After two border provocations in seven months both in the middle of the Wuhan virus pandemic, China has tried to play the distraction game.

On June 15, the world was distracted by the Wuhan virus pandemic, however, China tried to capitalise on the crisis. It clashed with Indian troops with the hope of grabbing some land.

Now, seven months later, on January 20, China has tried to play the same trick again. This time it clashed with Indian troops at Naku la to distract the world from the crisis back home.

China wants to change the headlines. On January 14, China had recorded its first Wuhan virus death since May. The healthcare situation has gone downhill since with 1,800 active cases in China. There has been a spike in daily cases. On January 24, China recorded 124 new cases, just the day before it was 80.

It was the worst wave of new infections since March 2020. China currently has at least 19 million people under lockdown as infections have spread to the provinces of Hebei, Jilin and Hei long Jiang. The latest outbreak is in the cty of Tonghua with 500,000 residents in home quarantine.

The situation is so bad that even Chinese mouthpiece the Global Times is having a hard time covering up.

"Under pressure from the online public outcry, deputy mayor Jiang Haiyan issued an apology on behalf of the city's party committee and the government of Tonghua at a Sunday press conference for the inconvenience caused by inadequate distribution of daily necessities for residents," it said.

The lockdown has resulted in food and medicine. There has been mounting anxiety and anger against the Chinese Communist Party. Authorities in Tonghua had to put out a circular stating that it has "sufficient reserves of basic materials such as grains, oils, vegetables".

It said: "the general public must maintain a good attitude, fight the nationwide fight against the epidemic". China does not want anyone to know about rising frustration with the CCP at home so it is decided to create problems at LAC.

Beijing tried to kill two birds with one stone by creating tensions at the Indian border.&nbsp;China hoped to also mask the headlines in India on India's vaccine diplomacy. While China has been orchestrating the world's biggest cover-up, India has been driving the world's largest vaccination programme.

India has also gifted vaccines to seven countries. At least two others have received commercial shipments and 92 countries have reportedly approached India for Wuhan virus jabs from Brazil to Bangladesh- countries are heaping praise on India.

These are the same countries that China hoped to sell its vaccines. Beijing wanted to capitalise on the crisis, however, that dream has now been killed by India's vaccine diplomacy. China is now issuing consolation notes. China's foreign ministry said there should not be vicious competition or confrontation when it comes to vaccine supply.

"There are currently multiple COVID-19 vaccines available worldwide. It is up to each country to decide independently which vaccine to choose," &nbsp;Zhao Lijian, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson, said.

From vaccines to investment, countries do not want anything to do with China. In 2020, India's FDI increased more than China's - 13 per cent as opposed to China's 4 per cent - these numbers must have been frustrating for China.

FDI in India rose by 13 per cent boosted by investment in the digital sector and a border clash was the perfect way to take attention away from India's successes.

Distraction is the Dragon's favourite tool. In 2020, China used the pandemic as a distraction to pursue its long-term foreign policy. It claimed sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea and intimidated Taiwan. It quashed freedom in Hong Kong and tried taking advantage of an undefined border with India.

In 2021, China is using distraction again to hide an outbreak at home, the only difference is this time the world knows better!

After two border provocations in seven months both in the middle of the Wuhan virus pandemic, China has tried to play the distraction game. On June 15, the world was distracted by the Wuhan virus pandemic, however, China tried to capitalise on the crisis.

