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Upgraded US-Vietnam partnership to help Hanoi escape China's influence
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
An upgraded US-Vietnam partnership in response to repeated Chinese bullying at sea is a welcoming development, but as long as Beijing remains a powerful and united political entity — with a strong political will to exert its dominance over its periphery — concerns will be atta
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New York bans TikTok on government devices citing 'security concerns'
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
New York City on Wednesday banned TikTok on government-owned devices citing ‘security concerns’ thus joining the list of more than two dozen states that have restricted access to the short video app, New York Times reported.
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Attack on Chinese convoy in Pakistan major setback for CPEC: Report
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The attack on Chinese convoy near the vital southwestern port of Gwadar, Pakistan on Sunday, can be a major setback for China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as it created fear and uncertainity which is not helpful for investment, reported The Diplomat.
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"Playing with fire on the Taiwan question...," warns China's Defence Minis
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Days after Beijing condemned Taiwan’s Vice President William Lai for making stopovers in the United States calling him a "troublemaker", China’s Defence Minister Li Shangfu on Tuesday cautioned against “playing with fire” when it comes to Taiwan, Chinese Defence Ministry reported.
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Beijing "commends progress” made in India-China Corps Commander-level meet
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
China on Wednesday commended “progress” made at the 19th round of India-China Corps Commander meeting held on August 13-14
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Suspected Chinese spies, who read State Department email, also hacked GOP
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
On the social media account, X (formerly known as Twitter), Bacon said on Tuesday, “I thank the FBI for notifying me that the CCP hacked into my personal and campaign emails from May 15th to June 16th of this year. The CCP hackers utilized a vulnerability in the Microsoft software, and this
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India, Thailand race for spot on Asia's chipmaking map
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
India and Thailand have engaged in a full-fledged race for semiconductor--manufacturing investment to win a spot on Asia's chipmaking map.
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Major restructure sees PLA air force take over naval aircraft
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA), an armed force beholden to the Chinese Communist Party, is the world’s largest military. Its pursuit of “jointness” between the various armed services has been made evident in the recent blockade of a Philippine outpost in the South China Sea, and in the r
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Chinese population saying 'no' to marriage and parenthood, birthrate decli
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The number of newborns in China in 2023 is estimated to be between 7 to 8 million, which is the lowest tally in 85 years, Khabarhub reported, adding that the Communist nation’s economic slowdown and high unemployment have led to a low birth rate.
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China damming Brahmaputra river may prove disastrous for Bangladesh
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Hydro-hegemonic activities by China on the Brahmaputra, without genuine consultation involving local people and authorities of Bangladesh could prove counter-productive, and further cause irreversible damage to the fragile flora, and fauna already reeling under the much larger issue of clima
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India-China Corps Commander meeting held to discuss resolution of remainin
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC (Line of Actual Control) in the Western Sector. In line with the guidance provided by the leadership, they exchanged views in an open and forward-looking manner, the
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China stops releasing figures to hide soaring unemployment
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced on Tuesday that it would discontinue releasing data on unemployment by age group this month after China's youth unemployment rate, which includes those aged 16 to 24, reached a record high of 21.3 per cent in June. Some analysts think the act
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