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Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Xi's leadership challenged ahead of 2022 Party Congress

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

An exclusive white paper by the Jamestown Foundation claims that the powerful figures arraigned against the President include former Vice-President Zeng Qinghong and current Vice-President Wang Qishan, The Hong Kong Post reported.

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Chennai Open: Focus on Bouchard, Alison Riske-Amritraj

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Alison Riske-Amritraj will be eager to build on that in the land of her in-laws.

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

China blocks Indo-US proposal to list Pak-based Makki a global terrorist

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Makki is a US-designated terrorist and brother-in-law of Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief and 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed.

Need to resolve LAC issues early: Jaishankar tells Chinese FM

Need to resolve LAC issues early: Jaishankar tells Chinese FM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

In a meeting on the sidelines of the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Dushanbe on Thursday, the two foreign ministers exchanged views on the current situation in the region and agreed that military and diplomatic officials of both sides should meet again and discuss resolving the remaining issues at the earliest.

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

India, China begin disengagement in Gogra-Hotsprings PP-15 in Ladakh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The development comes after after reaching a consensus in the 16th round of military talks, the two sides said in a joint statement this evening.

China bags mixed doubles badminton gold, silver

China bags mixed doubles badminton gold, silver

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

China, who have yet to lose a single badminton match to another nation at the Tokyo Olympics, won gold and silver in mixed doubles on Friday after Wang Yilyu and Huang Dongping beat favourites Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong 21-17, 17-21, 21-19.

China confirms Wednesday's border talks, says border 'stable'

China confirms Wednesday's border talks, says border 'stable'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

China said on Tuesday that the current situation on the border areas with India was "stable" as it confirmed that the 14th round of Corps Commander-level talks to discuss the disengagement process in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh will be held on Wednesday.

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Red carpet to Chinese FM instead of red eyes: Cong slams govt

Red carpet to Chinese FM instead of red eyes: Cong slams govt

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

He alleged that India "lost access to 26 out of 65 Patrolling Points" which was not the case before May 2020, and questioned the Modi government's "silence" on the issue.

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Anand beats Vachier-Lagrave in Norway Chess tourney

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In the blitz event played prior to the Classical, Anand had shocked world champion Carlsen in round seven on the way to a fourth-place finish.

India shouldn't be concerned: Iranian envoy on China-brokered deal

India shouldn't be concerned: Iranian envoy on China-brokered deal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The China-brokered deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to revive diplomatic ties should not be a matter of concern for India as the pact would provide regional stability and would be beneficial for New Delhi's interests as well, Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi said on Friday.

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Covid-19 in Wuhan's raccoon dogs strengthens virus's natural origin theory

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

A new analysis of genetic samples collected from a seafood market in central China's Wuhan city shows the presence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in raccoon dogs sold at the venue, strengthening the case for the natural origin of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a team of international experts.

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Yangtse clash spells danger for Xi Jinping's new term

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Observers say China should re-address its policies towards India or else it will continue to face flare-ups increasing the tensions between the two countries at a time China's increasing tension with the US over Taiwan and the South China Sea besides the downturn in the Chinese economy which is hit hard by the zero-covid policy.

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

India keeping an eye on visit of Chinese ship to Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

India is concerned over the visit of a Chinese satellite tracking ship to Sri Lanka's Hambantota port as it signals an attempt by China to expand its maritime influence in the region, sources in defence and security establishment said on Tuesday.

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

AWESOME Images Of The Heavens!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The Royal Observatory Greenwich shortlisted 34 images for its Astronomy Photographer Of The Year 2023 competition from thousands of entries received from all over the world.

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

China concerned over safety of its citizens in Pakistan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Qin, who recently succeeded Wang Yi, had a phone call at the request of Bilawal on January 9, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement in Beijing said on Tuesday.

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Norway chess: Anand beats Radjabov, Carlsen loses to Tari

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Anand and Radjabov drew their Classical match in 42 moves in a Guicco Pianissimo game.

Singapore done... Sindhu braces for Commonwealth gold

Singapore done... Sindhu braces for Commonwealth gold

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

P V Sindhu hopes to continue her rich vein of form in upcoming events, including the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, after winning the Singapore Open on Sunday.

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

China slams US' Indo-Pacific strategy as 'Asian NATO'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

'No Cold War should be reignited and no Ukraine-style crisis should be repeated in Asia'

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

China blocks India-US bid for UN blacklist of Masood Azhar's brother

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

China has blocked a proposal by the US and India at the United Nations to blacklist Abdul Rauf Azhar, the brother of Jaish-e Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar and the deputy chief of the Pakistan-based terror group, in the second such move by Beijing in less than two months.