After two border provocations in seven months both in the middle of the Wuhan virus pandemic, China has tried to play the distraction game. On June 15, the world was distracted by the Wuhan virus pandemic, however, China tried to capitalise on the crisis. It clashed with Indian troops with the hope of grabbing some land. Now, seven months later, on January 20, China has tried to play the same trick again. This time it clashed with Indian troops at Naku la to distract the world from the crisis back home. China wants to change the headlines. On January 14, China had recorded its first Wuhan virus death since May. The healthcare situation has gone downhill since with 1,800 active cases in China. There has been a spike in daily cases. On January 24, China recorded 124 new cases, just the day before it was 80. It was the worst wave of new infections since March 2020. China currently has at least 19 million people under lockdown as infections have spread to the provinces of Hebei, Jilin and Hei long Jiang. The latest outbreak is in the cty of Tonghua with 500,000 residents in home quarantine. The situation is so bad that even Chinese mouthpiece the Global Times is having a hard time covering up. "Under pressure from the online public outcry, deputy mayor Jiang Haiyan issued an apology on behalf of the city's party committee and the government of Tonghua at a Sunday press conference for the inconvenience caused by inadequate distribution of daily necessities for residents," it said. The lockdown has resulted in food and medicine. There has been mounting anxiety and anger against the Chinese Communist Party. Authorities in Tonghua had to put out a circular stating that it has "sufficient reserves of basic materials such as grains, oils, vegetables". It said: "the general public must maintain a good attitude, fight the nationwide fight against the epidemic". China does not want anyone to know about rising frustration with the CCP at home so it is decided to create problems at LAC. Beijing tried to kill two birds with one stone by creating tensions at the Indian border. China hoped to also mask the headlines in India on India's vaccine diplomacy. While China has been orchestrating the world's biggest cover-up, India has been driving the world's largest vaccination programme. India has also gifted vaccines to seven countries. At least two others have received commercial shipments and 92 countries have reportedly approached India for Wuhan virus jabs from Brazil to Bangladesh- countries are heaping praise on India. These are the same countries that China hoped to sell its vaccines. Beijing wanted to capitalise on the crisis, however, that dream has now been killed by India's vaccine diplomacy. China is now issuing consolation notes. China's foreign ministry said there should not be vicious competition or confrontation when it comes to vaccine supply. "There are currently multiple COVID-19 vaccines available worldwide. It is up to each country to decide independently which vaccine to choose," Zhao Lijian, Chinese ministry of foreign affairs spokesperson, said. From vaccines to investment, countries do not want anything to do with China. In 2020, India's FDI increased more than China's - 13 per cent as opposed to China's 4 per cent - these numbers must have been frustrating for China. FDI in India rose by 13 per cent boosted by investment in the digital sector and a border clash was the perfect way to take attention away from India's successes. Distraction is the Dragon's favourite tool. In 2020, China used the pandemic as a distraction to pursue its long-term foreign policy. It claimed sovereignty over disputed islands in the South China Sea and intimidated Taiwan. It quashed freedom in Hong Kong and tried taking advantage of an undefined border with India. In 2021, China is using distraction again to hide an outbreak at home, the only difference is this time the world knows better!

How China is playing the distraction game at LAC to hide Wuhan virus weakness at home

After seven months, nine rounds of talks and several exchanges, China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).

In the last one year, India-China relations have hit its lowest point.&nbsp;

On June 15 last year, without a single bullet or a bomb there was a bloodbath at the LAC after an unprovoked attack by the Chinese side which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and many more Chinese soldiers who still remain unacknowledged.

It was the deadliest border clash between India and China since 1975. It led to a massive troop build-up in the following weeks as India and China poured tens of thousands of troops with heavy weaponry along the 3,500-kilometre long disputed border.

Reports say India has deployed nearly 50,000 soldiers who remain in a high state of combat readiness with India matching the Chinese build-up toe-to-toe, Beijing has been forced to come to the negotiating table.

In August last year, India had captured strategic outposts in a night-time operation stationed on key heights. Indian soldiers now have a clear view of troop movements in the disputed territory. China did try to close in on Indian positions firing warning shots on the border but the Indian side has managed to keep China at bay.

The standoff has spilled to other fronts, beyond the border. India has curbed Chinese investments and banned more than 250 Chinese apps with ties hitting an all-time low. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit(SCO) in September last year.

The two leaders managed to reach a five-point consensus to ease tensions but even after nine rounds of military talks, the standoff hasn't ended. &nbsp;After repeated promises, China hasn't moved back its frontline troops. In several areas, soldiers from both sides remain just a few hundred meters apart from each other.

Meanwhile, the Chinese press has been aggressively pushing war rhetoric releasing videos showing the Chinese military ramping up its troop deployments. The provocations from the Chinese side have continued in 2021. In the latest development, satellites spotted a village along the border in Arunachal Pradesh. China has allegedly built more than a hundred homes in the area which has been under Chinese occupation for decades.

