News for 'Chinese Armies'

Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Video shows Chinese soldiers crying as they allegedly head to Sino-India border

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The video was reportedly shot at Fuyang Railway Station while the troops were preparing to head to a military camp in Hebei province, according to Taiwan News.

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

India-China border meets: Armies resolve to maintain peace

Rediff.com1 May 2016

The border personal meeting was marked by saluting the national flags by both the delegations members.

Army deploys additional brigade along LoC to curb infiltration

Army deploys additional brigade along LoC to curb infiltration

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The additional troops deployed on the LoC have been successful in foiling almost all the major attempts of infiltration and terrorists have not been allowed to cross over, sources said.

PM raises issue of incursions with Chinese President Xi

PM raises issue of incursions with Chinese President Xi

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue of Chinese incursions with the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping during their meeting on Wednesday night.

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

'Any misadventure...': Army chief warns Pak forces

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

His statement comes amidst reports of Chinese soldiers crossing the Line of Actual Control last week after some Tibetans hoisted Tibetan flags on the occasion of Dalai Lama's birthday on July 6.

Chinese soldiers present in PoK: Army Chief

Chinese soldiers present in PoK: Army Chief

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

"We are told that Chinese soldiers are there to provide protection to their ongoing projects related to their railways, road and hydro-electric projects and it is basically for security purposes," the Army Chief said in an interaction with media persons.

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

China has operated a fleet of spy balloons targeting several countries including India and Japan, a media report has said, days after the United States military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft floating over sensitive installations in the country.

Army Chief visits Ladakh; takes stock of ground situation

Army Chief visits Ladakh; takes stock of ground situation

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Gen Naravane reviewed the overall security situation in the region with Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Yogesh Kumar Joshi, commander of the 14 Corps Lt Gen Harinder Singh and other senior Army officials.

Chinese troops violated border 500 times in two years

Chinese troops violated border 500 times in two years

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Minister of State for Home Mullappally Ramachandran said there were 228 cases of transgression of the Indo-China border by the People's Liberation Army in 2010, 213 cases in 2011, and 64 cases till April 2012

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

What did Modi want from the Chinese?

Rediff.com4 May 2018

'Some have speculated that it has to do with Doklam and the 2019 elections.' 'That Modi asked Xi not to embarrass him by sending the Chinese army into Bhutan again, this time rolling over our resistance,' says Aakar Patel.

US shifting troops to face Chinese threat to India: Pompeo

US shifting troops to face Chinese threat to India: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

He said the actions of the ruling Chinese Communist Party meant there were 'threats to India, threats to Vietnam, threats to Malaysia, Indonesia and the South China Sea challenge'.

India, China to patrol once a week in Demchok, Depsang

India, China to patrol once a week in Demchok, Depsang

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The two sides had started coordinated patrols in the first week of the month after completing disengagement in both Demchok and Depsang in the last week of October.

China's actions have led to confrontation, mutual distrust: Army chief

China's actions have led to confrontation, mutual distrust: Army chief

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

His comments came in the midst of the disengagement process between Indian and Chinese armies in Pangong Tso areas in eastern Ladakh where the two sides have been locked in a nine-month standoff.

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Pak arrests Chinese national on blasphemy charges, airlifted to Abbottabad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The SHO said that Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act had been included in the FIR, adding that the Chinese national would be presented before a court in Abbottabad.

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

'Chinese influence began with army, Indian with monks'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Speaking at a seminar in New Delhi, Madhav stressed that culture and religion have been the major aspect of ties between India and Southeast Asia

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Chinese, Indian troops start 'synchronised' disengagement in Ladakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

There was no comment from the Indian side on the statement made by the Chinese defence ministry spokesperson Colonel Wu Qian, and carried by China's official media.

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

China holds 'warning' drills around Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

China on Monday conducted day-long large-scale military drills aimed at surrounding Taiwan by deploying an aircraft carrier group, besides army, navy, air force and missile forces, in an apparent response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's remarks that Beijing has no authority to represent Taipei.

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

BSNL urged not to use Chinese equipment in 4G upgradation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

DoT is even considering measures to urge private telecom operators to bring down their dependence on Chinese-made telecom equipment.

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Indian graziers stopped by Chinese troops in Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Indian graziers were stopped by Chinese troops from moving ahead near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Demchok region of eastern Ladakh over a week ago, people familiar with the development said on Monday.

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Gen Pande visits China border after last month's clash, reviews Army readiness

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Chief of Army Staff Gen Manoj Pande has carried out a comprehensive review of India's military preparedness along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh in his first visit to the border state after last month's clash between Indian and Chinese forces in the Tawang sector.

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.' 'They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.' 'Their true colours had been exposed.'

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Israel Took 6 Days, India Nailed In 2!

