Girish Shetti
India Almost Lost Chabahar Port Project to China: Indian Media
Girish Shetti | | May 25, 2016 01:26 PM EDT |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday signed a pact with Iran to construct an ambitious port in Iran's southernmost city of Chabahar. Indian foreign experts have noted that the historic agreement would give New Delhi much-needed trade access to Central Asia and Europe by by-passing Pakistan. The project would also allow India to establish a strong foothold in Pakistan's neighborhood.
China Says ‘Sincerity’ and not ‘Nation’s Size’ Determines its Actions in South China Sea
Girish Shetti | | May 25, 2016 10:17 AM EDT |
China on Tuesday said that 'sincerity' and not 'nation's size' should be used to judge its action in the disputed South China Sea region.
China's Rail Road Project to Nepal Will Almost Touch Indian State of Bihar: Report
Girish Shetti | | May 25, 2016 07:57 AM EDT |
In a move that is likely to stroke security concerns in New Delhi, China is set to construct a rail road project to Nepal that will almost touch the Indian state of Bihar.
Obama’s Speech in Vietnam Calls for 'Peaceful Resolution' of South China Sea Dispute
Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 04:01 PM EDT |
US President Barack Obama has called for a "peaceful resolution" of the South China Sea dispute on the second day of his historic Vietnam tour. The US leader landed in Vietnam on Monday to start an unprecedented three-day tour to the former enemy country.
China to Construct Sudan’s First Nuclear Power Plant
Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 10:32 AM EDT |
China on Monday signed a framework agreement with the Sudanese government to construct a nuclear reactor plant in the African country, Chinese state media Xinhua reported. The agreement will pave a way for the first nuclear reactor plant in Sudan.
Indian President to Raise Masood Azhar and NSG Issue During China Visit
Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 07:17 AM EDT |
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee will raise some contentious issues when he meets Chinese leaders during his three-day visit to the China. Mukherjee is likely to question President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang about Masood Azhar and the Nuclear Supplier's Group (NSG) membership dispute between both nations.
Nuclear Suppliers Group Membership: China Dismisses India’s Stand on France
Girish Shetti | | May 24, 2016 05:42 AM EDT |
China on Monday dismissed India's stand that its inclusion in the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) must not be subjected to the signing of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) since France was included into the group without being a signatory of the treaty.
Airfares to Shanghai may Shoot up Once Shanghai Disney Resort Becomes Operational
Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 12:29 PM EDT |
Scores of negative reviews about trial operation of Shanghai's Disney Resort has not dampened passion among people for the iconic theme park. According to newspaper Beijing News, major airlines are scheduled to increase flights to Shanghai to handle the expected surge in tourists after the Disney Resort officially opens up later this year.
Obama Visits Vietnam Amid Escalating Tensions With China
Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 12:16 PM EDT |
US President Barack Obama reached Vietnam on Monday to kick-start a three-day diplomatic visit as Washington seeks to foster relations with its former wartime enemy to counter China's growing influence in the region.
President Obama Revokes U.S. Arms ban on Vietnam
Girish Shetti | | May 23, 2016 09:30 AM EDT |
US President Barrack Obama has revoked the 41-year-old U.S. arms ban on Vietnam on Monday in an apparent move to enhance Hanoi's military defense against an increasingly assertive China. The American president made the historic announcement at a joint press conference in Hanoi alongside Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang.
China Outplays South Korea 3-1 to Lift Uber Cup for Record 14th Time
Girish Shetti | | May 22, 2016 07:59 AM EDT |
China downed South Korea 3-1 on Saturday to lift the Uber Cup for third time straight in front of enthusiastic supporters at the Kunshan Sports Centre Gymnasium.
Pakistan and China Pledge to Deepen Diplomatic Ties
Girish Shetti | | May 22, 2016 07:42 AM EDT |
To mark the 65th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relationship between China and Pakistan, the leaders of both nations on Saturday exchanged greetings and pledged to deepen their ties further.
Chinese Authorities to Arrest 125 More Suspects in Sensational Vaccine Scandal
Girish Shetti | | May 21, 2016 10:23 AM EDT |
Chinese authorities have ordered the arrest of 125 people on suspicion of complicity in the infamous vaccine scandal, China's top investigative agency Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Friday.
Tesla Motors Withdraws Plan to Create Manufacturing Plant in China
Girish Shetti | | May 21, 2016 10:17 AM EDT |
Despite the impressive success of the Tesla 3 in China, Tesla Motors is still hesitant to set-up a production unit in the world's second-largest economy. China recorded the largest pre-orders for the Tesla 3 outside of the United States.
Donald Trump Says China Will ‘Behave’ Under His Presidency
Girish Shetti | | May 20, 2016 05:35 PM EDT |
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has made a bold prediction that China will "behave" and will be a "friend" of the US under his presidency.
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