Meanwhile, India continues to ramp up border infrastructure and connect remote villages by roads. The two armies remained locked in their positions on the front while officials continue to look for a diplomatic solution.

After seven months, nine rounds of talks and several exchanges, China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). In the last one year, India-China relations have hit its lowest point.

After seven months, nine rounds of talks and several exchanges, China is yet to commit to a complete withdrawal along the Line of Actual Control(LAC). In the last one year, India-China relations have hit its lowest point. On June 15 last year, without a single bullet or a bomb there was a bloodbath at the LAC after an unprovoked attack by the Chinese side which led to the death of 20 Indian soldiers and many more Chinese soldiers who still remain unacknowledged. It was the deadliest border clash between India and China since 1975. It led to a massive troop build-up in the following weeks as India and China poured tens of thousands of troops with heavy weaponry along the 3,500-kilometre long disputed border. Reports say India has deployed nearly 50,000 soldiers who remain in a high state of combat readiness with India matching the Chinese build-up toe-to-toe, Beijing has been forced to come to the negotiating table. In August last year, India had captured strategic outposts in a night-time operation stationed on key heights. Indian soldiers now have a clear view of troop movements in the disputed territory. China did try to close in on Indian positions firing warning shots on the border but the Indian side has managed to keep China at bay. The standoff has spilled to other fronts, beyond the border. India has curbed Chinese investments and banned more than 250 Chinese apps with ties hitting an all-time low. India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit(SCO) in September last year. The two leaders managed to reach a five-point consensus to ease tensions but even after nine rounds of military talks, the standoff hasn't ended. After repeated promises, China hasn't moved back its frontline troops. In several areas, soldiers from both sides remain just a few hundred meters apart from each other. Meanwhile, the Chinese press has been aggressively pushing war rhetoric releasing videos showing the Chinese military ramping up its troop deployments. The provocations from the Chinese side have continued in 2021. In the latest development, satellites spotted a village along the border in Arunachal Pradesh. China has allegedly built more than a hundred homes in the area which has been under Chinese occupation for decades. Meanwhile, India continues to ramp up border infrastructure and connect remote villages by roads. The two armies remained locked in their positions on the front while officials continue to look for a diplomatic solution.

Seven months after Galwan clash, China yet to commit troop withdrawal along LAC

Nine months after the first intrusion attempt and seven months after the clashes in Galwan, the Chinese have done it again - provoked India at the border.

There were clashes this time in Sikkim which took place last week at Naku la on January 20. New Delhi said it was a "minor face-off" as both sides suffered injuries.

Commanders on both sides stepped in to resolve the issue. It was the third border clash in Sikkim in a month as tensions remain even as talks are still on.

While thousands of soldiers maintain a&nbsp;tight watch on the border, China has been denying India's claims, rejecting media reports and even calling the clashes "fake news".

The first denial came from Hu Xijin, Editor-in-Chief of state-run Global Times.

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“This is fake news. Based on what I learned, there is no record of this clash in the patrol log of the Chinese side. Small frictions often occur on China-India border area but clash that caused multiple injuries will definitely be recorded and reported,” Hu Xijin said on Twitter referring to an Indian media report he said there is no record of the clash and that the claims were simply fake news.

Around the same time, the chief reporter of Global Times posted on Twitter tagging&nbsp;WION and&nbsp;accusing us of sharing fake news while amplifying a Global Times report that once again peddles the same lie that the clashes did not happen.

China may have blocked WION from the mainland but they certainly hasn't stopped watching the channel. The borders are well defined in this area but &nbsp;Indian and Chinese troops clash frequently in Naku la especially after India began expanding its border infrastructure. There was a flare-up in Naku la in May last year as well. In June, Chinese troops attacked Indian soldiers in Ladakh kicking off one of the longest-running border stand-offs between India and China.

Reporters in Beijing heard about the clashes in Sikkim and questioned Zhao Lijian, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, better known as "wolf warrior"&nbsp;in chief.

Zhao Lijian chose restraint over aggression this time. He said he doesn't know anything about the clashes.

