News for 'People's Republic of China'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

The Power of China's 'Princelings'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Two elderly Chinese aerospace experts are hospitalised after a violent attack by a 'Princeling', states Jayadeva Ranade, the distinguished China expert and retired RA&W officer, highlighting the power the 'Princelings' ironically hold in the Communist People's Republic.

India, China agree to disengage from Gogra

India, China agree to disengage from Gogra

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The actions on the ground would be confirmed and are expected to be followed up soon.

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

What's Salma Hayek Doing With Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

French hospitality at its best at a state dinner in honour of China's President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at Elysee Palace, Paris.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Amid LAC row, China warns US against interfering in ties with India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Throughout its standoff with India along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), Chinese officials sought to downplay the severity of the crisis, emphasising Beijing's intent to preserve border stability and prevent the standoff from harming other areas of its bilateral relationship with India, the Pentagon said in a report on Tuesday.

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

US Senate Panel Set To Needle China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A powerful senatorial committee on Wednesday is set to consider a bipartisan resolution to recognise Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, pushing back against China's military aggression to change the status quo along the Line of Actual Control.

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Are Xi's Policies Disastrous For China?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping's recent actions in South Asia have amply demonstrated the disastrous impact of China's embrace, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and China expert.

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

A joint statement was issued by US Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa after their in-person meeting in Phnom Penh on the margins of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

China slaps sanctions on Pelosi, family for Taiwan visit

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

China on Friday announced sanctions on US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her immediate family members for her visit to Taiwan this week, disregarding the strident warnings from Beijing, asserting that it violated China's sovereignty and the "One China policy".

India-China ties stable, will work for success of G20 summit: Beijing

India-China ties stable, will work for success of G20 summit: Beijing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Without mentioning the boundary dispute, the spokesperson said that China-India relations have been stable on the whole and "our two sides have maintained dialogue and communication at various levels".

Amid Ladakh standoff China passes new land border law

Amid Ladakh standoff China passes new land border law

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Asserting that sovereignty and territorial integrity of China are "sacred and inviolable", the country's national legislature has adopted a new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India.

Sever links with Taiwan: China tells Vatican

Sever links with Taiwan: China tells Vatican

Rediff.com18 Feb 2013

Setting stiff conditions for improving ties with the Vatican, China on Monday said the new pope should sever links with Taiwan and stop interfering in its internal affairs in the name of religion.

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

China launched 11 missiles towards Taiwan overnight: US

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Thursday directed that the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan and the ships in her strike group will remain on station in the general area to monitor the situation.

China hardening its position along LAC: US Defence Secy

China hardening its position along LAC: US Defence Secy

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a tense border standoff in eastern Ladakh since May 5, 2020, when a violent clash between the two sides erupted in the Pangong lake area.

India, China agree to hold another meet to resolve LAC standoff

India, China agree to hold another meet to resolve LAC standoff

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

The armies are working to schedule their seventh round of talks to take steps towards "early and complete" disengagement of troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh.

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

US wanted China to intervene against India in 1971 War

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

On December 10, Kissinger began to encourage the Chinese to take action against India: 'If the People's Republic were to consider the situation on the Indian subcontinent a threat to security, and if it took measures to protect its security, the US would oppose efforts of others to interfere with the People's Republic.' On the 50th anniversary of India's greatest military victory, Claude Arpi recalls how the US suggested that China intervene militarily on Pakistan's side.

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

'You Can't Expect To Get Hot Potatoes From Colleges'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'It is the responsibility of industry to take the very bright talent whose knowledge of software engineering basics is very high, and then give them additional skills.'

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Forge a 'great wall of steel', Xi tells China's border troops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Xi has called on Chinese border troops to enhance their capabilities in border defence and control to forge a "great wall of steel" along the country's borders, it said.

Hu Jintao elected China's president

Hu Jintao elected China's president

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Hu, 60, succeeds Jiang Zemin, 76, who held two consecutive five-year terms as Chinese president.

India hits out at China over new land border law

India hits out at China over new land border law

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Last week, China's national legislature adopted the new law on the protection and exploitation of the land border areas, which could have bearing on Beijing's border dispute with India.

Infosys among 100 key outsourcing firms in China

Infosys among 100 key outsourcing firms in China

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

Is the only Indian company to receive this recognition, is included due strong growth there.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of 'some' Indian students stranded in India for over two years following the visa and flight restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Straws in the wind from China

Straws in the wind from China

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

An article in the official organ of the Chinese Communist Party reveals China's thinking on its security environment in its neighbourhood. It may indicate a shift in thinking towards strategic cooperation and operation of soft power by China, writes D S Rajan.

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Is V K Singh Up For Promotion?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

General Singh was assigned to receive leaders representing the planet's two superpowers -- the president of the United States and the premier of the People's Republic of China.

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

China marks 70th anniversary with huge display of military might

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The parade was seen as a muscle-flexing exercise by Beijing.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

China steps up radiation monitoring after NKorea nuke test

China steps up radiation monitoring after NKorea nuke test

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

In the wake of North Korea's third nuclear test, China has stepped up monitoring of radiation levels at its borders with close ally Pyongyang as the test site is situated about 100 km from the Chinese border.

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Xi phones Biden, warns against 'playing with fire' over Taiwan

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

In turn, President Biden said that the US does not support 'Taiwan's independence'.

Stop playing 'Taiwan card' to contain us: China to US on Pelosi visit

Stop playing 'Taiwan card' to contain us: China to US on Pelosi visit

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China claims Taiwan as part of the mainland and vows to integrate what it calls the rebel province even by force.

2 Weeks After Coup Rumours, That's Xi!

2 Weeks After Coup Rumours, That's Xi!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Xi Jinping at a ceremony to mark Martyrs' Day at Tiananmen Square, September 30, 2022.

US imposes new visa restrictions on China over Tibet

US imposes new visa restrictions on China over Tibet

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he was taking action against an unspecified number of Chinese officials, including from the ruling Communist Party, under a US law that calls on China to let Americans visit Tibet.

The man who will LEAD China

The man who will LEAD China

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

In March 2013, Xi Jinping will officially become one of the most powerful men on the planet, when he takes over the Chinese President's post from Hu Jintao.

Taiwan Prez seeks international help as China steps up military drills

Taiwan Prez seeks international help as China steps up military drills

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Taiwan says it detected multiple Chinese aircraft and naval vessels taking part in military drills around the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, in what could be a possible simulated attack against the island.

India buckles up to face aggressive China

India buckles up to face aggressive China

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Indian defence planners have taken steps to ramp up the capabilities of armed forces to counter China's long-term plan, says Nitin Gokhale.

America vs China: Which is the real superpower?

America vs China: Which is the real superpower?

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Using purchasing power parity estimates narrows the differences between the two economies.

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Why does China have Covid surge and not India?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Most Indians have acquired hybrid immunity which means immunity developed through vaccines and also natural infection protecting them from different COVID-19 variants.

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Govt warns Twitter for showing Leh in China

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The IT secretary has reminded Twitter that Leh is the headquarter of Union Territory of Ladakh and both Ladakh as well as Jammu and Kashmir are integral and inalienable parts of India

An open letter to China's Hu Jintao

An open letter to China's Hu Jintao

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

When the time will come to prepare your 'balance sheet' as China's core leader, it will be counted as your personal failure, you, the party's Tibet expert, longtime Tibet watcher Claude Arpi writes to Hu Jintao