Girish Shetti
China Condemns Japan’s Decision to Name Change De Facto Taiwan Embassy
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 29, 2016 05:48 AM EST |
China did not mince any words on Wednesday as it condemned Japan's decision to change the name of its de-facto embassy in the self-ruled Taiwan. The Japanese government's decision is seen by Beijing as a tactical challenge to its 'One China' policy.
Pakistan Receives More Funding from China for CPEC
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 29, 2016 05:18 AM EST |
The ambitious China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is already heavily funded by Chinese funds, is all set to receive further funds from China, a Pakistani official said on Tuesday.
China Plans to Build Sprawling Tourist Complex at Mount Everest Base
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 28, 2016 06:33 AM EST |
China on Wednesday unveiled its grand plans for Mount Everest as it aims to boost tourist numbers on the world's highest mountain. The Chinese government has reportedly made its mind to build a huge tourist complex at the base of Qomolangma in Gangkar, which falls on the Tibetan side of the mountain.
As China Raises Concern over Agni-V Missile Test, India Claims Missile not Targeted Against any Third Country
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 28, 2016 04:08 AM EST |
India on Tuesday clarified that the Agni-V missile test was not targeted against any third country and the test was well within the international obligation. New Delhi's clarification comes barely hours after China cautiously responded to the Agni-V missile test, which was successfully tested on Monday morning in the Indian state of Odisha.
China Says Strategic Balance in South Asia Important After India Tests Agni-V Missile
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 28, 2016 02:52 AM EST |
Without mentioning Pakistan, China on Tuesday urged to maintain strategic balance in South Asian region as India successfully test fired the nuclear capable Agni-V ballistic missile.
Taiwan Moves Closer to Legalize Same Sex Marriage; Draws Mixed Reactions from Netizens
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 27, 2016 08:01 PM EST |
Taiwan's Parliament on Monday took a first step towards legalizing the same sex marriage by passing first draft of the controversial marriage equality bill. The controversial bill now awaits final hurdle in mid next year when it will come for final review in the parliament.
India on Edge as China, Nepal Set to Conduct Military Exercise Next Year
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 27, 2016 08:19 AM EST |
Nepal will conduct its first ever joint military exercise with China on Feb. 10, in what is apparently a beginning of a new chaper in the Sino-Nepal military engagement, senior military officials told Nepalese media.
John Terry Shrugs Chinese Super League Offer, Shifts Focus on Chelsea’s Title Bid Instead
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 27, 2016 07:23 AM EST |
Chelsea's legendary Capitan John Terry is in no mood to latch out to any lucrative offer from China in the upcoming January transfer market. The 36 year old defender instead wants to focus on helping his Chelsea side to retain the premier league title.
Chinese Court Sends Former Deputy Sports Minister Behind Bars for Bribery Charges
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 27, 2016 01:28 AM EST |
A local court in Central China on Monday jailed a former deputy sports minister for 10 and half years after finding him guilty on a bribery case, which is apparently a part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing nationwide crackdown against corruption.
Imran Khan Gives Reassurance on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 27, 2016 01:14 AM EST |
Pakistan's Imran Khan reassured again that his political party had nothing against the $46 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, the prominent politician said on Sunday at a public rally in the village of Swabi in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) where his hordes of supporters gathered.
China Loses Cool over Taiwan’s Inclusion in US Defense Bill
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 26, 2016 08:57 PM EST |
China has lodged a stern protest with the United States after outgoing President Barack Obama signed a US defense policy, suggesting that the US must conduct senior military exchanges with self-ruled Taiwan.
China's Suzhou City Suspends Poultry Trade due to Bird Flu Concerns
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 26, 2016 09:16 AM EST |
Suzhou City, a part of the eastern province of Jiangsu, suspended live poultry trading as of last Sunday (Dec. 25) midnight (16:00 GMT) as a precautionary measure after nearby provinces reported bird flu infection cases, according to People's Daily.
Russia, China Start Construction of Highway Bridge over Amur River After 28 Years
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 26, 2016 08:58 AM EST |
The construction of long awaited Amur River Bridge finally started on Saturday. The wait was indeed a long one, given that both Russia and China have painstakingly spent almost 28 years in negotiating terms and conditions.
110 Rescued Dogs from Yulin Festival Find New Life in Canada
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 26, 2016 08:24 AM EST |
A Canadian animal rights organization has given a new lease of life to 110 dogs after successfully rescuing them from infamous Yulin dog meat festival. These rescued dogs will now undergo medical treatment across Canada.
China Uncovers 500,000 Food Safety Violations in 2016
| Girish Shetti | | Dec 25, 2016 10:44 AM EST |
Chinese officials found over 500,000 food safety violations during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, according to a report published by the National People's Congress.
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