This Article is From Sep 19, 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping in India

Chinese President Xi Jinping in India
Sep 19, 2014 15:24 (IST)
Doordarshan Anchor's Number is Up After Naming China's Xi 'Eleven'
A television news anchor has been sacked after she referred to Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'Eleven' Jinping, apparently confusing Xi's name with the Roman numerals XI, a senior official at the state television channel said on Friday.
Sep 19, 2014 15:20 (IST)
Indo-China Pact on Kailash Mansarovar Will Hurt Religious Sentiments: Uttarakhand Chief Minister
Opposing the Indo-China pact on seeking an alternative route to Mansarovar through Nathula in Sikkim, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat today said it goes against the religious sentiments of people across the country.
Sep 19, 2014 14:23 (IST)
India Takes Tough Stance With China On Border
India's new prime minister sent a tough message to his Chinese guest by pressing him for a resolution to a border dispute that has escalated abruptly.
Sep 19, 2014 14:21 (IST)
Why Chinese Troops Backed Down After PM Modi-President Xi Talks
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered troops to move out of Ladakh after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue during talks with him on Thursday, according to government sources.
Sep 19, 2014 13:06 (IST)
Chinese President Invites PM Modi to Visit His Hometown of Xi'an
Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit his home town of Xi'an when the Indian leader visits China


Sep 19, 2014 09:52 (IST)


Tibetans protest in front of The Taj Palace Hotel hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping's meeting with Sonia Gandhi in New Delhi.
Sep 19, 2014 08:48 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet Sonia Gandhi and Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan today.
Sep 19, 2014 01:44 (IST)
Ladakh Standoff Turns a Loudspeaker War on Day 2 of Chinese President Xi Jinping's Visit
The eyeball-to-eyeball situation between Indian and Chinese troops in Ladakh's Chumar has evolved into a loudspeaker war. On Day 2 of Chinese President's Xi JInping's visit, as discussions on the border issue were on with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the two armies in Ladakh pushed back. In some places, it was even a little over one kilometer.
Sep 18, 2014 21:55 (IST)
Pakistan Insists Xi Jinping's India Visit Won't Affect its Ties with China: Report
As India and China signed 13 agreements on Thursday, the Pakistan government denied Chinese President Xi Jingping's ongoing India visit will have any bearing on the Pakistan-China relations.
Sep 18, 2014 20:35 (IST)
China Promises $20 Billion Investment In India, A New Road To Kailash Mansarovar

China Promises $20 Billion Investment In India, A New Road To Kailash Mansarovar


Here are the latest developments in this story:
  1. Mr Xi has invited Mr Modi to visit China. The leadership of the two countries should provide strategic direction and meet regularly, Mr Xi said after the two leaders met at the Hyderabad House.
  2. China has committed investments worth $20 billion in India over the next five years, Mr Modi said. "I invited Chinese investment in infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. I am glad two Chinese industrial parks will be built in India," the Prime Minister said. "The five-year economic and trade development plan is an important step."
  3. The two countries have also decided to initiate talks on civil nuclear cooperation. The announcement is part of the Modi government's push to broaden its nuclear energy sector and comes on the heels of a deal India struck this month to buy uranium from Australia to increase its fuel supplies.
  4. Among the 12 agreements India and China signed today is a Memorandum of Understanding on "peaceful uses of outer space".
  5. They have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in Railways. The two neighbours have agreed to first work to raise the speed on an existing rail section from Shanghai to Mysore via Bangalore.
  6. Mr Modi said China will open an additional route to Kailash Mansarovar via Nathu La. The decision he said, would help more Indians reach Kailash Mansarovar, in particular the old, as transportation on motorcycles would be available on the new route. "I would like to thank Xi Jinping on behalf of all Indians for a new route to Kailash Mansarovar," Mr Modi said. "This road will remain safe during the rainy season, too."
  7. Shanghai and Mumbai will be sister cities. A similar agreement was signed in Gujarat on Wednesday for Ahmedabad and Guangzhou to be sister cities.
  8. Mr Xi said China would support India in becoming a full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation - a regional security body whose largest members are China and Russia.
  9. "Respect for each other's sensitivities and concerns and peace and stability in our relations and along our borders are essential," PM Modi said, speaking to reporters after a one-on-one meeting with President Xi.
  10. President Xi, the first Chinese president to visit India in eight years, has brought along with him a business delegation of 135 Chinese CEOs.
Sep 18, 2014 20:16 (IST)
Stronger China Not a Threat to Anyone: Xi Jinping
A stronger China is not a threat to any country, Chinese President Xi Jinping today said and stressed on a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable" solution to the vexed boundary issue at an early date through peaceful talks.
Sep 18, 2014 17:42 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping says:

