China’s top political advisory group vows to promote economy
March 3rd, 2012 - 5:10 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, March 3 (IANS) China's top political advisory committee, which began an annual meeting in the capital Saturday, vowed to promote economy and stability in the country.Jia Qinglin, chairman of ... Read more...
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Wen Jiabao gets US award
March 3rd, 2012 - 4:55 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, March 3 (IANS) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao was Friday named the "Best Friend of American Worker" by a US maritime workers' union for China's "great contribution" to creating more ... Read more...
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Merkel concludes China visit
February 4th, 2012 - 8:13 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Feb 4 (IANS) German Chancellor Angela Merkel Saturday concluded her three-day visit to China. It was her fifth official visit to the country, Global Times reports.During her trip, Merkel ... Read more...
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Don’t shut Hormuz, says China
January 19th, 2012 - 2:19 pm ICT by IANS
Doha, Jan 19 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz should be kept open "under all circumstances", Chinese premier Wen Jiabao has said, in a clear warning to both Iran and the ... Read more...
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Chinese premier visits Nepal
January 14th, 2012 - 5:54 pm ICT by IANS
Kathmandu, Jan 14 (IANS) Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrived here Saturday on an official visit to Nepal.Wen's entourage included Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Minister of the National Development and Reform ... Read more...
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Canada to strengthen strategic ties with China
January 12th, 2012 - 2:00 pm ICT by IANS
Ottawa, Jan 12 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said Wednesday that his government is committed to further promote the strategic partnership between Canada and China.Harper made the remarks during ... Read more...
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China cuts expenses on official events
January 8th, 2012 - 10:15 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Jan 8 (IANS) China cut over one-third of government expenses on official events last year, saving 1.22 billion yuan (about $193 million), Xinhua reported Sunday.The aim was to eliminate ... Read more...
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Chinese leaders watch Peking Opera
December 30th, 2011 - 8:54 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Dec 30 (IANS) Chinese President Hu Jintao, Prime Minister Wen Jiabao and other leaders have watched the Peking Opera at a gala here to celebrate the New Year.The 200-year-old ... Read more...
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Abu Dhabi to host world energy summit in January 2012
December 19th, 2011 - 12:11 am ICT by IANS
Abu Dhabi, Dec 18 (IANS/WAM) Abu Dhabi will host the 5th annual World Future Energy Summit Jan 16-19.Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will deliver the keynote address at the meet ... Read more...
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China jails Australian Matthew Ng for 13 years
December 7th, 2011 - 10:41 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Beijing, Dec 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Australian government says the country have registered their strong interest in following the case of Matthew Ng to the Chinese government. Ng, the former CEO ... Read more...
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India-China boundary talks deferred
November 25th, 2011 - 9:12 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 25 (IANS) India and China have postponed the 15th round of boundary talks between their special representatives, which were expected to be held here next week.The ... Read more...
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The issue of stapled visas not sorted out
November 20th, 2011 - 11:20 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The issue of stapled visas had not yet been sorted out but what was important was China's position on Jammu and Kashmir, informed sources ... Read more...
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PM returns home from Bali and Singapore
November 20th, 2011 - 11:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh landed here Sunday night after a hectic four-day visit to Bali and Singapore.The prime minister, who did not address the ... Read more...
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Indian PM reaches Singapore (Lead)
November 19th, 2011 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Singapore, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday reached here on the final leg of his four-day trip after attending the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits in Bali.At ... Read more...
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Manmohan leaves for Singapore
November 19th, 2011 - 6:07 pm ICT by IANS
Nusa Dua (Bali), Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday left for Singapore on the second leg of his four-day 'east' visit after attending the India-ASEAN and East ... Read more...
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Manmohan Singh leaves for Singapore
November 19th, 2011 - 12:38 pm ICT by IANS
Nusa Dua (Bali), Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday left for Singapore on the second leg of his four-day 'east' visit after attending the India-ASEAN and East ... Read more...
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‘Framework on border with China hardest’
November 17th, 2011 - 7:28 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A day before Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao in Bali, India has indicated that the second stage of firming ... Read more...
