India Rejects China’s Response Over Passport Row

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

International

The Arunachal Pradesh-born Indian citizen, Pema Wang Thongdok, was detained for around 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 21 November 2025. According to her account, Chinese immigration officials refused to recognise her Indian passport because her birthplace was listed as

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Chinese Authorities Deny Harassment of Indian Citizen in Shanghai

By BPN News Desk November 26, 2025

An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was held for nearly 18 hours at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on 21 November 2025 during a transit from London to Japan. She alleged that Chinese immigration officials invalidated her Indian passport, citing her birthplace as “Arunachal Pradesh” which they claimed was not recognized. The passenger reported being singled […]

International

Xi Jinping Raises Taiwan Issue In Call With Donald Trump

By BPN News Desk November 25, 2025

Xi Jinping told Donald Trump during a phone call that the future of Taiwan remains central to China’s vision of the post-World War II international order. Xi defined Taiwan’s “return” to China as “integral” to that order and said the United States “understands how important the Taiwan question is to China.” Pyongyang’s Reaction — Taipei […]

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India’s Exports To China Rise For Seven Straight Months

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

India’s exports to China continued to rise for seven consecutive months in FY26, supported by increased shipments of petroleum products, telecom instruments and marine goods. Official trade data shows that exports to China touched USD 10.03 billion during April to October 2025, marking a strong 24.7 percent year-on-year increase. October Sees Sharp Jump In October […]

International

Pakistan PM Hails U.S. Panel Report On May Conflict

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has welcomed a recent report submitted to the U.S. Congress that highlights Islamabad’s role in the May conflict with India. Speaking at an event in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Sharif described the findings as validation of Pakistan’s position, and commended the country’s armed forces for their performance during the four-day

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Japan Film Releases Postponed in China Amid Taiwan Dispute

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Film distributors in China have postponed the release of several Japanese films, including major animated titles, as tensions rise between Japan and China over recent remarks on Taiwan by Japan’s Prime Minister. The postponements reflect Beijing’s broader response to Tokyo’s statements and underscore the cultural fallout from the diplomatic dispute. Film Industry Affected

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China Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Japan Amid Taiwan Row

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The People’s Republic of China has formally advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, citing growing risks and a deteriorating bilateral climate following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. The warning coincides with airlines offering refunds or free flight changes for Chinese travellers heading to Japan. Cause of the Warning The […]

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New Chinese Bridge Partially Collapses After Landslide

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

Chengdu – A newly constructed bridge in China’s Sichuan province partially collapsed on Tuesday after a landslide struck the supporting hillside. The 758-metre-long Hongqi Bridge, located along National Highway 317, had been closed to traffic a day earlier following reports of visible cracks and slope instability. The closure helped prevent casualties, as officials

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China Suspends Export Ban On Key Tech Metals

By BPN News Desk November 10, 2025

Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced on Sunday that it will temporarily suspend the ban on exports of “dual-use” items including Gallium, Germanium and Antimony to the United States. The suspension took effect immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The original export curbs had been put […]

International

China’s Exports Decline Unexpectedly in October

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

China’s exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year in October, marking the first drop since February and a sharp reversal after an 8.3% rise in September. This contraction exceeded analysts’ expectations for growth and highlighted weakening global demand and trade disruptions. Regional Trends and Causes Exports to the United States plummeted by over 25%, while sales to […]