  • Extend warm greetings to great people of India. Also wish to pay tribute to those who have contributed to friendship and cooperation between India and China over the years
  • Last visit to India in 1997 left me with fond memories
  • I am once again impressed by huge development achievements and enterprising spirit
  • India enjoys splendid past, exhilarating present and spectacular future
  • During this visit PM Modi and I have had comprehensive and in-depth exchange of views on major issues of mutual interest
  • Agreed to substantially increase opportunities for partnership and development
  • Mandate of our time is to maintain peace and stability in Asia
  • The establishment of diplomatic ties in 1950 opened a new chapter in our relations
  • China and India have forged a strategic partnership steering bilateral relations
  • Mutual interests tripled. Bilateral ties at a new starting point
  • We live in an era where international landscape is undergoing profound changes - Asia's rising status in global configuration
  • China and India as key nations in a multi polar world
  • Relations gone way beyond bilateral scope
  • To this end I suggest China and India become closer partners for development
  • China's opening up to West
  • India's look East policy
  • Making us growth engines
  • Amity holds key to state to state relations
  • Two sides have agreed to expand bilateral coop in education, arts, religion, tourism etc
  • Chinese side to open Nathu La pass access to Mansarovar
  • China has always been peace loving nation
  • Always believed strong should not oppress weak, rich should not oppress poor
  • Peace is paramount
  • China and India ought to increase strategic coordination in international affairs
  • Commit ourselves to common development
  • Through our own development we should make greater contribution to world Economy, growth and global governance
  • Can work together on global security, food security. Energy security
  • China supports India for its UN aspirations including bigger role in security council
  • Neighbours may encounter problems
  • China and India must seek early, peaceful resolution to boundary dispute
  • But we should not allow differences to interfere with overall growth of bilateral relations
  • We can embark on path of good neighborliness
  • We want to work together with our neighbours to make development better
  • China remains the biggest developing country in the world and still is in primary stage of socialism
  • China will focus on economic development and on that basis work to promote social process
Sep 18, 2014 17:28 (IST)
Eyeball to eyeball standoff still on at Chumur after 1000 Chinese soldiers entered Indian territory yesterday, say sources.
Sep 18, 2014 16:02 (IST)
As PM Modi and Xi Talk Peace, Mulayam's Party Says 'Don't Trust China'
Samajwadi Party today cautioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi against China's "policy" of pushing troops and holding talks at the same time and said it was time New Delhi used force to push back Chinese troops which have entered Indian territory.
Sep 18, 2014 15:40 (IST)
India to Hold Talks With China on Civil Nuclear Cooperation
India will open talks on civil nuclear energy cooperation with China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday after summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi.
Sep 18, 2014 15:29 (IST)
'Need To Resolve Border Issue Quickly,' Says PM Modi After Talks With Chinese President Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held summit talks in Delhi today for 90 minutes, more than the allotted time. "Respect for each others sensitivities and concerns and peace and stability in our relations and along our borders are essential," Mr Modi said amid a stand-off in Ladakh, where Indian and Chinese soldiers are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation after the worst Chinese incursion in recent years.
Sep 18, 2014 15:06 (IST)
Need to Clarify Border, Resolve Dispute Quickly, Says PM Modi Amid Border Stand-off
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today took up with visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping a series of incursions at the border and stressed on the need to resolve the border dispute quickly and clarify the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Sep 18, 2014 15:05 (IST)
'Tibet's Problem is India's Problem,' Says Dalai Lama As PM Modi Meets President Xi
The Dalai Lama today said that "Tibet's problem is India's problem" adding that the long-standing issue need to be resolved but not by force.
Sep 18, 2014 14:26 (IST)
President Xi Jinping invites PM Modi to China, says both countries are important forces in an increasingly multi-polar world
  • Both India and China in process of national rejuvenation; should strive together towards development.
  • Two sides agreed to align development strategies.
  • China and India will act as twin engines in spearheading economic growth in the region.
  • China will participate in Goa International Film Festival and Delhi Book Fair.
  • China-India border issue is an issue left over from history.
  • Two sides are fully capable of acting promptly to manage incidents on the border.
  • China determined to work with India to settle boundary question at an early date.
  • When China and India speak with one voice, the whole world will notice.
  • 2015 to be 'Visit India' year in China and 2016 to be 'Visit China' year in India.
  • Some incidents because border yet to be demarcated.
Sep 18, 2014 14:02 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the delegation level talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi


