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Girish Shetti | Jan 21, 2017 01:47 PM EST
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen on Saturday congratulated US President Donald Trump just hours after his oath taking ceremony. Instead of a phone call, this time the Taiwanese leader resorted to Twitter. read more
Jenia Cane | Jan 20, 2017 10:38 AM EST
China has recently been making a strong pitch for globalization, as President Xi Jinping called on countries across the globe to “boost open economies.” read more
Jenia Cane | Jan 20, 2017 10:31 AM EST
In contrast to US President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-globalization rhetoric, China has thrown its full support behind EU integration. read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 20, 2017 02:46 PM EST
China's first freight train service to the United Kingdom arrived at its final destination at Barking's rail freight terminal in East London on Wednesday. The cargo train embarked on the historic London journey from China's Yiwu in Zhejiang province more than two weeks ago. read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 20, 2017 07:58 AM EST
One of Japan's biggest hotel chains APA Hotel Group has sparked a controversy in China following a report that one of its local hotels is storing a book that claims the 1937 Nanjing massacre was a complete "fabrication." read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 18, 2017 09:08 AM EST
China said that it is willing to play a constructive role in resolving the Ukraine crisis, which imploded after Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. The assurance was given by Chinese President Xi Jingping to his Ukrainian counterpart during a meeting held at the ongoing World Economic Forum in Switzerland. read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 18, 2017 08:28 AM EST
A Chinese state television channel claims that its troops can reach New Delhi in 48 hours, if a full-fledged war breaks between the two Asian giants. This is according to current affairs English journal 'International Spectator.' read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 18, 2017 04:22 AM EST
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called on China to respect his country's core 'concerns' and 'interests' at a geo-political summit held in national capital New Delhi. The call comes at a time when both countries bilateral relationship has been strained by unresolved diplomatic issues. read more
Steve M.C. | Jan 18, 2017 07:11 AM EST
China could see a more likely better relationship with the US after Donald Trump reportedly declined an early request to host the Dalai Lama, Michael Pillsbury, the president-elect's chief advisor, said while speaking at the Pangoal Think Tank Forum in China. read more
Theena Ocay | Jan 17, 2017 11:12 PM EST
Chinese President Xi Jinping formally opened on Tuesday the proceedings of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as he staunchly positioned himself as a defender of globalization and free trade. read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 17, 2017 06:33 AM EST
Japan will provide six new patrol boats to Vietnam to enhance its maritime security as China continues to boost its control over the South China Sea region. The important announcement was made on Monday during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to the Southeast Asian country. read more
Girish Shetti | Jan 17, 2017 03:22 AM EST
China on Monday hit back at the United States for signalling out the communist giant in blocking India's membership bid to join the Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) last year. It accused that the Obama administration is treating NSG membership as a 'parting gift' for New Delhi. read more
Jenia Cane | Jan 16, 2017 04:13 PM EST
China and Switzerland have strengthened their bilateral ties further, as they signed an expansion to their existing free trade agreement (FTA). read more
Due to the coronavirus, people around the world have canceled their travel plans. Governments and health officials have warned the public to avoid boarding cruise ships and long flights. read more
