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China’s Influential Security Minister Meng Hongwei Elected as New Head of Interpol

Girish Shetti   | Nov 10, 2016 01:14 PM EST

Meng Hongwei, China's vice minister of public security, was elected as the president of Interpol on Thursday. Meng is the first-ever Chinese to be appointed as the head of the French-based organization which is widely considered as a "global police organization" by the international community. read more

India and China to set up 24-Hour Hotline to Fight Against Fake Currency Notes

Girish Shetti   | Nov 10, 2016 10:20 AM EST

India and China have agreed to open a 24x7 hotline to exchange information about fake currency notes. This decision was made during a meeting between Chinese leader Meng Jianzhu and Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday. read more

China to Assist India in Fight Against Terrorism, Fake Currencies

Steve M.C.   | Nov 10, 2016 01:33 AM EST

A meeting between Chinese and Indian officials has led to the possibility of a dual working system in a bid to do away with fake currencies while upgrading the security system of the two states. read more

South China Sea Inclusion in Joint Statement with Japan will be India’s Mistake: Chinese Media Warns

Girish Shetti   | Nov 09, 2016 07:40 PM EST

Ahead of the slated visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's to Japan, a state-controlled Chinese tabloid warned on Wednesday that New Delhi will make a serious mistake if it aligns with Japan on the South China Sea issue. read more

China Warns International Community not to Support 'Hong Kong Independence' Movement

Girish Shetti   | Nov 09, 2016 02:46 PM EST

China on Tuesday cautioned relevant countries not to offer any support to forces advocating "Hong Kong independence" movement. The warning comes amid growing protests across the semi-autonomous city against the Chinese government following the oath-taking ceremony controversy. read more

South China Sea Dispute: Philippines Coast Guard Patrols Controversial Scarborough Shoal

Som Patidar   | Nov 09, 2016 03:42 AM EST

Philippines Coast Guard has started patrolling the controversial Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. read more

Sri-Lanka Warns China Over Media Comments

Steve M.C.   | Nov 09, 2016 11:12 AM EST

Sri Lanka on Wednesday issued a stern warning to China over Chinese ambassador in Colombo, Yi Xianliang, comments about the financial relationship between the two countries. read more

China, Pakistan to Establish Joint Counter-Terrorism Command System

Charissa Echavez   | Nov 08, 2016 11:47 PM EST

China and Pakistan are planning to establish a joint counter-terrorism command system, even as the countries' respective special forces conducted a bilateral anti-terrorism exercises, state media reported on Tuesday. read more

Hong Kong Lawyers Protest Against China’s Landmark Ruling

Girish Shetti   | Nov 08, 2016 09:40 AM EST

Hundreds of Hong Kong lawyers dressed in black took to streets on Tuesday to protest against China's landmark decision to ban two elected pro-independent lawmakers from taking their seats in the legislature. read more

Analysts Take on China-Malaysia Slow Peak Investment

Steve M.C.   | Nov 09, 2016 08:56 AM EST

Investment deals worth billions signed between Malaysia and China last week are still not picking up as expected, according to Monday business reports. Analysts argue that a lot of factors might have triggered this. read more

China Refuses to Budge on India’s NSG Bid Ahead of Vienna Meeting

Girish Shetti   | Nov 08, 2016 06:46 AM EST

Ahead of this week's Nuclear Supplier Group (NSG) meeting in Vienna, China on Monday said that its stand on India's bid for membership to the elite nuclear club remains unchanged. This means that Beijing will reiterate its earlier position that New Delhi must sign the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty (NPT) to gain entry into the coveted nuclear club. read more

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Arrives in Russia for Talks

Ivan Wanjiku   | Nov 07, 2016 01:53 PM EST

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has arrived in Russia to discuss issues of mutual importance with his counterpart Dmitry Medvedev and Russian President Vladimir Putin. read more

China Bars Hong Kong’s Pro-Democratic Legislators from Taking Office

Girish Shetti   | Nov 07, 2016 06:57 AM EST

Hong Kong citizens advocating independence from mainland China cannot hold any public office, China's top legislative body, the National People's Congress Standing Committee, ruled on Monday. read more

Algeria's Sonatrach Awards China $420M Refinery Modernization Contract

Charissa Echavez   | Nov 07, 2016 12:48 AM EST

Algeria' Sonatrach awarded China Petroleum Engineering and Construction Corporation (CPECC) a $420 million contract to renovate the Sidi R'cine Refinery in Bakari near its capital Algiers, the state energy firm announced on Sunday. read more

India to Play Hard Ball on South China Sea Dispute

Girish Shetti   | Nov 07, 2016 06:31 AM EST

With China refusing to soften its stand on blacklisting Masood Azhar and supporting India's bid for membership in the Nuclear Supplier's Group (NSG), New Delhi seems to have adopted a hot pursuit policy on the South China Sea. The Indian government has started following a more bold and aggressive policy on the maritime dispute. read more

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