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Xi Jinping plans to visit Moscow
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
There is a speculation that Xi may visit in April or in early May when Russia celebrates its World War II victory over Germany, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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China's Congress confirms path of confrontation
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Strained relations between China and the USA have taken an even frostier plunge during the first annual session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC), which ended on 13 March. Chairman Xi Jinping has signalled that he will not make any placatory moves, despite China being caught out o
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China's 'Digital Silk Road' in Africa, US raises questions on spying
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A group of US lawmakers recently drafted a resolution criticizing South Africa's government for its close relations with Beijing, including its use of Chinese technology, and called on President Joe Biden to review Americans' relationship with Pretoria, South Africa, Global Security reported
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Putin may attend G20 summit in India, though no decision yet: Kremlin
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin may go to the G20 summit in India, but no decision has yet been made, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Monday. "It cannot be ruled out," the Kremlin spokesman said when asked if Putin's participation in the summit in India was being consid
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International meet on "Shared Buddhist Heritage" to be held in New Delhi o
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
More than 15 scholars and delegates from China's Dunhuang Research Academy, Kyrgyzstan's Institute of History, Archaeology and Ethnology, Russia's State Museum of the History of Religion, Tajikistan's National Museum of Antiquities, Belarusian State University and Myanmar's International The
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Russian wives, mothers call on Putin to stop forcing husbands, sons to joi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Independent Russian Telegram channel SOTA shared a video in which women said their loved ones had been "forced to join assault groups" at the beginning of March despite having just four days training since their mobilization in September.
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China appoints US-sanctioned general Li Shangfu as new defence minister
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Li was sanctioned by the administration of former US President Donald Trump in 2018 for purchasing Russian weapons, including 10 Su-35 combat aircraft and equipment related to the S-400 surface-to-air missile system, reported CNN.
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Iran to buy Russia's Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Tehran has forged strong ties with Moscow in various sectors including the military in the past year.
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China leading in hypersonic weapons: US defence officials
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"Over the past two decades, China has dramatically advanced its development of conventional and nuclear-armed hypersonic missile technologies and capabilities through intense and focused investment, development, testing and deployment," said the DIA's Paul Freisthler, testifying in front of
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China might arm up Russia's war to reshape global politics: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Research has shown that countries intervene in conflicts when they think their interests may be affected and when they can make a difference. This could be a factor that pushes China to become more involved in Russia's battle.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy denied appearance at Oscars 2023
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
For the second year in a row, the Academy has snubbed Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was hoping for a virtual spot on Sunday's Oscar telecast on ABC following his Berlin Film Festival (remote) appearance last month.
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Chinese Communist Party laundered mafia money in Italy: Report
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Italian Tax Police (Guardia di Finanza) has uncovered evidence proving that the Chinese Communist Party routinely cooperates with several criminal organizations-- the Italian Mafia, Colombia's drug cartels, and Russian oligarchs--to launder billions of dollars, reported Bitter Winter.
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