International

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 […]

Business

China Advises Firms Against Using Nvidia’s H20 Chips

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Chinese authorities have issued guidance urging public and private entities to avoid using Nvidia’s H20 AI chips, particularly in projects linked to government or national security. The H20, designed as a scaled-down version of Nvidia’s advanced processors to comply with U.S. export controls, is now discouraged in sensitive applications. Concerns Over Security and Push for

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Trump Delays Major Tariff Hike on China by 90 Days

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the tariff truce with China by another 90 days, postponing a planned increase in import duties that was due in mid-August. Current rates—30% for Chinese goods entering the U.S. and 10% for U.S. goods entering China—will remain in place during this period. The move is intended to give negotiators […]

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U.S. Vice President Says Trump May Target China with Tariffs, No Decision Yet

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

Vice President JD Vance confirmed that President Trump is contemplating imposing tariffs on China due to its purchases of Russian oil. However, no final decision has been made at this point—it’s still under review. China’s Relationship Adds Complexity Vance noted that the situation with China is “a little bit more complicated,” explaining that the U.S.–China […]