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China cautions Obama over meeting Dalai Lama

Associated Press, Thursday November 12, 2009, Beijing

On the eve of President Barack Obama's first visit to Asia, China floated a potentially provocative comparison, likening serfdom in Tibet to slavery in the US — an apparent attempt to gain support for its policies in the Himalayan region.

Arunachal to Centre: Be firm with China

NDTV Correspondent, Friday October 23, 2009, Itanagar

The Dalai Lama’s earlier visit in March this year was cancelled at the last moment and now with China reiterating its displeasure over the Dalai Lama's proposed November visit, there is apprehension that this visit may also be delayed.

India not intimidated by China: Minister

Press Trust of India, Thursday October 22, 2009, New York

India is not intimidated by China and the border dispute between the two countries could be settled by talks, said Minister of State for External Affairs Preneet Kaur, noting that the media was over-playing the recent tensions between the neighbours. "We are not intimidated by China. I think we are very confident of our own strength but certainly we are very confident that this issue can be settled by talks," said Kaur, who is on an official visit to New York.

PM to meet Chinese Premier in Thailand

NDTV Correspondent, Wednesday October 21, 2009, New Delhi

Beijing has confirmed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao will meet on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in Thailand this weekend. Ahead of the meet, the two sides struck a conciliatory tone saying the ties were on a "very good term" and the boundary disputes can be resolved amicably.

China opposes Dalai Lama visit to Arunachal

Agence France-Presse, Tuesday October 20, 2009, Beijing

China said on Tuesday it was "firmly opposed" to a planned visit by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to Arunachal Pradesh, an Indian region at the centre of a border dispute with China.

Krishna, Wen set to discuss Arunachal

Press Trust of India, Monday October 19, 2009, New Delhi

Recriminations between India and China over Arunachal Pradesh and other issues are expected to figure when the foreign ministers of the two countries meet on the sideline of a trilateral meeting next week in Bangalore.

PM likely to meet Wen in Thailand

NDTV Correspondent, Friday October 16, 2009, New Delhi

Amid the growing tension between India and China over border dispute, especially involving Arunachal Pradesh, there are now reports that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is likely to meet Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao in Thailand.

China makes India unhappy, again

NDTV Correspondent, Wednesday October 14, 2009, New Delhi

After the war of words on Tuesday over Arunachal Pradesh, the new point of conflict is China's business plans in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Chinese President Hu Jintao has assured Pakistan that China will continue to engage in projects inside PoK.

China issue: BJP demands all-party meet

NDTV Correspondent, Wednesday October 14, 2009, New Delhi

The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed the government over China issue, demanding an all-party meet. Throwing its weight behind the Prime Minister, the BJP said that saying that he doesn't need a visa from China to go to Arunachal.

China protests PM’s Arunachal visit

Press Trust of India, Tuesday October 13, 2009, Beijing

Ten days after the event, China has expressed "strong" dissatisfaction over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Arunachal Pradesh during electioneering.