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China interested in funding Pakistan railway network despite possible loss
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In Pakistan, the ambitious plan takes into consideration the lack of capacity, necessary infrastructure, inadequate human and technical capabilities, and security threats to its installations and personnel from Gilgit-Baltistan in the north to Balochistan in the south of Pakistan.
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CCP punishes over 110,000 officials in anti-corruption drive
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The official monthly report also mentioned that in the first quarter of this year, disciplinary inspection and supervision agencies across the country received 776,000 petitions and reports, of which 231,000 were complaints and accusations, IPCSC reported.
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Chinese security concerns in Pakistan derail CPEC
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Pakistan was amongst the first countries to join the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of which the CPEC was called the 'flagship'. However, despite being claimed to be a 'game-changer' for the Pak economy, the umbrella of projects has struggled to keep up with its timeline.
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South Korea increasingly seeing India as alternative to China: Report
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
What makes India more desirable is not just the size of its population but the size of its young population. Only 7 per cent of the nation is aged 65 or above, compared to China's 14 per cent and 18 per cent in the US. The International Monetary Fund forecasts that India's real GDP growth wi
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China expels Canada's top diplomat in Shanghai in reciprocal move
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
In a tit-for-tat move, China has expelled Canada's consul in Shanghai after Ottawa announced that it was expelling a Chinese diplomat who was accused of trying to intimidate a Canadian lawmaker critical of Beijing's treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority.
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China vows to take "resolute countermeasures" against Canada over expulsio
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Chinese Embassy noted Canada's action seriously undermines the legitimate rights and interests of Beijing's diplomatic and consular personnel.
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Chinese FM tells Pakistan to overcome political instability
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"We sincerely hope the political forces in Pakistan will build consensus, uphold stability and more effectively address domestic and external challenges so it can focus on growing the economy," Qin said, addressing a press briefing alongside his Pakistani counterpart, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.
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China: Anti-espionage law heightens risks for foreign firms
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The revised law, which will come into effect in July, expands the definition of espionage, by including cyber attacks against state organs or critical information infrastructure, DW wrote quoting state news agency Xinhua.
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India and China's race for Maldives
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
On 1 May 2023, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in the Maldives on a 3-day official visit at the invitation of his Maldivian counterpart, Mariya Ahmed Didi, where they held bilateral delegation-level talks to further strengthen the defence and security partnership. India also handed ov
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G7 to discourage Beijing from changing the status quo in Indo-Pacific by f
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to invite these countries -- including India, South Korea, Brazil and Australia -- will see G7 leaders pushing back against China, reported the japan times.
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Aiming to control country's deposits, China to invest in Afghanistan's Lit
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing has sought to expand its economic presence in Afghanistan and gain control of its natural resources since the Taliban overtook Afghanistan.
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Hong Kong to cut democratically elected seats on local councils
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The decision is yet another major setback for the city's pro-democracy movement, which has been under pressure since Beijing's enactment of a national security law in 2020.
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