India, China have completed disengagement: Reports

India, China have completed disengagement: Reports

India and China have disengaged in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh, keeping track of the timeline that was announced earlier.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2024

US government files lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy

US government files lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for allegedly violating child privacy

The United States has filed a civil lawsuit against Chinese-owned TikTok for violations of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and its implementing regulations.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES August 03, 2024

China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

China: 111 die after magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits Gansu Province

An earthquake measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale hit northwest China's Gansu Province on Monday (December 19, 2023) leaving at least 111 people dead, media reports said.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

India on Friday lodged a strong protest with China over 'deliberative and selective' obstruction of some of the Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh from participating in the Asian Games at Hangzhou.

by Trans World Features September 22, 2023

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is 'missing' for weeks, ousted

China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who is 'missing' for weeks, ousted

Beijing: China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang, who has been absent from public view for several months now, was removed from office on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features July 25, 2023

Network of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has substantially weakened: Rajnath Singh

Network of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has substantially weakened: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said the network of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir has substantially weakened in the last few years as strict and consistent action is being taken.

by Trans World Features June 26, 2023

Taiwanese Defense Ministry says detected 58 Chinese military aircraft in Vicinity

Taiwanese Defense Ministry says detected 58 Chinese military aircraft in Vicinity

Taipei: The Taiwanese Defense Ministry said on Sunday that it had detected 58 aircraft and nine vessels of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) near the self-governed island as China continues its air and naval military drills around Taiwan.

by Trans World Features April 09, 2023

Chinese Embassy warns citizens against travelling outside CAR capital Bangui after killing of nine nationals

Chinese Embassy warns citizens against travelling outside CAR capital Bangui after killing of nine nationals

Beijing: The Chinese Embassy in the Central African Republic has asked citizens to avoid travelling outside Bangui city after nine nationals were killed during an attack by militants at a goldmine.

by Trans World Features March 22, 2023

China risks between 1.3 and 2.1 million deaths if it ends its zero-COVID strategy: Study

China risks between 1.3 and 2.1 million deaths if it ends its zero-COVID strategy: Study

New Delhi: Analysis by Airfinity shows between 1.3 and 2.1 million lives could be at risk if China lifts its zero-COVID policy given low vaccination and booster rates as well as a lack of hybrid immunity.

by Trans World Features December 21, 2022

'China is preparing for war...Indian govt sleeping': Rahul Gandhi's fresh attack on Centre after Tawang clashes

'China is preparing for war...Indian govt sleeping': Rahul Gandhi's fresh attack on Centre after Tawang clashes

Jaipur : Congress leader Rahul Gandhi Friday accused the Centre of downplaying the threat posed by China, claiming that Beijing was preparing for war but Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration was "sleeping".

by Trans World Features December 17, 2022

No one can capture an inch of Indias land: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

No one can capture an inch of Indias land: Union Home Minister Amit Shah

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday categorically said that the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre won’t let anyone capture even an inch of the country's land till it is in power.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2022

Joe Biden raises objection to China's 'coercive aggressive actions toward Taiwan' in his first meeting with Xi Jinping

Joe Biden raises objection to China's 'coercive aggressive actions toward Taiwan' in his first meeting with Xi Jinping

Washington/IBNS: US President Joe Biden Monday raised objections to China’s "coercive and increasingly aggressive actions toward Taiwan" which according to him undermine peace and stability across the strait in his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2022

China accused of establishing illegal police stations in the Netherlands

China accused of establishing illegal police stations in the Netherlands

Beijing: The Chinese government has been accused of establishing two undeclared "police stations" in the Netherlands, media reports said on Friday.

by Trans World Features October 29, 2022

Ukraine war: Russia launches ballistic missile as part of nuclear drills

Ukraine war: Russia launches ballistic missile as part of nuclear drills

Moscow/IBNS: Russian President Vladimir Putin Wednesday surveyed drills carried out by his nuclear-capable forces as Moscow raised "unverified" claims to India and China that Ukraine was developing a "dirty bomb."

by Trans World Features October 26, 2022

China Communist Party Congress: Xi Jinping secures third term in power in closed-door voting

China Communist Party Congress: Xi Jinping secures third term in power in closed-door voting

Chinese President Xi Jinping secured a third term in a closed-door vote on Sunday after a week-long gathering in Beijing of the selected members of the Communist Party of China or CPC, media reports said.

by Trans World Features October 23, 2022

China Communist Party Congress: Xi defends 'Zero-Covid' policy; condemns 'interference' in Taiwan

