International
China has officially welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, scheduled in Tianjin on August 31 and September 1, 2025. A Chinese spokesperson described the event as a “summit of friendship” aimed at promoting unity, cooperation, and meaningful outcomes among member nations. Significance of the Invitation
International
China has strongly criticized the Philippines after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his country could be drawn into a conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan due to its closeness and a large Filipino community there. Beijing accused Manila of “playing with fire” and urged the Philippines to respect the one-China principle and avoid […]
Business
Nvidia Appeals to US Over China Chip Export Curbs Says ‘No Such Thing as a Good Blacklist’ in Global Tech Nvidia has issued a strong message directed at both the Chinese government and the Biden administration, urging cooperation over confrontation in the global chip trade. The statement comes amid tightening U.S. restrictions on advanced semiconductor […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks Modi’s first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which had strained India-China relations. Bilateral and Regional Agenda During the summit, Modi is likely to engage […]
International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has claimed that foreign nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in northeastern Ukraine. Speaking during a visit to troops near Vovchansk in the Kharkiv region, Zelensky said Ukrainian forces have encountered individuals from countries including China, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and several African nations. Ukraine