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China verifying India's claim of airspace violations

China verifying India's claim of airspace violations

Rediff.com3 May 2012

China on Thursday said it is verifying Indian Defence Minister A K Antony's allegations that the Chinese helicopters violated Indian airspace twice last month and reiterated its stand to resolve the border dispute with India through negotiations.

China 'always values military ties with India'

China 'always values military ties with India'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Sounding upbeat over the resumption of defence exchanges with India, China on Thursday said it was 'vigorously committed' to developing military ties with its 'important neighbour' and was ready to resolve the visa row through friendly consultation.

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

World leaders congratulate Modi on third term

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

From India's neighbourhood and extended neighbourhood, presidents of Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Iran, Seychelles and prime ministers of Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Mauritius have sent congratulatory greetings to Modi.

China slams NYT report on Wen Jiabao

China slams NYT report on Wen Jiabao

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

China on Monday slammed a United States media report alleging that Premier Wen Jiabao's family had amassed over $2.7 billion assets, saying its critics, plotting to create instability in the country, were 'doomed to fail'.

India, China foreign ministers hold 'frank, substantive' talks

India, China foreign ministers hold 'frank, substantive' talks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

The entire gamut of bilateral ties including the contentious boundary issue was discussed during a "cordial and substantive" engagement between the foreign ministers of India and China in New Delhi who met within two weeks of installation of the Narendra Modi government.

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from the country despite Beijing reiterating its readiness to help India to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

'We are objective, fair,' says China; defends UN block on Lakhvi

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

China on Thursday said its stand on blocking India against UN action on Pakistan was based on "facts" and in the spirit of "objectiveness and fairness".

China denies hacking Indian websites

China denies hacking Indian websites

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

China on Tuesday dismissed reports that Chinese hackers have broken into top secret files of the Indian Defence Ministry and embassies around the world, saying that it was firmly opposed to hacking and regards it as an international crime.

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

China takes a cautious stance on US-Pak tension

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

China would avoid giving the impression of taking sides with Pakistan in its dispute with the US on the question of action against the Haqqani network, says B Raman.

China welcomes Dr Singh's remarks on bilateral ties

China welcomes Dr Singh's remarks on bilateral ties

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

China on Tuesday welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent remarks that relations between New Delhi and Beijing are quite good and that he was convinced that Chinese leadership was committed for peaceful resolution of disputes.

China's latest missive: Dalai Lama is backing TERRORISM

China's latest missive: Dalai Lama is backing TERRORISM

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Slamming the Dalai Lama for conducting prayers for the Buddhist monks who had immolated themselves protesting Chinese rule in Tibet, China on Thursday said his support amounted to backing "terrorism in disguise".

Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin from March 20-22

Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin from March 20-22

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Speculation is rife that Xi is likely to make an attempt to initiate peace talks between Russia and Ukraine to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

China downplays India, US concerns as spy ship docks at Lankan port

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

China on Tuesday said the activities of its high-tech research vessel will not affect the security of any country and should not be 'obstructed' by any 'third party', as the ship berthed at Sri Lanka's strategic southern port of Hambantota amid Indian and United States concerns.

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

China slams Quad meet, says talks should contribute to mutual trust, peace

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China believes that state-to-state interactions should be in line with the trend of the time which is peace and development rather than exclusivity.

India is spoiled, smug, self-centered, self-righteous: Chinese state media

India is spoiled, smug, self-centered, self-righteous: Chinese state media

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The Chinese state media on Tuesday labelled India as a spoiled, smug, self-centered, self-righteous nation after Beijing faced massive criticism for blocking New Delhi's bid for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

Xi asks Chinese media, diplomats to tone down aggressive approach

Xi asks Chinese media, diplomats to tone down aggressive approach

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

President Xi Jinping has called for better international communication, urging the bellicose official Chinese media and 'wolf warrior' diplomats to adopt a tone that displays openness and conveys modesty, in what observers see as a rare admission of Beijing's growing isolation exacerbated by COVID-19.

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

China asks US to respect Nepal's sovereignty as Kathmandu gives nod to MCC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Much to the surprise of Beijing, Nepal's Parliament on Sunday ratified the contentious US-funded $500 million Millennium Challenge Corporation compact along with an interpretive declaration a day ahead of the February 28 deadline set by Washington.

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir issue via dialogue, consultations: China

India, Pak should resolve Kashmir issue via dialogue, consultations: China

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Replying to a question on the Kashmir issue raised by a Pakistani journalist, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a media briefing in Beijing said that China's position on the issue of Kashmir has been "consistent and clear".

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Global majors keen to make e-cars in India; Tesla quiet

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Elon Musk-led Tesla Inc is yet to express interest in India's flagship scheme to attract global investment in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, said Union Minister for Heavy Industries H D Kumaraswamy on Monday. In contrast, multiple global automobile giants -- such as Mercedes-Benz, koda Auto Volkswagen, Hyundai Motor, and Kia Motors -- are keen to participate, the minister noted.

Warship did not confront Indian naval ship: China

Warship did not confront Indian naval ship: China

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

China in Monday dismissed as "groundless" a media report that its navy had confronted an Indian naval ship in the South China Sea while returning from a goodwill visit to Vietnam.