"Regarding the specific situation you mentioned, I have no information to provide you with. What I want to emphasise is that the Chinese border troops have always been committed to maintaining peace and tranquillity in the China-India border region. China urges India to meet China halfway and refrain from any unilateral actions that may complicate or exacerbate the border situation, properly manage differences, and take practical actions to maintain peace and stability in the border areas," Lijian said.

It was a predictable response while tensions persist at the border. On Sunday, both sides had met for talks once again which was the ninth round of commander-level talks. The last commander-level meeting had taken place in November last year. Both sides have met nine times to end the standoff. However, there has been no headway so far but the last round of talks seems to have ended on a promising note.

On Sunday, the Indian delegation had both diplomatic and military representation. Senior officials from the Indian Army, as well as the ministry of external affairs participated in the talks. Reports say their conversation with the Chinese side went on for 15 hours. India has been clear in its demand- it wants status quo and return of all troops to their original positions as they were in April 2020.

India seems keen on keeping the channels of communication open. New Delhi will like a swift end to this standoff despite promising a phased withdrawal on more occasions than one. China hasn't pulled back the PLA from several friction points, the positions from where it could step up its military provocations especially when the summer arrives.

Nine months after the first intrusion attempt and seven months after the clashes in Galwan, the Chinese have done it again - provoked India at the border. There were clashes this time in Sikkim which took place last week at Naku la on January 20.

Nine months after the first intrusion attempt and seven months after the clashes in Galwan, the Chinese have done it again - provoked India at the border. There were clashes this time in Sikkim which took place last week at Naku la on January 20. New Delhi said it was a "minor face-off" as both sides suffered injuries. Commanders on both sides stepped in to resolve the issue. It was the third border clash in Sikkim in a month as tensions remain even as talks are still on. While thousands of soldiers maintain a tight watch on the border, China has been denying India's claims, rejecting media reports and even calling the clashes "fake news". The first denial came from Hu Xijin, Editor-in-Chief of state-run Global Times. This is fake news. Based on what I learned, there is no record of this clash in the patrol log of the Chinese side. Small frictions often occur on China-India border area, but clash that caused multiple injuries will definitely be recorded and reported. pic.twitter.com/VaeU4Gxkdx — Hu Xijin 胡锡进 (@HuXijin_GT) January 25, 2021 × “This is fake news. Based on what I learned, there is no record of this clash in the patrol log of the Chinese side. Small frictions often occur on China-India border area but clash that caused multiple injuries will definitely be recorded and reported,” Hu Xijin said on Twitter referring to an Indian media report he said there is no record of the clash and that the claims were simply fake news. Around the same time, the chief reporter of Global Times posted on Twitter tagging WION and accusing us of sharing fake news while amplifying a Global Times report that once again peddles the same lie that the clashes did not happen. China may have blocked WION from the mainland but they certainly hasn't stopped watching the channel. The borders are well defined in this area but Indian and Chinese troops clash frequently in Naku la especially after India began expanding its border infrastructure. There was a flare-up in Naku la in May last year as well. In June, Chinese troops attacked Indian soldiers in Ladakh kicking off one of the longest-running border stand-offs between India and China. Reporters in Beijing heard about the clashes in Sikkim and questioned Zhao Lijian, the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, better known as "wolf warrior" in chief. Zhao Lijian chose restraint over aggression this time. He said he doesn't know anything about the clashes. "Regarding the specific situation you mentioned, I have no information to provide you with. What I want to emphasise is that the Chinese border troops have always been committed to maintaining peace and tranquillity in the China-India border region. China urges India to meet China halfway and refrain from any unilateral actions that may complicate or exacerbate the border situation, properly manage differences, and take practical actions to maintain peace and stability in the border areas," Lijian said. It was a predictable response while tensions persist at the border. On Sunday, both sides had met for talks once again which was the ninth round of commander-level talks. The last commander-level meeting had taken place in November last year. Both sides have met nine times to end the standoff. However, there has been no headway so far but the last round of talks seems to have ended on a promising note. On Sunday, the Indian delegation had both diplomatic and military representation. Senior officials from the Indian Army, as well as the ministry of external affairs participated in the talks. Reports say their conversation with the Chinese side went on for 15 hours. India has been clear in its demand- it wants status quo and return of all troops to their original positions as they were in April 2020. India seems keen on keeping the channels of communication open. New Delhi will like a swift end to this standoff despite promising a phased withdrawal on more occasions than one. China hasn't pulled back the PLA from several friction points, the positions from where it could step up its military provocations especially when the summer arrives.

