Modi Meets Wang Yi, Says India–China Ties Making Progress

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on August 19 and described India–China relations as having made “steady progress” since his last meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan. Modi underlined the importance of building stable and constructive

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China Resumes Critical Supplies to India

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

China has agreed to lift export restrictions and resume the supply of fertilizers, rare-earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines to India. This development follows discussions between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar last month. Supply Resumption Confirmed During Wang Yi’s two-day visit to India, he assured that

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China Labels Taiwan “Internal Matter” After Trump Claims

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

China’s Foreign Ministry stated that Taiwan remains an internal matter and an inalienable part of Chinese territory. Officials reiterated that the country seeks peaceful reunification but warned that no external force would be allowed to interfere or encourage separation. Context of U.S. Comments The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Chinese

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Wang Yi Meets Modi Ahead of SCO Summit in China

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin later this month. Modi is scheduled to travel to China for the summit on August 31 and September 1, marking his first visit to […]

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Trump Says Xi Promised No Taiwan Invasion During his Term as US President

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping assured him China would not attempt to invade Taiwan during his presidency. In a Fox News interview, Trump said Xi gave a clear commitment that any moves on Taiwan would not occur while he is in office. According to Trump, Xi spoke about China’s […]

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China’s FM Wang Yi to Visit India August 18–20

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18 to 20 for high-level talks focusing on the boundary dispute and broader bilateral relations. High-Level Border Diplomacy During his visit, Wang Yi is expected to meet India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval under the Special Representatives mechanism to address ongoing boundary issues. This will […]

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Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

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China, U.S. Trade Accusations After Destroyer Passes Shoal

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

China’s military said it “drove away” the U.S. destroyer USS Higgins after it entered waters near the disputed Scarborough Shoal without Beijing’s consent. Chinese authorities claimed the move violated their sovereignty and risked destabilizing the region. U.S. Asserts Freedom of Navigation The U.S. Navy rejected the allegation, stating the USS Higgins was conducting a

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India, China to Resume Direct Flights Soon

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

India and China are preparing to restart direct passenger flights as early as next month, marking the end of a five-year suspension that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and was prolonged by border tensions. Indian airlines such as Air India and IndiGo have been instructed to prepare for potential operations on short notice. An official […]

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India Sends First Diesel Shipment to China Since 2021

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

A tanker loaded with nearly 496,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel sailed from the Vadinar refinery in India on July 18, destined for China. This marks the first such export to China since 2021, following a long lull in diesel shipments to that market. Sanctions Upending Trade The departure came just hours before the European […]