  • I attach great importance to relations with China. Both are ancient civilizations and have equally historical ties.
  • China is India's largest neighbour - we are the two most populous countries in the world.
  • There should be peace in our relations and in the borders. If this happens we can realise true potential of our relations.
  • Respect for each others' sensitivities and concerns and, peace and stability in our relations and along our borders are essential.
  • In the past two days, we have had the opportunity to speak about all levels of engagement between India and China in Ahmedabad and in Delhi.
  • I have expressed my concern over trade imbalance - requested easy market access and investment opportunities for Indian companies in China.
  • We both feel our economic relationship can be strengthened.
  • We will cooperate in the field of railways and begin talks on civil nuclear cooperation.
  • I am glad, two Chinese industrial parks will be built in India.
  • Five-year economic and trade development plan is an important step.
  • Thankful to President Xi for agreeing to a new route for the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage via Nathu-la.
  • Have expressed my concern over the incidents on the border and said it is important to resolve them.
  • I also suggested that for peace and stability we need to clarify Line of Actual Control.





Sep 18, 2014 13:59 (IST)
India and China sign five-year economic and trade development plan.
Sep 18, 2014 13:56 (IST)


India and China sign 12 agreements at delegation level meeting
Sep 18, 2014 13:55 (IST)


India-China delegation level talks end after a 90-minute long meeting between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sep 18, 2014 13:23 (IST)
Border Face-Off Shadows PM Modi's Talks With Chinese President Xi
A 1000-strong-force from the Indian and Chinese side are currently locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation in Ladakh's Chumur sector where Chinese troops transgressed into early on Wednesday morning.
Sep 18, 2014 13:11 (IST)
PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Talk Longer Than Expected: 10 Developments
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held summit talks in Delhi today for 90 minutes, more than the allotted time. Hundreds of miles away in Ladakh, about 1,000 soldiers each from India and China are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation at the border, the worst Chinese transgression in years.
Sep 18, 2014 13:00 (IST)
Sep 18, 2014 12:51 (IST)
Traffic Crawls in Delhi as PM Modi Meets Chinese President Xi
Massive traffic jams are being reported in Central Delhi where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is holding summit talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sep 18, 2014 12:44 (IST)


Dalai Lama on Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India:

"Tibet's problem is also India's problem, understanding comes through talks"

"Xi Jinping's thinking is more realistic and more open minded so he can learn more from India"
Sep 18, 2014 12:35 (IST)


Tibetans protesters dragged outside Hyderabad House, detained by Delhi police.
Sep 18, 2014 12:32 (IST)
PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Hold Talks Amid Loud Tibetan Protests


Chinese President Xi Jinping is holding summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hundreds of miles away in Ladakh, about 1,000 soldiers each from India and China are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation at the border, the worst Chinese transgression in years.
Sep 18, 2014 12:25 (IST)


Scuffle between police and Tibetan protesters outside Hyderabad House where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are holding Delegation level talks.
Sep 18, 2014 11:41 (IST)


