External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit China ahead of Modi-Xi summit

India’s External Affairs Minister will be visiting China ahead of the second informal summit between Indian Prime Minister and Chinese President in India in October,2019. The minister will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest. The foreign minister will also co-chair the second meeting of the India-China… Continue reading External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to visit China ahead of Modi-Xi summit

Spreading influence: On Realm naval base and Kra Canal

Recently, there have been reports that China and Cambodia have signed a secret agreement that allows China exclusive use of the Realm naval base on the Gulf of Thailand. However, both China and Cambodia have denied such speculations. According to reports, China will use the base for 30 years, with automatic renewals every 10 years… Continue reading Spreading influence: On Realm naval base and Kra Canal

China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites

Chinese startup company iSpace has successfully launched the first commercial rocket of China into the Earth’s orbit. The successful launch of  Hyperbola-1 was lifted off from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre with several satellites and payloads into a predetermined orbit. Hyperbola-1 has also carried the CAS-7B CubeSat.It is an amateur radio mission which is developed by… Continue reading China launches first private rocket capable of carrying satellites

Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief

Indian Navy Chief has said that the Indian armed forces will need to respond to China’s rapidly-expanding military might, especially its growing naval footprint in the Indian Ocean Region(IOR). This statement comes after China had released its defence white paper, which mentioned Chinese military’s increased global focus. China is also in the process of constructing… Continue reading Need to respond to China’s growing might in Indian Ocean: Navy chief

China plans to build more military facilities abroad

China has released a white paper titled “China’s National Defence in the New Era”. The paper has touched upon various aspects of its military development comparing with India, US, Russia and other countries. The white paper has tried to justify China building military facilities in foreign locations and signalled that it would continue with efforts… Continue reading China plans to build more military facilities abroad

China says it wants security & stability along India border

China has released a white paper titled “China’s National Defence in the New Era”.The paper has touched upon various aspects of its military development comparing with India, US, Russia and other countries. The Chinese military has said that it is striving to promote security and stability along the India-China border and has created favourable conditions… Continue reading China says it wants security & stability along India border

China’s NASDAQ style ‘STAR MARKET’

China has launched a new stock market for homegrown technology companies called as Science and Technology Innovation Board or STAR Market.The market is modelled after a NASDAQ system. According to the regulations,red-chip companies which means Chinese based firms incorporated and listed outside China are allowed to be listed on the STAR market. The STAR Market… Continue reading China’s NASDAQ style ‘STAR MARKET’

No intent to exclude India from Afghan diplomacy: China

China has tried to reassure India that it does not intend to exclude India from international diplomacy on Afghanistan. This assurance came after India was excluded from the quadrilateral talks among China,Russia, the U.S. and Pakistan on the Afghanistan peace process. The four countries had jointly urged the Taliban to immediately agree to a ceasefire… Continue reading No intent to exclude India from Afghan diplomacy: China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Modi to meet in Varanasi on October 12

Chinese President will be visiting the ancient city of Varanasi to attend the second informal summit after Wuhan.The summit will be hosted by Indian Prime Minister(PM). This summit will also mark the completion of 70 years since diplomatic relations between India and China came into existence. This high-level mechanism is only the third ministerial level… Continue reading Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Modi to meet in Varanasi on October 12

China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh

Bangladesh Prime Minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,nine agreements were signed in different sectors ranging from aid for the Rohingyas and economic and technical cooperation, investment, power,culture and tourism. Bangladesh PM has obtained rice aid for the Rohingya refugee crisis.China will provide 2,500 tonnes of rice for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh after… Continue reading China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh

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