Modi says need to address ‘abnormal’ ties with China

Modi says need to address ‘abnormal’ ties with China

In an interview to US magazine Newsweek India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that there's an urgent need to resolve 'abnormal' ties with China. The two countries have been engaged in a border standoff over a disputed frontier for nearly four years now. This is the second time this week Modi has made a reference to tense ties with China ahead of general elections.

April 11, 2024 18

World

The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China

The US is considering easing advisories against its citizens travelling to China, in a sign that relations have stabilised further. But American Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell warned that Chinese support for Russia's war in Ukraine puts that at risk. Laura Westbrook has more.

April 10, 2024 23

World

US Treasury Secretary to China amid continued tensions

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is in China just days after President Joseph Biden spoke to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Her five-day visit comes as the two countries try to maintain stable relations amid mounting challenges. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

April 5, 2024 28

Africa

Locals slam Zimbabwe for turning a blind eye to Chinese miner’s violations

By Tatenda Chitadu At the end of November last year, Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Sinomine Resource Group chair Wang Pingwei walked into a lithium processing plant, construction hats firmly on. With a crowd of policymakers, company workers and press looking on, they hailed the mining group’s $300 million investment into processing plants. The facilities will process the ore that the company unearths at its Bikita mine and […]

April 2, 2024 14

World

China demands answers from Pakistan about the terror attack on Chinese citizens

China is pressing Pakistan to investigate a terror attack in the nation's northwest that caused the deaths of five Chinese engineers. The US has condemned the bombing and says it stands with Pakistan in what it called "testing times". Hira Mustafa has more.

March 28, 2024 16

World

Taiwan has tested its air defences in early morning drills on Tuesday

Taiwan has tested its air defences in early morning drills on Tuesday, using surface-to-air missiles, and air, land and naval forces. Taiwan says it would continue to intensify training in the face of China's frequent military activities nearby. Laura Westbrook has more.

March 26, 2024 12

Business / Economics

Sri Lanka cuts key interest rates, seeks China deal

Sri Lanka's central bank cut interest rates Tuesday as the prime minister visited China seeking a debt restructuring deal crucial to maintaining an IMF bailout. Transport minister and government spokesman Bandula Gunawardana said Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena was in Beijing, the island's biggest bilateral creditor. "We are in the final stages of restructuring our foreign debt and the prime minister is in China for this purpose," Gunawardana told […]

March 26, 2024 23

World

UK Sanctions Chinese Company and Two Individuals Over Cyber Attacks

The UK government has unveiled new sanctions in response to cyber attacks it says were carried out by hackers linked to the Chinese State. A company and two individuals said to be connected to a Chinese state-affiliated group have been sanctioned, over hacking campaigns targeting British lawmakers. The Chinese Embassy has rejected the claims. Simon Gaitán reports.

March 26, 2024 23

World

Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms

Beijing says it will safeguard equal treatment for foreign-funded firms, so more can invest in the country with "confidence and peace of mind", according to the commerce vice minister. The remarks come as senior Chinese officials are meeting executives from global companies in Beijing. Laura Westbrook has more.

March 25, 2024 30