‘Some hope to profit from discord’: Envoy flags ‘China threat’ hype in India | India News – The Times of India

‘Some hope to profit from discord’: Envoy flags ‘China threat’ hype in India | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chinese ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Thursday calling out attempts to amplify a “Beijing threat” narrative with respect to India and urged young people in both countries to adopt “objective and rational” views of each other.Speaking at the 4th China-India Youth Dialogue, the envoy said India and China, home to over 1.2…

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Understand & respect India’s UNSC ‘membership aspirations’: China | India News – The Times of India

Understand & respect India’s UNSC ‘membership aspirations’: China | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: India and China underscored the importance of peace and tranquility in border areas for overall progress in ties, while reiterating their commitment to implement the guidance provided by their leaders, including on the need to proceed from a “political and strategic direction” on issues and concerns related to bilateral trade.According to an Indian…

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In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango | India News – The Times of India

In Republic Day messages, Trump hails historic bond, Xi talks of dragon-elephant tango | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping were among the global leaders who extended greetings to the Indian govt and people on Republic Day. While Trump underlined the significance of ties between the world’s oldest and largest democracies, Xi said in a message to President Droupadi Murmu that India and…

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‘Dragon and elephant dance together’: China’s Xi greets President Droupadi Murmu on 77th Republic Day | India News – The Times of India

‘Dragon and elephant dance together’: China’s Xi greets President Droupadi Murmu on 77th Republic Day | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of India’s 77th Republic Day, describing New Delhi and Beijing as “good neighbours, friends and partners.” He also said that achieving the vision of the “dragon and the elephant dancing together” is the right choice for both countries.In…

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Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt India–US ties | India News – The Times of India

Pentagon report: China seeks to capitalise on easing LAC tensions; aims to blunt India–US ties | India News – The Times of India

China is likely seeking to leverage the easing of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise strained bilateral ties and, more strategically, to prevent a further deepening of New Delhi’s partnership with Washington, according to a new report by the US Department of War.In itsannual report to Congress, “Military and…

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‘Water bomb’: China building world’s most powerful mega dam in the Himalayas — how it impacts India | India News – The Times of India

‘Water bomb’: China building world’s most powerful mega dam in the Himalayas — how it impacts India | India News – The Times of India

China is pressing ahead with a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet, a move that experts and Indian officials warn could seriously endanger water security, ecology and livelihoods downstream in India.As the river enters India as the Brahmaputra, any large-scale intervention upstream is seen as a direct risk to millions who…

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‘Priority to pull India away from China’: Trump envoy confident on trade deal; says US ‘crystal clear’ on Russian oil – The Times of India

‘Priority to pull India away from China’: Trump envoy confident on trade deal; says US ‘crystal clear’ on Russian oil – The Times of India

The Donald Trump administration wants to ‘pull India’ to its side, away from China, according to Sergio Gor, nominee as the next US Ambassador to India. In a Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Gor said that India and the US are on track to resolve trade related disputes.“… While we (India-US) might have our moment…

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‘US has long benefitted from free trade’: Chinese envoy slams 50% tariffs on India; calls them ‘unfair, unreasonable’ – The Times of India

‘US has long benefitted from free trade’: Chinese envoy slams 50% tariffs on India; calls them ‘unfair, unreasonable’ – The Times of India

China took aim at the United States on Monday, sharply criticizing its 50% tariffs on Indian imports, calling the move “unfair, unreasonable” and making it clear that Beijing firmly opposes the move.China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said that Washington has long taken advantage of free trade, but is now using it as a weapon.Speaking…

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‘Connectivity should respect sovereignty’: At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s message to China; veiled dig on BRI | India News – The Times of India

‘Connectivity should respect sovereignty’: At SCO Summit, PM Modi’s message to China; veiled dig on BRI | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled jibe at China’s Belt and Road Initiative as he said that connectivity loses its trust and meaning if it bypasses sovereignty.While speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in China’s Tianjin, PM Modi pointed to the SCO Charter and said that connectivity should always…

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