India, China troops involved in 'minor face-off' in Sikkim

India has honoured former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country.

India has also honoured two Bangladeshi national Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, veteran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war, Sanjida Khatun(musicologist) with "Padma Shri".

The country has also honoured Indian-American Narinder Singh Kapany&nbsp;with "Padma Vibhushan". He is credited with the coining of the term fibre optics and is also considered the "father of fibre optics".

The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country which is conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.

The awards are given in various disciplines and fields of activities including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service.

"Padma Vibhushan" is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. "Padma Bhushan" for distinguished service of high order and "Padma Shri" for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. 
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Nripendra Misra, Keshubhai Patel, Kalbe Sadiq, Chandrashekhar Kambara, Tarlochan Singh have been conferred the "Padma Bhushan".&nbsp;

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, ex-Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan were conferred the "Padma Bhushan" posthumously.

India has honoured former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country. India has also honoured two Bangladeshi national Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, veteran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war, Sanjida Khatun(musicologist) with "Padma Shri".

India has honoured former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe with Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award of the country. India has also honoured two Bangladeshi national Col Quazi Sajjad Ali Zahir, veteran of the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war, Sanjida Khatun(musicologist) with "Padma Shri". The country has also honoured Indian-American Narinder Singh Kapany with "Padma Vibhushan". He is credited with the coining of the term fibre optics and is also considered the "father of fibre optics". The Padma awards are one of the highest civilian Awards of the country which is conferred in three categories - Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The awards are given in various disciplines and fields of activities including art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service. "Padma Vibhushan" is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service. "Padma Bhushan" for distinguished service of high order and "Padma Shri" for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. Nripendra Misra, Keshubhai Patel, Kalbe Sadiq, Chandrashekhar Kambara, Tarlochan Singh have been conferred the "Padma Bhushan". Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi, ex-Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan were conferred the "Padma Bhushan" posthumously.

India confers Padma Vibhushan award to former Japan PM Shinzo Abe

Amid the standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-indian-army-foils-chinas-intrusion-bid-in-sikkim-359265">China</a> completed their ninth round of corps commander level meeting on Sunday with the Indian Army asserting that meeting was "positive, practical and constructive".

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The talks had taken place in Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. "The two sides agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops," the Indian Army said.

The Indian Army said both sides agreed to follow important "consensus of their state leaders, maintain the good momentum of dialogue and negotiation".

There will be another round of talks between the two sides to jointly advance de-escalation, the Indian Army informed.

"The two sides agreed to continue their effective efforts in ensuring the restraint of the frontline troops, stabilise and control the situation along the LAC in the Western sector of the China-India border," the Indian Army said.

The Army informed that both sides decided "jointly to maintain peace and tranquillity."

The talks took place in the backdrop of a "minor faceoff" between the two armies at Naku la in north Sikkim.

The skirmish had led to injuries on both sides. The Indian Army had said the "minor face-off" had taken place on January 20.&nbsp;

"There was a minor face-off at Naku la area of north Sikkim on January 20, 2021. The same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols," the Indian Army said in a statement on Monday.

&nbsp;Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year which had led the death of 20 Indian troops, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge figures.

Amid the escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) both sides have deployed thousands of troops with Chinese troops heavily deployed in frontline areas.

Amid the standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India and China completed their ninth round of corps commander level meeting on Sunday with the Indian Army asserting that meeting was "positive, practical and constructive".