Rediff.com15 May 2025

'For weeks, months and years, it would continue to be debated if India should have pushed the early advantage and decapacitated Pakistan militarily.' 'India refused to bite the provocatively proverbial bullet and escalate it into a full-fledged war,' notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Army rushes in additional troops to eastern Ladakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The Indian Army will continue to maintain its aggressive posturing in all disputed areas in eastern Ladakh and will not back off till status quo is maintained, sources said.

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Chinese foreign minister speaks to Jaishankar, talks peace

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wang said the two sides should follow the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and strengthen the communication and coordination on the proper handling of the border situation through the existing channels so as to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border area, the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement.

Budget 2025: Defence Must Be The Priority

Budget 2025: Defence Must Be The Priority

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

'The first and most basic responsibility of any government is to protect its people from external threats and internal harm.' 'Budget 2025-2026 has to focus on meeting this responsibility,' asserts R Jagannathan.

China's army worried about India: Pentagon

China's army worried about India: Pentagon

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

India's emergence as an economic, political and military power has left the Chinese army worried, even as the two countries in the recent years have increased their economic and military cooperation, states a report released by the Pentagon. "The People's Liberation Army remains concerned with persistent disputes along China's shared border with India and the strategic ramifications of India's rising economic, political, and military power," the Pentagon said.

Did The Chinese Lay Mines In Ladakh?

Did The Chinese Lay Mines In Ladakh?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Leh District Magistrate Santosh Sukhadeve posted this photo on his X account thanking the Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps for successfully destroying 175 landmines in the villages of Phobrang, Yourgo and Lukung in Leh on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

3 Chinese defence personnel die in Jordan blasts

3 Chinese defence personnel die in Jordan blasts

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The dead and wounded were members of a delegation from China's University of National Defence.

Indo-Chinese joint army exercise in December

Indo-Chinese joint army exercise in December

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Taking the thaw in military-to-military relations between them a notch higher, India and China on Friday agreed to hold their next joint army exercise at Belgaum in Karnataka this December.

Army to probe Chinese incursion in Ladakh

Army to probe Chinese incursion in Ladakh

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Official sources have said that Chinese troops entered nearly 1.5 km into the Indian territory near Mount Gya, recognised as the international border by India and China, and painted the word 'China' in Cantonese on the boulders and rocks there with red spray paint.

Martial arts for Indian soldiers, yoga for Chinese

Martial arts for Indian soldiers, yoga for Chinese

Rediff.com22 Dec 2007

The soldiers were mixed together and they helped each other learn their skills. Col Budhwar said one platoon from India and two from China were mixed together to carry out some of the exercises together.

China plays Punjabi songs for Indian troops at Ladakh's Finger 4

China plays Punjabi songs for Indian troops at Ladakh's Finger 4

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

According to sources, the post at which the Chinese army has put up loudspeakers is under 24x7 constant watch by Indian soldiers and it is possible that the Chinese might be indulging in such drama to distract our troops or perhaps just relieve the pressure.

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese, Russian foreign ministers on June 22

Jaishankar to hold talks with Chinese, Russian foreign ministers on June 22

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov will be the other two participants at the conference. Uncertainty had loomed over the meeting following the cross border clash between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley on Monday evening.

Army chief visits Leh hospital, meets soldiers hurt in clash

Army chief visits Leh hospital, meets soldiers hurt in clash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The Chief of the Army Staff interacted with almost all the injured soldiers and complimented them for their bravery.

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Are Baloch rebels out of Pakistan's control now?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has undergone a significant transformation, evolving from hit-and-run attacks to carrying out sophisticated operations with tactical precision. The group's tactics and targets have become increasingly audacious, targeting security forces, Chinese nationals, and innocent civilians. Experts attribute the BLA's evolution to various factors, including the leadership of Bashir Zeb, the group's growing intelligence network, and its exploitation of the grievances of the Baloch people. The BLA's actions are a cause for concern, as the group's sophisticated attacks pose a major challenge to security forces.

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Chinese defence minister in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the first highest level face-to-face meeting between the two sides after the border row escalated in eastern Ladakh in early May.

India-US army drills near LAC violate border agreements, says China

India-US army drills near LAC violate border agreements, says China

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

China on Wednesday said it was opposed to the joint Indo-US military exercises being held near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), asserting that it violates the spirit of the two border agreements signed between New Delhi and Beijing.

India, China complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali

India, China complete disengagement; exchange of sweets on Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Following the disengagement, both sides will soon start the coordinated patrolling in their respective areas, sources added.

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Ready to work with India for 'steady growth' of ties: Chinese FM

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Addressing a symposium on the international situation and China's foreign relations in 2022, Wang said both countries have maintained communication through diplomatic and military-to-military channels.