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India Plays Tibetan Card to Assuage Angry China

Apr 15, 2017 12:28 PM EDT

India on Friday clarified that there is no change in its stance on the vexed Tibetan issue, asserting that it considers the Himalayan region to be an integral part of the Republic of China. The clarification comes barely weeks after the Dalai Lama concluded his first visit to the disputed region of Arunachal Pradesh since 2009.

Blockbuster Indian Movie 'Dangal' to be Released in China Next Month

Girish Shetti |

Apr 15, 2017 11:45 AM EDT

India's latest blockbuster movie "Dangal," starring Indian star Amir Khan, is set to be released in China next month. Indian movies rarely get released in China, where mostly Chinese and Hollywood movies run amok. But "Dangal" will arrive in China with huge hopes, considering that Amir Khan's last release "P.K" performed well in the country.

China’s Ford Sales Down by 21%

Girish Shetti |

Apr 15, 2017 11:39 AM EDT

Ford Motor faced a serious speed breaker in the Chinese market during the first quarter of the current financial year as the U.S. auto giant has reported a sharp 21 percent decline in sales. The flattening of its sales in China represents a growing challenge for Ford in the world's largest auto market.

Ford’s Ranger Pickup Trucks To Unveil in China.

Ford’s Ranger Pickup Trucks to hit Chinese Roads in 2018

Girish Shetti |

Apr 09, 2017 07:17 AM EDT

U.S. auto giant Ford Motor is set to unveil its best seller F-series pickup trucks for the Chinese market in 2018. With this move, Ford is apparently trying to cash in on the Chinese government's recent relaxation on the use of pickup trucks in urban areas across the country.

On the trade front, Xi and Trump agreed upon a 100-day plan to settle all their trade disputes.

Xi and Trump Conclude 2-Day Summit: Trade and North Issue Dominate Talks

Girish Shetti |

Apr 08, 2017 03:41 AM EDT

Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump wrapped up their two-day summit in South Florida on Friday, with both leaders describing the summit as a huge success. The highly-anticipated meeting, which was overshadowed by America's surprise strike against Syria, focused primarily on trade and the North Korea issue.

Chinese Grand Prix: Bad Weather Hampers Friday’s Practice Session

Girish Shetti |

Apr 07, 2017 08:17 AM EDT

Low visibility forced Formula 1 (F1) authorities to call off the second practice session of the Chinese Grand Prix on Friday amid rain and smog. The low visibility stopped an emergency helicopter from landing near a designated hospital, eventually leading to the cancellation of the practice session.

Volkswagen Invests US$180 Million in Mobvoi.

Volkswagen Reposes Faith in China With Investment in AI Start up

Girish Shetti |

Apr 07, 2017 06:40 AM EDT

The Volkswagen Group China has invested US$180 million in series D round of funding in Mobvoi, a Chinese artifical intelligence (AI) start up firm that was founded in 2012 by a Google research scientist.

Kong: The Skull Island Crosses $500 Million Mark.

China Helps 'Kong: Skull Island' to Cross $500 Million Mark at Global Box Office

Girish Shetti |

Apr 07, 2017 03:07 AM EDT

"Kong: The Skull Island" is continuing with its chest thumping performance across the world as the monster movie crosses the $500 million mark at the global box office. This thumping performance is mostly thanks to its performance in China where the movie has become one of the highest Hollywood grossing movies in country's history.

Huawei Wins Copyright Lawsuit Against Samsung Mobile

Girish Shetti |

Apr 06, 2017 08:22 AM EDT

A Chinese local court on Thursday ordered Samsung Mobile to pay hefty fine to Huawei Technologies in a copyright infringement case. The verdict marks Huawei's first victory against its South Korean rival in a copy infringement case.

Dalai Lama Offers Olive Branch to China: Want Autonomy, not Independence for Tibet

Girish Shetti |

Apr 06, 2017 04:35 AM EDT

The Dalai Lama, who is currently on a visit to disputed region of Arunachal Pradesh, on Thursday tried to appease China by claiming that he merely wants autonomy for the Tibetan region and not complete independence.

ChemChina-Syngenta $ 43 Deal Gets a nod from EU Regulators

Girish Shetti |

Apr 06, 2017 02:23 AM EDT

ChemChina on Wednesday crossed the major hurdle in its quest of the $ 43 billion takeover of the Syngenta AG, after the high profile deal got the nod from European Union regulators.

China the Largest Importer of U.S. Crude Oil.

China was the Largest Importer of U.S. Crude Oil in February: Report

Girish Shetti |

Apr 05, 2017 12:17 PM EDT

China became the largest importer of U.S. crude oil in the month of February, surpassing the traditional buyer Canada. The news comes at a time when President Donald Trump's administration is busy laying the groundwork to launch a massive trade war against China.

India Challenges China as Dalai Lama Arrives in Arunachal Pradesh

Girish Shetti |

Apr 05, 2017 11:41 AM EDT

The Dalai Lama arrived in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday morning, marking the beginning of the controversial spiritual leader's nine-day visit to the disputed region, which has left China completely miffed.

North Korea Dares with a Missile Test Ahead of Xi-Trump’s Summit Meeting

Girish Shetti |

Apr 05, 2017 02:18 AM EDT

A day before Xi-Trump's highly anticipated summit meeting, North Korea has again dared to test the patience of China and U.S. by test firing a latest ballistic missile.

Jared Kushner Plays Key Role in Xi-Trump Meeting.

Jared Kushner Played key Role in Shaping Xi-Trump Summit Meeting: Report

Girish Shetti |

Apr 04, 2017 07:19 AM EDT

Jared Kushner played an instrumental role in pushing the U.S. President and father in law Donald Trump to go for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jingping, according to reports in American media.