Gaki Hip, Museum With A Difference

Gaki Hip, Museum With A Difference

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Gaki Hip, a pop up museum in Taipei, Taiwan, uses everyday objects like bubble tea, claw-machines and pineapples to encourage visitors to rethink the definition of Taiwan's culture.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Ruud, Rybakina advance into 3rd Round

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Thursday.

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Hate And Love Greet Pelosi In Taiwan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Demonstrators believes the US is aggravating tensions between Beijing and Taipei, encouraging the Communists to perhaps strike militarily at Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi leaves the island.

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

China's foreign minister's mysterious visit to Tibet

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Was Wang Yi'S visit intended to remind India of 1962, asks Claude Arpi?

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

India effect? Lanka asks China to defer spy ship visit

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

China's embassy in Colombo has sought an urgent meeting with senior Sri Lankan authorities after Colombo sought a deferment of the planned docking of a high-tech Chinese research vessel at the strategic Hambantota port over which India raised concerns, sources said.

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Canada to make Covid report mandatory for fliers from China

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Canadian government announced that this new requirement will come into effect on January 5, at which point travellers aged two and older will need to provide proof of a negative test before leaving for Canada.

Axelsen, Yamaguchi ease into India Open final

Axelsen, Yamaguchi ease into India Open final

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

Denmark's Viktor Axelsen and Japan's Akane Yamaguchi's dominance continued as they stayed on course for a second successive title.

5G: Beta programme for Apple devices rolled out

5G: Beta programme for Apple devices rolled out

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

Apple Inc has rolled out a beta programme to enable 5G on Apple devices as the upgrade lets users try out pre-release software. This software upgrade enables 5G access on Apple devices, as and when service providers Jio, Airtel and Vodafone enable 5G network access, sources said. Apple users have to enrol for the beta programme on the website, install a profile and download the software.

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Chinese 'spy ship' visit: Lankan minister says India understands

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

In Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, Fernando said China has made a lot of investment in Sri Lanka and has been 'understanding its requirements in the past'.

Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Thank God For Michelle!

Everything Everywhere All At Once Review: Thank God For Michelle!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Everything Everywhere All forgets to tell a coherent story, complains Mayur Sanap.

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Occupied for decades: MEA on reports of 2nd Chinese bridge in Pangong area

Rediff.com20 May 2022

At a media briefing, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India monitors such developments.

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Malaysia Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Prannoy ousted

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

HS Prannoy went down fighting to World No 7 Japanese Kodai Naraoka in a thrilling quarter-final at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament.

Covid scare in Beijing; school, varsity report fresh cases

Covid scare in Beijing; school, varsity report fresh cases

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

The Chinese capital issued a fresh coronavirus alert on Thursday after it reported 21 local COVID-19 infections a day earlier, three of which were from a high school and the rest from a university, health officials said.

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

No one dare eye a needlepoint of our land, says Amit Shah in Arunachal

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The era when anyone could encroach on India's land has passed and no one can dare to eye its border, Home Minister Amit Shah said in Kibithoo, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday.

China planning new highway along India border: Report

China planning new highway along India border: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

China plans to build a new highway along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India as part of Beijing's efforts to strengthen its strategic position and project its power, a media report said on Wednesday.

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Saina enters in Orleans Masters semifinals

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The London Olympic bronze medallist will face either Denmark's Line Christophersen or compatriot Ira Sharma for a place in the finals at the Super 100 event, which is a part of BWF's revised Olympic qualification events.

Ladakh standoff: No headway in 16th round of India-China talks

Ladakh standoff: No headway in 16th round of India-China talks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

A day after the nearly 12-and-half-hour talks, the two sides, in a joint statement on Monday, reaffirmed that the resolution of the pending issues would help in the restoration of peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region and enable progress in bilateral relations.

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Ladakh row: India again presses for early resolution

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

There was no visible forward movement in disengagement of troops in the remaining friction points as the Chinese side did not show flexibility in their approach on it at the 11th round of military talks.

Will You Wear These STRANGE Clothes?

Will You Wear These STRANGE Clothes?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

London Fashion Week gets experimental.

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

PIX: Fajdek makes history with 5th World hammer title

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

A summary of the finals on Day 2 at the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.