International
Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]
International
China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]
National
A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]
International
China said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to several Middle Eastern countries, including Iran and Lebanon, as the regional conflict worsens and civilian needs rise. Beijing said the aid package will also cover Jordan and Iraq, reflecting growing concern over the humanitarian impact of recent US and Israeli military action across the region. China […]
International
The United States has opened a fresh set of trade investigations covering 16 major trading partners, including India, the European Union and China, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild tariff pressure through a new legal route. The probes focus on whether industrial policies in those economies have created structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors […]
International
China said Iran’s decision to appoint Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader is an internal matter and stressed that foreign interference in another country’s affairs should be opposed. The response came after leadership change in Tehran added a new political dimension to the widening regional conflict and triggered fresh reactions from major global powers. […]
International
Title: Chinese Media Questions US Remarks On India Chinese state media has criticized remarks made by a senior US official suggesting that Washington should avoid repeating past economic policies that helped China rise as a major global competitor. The response described the reasoning behind the statement as “puzzling” and questioned the narrative surrounding global
Op-Eds Opinion
The recent report that India is developing “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets marks a significant shift in the country’s strategic thinking. For decades, space security has largely been shaped by a small group of powerful nations, particularly the United States and China. Their technological dominance and military capabilities have effectively created a
International
Title: China Targets 4.5–5% Economic Growth In 2026 China has set its economic growth target for 2026 at around 4.5% to 5%, signalling a cautious approach as the country navigates global economic uncertainty and domestic structural challenges. The target was outlined during China’s annual legislative meetings, where policymakers also discussed fiscal measures and economic