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

China's action in Sikkim sector has significant security implication: India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The government on Friday expressed deep concern over China constructing a road in the disputed Doklam area near Sikkim

Sino-Indian boundary talks on September 24

Sino-Indian boundary talks on September 24

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

China also welcomed the recent statement made by External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Bangkok.

Pranab to visit China next week

Pranab to visit China next week

Rediff.com29 May 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will embark on a visit to China from June 4 which Beijing hopes would promote "mutual political trust" and deepen "practical cooperation" between the two neighbours. Mukherjee would hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi on better implementing the consensus on developing the partnership of strategic cooperation.

China-Taliban Bonhomie: What Next?

China-Taliban Bonhomie: What Next?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

China may accord recognition to the new government in Kabul at an early opportunity, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

India protests China's two new counties in Ladakh

India protests China's two new counties in Ladakh

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

India has lodged a "solemn protest" with China over the establishment of two new counties in the Hotan prefecture, as parts of these regions fall within India's union territory of Ladakh. The Indian government asserted that the creation of these counties will not impact its sovereignty over the area and does not lend legitimacy to China's "illegal and forcible" occupation.

Don't entertain Dalai Lama: China tells US

Don't entertain Dalai Lama: China tells US

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

"We are firmly against the Dalai Lama engaging in activities aimed at splitting the motherland through overseas visits. We are firmly opposed to foreign governments or any political figures supporting and encouraging such activities," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei told a media briefing in Beijing on Thursday.

Now, China blasts US surveillance programme

Now, China blasts US surveillance programme

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

China on Monday joined the growing international chorus in demanding an explanation from the United States over its controversial surveillance programmes, which had collected troves of information by tracking millions of telephone records and Internet activity globally.

China acts coy on troop withdrawal from Ladakh

China acts coy on troop withdrawal from Ladakh

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Tacitly acknowledging the withdrawal of its troops from Depsang Valley in Ladakh, China on Monday said the "stand-off incident" with India has been resolved through "fruitful consultations," keeping the larger interests of bilateral relations in mind.

China claims Indian diplomat not ill-treated

China claims Indian diplomat not ill-treated

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

China on Wednesday dismissed as "untrue" charges that an Indian diplomat was ill-treated at a court in Yiwu when he was trying to secure the release of two Indians kidnapped by Chinese traders and said the police have launched action against five local suspects in the abduction case.

China slams US for interfering in internal matters

China slams US for interfering in internal matters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

China on Wednesday criticised United States President George W Bush's high-profile meeting with the Dalai Lama, saying that Washington's bid to meddle in its internal affairs was doomed to fail. Terming the meeting as "gross interference in China's internal affairs", Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said it has severely violated the basic norms of international relations and hurt the feelings of the Chinese people.

Handle Tibet issue prudently, China tells India

Handle Tibet issue prudently, China tells India

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

China said it hoped India would abide by its commitment of not letting Tibetans to engage in anti-China activities and "prudently handle" the issue so as not to "disrupt" the overall bilateral ties. Commenting for the first time on the recent meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and the Dalai Lama, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson told PTI.

Sale of N-reactors to Pak? Surprised China says no such deal

Sale of N-reactors to Pak? Surprised China says no such deal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

China on Monday expressed surprise over a report claiming that Pakistan plans to buy two Chinese-made 1000 mega watts nuclear reactors for installation at Karachi.

China dismisses 'incursion' into Ladakh

China dismisses 'incursion' into Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Dismissing as "groundless and incorrect" reports that its border guards had intruded into Ladakh in India and painted boulders and rocks red there, China on Tuesday said the two neighbours should work together to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in the frontier.

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

US mulls action against Chinese entities linked to balloon incursion

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the official asserted that it is known that China used these balloons for surveillance.

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

India, China to hold next round of military talks soon, says MEA

Rediff.com31 May 2022

India and China on Tuesday agreed to hold the next round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date to achieve complete disengagement from all friction points in eastern Ladakh to create conditions for the restoration of normalcy in bilateral ties.

Wish to settle boundary dispute with India: China

Wish to settle boundary dispute with India: China

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the 1962-war, China on Friday said that it "wholeheartedly" wishes to solve the border dispute with India through negotiations and maintain a friendly relationship. "China develops in a peaceful way wholeheartedly, and hopes to maintain a friendly and cooperative relationship with India. China wishes to settle boundary issues through negotiations wholeheartedly," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Hong Lei said.

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Chinese foreign ministry has informed the Indian Embassy here "they are cognizant of the welfare of all foreign students, including Indian students".

President Patil's visit fruitful, says China

President Patil's visit fruitful, says China

Rediff.com1 Jun 2010

China on Tuesday termed the just concluded visit of President Pratibha Patil here as a "fruitful and successful" one, saying it would "definitely" help promote development of bilateral ties between the two Asian giants.

Japan PM's comments on islands 'self-deceiving': China

Japan PM's comments on islands 'self-deceiving': China

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

China on Thursday questioned the Japanese premier's assertions claiming sovereignty over disputed islands in East China Sea, saying Tokyo is 'self deceiving itself' by ignoring historical facts and international laws.