China Aiding Russia’s Largest Defence Expansion Since Soviet Era: US | World News

[ad_1] China is helping Russia in its most substantial military expansion since the Soviet era, a US official said on Friday amid growing concerns about war in Ukraine. Based on a U.S. assessment, China has upped its sales of machinery, microelectronics, and other technology to Russia. The news agency AP reported that Russia is using … Read more

China’s ‘Two Sessions’ Begin Amid Economic Challenges And Political Shifts, Here’s What To Expect | World News

[ad_1] BEIJING:  China’s prestigious “Two Sessions” commences in Beijing on Monday where thousands of delegates from across the country will signal how they plan to steer the world’s second-largest economy in the year ahead and try to dispel deepening concern about the challenges it faces. Chinese leader Xi Jinping and his top Communist Party officials are expected to … Read more

Taiwan Detects Seven Chinese Military Planes, Four Naval Vessels Around Nation | World News

[ad_1] TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected seven Chinese military aircraft and four naval vessels around Taiwan between 6 am (local time) on Tuesday and 6 am (local time) on Wednesday, Taiwan News reported. Following China’s action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed air defense missile systems to keep a … Read more

Evergrande Liquidation May Send Ripples Through China’s Crumbling Financial Markets | International Business News

[ad_1] A Hong Kong court on Monday ordered the liquidation of property company China Evergrande Group, to open a new tab, a move likely to send ripples through China’s crumbling financial markets as policymakers scramble to contain the deepening crisis. Evergrande, the world’s most indebted developer with more than $300 billion of total liabilities, sent … Read more

Chinese Research Vessel Heading To Maldives: Report | World News

[ad_1] BEIJING: A Chinese research vessel is heading to Maldives, Reuters reported, citing an Indian military official and an independent researcher. The timing coincides with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s recent state visit to China, aimed at strengthening ties. This development raises concerns in New Delhi, as India has previously viewed the presence of such vessels … Read more

BIG Blow To China As India Signs Lithium Exploration Deal In Argentina –Explained | Economy News

[ad_1] New Delhi: India has signed the ‘historic’ agreement for lithium exploration and mining project in Argentina, that gives further fillip to the country’s efforts for sourcing lithium. India’s state-owned firm Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) signed a 2 billion-rupee ($24 million) lithium exploration pact for five blocks in Argentina. Speaking on the occasion, … Read more

Pro-Beijing Maldivian President Muizzu Asks India To Withdraw Troops By March 15; Says Taiwan Part Of China | World News

[ad_1] Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who was on a visit to China days ago, has again shown his pro-Beijing attitude by not only rejecting the existence of Taiwan but also by setting a deadline for India to withdraw its troops from the island nation. Muizzu came to power on November 17 last year. Breaking away … Read more

‘We May Be Small But No One Has License To Bully Us’: Maldives President Amid Row With India | India News

[ad_1] MALE: Returning from his high-profile five-day state visit to China, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu took an apparent dig at India, emphasizing that the size of his nation doesn’t grant others the authority to bully them. Muizzu’s statement follows a diplomatic dispute with India over derogatory social media posts by three Maldivian ministers targeting Prime Minister … Read more

Lai Ching-te, Seen As ‘Troublemaker’ By China, Wins Taiwan Presidential Polls | World News

[ad_1] Taipei: Taipei: In a historic win, Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, has triumphed in the highly anticipated Taiwanese presidential polls, securing his position as the nation’s next leader. This marks the third consecutive victory for the DPP, following Tsai Ing-wen’s two terms as Taiwan’s President since 2016. Dominant Victory For … Read more