

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Tatas' Gujarat semiconductor fab will create over 20K jobs

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Tata Electronics' Rs 91,000 crore semiconductor fab in Dholera, Gujarat, in partnership with PSMC, will generate over 20,000 direct and indirect skilled jobs in the region and construction of the mega unit is expected to begin this year, according to a statement on Thursday. The planned unit - India's first commercial fab, marks Tata Electronics' entry into the global semiconductor industry. Tata Electronics said it is "proud to lead India's entry into global semiconductor fabrication".

Taiwan, MAIT plan electronic clusters in Gujarat

Taiwan, MAIT plan electronic clusters in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The Taiwan-based Institute of Information Technology (III) and Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) are planning to set up electronic clusters at Gujarat Vittal Innovation City, a special economic zone to come up near Valsad in Gujarat.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Did You Miss The Hybrid Solar Eclipse?

Did You Miss The Hybrid Solar Eclipse?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

A phenomenon that changes the moon's appearance from annular (the moon appears visually smaller and is not able to fully cover the sun) to total (when the moon completely covers the sun) and back as the moon's shadow moves across the earth's surface.

Taiwan approves  Dalai Lama's visit

Taiwan approves Dalai Lama's visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Taiwan government said on Friday that it has allowed Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to visit the island to comfort survivors of a typhoon, a decision that will not go down well with their neighbours, China.

Telecom: India woos Taiwan

Telecom: India woos Taiwan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2004

Asserting that leading international consultancy firm A T Kearney had rated India as the third hottest FDI destination, India on Thursday sought investment from Taiwan in telecom and ICT ventures.