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PM lands in Bali
November 17th, 2011 - 6:15 pm ICT by IANS
Bali, Nov 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday landed in this Indonesian island to attend the 9th India-Asean summit and the 6th East Asia summit.He will also hold ... Read more...
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PM leaves for Bali, Singapore
November 17th, 2011 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday left for a four-day trip to Bali, where he will attend the East Asia and the ASEAN summit, and ... Read more...
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Pakistan, China to strengthen economic, defence ties
November 8th, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan and China have resolved to further strengthen bilateral ties in economic, defence and energy sectors at a meeting held in Russia on the ... Read more...
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Chinese PM to visit Russia
November 6th, 2011 - 9:34 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Nov 6 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will visit Russia Nov 6-8, the Chinese foreign ministry said.Wen will attend a prime ministerial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation ... Read more...
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Man attempts to throw shoe at Musharraf
November 5th, 2011 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) A man tried to hurl his shoe at Pervez Musharraf when he was addressing a gathering in London, the second such attempt on the former ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama asks China to review Tibet policy
November 5th, 2011 - 1:36 am ICT by IANS
Dharamsala, Nov 4 (IANS) Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama Friday asked the Chinese leadership to review 60 years of its Tibet policy, saying "using force is counterproductive and will ... Read more...
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India, China to hold next round of formal talks end-November
November 3rd, 2011 - 12:31 am ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) The special representatives of India and China are to meet end-November to take forward the process of dialogue between the two Asian neighbours to ... Read more...
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India, China will overcome all problems: PM
October 20th, 2011 - 12:50 am ICT by IANS
On Board Air India One, Oct 19 (IANS) Prime minister Manmohan Singh said while problems did exist between India and China on a host of issues, he was hopeful ... Read more...
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Putin calls for closer economic ties with China
October 12th, 2011 - 4:09 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 12 (IANS) Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Tuesday gave a call for closer economic ties with China, saying the two countries share a lot of common interests, Xinhua ... Read more...
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Sell vegetables directly: Wen tells farmers
October 2nd, 2011 - 6:23 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Oct 2 (IANS) Vegetable producers should sell their produce directly to urban consumers to lower retail prices, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has said.Wen made a tour early Saturday morning ... Read more...
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China’s economic success an inspiration: Gilani
October 1st, 2011 - 12:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Oct 1 (IANS) China's "astonishing economic success" is a source of inspiration for the developing world, said Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.Gilani made the remark in a message ... Read more...
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China punishes six officials after tourist beaten up
September 24th, 2011 - 6:30 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 24 (IANS) Six officials have been punished after a tourist travelling to Beijing was mistaken as a petitioner, brutally beaten and brought back to his home province, authorities ... Read more...
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India, China to hold economic dialogue Monday
September 23rd, 2011 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 23 (IANS) India and China will hold the first round of a bilateral strategic economic dialogue here Monday, the foreign ministry said Thursday.The dialogue will be co-chaired ... Read more...
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Ahluwalia to lead India-China strategic economic dialogue
September 23rd, 2011 - 1:59 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia will lead an Indian delegation to the first-ever strategic economic dialogue with China in Beijing Sep 26 and ... Read more...
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Japan pop group enthrals Beijing
September 17th, 2011 - 6:06 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 17 (IANS) Japanese all-male pop group SMAP Friday night staged their first overseas concert in Beijing.As the five-member group appeared on the stage of the 70,000-seat Beijing Workers ... Read more...
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Domestic demand to drive economic growth, says Wen
September 14th, 2011 - 3:08 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Sep 14 (IANS) China will follow the strategy of expanding domestic demand while focusing on improving demand structure to drive economic growth, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao Wednesday.
Wen ... Read more...
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India, China to hold 15th round of boundary talks
August 30th, 2011 - 9:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) India and China will focus on firming up a framework for resolving their decades-old boundary dispute during the 15th round of boundary talks between their ... Read more...
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Pakistan, China ties are unique: Hina Rabbani Khar
August 24th, 2011 - 12:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar, who is on a visit to Beijing, has said Pakistan and China enjoy a unique relationship and dialogue was an ongoing ... Read more...
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