China Communist Party Congress: Xi defends 'Zero-Covid' policy; condemns 'interference' in Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping heaped praises on the Communist Party's rule as he opened the five-yearly Congress attended by selected delegates who are likely to affirm his third term as the party's chief, media reports said.

by Trans World Features October 16, 2022

'No rhetoric can ever cover up blood stains': Jaishankar's jibe at China, Pak-backed terror

'No rhetoric can ever cover up blood stains': Jaishankar's jibe at China, Pak-backed terror

United Nations: "No rhetoric, however sanctimonious, can ever cover-up blood stains," External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Saturday in a strong message against terrorism and asserted that nations who defend proclaimed terrorists in the United Nations neither advance their own interests nor their reputation, a signal to China and Pakistan.

by India Blooms News Service September 25, 2022

FM Jaishankar launches ANI founder Prem Prakashs book busting the myth of India-China brotherhood

FM Jaishankar launches ANI founder Prem Prakashs book busting the myth of India-China brotherhood

Kolkata/New Delhi: With this year's deadly border skirmish and martyrdom of soldiers along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh still weighing heavily over every Indian, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Saturday launched a book of veteran journalist and media entrepreneur Prem Prakash who had reported from the ground zero of India-China War in 1962 and had always debunked the Indian romanticism of a brotherly bond with its expansionist communist neighbour.

by Trans World Features December 19, 2020

China remain indifferent to Xiaobo's death, says others not in position to comment

China remain indifferent to Xiaobo's death, says others not in position to comment

Beijing, Jul 14 (IBNS): With a deluge of criticism coming its way from international platforms, China has remained apathetic towards Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo's death, who expired on Thursday at the age of 61, at a hospital in his home country, reports said.

by India Blooms News Service July 14, 2017

Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meeting to brief opposition on border standoff with China

Sushma Swaraj calls all-party meeting to brief opposition on border standoff with China

New Delhi, Jul 13 (IBNS) : As the border standoff with China snowballs into a big issue that the opposition finds handy to bash the Government, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has called an all-party meeting on Friday where she is expected to brief them on the situation, reports said.

by IBNS July 13, 2017

India likely to boycott China's Belt and Road Summit

India likely to boycott China's Belt and Road Summit

Beijing, May 13 (IBNS) : India is likely to stay away from Chinas Belt and Road summit beginning in Beijing on Sunday, virtually boycotting its ambitious initiative for cross border connectivity that runs through Pakistan occupied Kashmir, NDTV reports.

by IBNS May 13, 2017

India-China hold the first upgraded strategic dialogue in Beijing

India-China hold the first upgraded strategic dialogue in Beijing

New Delhi/Beijing, Feb 22 (IBNS): India and China held their upgraded strategic dialogue in Beijing on Wednesday to shore up bilateral ties, media reported.

by India Blooms News Service February 22, 2017

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Trump dismisses N Korea's missile claim

Washington, Jan 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump has dismissed North Korea's missile claim in a recent Twitter post.

by IBNS January 03, 2017

China,Nepal to conduct  joint military drill?

China,Nepal to conduct joint military drill?

Beijing, Dec 30 (IBNS): China and Nepal are likely to conduct joint military exercise next year, media reports said.

by IBNS December 30, 2016

China protests against US bill indicating cooperation with Taiwan

China protests against US bill indicating cooperation with Taiwan

Beijing/Washington, Dec 26 (IBNS): China has strongly criticised US President Barack Obama signing defense policy bill on cooperation with Taiwan, according to media reports on Monday.

by IBNS December 26, 2016

Donald Trump thanks Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Donald Trump thanks Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen

Washington, Dec 3 (IBNS): US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday thanked Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen for congratulating him on his win over Hillary Clinton last month.

by IBNS December 03, 2016

Sushma Swaraj expects China may come around on India's NSG bid

Sushma Swaraj expects China may come around on India's NSG bid

New Delhi, Jul 20 (IBNS): India will not sign the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) but the engagement with China regarding India's bid to enter the Nuclear Suppliers' Group (NSG) continues, said External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at the Lok Sabha on Wednesday.

by IBNS July 20, 2016

Taiwan mistakenly launches supersonic missile at China

Taiwan mistakenly launches supersonic missile at China

Taipei, Jul 1 (IBNS) : Taiwans navy "mistakenly" fired a supersonic anti-ship missile towards China from its naval base on Friday, media reports said quoting officials.

by IBNS July 01, 2016

China: Factory fire kills 18

China: Factory fire kills 18

Beijing, Nov 17 (IBNS): At least 18 people were killed in east China's Shandong Province after a food company caught fire caught fire on Sunday, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS November 17, 2014