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Debut of air-launched JL-1 missile marks formal completion of land-sea-air strategic deterrent; DF-61 seen as successor to DF-41

#TheChinaTribune: India resists US pressure and Chinese expectations, navigating the multipolar world by refusing grand bargains

Pakistan's army chief Asif Munir attended the SCO summit and met Xi Jinping, alongside Prime Minister Sharif. Munir, recently promoted to Field Marshal, is seen as the most powerful figure in Pakistan, building an international profile, even meeting with Donald Trump. This move is expected to draw scrutiny from Western capitals.

Kim and Putin are among the 26 world leaders who’ll join Jinping to watch Wednesday’s massive military parade that commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II

Xi addressed the SCO Plus summit, where he announced more initiatives from China to benefit the member states

At bilateral meet, PM says ties shouldn’t be seen through a ‘third country lens’ | Both agree to work towards ‘fair, reasonable & mutually acceptable’ border solution | Vow to expand trade, investment ties against the backdrop of Trump tariffs

Modi and Chinese President Xi hold wide-ranging talks with a focus on rebuilding bilateral relations

For a summit known for heavy talks on geopolitics, trade and security, the robots provided a lighter touch

Survey results came weeks after US President Trump extended a pause in sharp hikes in import duties for 90 days

Modi, Xi express commitment to fair, reasonable resolution of boundary issue; pledge to boost trade ties, announce resumption of direct flights

In an apparent dig at US President Trump's unilateral policies, Xi says both countries should uphold multilateralism

In the last few months, both sides have initiated a series of measures to reset their ties that came under severe strain following the deadly clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in June 2020

Quad partners oppose China’s bid to change maritime status quo in the South China Sea

PM Modi emphasized the importance of stable India-China relations for regional and global stability. He highlighted India's readiness to advance ties based on mutual respect and addressing shared challenges. He also discussed India's role in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Global South, advocating for reforms and greater support for developing nations.

26 foreign heads of state and government to attend the parade, says Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei

#TheChinaTribune: China’s position as a key broker between Islamabad and Kabul further sidelines India from strategic decision-making

Zhang, also known as Rhea, is the second Chinese student to have performed Arangetram

#TheChinaTribune: India recognises that permanent disengagement from China is impossible in the short run. Peace along the unresolved border remains delicate, economic ties are too entangled, and multilateral forums too consequential for avoidance alone to suffice

Currently, Wang Yi is in India to participate in the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ talks on the India-China boundary question

Jaishankar suggested that India and China need to be guided by three mutuals — mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest

China’s foreign ministry spokesperson on Monday said Beijing is ready to work with India to 'sustain lasting peace and tranquillity in the border areas'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory

Before calling on the PM, Wang will hold talks with EAM Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval that could see both sides deliberate on a range of key issues, including border situation, trade and resumption of flight services

According to a report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, China supplies over 81 per cent of Pakistan’s military hardware

#TheChinaTribune: Beijing has displayed tactical agility in capitalising on the current strain in US-India ties