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'China dragging Nepal into BRI while stalling projects beneficial to it'
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
China is forcing Nepal into its ambitious but controversial Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) project. The Nepal-China railway has also been discussed for a long time. Even during the visits of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Former Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, there have been various
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Petroleum Minister comes down heavily on Rahul, says he should apologise
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
The Union minister said Rahul Gandhi should apologise for his statement. He also hit back at the Congress, reminding them that it was under the Indira Gandhi regime that civil liberties were curbed.
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China's huge investments in countries, a front for debt trap diplomacy: Re
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China is making huge investments in underdeveloped or poor countries ultimately setting them up for defaulting on China's loans and making compromises to China
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Faulty policies, funding of terrorism responsible for Pakistan's economic
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pakistan faced an economic crisis which is a result of its own faulty policies long-standing debts, dipping forex reserves and support to extremism and terrorism.
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China's state-owned tobacco company spreads its tentacles across the globe
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
CNTC is also accused of smuggling tobacco to avoid the international tax drain and has flooded international markets with illegal Chinese cigarette brands to increase its customer base.
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China's Belt and Road Initiative has negative impacts on partner countries
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Some BRI initiatives were implemented too quickly without giving enough thought to the long-term benefits of the same. The initiatives frequently rely too heavily on the backing of governments and policies.
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China's lending debacle: Development loans hit 13-year low
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has left scores of Lower and Middle-Income Countries (LMIC) saddled with "hidden debts." China is using debt rather than aid to establish a dominant position in the international development finance market.
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China steals rich natural resources of Balochistan while locals remain imp
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Pakistan's largest province is being robbed of its natural resources by China under the Belt and Road Initiative and CPEC and the profits are being garnered by Chinese companies.
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Balochistan protests raise China's security concerns over investments in r
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The ongoing protests in Balochistan due to the loss of livelihood in the region and a repeated crackdown on the protesters has left the Chinese leadership worried, raising deep concerns about the security of investments in Beijing.
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Kenya's reliance on China proves to be a sour experience: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Growth in Kenyan imports from China can be attributed to the expanding infrastructure in the country owing to its engagement with the Belt and Road Initiative. However, the trade balance favours China.
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Gwadar's people disappointed for not receiving benefit despite being at ce
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The people of Gwadar remain deprived of clean drinking water and other basic facilities. Gwadar being the centre of economic development, did not change the fate of its people, writes Abdel.
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China putting pressure on reluctant Nepal to join Belt and Road Initiative
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
China has been trying to get the support of Nepal for its ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) but the Himalayan country is reluctant to join it as it also seeks support from the US and India which oppose Chinese policies, a Kathmandu-based online magazine Epardafas reported.
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