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  Indonesia Presidential election: Here’s what it means for US and China I EXPLAINED

  World | February 13, 2024 15:11 IST

  Outgoing President Joko Widodo’s foreign policy avoids criticism of Beijing and Washington but also rejects alignment with either power. The delicate balancing act has won considerable Chinese trade and investment for Indonesia.

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  Yang Hengjun: What is a suspended death sentence in China? EXPLAINED

  World | February 05, 2024 18:31 IST

  The suspended death sentence in Chinese law gives the accused a two-year reprieve from being executed, after which it is automatically converted to life imprisonment, or more rarely, fixed-term imprisonment.

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  China court awards writer Yang Hengjun 'suspended death sentence', Australia calls it 'harrowing'

  World | February 05, 2024 18:31 IST

  Yang, a pro-democracy blogger, is an Australian citizen born in China who was working in New York before. He was arrested when he arrived in Guangzhou from New York with his wife and teenage stepdaughter.

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  China supports Maldives' sovereignty, ties will grow stronger: Muizzu amid uneasy ties with India

  World | January 27, 2024 15:47 IST

  Maldives and China elevated their ties into a strategic partnership after Muizzu visited Beijing and met his Chinese counterpart earlier this month. The Maldivian President has opted for a pro-China pivot after ordering the withdrawal of Indian military personnel in the country.

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  'China is not a country that interferes...': Muizzu after asking India to withdraw its troops

  World | January 15, 2024 15:51 IST

  Muizzu's remarks came amid a row between the Maldives and India over derogatory comments posted by three deputy ministers of the Muizzu government against Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading to a diplomatic row with India.

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  Maldives President Muizzu meets Xi Jinping amid strained relations with India I WATCH

  World | January 10, 2024 18:58 IST

  Muizzu, who is currently on a five-day visit to China, was accorded a red carpet welcome and a 21-gun salute after reaching the airport.

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  Maldives President urges China to send more tourists amid massive backlash among Indian visitors

  World | January 09, 2024 19:21 IST

  Muizzu’s appeal for more Chinese tourists came amid a diplomatic row following the derogatory remarks by some Maldivian ministers against Prime Minister Modi after he posted a video of him on a pristine beach during his recent visit to Lakshadweep.

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  Days before Presidential elections, Xi warns China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan

  World | January 01, 2024 20:44 IST

  Taiwan split from China amid civil war in 1949, but Beijing continues to regard the island of 23 million with its high-tech economy as Chinese territory and has been ramping up its threat to achieve that by military force if necessary.

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  Xi vows to prevent anyone trying to 'split' Taiwan from China as tensions flare ahead of elections

  World | December 30, 2023 17:00 IST

  China says that the Taiwan election is an 'internal Chinese affair' and the island's people face a choice between war and peace. Xi said that China must deepen integration between the two sides and promote the peaceful development of relations across the Taiwan Strait.

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  Xi's stern message to officials: 'Keep away from corruption, refrain from obeying foreign orders'

  World | December 24, 2023 18:46 IST

  Xi Jinping to CCP: The meeting took place amid concerns over the slowdown of China, and the increasing crisis in its property sector, which is one of the growth sectors of the country.

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  US, China top military officials meet for first time in over a year amid hopes of warming ties

  World | December 22, 2023 15:48 IST

  Pentagon officials say that communication between the two militaries is crucial to preventing a miscalculation from spiraling into conflict. This follows a crucial meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping that led to a resumption in military communications after over a year.

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  China: Death count soars over 130 as rescue operation continues in one of deadliest earthquake

  World | December 20, 2023 10:34 IST

  A total of 74 people have been rescued so far while 4,298 were evacuated, China's Ministry of Emergency Management said. It added that property worth over 15.3 million yuan (about $2.16 million) was also saved.

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  Xi Jinping visits Vietnam after Hanoi resets ties with US, calls for 'mutually acceptable solutions'

  World | December 12, 2023 22:16 IST

  This is Xi's first visit to Vietnam since 2017 amid reports that Beijing fears Vietnam possibly joining an anti-China alliance. Vietnam upgraded its ties with the US to a comprehensive strategic partnership during Biden's visit in September, much to Beijing's chagrin.

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  'China firmly opposes smearing...': Beijing on Italy's withdrawal from Belt and Road Initiative

  World | December 07, 2023 22:22 IST

  Italy became the only major Western nation in 2019 to join the BRI, dismissing concerns that it would enable China to gain control of sensitive technologies and vital infrastructure. However, PM Giorgia Meloni contended that it brought no significant gains for Italy.

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  Italy ends months of doubt, officially quits China's ambitious Belt and Road initiative project

  World | December 07, 2023 7:38 IST

  Notably, Italy became the first and so far only major Western nation to join the programme, dismissing concerns from the United States that it would enable China to gain control of sensitive technologies and vital infrastructure.

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  Explained | What is China's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict and what does it want?

  Explainers | November 22, 2023 21:49 IST

  Since the war broke out, China has been repeatedly calling for an immediate ceasefire and even offered to mediate peace talks based on the 'two-state solution'. Moreover, China has refrained from condemning the Hamas attack and doesn't consider it a terrorist organisation.

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  South Africa accuses Israel of war crimes, calls on BRICS to achieve 'lasting peace' in Gaza

  World | November 22, 2023 15:49 IST

  South Africa also accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, flaring tensions between countries that started with both recalling their envoys. EAM S Jaishankar also welcomed the efforts of the international community towards de-escalation and called for the release of all hostages.

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  China expanding its crackdown on Muslim community, shutting several mosques in Xinjiang: Report

  World | November 22, 2023 10:51 IST

  China have closed mosques in the northern Ningxia region as well as Gansu province, which are home to large populations of Hui Muslims, as part of a process known officially as “consolidation,” according to the report, which draws on public documents, satellite images and witness testimonies.

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  India to host virtual G20 Summit with Putin's first face-off with Western leaders

  World | November 22, 2023 8:47 IST

  Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is all set to hold the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit on Wednesday evening which will witness a major gathering of world leaders.

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  Xi Jinping to skip G20 Virtual Summit, Premier Li Qiang to join crucial meeting

  World | November 21, 2023 18:03 IST

  G20 Virtual Summit: According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit at India’s invitation on Wednesday. The crucial update from the Chinese side coincides with India's Foreign Ministry's announcement which claimed almost "all leaders will join.