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Germany, France concerned over presence of Chinese vessels near reef claim
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Manila [Philippines], March 31 (ANI): Germany and France have joined a number of countries to express concern on the growing tensions between China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea where over 200 Chinese vessels are moored.
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Biden administration declares Chinese actions in Xinjiang as 'genocide'
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions with Beijing, the Biden administration on Tuesday (local time) declared Chinese actions against the Muslim Uyghurs and other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang as 'genocide'.
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China sanctions American, Canadian officials as backlash grows over Xinjia
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 28 (ANI): Further escalating the tensions with western countries, China on Saturday announced sanctions against American and Canadian officials in charge of religious affairs.
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Amid rising tensions in Indo-Pacific, US, Chinese warships patrol same are
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Taipei [Taiwan], March 14 (ANI): Amid rising tensions in Indo-Pacific, a Chinese destroyer was spotted prowling near American Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn off the southeast coast of Taiwan on Thursday.
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Prince Harry, Prince William to reunite at Princess Diana memorial despite
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 13 (ANI): Amid the ongoing family spat after the bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey, Prince Harry and Prince William will attend their late mother Princess Diana's memorial together later in the year.
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China's first potential target is Taiwan, says US Commander
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington[US], March 12 (ANI) As Taipei continues to remain at the forefront of the escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing, Taiwan could be the first potential target of Chinese military aggression in the next five to 10 years, a top U.S. military commander said.
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Blinken, Sullivan to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 11 (ANI): In light of the worsening ties between China and the United States, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will be meeting with counterparts Wang Yi and Yang Jiechi in Alaska Anchorage, Alaska next week.
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Centralised data of internet shutdown not maintained by ministry: MHA on i
Updated : 5 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 10 (ANI): The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday replied in Rajya Sabha about the methodology of the Centre to control fake news and misinformation during tensions and riots and internet shutdowns are a prescribed method.
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US to continue assisting Taiwan's self-defence capabilities: White House
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Washington [US], March 9 (ANI): As Taiwan continues to remain at the forefront of the escalating tensions between the United States and China, the White House on Monday said that Washington will continue to contribute to Taiwan's self-defence capabilities.
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PLA enhancing intelligence, surveillance of border troops amid China-India
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Beijing [China], March 8 (ANI): The People's Liberation Army's (PLA's) Tibet Military Command is enhancing the intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities of its border defence troops amid heightened tensions between Beijing and New Delhi over a bo
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Japan mulling to send armed forces in East China Sea amid rising Chinese a
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 7 (ANI): Amid escalating tensions in the disputed East China Sea, Japan is mulling to send its armed forces to deal with the surge in Chinese activity in the Japanese-controlled Diaoyu Islands, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
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China slams EU for remarks on Hong Kong electoral reforms
Updated : 5 years ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): In a development reflecting growing tensions between China and the European Union, Beijing has slammed the 27-country bloc for its comments on the controversial Hong Kong electoral reforms.
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