The death of former President Pranab Mukherjee is a “great loss” for the friendship between China and India, China said on Tuesday, expressing its deepest condolences on the passing of the veteran Indian politician. “Former President Mukherjee was a veteran Indian statesman. In his 50 years in politics, he has …
Read More »India says China ‘participates in provocative military exercises’ in Ladakh
NEW DELHI: India said on Tuesday that China had made three further attempts to change the status quo along its disputed border in the past, as many days as New Delhi firmly rejected Beijing’s attempts to blame it for a surge in tensions during weekend. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman Anurag …
Read More »‘Inordinate demands to claim territory’: US official on China’s action in India
The United States will reject China’s aggressive actions, including its “inordinate” territorial claims on the border with India, even as it contemplates formalizing the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad as an alliance, a senior State Department official said. Under Secretary of State Stephen Biegun said China has been “now fighting …
Read More »India now has control of southern Pangong after China build-up: sources
Army sources said it is a defensive action in response to Chinese aggression. (Figurative) Highlight Since May, Chinese forces have conducted incursions into 6 areas throughout LAC In the clashes in Galwan, 20 Indian soldiers were killed in action in June. Senior Officials Say Army Occupation Of Key Sites Is …
Read More »India ready for a long journey in Ladakh, Ajit Doval meeting decides: Sources
Ajit Doval was briefed by military officials and heads of internal and external intelligence agencies. New Delhi: India is poised for a protracted showdown with China in Ladakh and will expand its troop deployment in the region, allowing them to exercise all options to block the Chinese, a high-level meeting …
Read More »Explained: What is the importance of the southern shore of Pangong?
Written by Krishn Kaushik | New Delhi | Updated: September 1, 2020 7:30:33 am A convoy of army vehicles moves towards Ladakh after the Galwan clash in May 2020. (PTI Photo / File) On Saturday night, the Indian military thwarted an attempt by China to change the status quo near …
Read More »India ‘strengthens military and weapons’ at key points in Pangong Lake area after thwarting China’s offer to move
The Indian Army has increased the deployment of troops and weaponry, including tanks and artillery guns, in various sensitive sectors throughout LAC in recent weeks. (Representation image) The sources said that a considerable number of Chinese troops were moving towards the southern shore of Pangong Lake in an attempt to …
Read More »How Common Cold Viruses Are Used In Vaccines From Russia, China
The modified common cold viruses behind the high-profile COVID-19 vaccine candidates from CanSino Biologics of China and the Gamaleya Institute of Russia have been studied for decades, but are not yet widely used. The following are some details of their development, how they work, and past and potential future uses: …
Read More »China blames India for tension in eastern Ladakh, demands withdrawal of Indian army
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday blamed the Indian Army for the latest outbreak of tension in Pangong Tso, near the Royal Line of Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh, and demanded that India withdraw its troops from the area. . In a statement issued late Monday night, the …
Read More »China throws a key to Donald Trump’s plan to force the sale of TikTok
Zhang Yiming’s plan to sell the US operations of his short video app TikTok to avoid a shutdown was jeopardized after China asserted its authority over a deal that was already under scrutiny by the Trump administration. Beijing added uncertainty to already thorny negotiations on the sale of ByteDance Ltd.’s …
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