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Xi Jinping calls for Taiwan's "reunification" with China in year-end addre
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
It reported that the tensions between China and Taiwan remain high, Xi has repeatedly affirmed China's stance that Taiwan is a part of China and that it must be reunified, by force if necessary.
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US-China tensions continues despite Joe Biden-Xi Jinping meeting
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Some of the issues that have contributed to the tensions include the visit of former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan last year and labour practices in Xinjiang.
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Amid tensions with US, China stresses bringing its spy agency at par with
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
This is being done under Chinese President Xi Jinping's goal for the nation to rival the United States as the world's pre-eminent economic and military power.
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China pressures Taiwanese popular band to influence upcoming elections: Re
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In a bid to influence the upcoming elections in Taiwan, China pressurised a popular Taiwan-based band, Mayday, to declare that China and Taiwan belong to the same country ahead of Taiwan's elections in January 2024.
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"Expecting strong Russian participation at Vibrant Gujarat...": Jaishankar
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed international strategic situation, conflicts and tensions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, adding that India expects a strong Russian participation at the Vibrant Gujarat meeting in January.
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Ukraine attacks Russian landing ship in Crimea, raising tensions
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Russian officials acknowledged the assault but downplayed the extent of the damage, stating that the ship and nearby structures had sustained some harm.
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Iran bans Afghan market vendors in Mashhad amid growing tensions
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Afghan refugees advocate for diplomatic solutions and adherence to international laws to address the challenges they face.
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Nigeria: Armed groups kill over 100 in attacks amid rising ethnic, religio
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Local officials revealed on Monday that the toll from the weekend attacks by armed groups, often referred to as "bandits," has surged to 113, a stark increase from the government's initial count of 16.
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Year Ender 2023: US-China tensions continue to simmer
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Tensions between the United States and China continue to simmer despite the meeting between US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in November and high-level visits by Biden administration officials to China to ease differences on trade, Taiwan and Ukraine-Russia wa
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Philippines behaviour in South China Sea "extremely dangerous": Chinese st
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
"The Philippines relies on the support of external forces, ignores China's goodwill and restraint, and repeatedly provokes China's principles and bottom line," said the editorial. Written under the pen name Zhong Sheng, or "Voice of China", the column is often used to offer hardline views on
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Tensions mount within Pakistan-Tehreek-Insaf amid state machinery 'interfe
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
In the latest development, Muhammad Yahya Rasheed, counsel for PTI NA-127 candidate Ejaz Chaudhry, lodged a written complaint with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP).
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Pentagon says Iranian drone struck chemical tanker in Indian Ocean: Report
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The incident comes as the latest illustration of the growing regional tensions after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
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