China's First Lady writes in Chineses during an interactive session with school kids in Tagore International School in New Delhi.
Sep 18, 2014 11:38 (IST)


The First Lady of China Peng Liyuan enjoys a cultural performance by the students of Tagore International School, Vasant Vihar in New Delhi.
Sep 18, 2014 11:12 (IST)


Chinese President Xi Jinping with PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi
Sep 18, 2014 11:09 (IST)


Chinese President Xi Jinping meets External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj in New Delhi
Sep 18, 2014 11:07 (IST)
Sep 18, 2014 10:44 (IST)
We Must Always Be Friends, Says Chinese President Xi, As Border Strain Clouds His Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi last night for summit talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Hundreds of miles away in Ladakh, about 1,000 soldiers each from India and China are locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation at the border, the worst Chinese transgression in years.
Sep 18, 2014 10:27 (IST)
India-China Border Face-Off Worsens As Delhi Welcomes Chinese President Xi
A 1000-strong-force from the Indian and Chinese side are currently locked in an eyeball-to-eyeball confrontation in Ladakh's Chumur sector where Chinese troops transgressed into early on Wednesday morning.
Sep 18, 2014 09:55 (IST)
Sep 18, 2014 09:49 (IST)
Guard of Honour Presented to Chinese President Xi Jinping
A guard of honour was presented on Thursday to visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Sep 18, 2014 09:49 (IST)
India, China have similar development philosophies: Chinese President Xi Jinping
Sep 18, 2014 09:47 (IST)
India, China must carry forward friendship, deepen respect: Chinese President Xi Jinping
Sep 18, 2014 09:46 (IST)
India, China must carry forward bilateral ties: Chinese President Xi Jinping
Sep 18, 2014 09:23 (IST)


Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Pranab Mukherjee and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Mr Xi's ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Sep 18, 2014 09:18 (IST)


Chinese President Xi Jinping inspecting the Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi.
Sep 18, 2014 09:12 (IST)


Chinese President Xi Jinping given ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Sep 18, 2014 01:15 (IST)
On President Xi Jinping's Day One in India, Over 1,000 Chinese Troops Intrude 4-5 Km Inside Ladakh
The fresh transgression by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Ladakh's Chumur that began on Thursday morning -- hours before Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in India -- tuned grave by late night.
Sep 17, 2014 23:49 (IST)
Chinese President, First Lady Treated to Gujarati Thali
From dhokla to undhiyu and khichdi, some 20 Gujarati delicacies were on platter at the dinner organised for visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan in Ahmedabad this evening.


Sep 17, 2014 22:58 (IST)
Gujarat Hopes to Increase Trade Ties with China After Xi Jinping Visit
After the signing of three pacts during the visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat government hopes that trade ties between the state and China will get a shot in arm.
Sep 17, 2014 22:14 (IST)
Hope PM Narendra Modi Would Convey India's Concerns to Chinese President Xi Jinping: Congress
The Congress today said it hoped PM Modi would "discuss and register" India's concerns over Chinese "incursions" into Indian territory with visiting President Xi Jinping.
Sep 17, 2014 21:50 (IST)

Sep 17, 2014 21:44 (IST)
Xi Jinping Wears Khadi Jacket While Touring Sabarmati Ashram
Chinese President Xi Jinping today wore an Indian look as he was attired in an off-white khadi jacket presented to him by Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in Ahmedabad.


Sep 17, 2014 21:42 (IST)
Foreign Media on Chinese President Xi Jinping's India Visit
India's new prime minister, Narendra Modi, celebrated his 64th birthday on Wednesday by hosting President Xi Jinping of China in his home state of Gujarat, as the leaders of Asia's two giants lay the foundation for a long-term relationship that carries huge stakes for both.

