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To Counter China’s Influence, India Strengthens Ties With Myanmar

Girish Shetti   | Aug 30, 2016 01:57 PM EDT

To consolidate its strategic ties with Myanmar, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that New Delhi unilaterally supports Myanmar on all the critical issues, adding that India would stand by Myanmar "every step of the way" as a partner. read more

Suicide Bomb Attack on Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan Leaves 3 People Dead

Girish Shetti   | Aug 30, 2016 01:43 PM EDT

A suicide bomber rammed his car into the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan's capital city Bishkek on Tuesday, leaving at least three people dead and several injured. read more

Travel Notice Issued for Singapore as Zika Virus Infects 56 People

ALVIN MUNENE   | Aug 30, 2016 01:29 PM EDT

Travel notices have been issued to citizens of Australia, Taiwan, and South Korea to cancel any plans of going to Singapore. This move comes after the Zika virus was confirmed to have infected its 56th victim in the city-state. read more

China Criticizes Tokyo International Conference Over Shortcomings

Staff Reporter   | Aug 30, 2016 11:48 AM EDT

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chungying has criticized Japan's wrong intentions at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) held over the weekend in Nairobi Kenya. read more

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif Claims China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Will be a 'Game-Changer'

Girish Shetti   | Aug 29, 2016 06:54 PM EDT

Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the much talked about China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would prove to be a game-changer not only for Pakistan's economy but the entire South Asia. read more

With China in Mind, Indian PM Visits Vietnam Ahead of G20 Summit

Girish Shetti   | Aug 29, 2016 06:44 PM EDT

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Vietnam on September 3. The Indian PM's visit, which comes just days before the G20 Summit in China, is seen as a strong signal to Beijing that India intends to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia. read more

China Names new Party Chief for Tibet

Girish Shetti   | Aug 29, 2016 10:19 AM EDT

The Chinese government on Sunday appointed a new official to look into the day-to-day affairs of the autonomous Tibet region as well as Yunnan and Hunan provinces. read more

China Warns India, Says It Will Get Involved if New Delhi Starts Trouble in Balochistan

Manthan Chheda   | Aug 29, 2016 01:40 AM EDT

China will be forced to intervene if any action from India leads to disruption in the $46 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Balochistan, warns an influential Chinese think tank. read more

Canada Will Look to 'Reset' Relationship With China, Canadian PM Says Ahead of Visit to China

Girish Shetti   | Aug 29, 2016 05:46 AM EDT

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that revitalizing Canada's diplomatic ties with China would help his government to boost economic trade while pushing Beijing to improve its track record on delicate issues like human rights. read more

Vatican Hopeful of Improving Ties With China

Girish Shetti   | Aug 28, 2016 06:55 AM EDT

The Vatican said on Saturday that it is hopeful of improving ties with China after decades of mistrust and tension, following Beijing's decision to sever diplomatic ties with the Holy See in 1951. read more

Canola Issue Likely to Dominate Talks During Canadian PM's Visit to China Next Week

Girish Shetti   | Aug 28, 2016 07:31 AM EDT

Impending restrictions on Canada's canola exports is likely to dominate talks during Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's visit to China next week. read more

Japan Seeks to Outdo China in African Markets

Staff Reporter   | Aug 27, 2016 06:00 PM EDT

Japan has set out to outdo China in the African market in terms of quality of the material it produces. read more

Hotels in Guangzhou not Allowed to Accept Guest From 5 Muslim Countries

Girish Shetti   | Aug 27, 2016 09:48 AM EDT

Local police have issued orders to several low-end hotels in Guangzhou not to lend rooms to guests from five Muslim countries. The instruction is reported to be only restricted to cheap budget hotels in the city. read more

Top Chinese Military Official Arrested Over Corruption Allegations

Staff Reporter   | Aug 27, 2016 05:54 PM EDT

The Deputy Chief of the Joint Staff Department under China's powerful Central Military Commission, General Wang Jianping, has been arrested over corruption. read more

China Calls for Restraint From India Over Deployment of BrahMos Missile to Arunachal Pradesh

Girish Shetti   | Aug 26, 2016 12:20 PM EDT

China on Thursday urged India to take steps to reinforce peace and stability in the Sino-India border region, following a report that the Indian government plans to deploy advanced ballistic cruise missiles to the disputed state of Arunachal Pradesh. read more

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