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Biden and Xi Jinping set to clash over Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine

Biden is expected to tell Xi Jinping on Friday that Beijing will pay a price if it supports Russia's military operations in Ukraine, a warning that comes at a time of deepening conflict among nations

China 'asystematically impeded' Americans to travel in Tibet: US report

The Chinese government systematically impeded travel to Tibetan areas by US diplomats and tourists in 2021, the US said in a new report mandated by a law that pushes for American access to Tibet

China's Xi signals tweaks to Covid strategy as economy under strain

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged to reduce the economic impact of his Covid-fighting measures, signaling a shift in a longstanding strategy that has minimized fatalities

US bipartisan Congress delegation to visit Nepal in April second week

The US' bipartisan Congressional delegation is expected to visit Nepal by the second week of April, days after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day trip to Nepal

China 'bears responsibility' for any actions supporting Russia: Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday (local time) said that China "bears responsibility" to use its influence with Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine

China Covid situation worsens, long queues for testing in Shenzhen

Amid the worsening Covid situation in China, a video surfaced on Thursday showing hundreds of people standing in queues to get tested for the virus in the Southern Chinese city of Shenzhen

IAF says it will counter China's missile with 'direct tactical planning'

An IAF official has told a parliamentary standing committee that countering the potent weapon of the adversary will be based on India's "direct tactical planning".

Delisting fears: China may let US in on audits of some companies

Companies such as quick service restaurant operator Yum China Holdings could be examples of those that the provision would apply to

Long-term bets can still pay off in commodity funds, say analysts

Moderate your return expectations after the 18-month bull run

China cuts mandatory quarantine period for recovered Covid patients

Recovered patients are now only required to monitor their health in a seven-day home quarantine besides taking a Covid-19 test after leaving hospital, Zhang said

Joe Biden to call China's Xi to discuss Russia, economic issues

The call follows an intense seven-hour meeting in Rome on Monday between White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan and senior Chinese foreign policy adviser Yang Jiechi

Asian stocks rally as fears ease over Ukraine peace talks, Fed and China

US stock futures indicated a slightly lower restart, but followed a 2.2% surge for the S&P 500 overnight

Chinese FM to be special guest at OIC meet hosted by Pakistan

Pakistan has invited Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to attend the upcoming conference of Foreign Ministers from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Islamabad as a "guest of honour"

EU to increase tariffs on India, Indonesia stainless steel imports

The European Union will increase tariffs on stainless steel products from India and Indonesia after determining they benefited from unfair subsidies, including some from China under its BRI programme

Ukraine war: Australia threatens China with sanctions for backing Russia

Australian PM Morrison said China would face consequences if it backs Russias war on Ukraine, arguing such a move would be an "abomination" while hinting at new international sanctions for Beijing

Joe Biden's China 'pivot' complicated by Russia's war in Ukraine

Joe Biden set out to finally complete the pivot to Asia, a long sought adjustment of US foreign policy to better reflect the rise of America's most significant military and economic competitor: China.

Chinese Y-8 spotter plane enters Taiwan's air defense identification zone

A Chinese Y-8 ELINT spotter plane entered southwest of Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) during Wednesday (March 16), according to the Ministry of National Defense.

In a first since border stand-off, Chinese FM plans to visit India soon

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi may visit India soon, a first high profile visit from China since border stand-off in Galwan Valley in Ladakh

Covid, conflict and China

For the countries of Europe, the conflict poses existential questions

China makes strong vow to ease crackdowns after market turmoil

The Financial Stability and Development Committee meeting concluded there is a need to 'boost the economy', in the first quarter and promised investors relief on several regulatory fronts