(Picture credit: Agence France Presse/Gujarat Information Bureau)


Sep 17, 2014 20:37 (IST)
Narendra Modi Gifts Copy of Gita in Chinese to Xi Jinping at Sabarmati Ashram
Chinese President Xi Jinping, who kicked off his India visit today from Gujarat, visited the Sabarmati ashram of Mahatma Gandhi in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted him a copy of the Gita written in Chinese language.
Sep 17, 2014 20:18 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping Begins India Visit, Three Pacts Signed in Gujarat
India and China today signed three Gujarat specific pacts shortly after Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced his three-day visit to the country from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state.
Sep 17, 2014 19:54 (IST)
As Chinese President Xi Arrives In Gujarat, Fresh Border Transgression: 10 Developments
Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived to a grand welcome in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Gujarat today for a three-day trip. His visit comes in the middle of an intense stare-down at the contested border between the two countries, with three recent transgressions by Chinese troops.

(Picture Credit: Reuters)


Sep 17, 2014 19:00 (IST)
For PM Modi, President Xi, a Walk by the River, Dinner and Business: 10 Developments
Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived to a grand welcome in PM Narendra Modi's Gujarat today for a three-day India visit aimed at resetting ties and ramping up trade between the Asian rivals. His visit comes in the middle of a new face-off at the contested border between India and China.




Sep 17, 2014 18:40 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Modi Visit The Sabarmati Riverfront in Nehru Jackets
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad with Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Sep 17, 2014 18:22 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram
Chinese President Xi Jinping today paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and sat bare feet to spin charkha during his visit to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
Sep 17, 2014 18:15 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping along with China's First Lady Peng Liyuan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pose for photographs at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.


Sep 17, 2014 18:06 (IST)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping wearing Nehru jackets at the Sabarmati Riverfront.


Sep 17, 2014 17:53 (IST)

Sep 17, 2014 17:40 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad with Prime Minister Narendra Modi


Sep 17, 2014 17:06 (IST)
3 MoUs Signed between India and China
India and China ink "sister-city pact" between Guangzhou and Ahmedabad. The two countries also signed a pact to set up an industrial park in Gujarat in the presence of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Sep 17, 2014 16:35 (IST)

Sep 17, 2014 16:31 (IST)
PM Modi interacts with the Chinese President at Ahmedabad

Sep 17, 2014 16:28 (IST)
As Xi Jinping Visits India, A Flag Meeting to Resolve Border Face-Off
Indian and Chinese soldiers will hold a flag meeting today to try and resolve a face-off over the contested border between the two countries.
Sep 17, 2014 16:08 (IST)
Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Ahmedabad, Photo Gallery
President Xi Jinping's three-day India visit aimed at ramping up trade and investment.
Sep 17, 2014 15:47 (IST)
China to do business in Gujarat

  • One of the MoUs, to be inked between China Development Bank (CDB) and Industrial Extension Bureau (iNDEXTb) of Gujarat government, relates to development of industrial parks in the state.
  • Another pact will be signed between China's Guangdong province and Gujarat government. The third MoU will be between Guangzhou and Ahmedabad cities for cultural exchange.
  • Top industrialists from both the countries will take part in the business meet.
Sep 17, 2014 15:43 (IST)
PM Modi Greets the Chinese President at Ahmedabad's Hyatt hotel

Sep 17, 2014 15:32 (IST)
Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben receives Chinese President Xi
Sep 17, 2014 15:25 (IST)
A Gujarati banquet is planned and President Xi and over a dozen dignitaries from both sides will be served traditional delicacies like khaman dhokla.

Before dinner PM Modi and Mr Xi will walk down the Sabarmati riverfront, which has been decked up for the occasion. (Read more...)

The Sabarmati riverfront spruced up for the Chinese President's visit
In PM Modi's Gujarat, 'Khaman' and 'Dhoklas' for Chinese President
Sep 17, 2014 15:18 (IST)
Gujarat Welcomes the Chinese President and his Wife
Sep 17, 2014 15:11 (IST)
Grand Welcome For President Xi in PM Modi's Gujarat
Chinese president Xi Jinping  visit comes in the middle of a new face-off at the contested border between India and China at the Line of Actual Control. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who celebrates his 64th birthday today, he is in Ahmedabad to welcome Xi. This is the first visit to India by a Chinese president since 2006.
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