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US Vice President Pence Vows No End To Tariffs Until China Bows

World News | Reuters | Saturday November 17, 2018

The United States will not back down from its trade dispute with China, and might even double its tariffs, unless Beijing bows to U.S. demands, Vice President Mike Pence said on Saturday.

Imran Khan Says China Gave Pak "Big" Aid Package, But Won't Reveal Amount

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 16, 2018

Pakistan has received a "big" package of aid from its all-weather ally, China, Prime Minister Imran Khan said Friday, but will not reveal the quantum of financial support as President Xi Jinping has asked him not to reveal it, a media report said.

India Will Pursue Own Interest In Indo-Pacific: Indian Envoy In Beijing

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday November 16, 2018

India will look at its own interest in the Indo-Pacific region where China and the US are vying for influence, India's envoy Gautam Bambawale has said.

After Doklam Break, India, China Resume Annual Defence Dialogue

India News | Edited by Jayanth Jacob | Thursday November 15, 2018

India and China have decided to step up their military exchanges as the two countries held their annual defence and security dialogue in Beijing after a gap of one year due to Doklam military standoff in 2017.

Inside China's Swanky Hotel Built In A Pit, With Suites Below Water Level

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 15, 2018

A hotel development sunk into a disused quarry in China opened its doors Thursday to deep-pocketed clientele.

Chinese Investors Expected To Commit $30 Million In 8 Indian Start-Ups

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday November 14, 2018

Chinese venture capital (VC) funds are likely to invest around $30 million in eight Indian start-ups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said after the 2nd Startup India Investment Seminar held in Beijing on Tuesday.

"Not Seeking Hegemony", Beijing To Set South China Sea "Code" In 3 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 13, 2018

A rulebook to settle disputes in the hotly contested South China Sea should be finished in three years, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday, insisting his nation does not seek "hegemony or expansion".

"Ignore Gossip. Trust Authorities": China On Inspection In Xinjiang Camps

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 13, 2018

The world should ignore "gossip" about China's Xinjiang region and trust authorities there, the Chinese government's top diplomat said on Tuesday when asked if Beijing would allow international observers to inspect camps holding Muslims there.

Students Protesting Alleged Apple Worker Exploitation Detained in Beijing

Agence France-Presse | Friday November 9, 2018

The group was protesting in response to allegations made last month that one of Apple's suppliers was exploiting student workers in southwest China.

Imran Khan Government Sacks Pak Channel Head For "Begging" Slip-Up

World News | ANI | Tuesday November 6, 2018

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government has ordered for immediate removal of Arshad Khan from the post of Managing Director (MD) of Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) after the state-run news channel was involved in a major goof-up during Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent visit to China.

Boeing, Airbus Want To See An End To US-China Trade War

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 6, 2018

The world's two largest planemakers signalled on Tuesday that they were keen to see an end to a bruising trade war between Washington and Beijing, as China opened its largest airshow with a display that showcased its aviation ambitions.

Poop In Hand, Bill Gates Backs China's Toilet Revolution

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday November 6, 2018

As one of the world's richest men and most active philanthropists, Bill Gates usually has his hands full. Just not with poop. The billionaire has used part of his considerable fortune to provide clean, comfortable sanitation facilities to the nearly half of the world's population that suffers without.

Pak Channel Trolled For Showing Imran Khan In "Begging". He Is In Beijing

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday November 5, 2018

Pakistan's state-run news channel PTV ran a dateline which said "Begging" instead of "Beijing" on screen during the live broadcast of Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech in China and became a target of trolling by netizens.

China Lifting Trade Ban On Tiger, Rhino Parts May Impact India: Experts

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 4, 2018

Indian wildlife experts have urged the government to be vigilant against poaching of tigers and rhinos after China eased a 25-year ban on the trade of body parts of the animals, and said New Delhi should also raise their concern with Beijing at international fora.

Project Through PoK, IMF Bailout Tops Agenda As Imran Khan Reaches China

World News | Press Trust of India | Friday November 2, 2018

Imran Khan arrived in Beijing today in what is termed as the most significant visit to China by a Pakistani Prime Minister in recent years as the all-weather allies grapple to iron out differences over the multi-billion dollar so-called 'China-Pakistan Economic Corridor' or 'CPEC'. The two nations will also discuss financial aid for Pakistan. Islam...