Amid the standoff along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), India and China completed their ninth round of corps commander level meeting on Sunday with the Indian Army asserting that meeting was "positive, practical and constructive". Watch: The talks had taken place in Moldo-Chushul border meeting point. "The two sides agreed to push for an early disengagement of the frontline troops," the Indian Army said. The Indian Army said both sides agreed to follow important "consensus of their state leaders, maintain the good momentum of dialogue and negotiation". There will be another round of talks between the two sides to jointly advance de-escalation, the Indian Army informed. "The two sides agreed to continue their effective efforts in ensuring the restraint of the frontline troops, stabilise and control the situation along the LAC in the Western sector of the China-India border," the Indian Army said. The Army informed that both sides decided "jointly to maintain peace and tranquillity." The talks took place in the backdrop of a "minor faceoff" between the two armies at Naku la in north Sikkim. The skirmish had led to injuries on both sides. The Indian Army had said the "minor face-off" had taken place on January 20. "There was a minor face-off at Naku la area of north Sikkim on January 20, 2021. The same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols," the Indian Army said in a statement on Monday. Indian and Chinese troops had clashed in Galwan Valley on June 15 last year which had led the death of 20 Indian troops, although the PLA had suffered casualties as well but the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge figures. Amid the escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) both sides have deployed thousands of troops with Chinese troops heavily deployed in frontline areas.

India, China commander-level talks were practical & constructive: Indian Army

Dal lake covered in snow as cold wave hits J&K

Indian and Chinese troops clashed once again last week in Naku la in north Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas. The clash was largely hand-to-hand and no shots were fired.

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The skirmish led to several injures on both sides. The Indian Army has said it was a "minor face-off" which had taken place on January 20.

"There was a minor face-off at Naku la area of north Sikkim on January 20, 2021. The same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols," the Indian Army said in a statement.

The latest clash occurred when the Chinese side attempted to intrude into Indian territory and the Indian army responded with some reinforcements.

The latest clash at Naku la comes even as Indian and Chinese troops were already engaged in a border standoff in eastern Ladakh after the ninth round of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-talks-9th-round-of-military-negotiations-to-take-place-on-sunday-358748">commander-level</a>&nbsp;talks between India and China which lasted for nearly 16 hours and&nbsp;concluded at around 2:30am(IST) on Sunday.

The border tensions began simmering between the two neighbours in May last year and on June 15 last year, an extended skirmish took place at Galwan Valley&nbsp;which led to casualties for both sides for the first time in 45 years. Twenty Indian soldiers had died in the incident with an undisclosed number of Chinese casualties.

Both sides have deployed thousands of troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially along the three friction points in the eastern Ladakh region.

China remains aggressive&nbsp;not only with India but with other neighbours from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/taiwan-reports-incursion-by-china-says-its-monitoring-the-situation-358805">Taiwan </a>to Japan and also Australia.

Indian and Chinese troops clashed once again last week in Naku la in north Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas. The clash was largely hand-to-hand and no shots were fired.

Indian and Chinese troops clashed once again last week in Naku la in north Sikkim in the eastern Himalayas. The clash was largely hand-to-hand and no shots were fired. Watch: The skirmish led to several injures on both sides. The Indian Army has said it was a "minor face-off" which had taken place on January 20. "There was a minor face-off at Naku la area of north Sikkim on January 20, 2021. The same was resolved by local commanders as per established protocols," the Indian Army said in a statement. The latest clash occurred when the Chinese side attempted to intrude into Indian territory and the Indian army responded with some reinforcements. The latest clash at Naku la comes even as Indian and Chinese troops were already engaged in a border standoff in eastern Ladakh after the ninth round of commander-level talks between India and China which lasted for nearly 16 hours and concluded at around 2:30am(IST) on Sunday. The border tensions began simmering between the two neighbours in May last year and on June 15 last year, an extended skirmish took place at Galwan Valley which led to casualties for both sides for the first time in 45 years. Twenty Indian soldiers had died in the incident with an undisclosed number of Chinese casualties. Both sides have deployed thousands of troops along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) especially along the three friction points in the eastern Ladakh region. China remains aggressive not only with India but with other neighbours from Taiwan to Japan and also Australia.

India-China standoff: Indian Army foils China's intrusion bid in Sikkim

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-overtakes-us-as-top-fdi-destination-359210">Chinese</a> President Xi Jinping speaking virtually at the World Economic Forum(WEF) warned against the "new Cold War".

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"To build small cliques or start a new Cold War, to reject, threaten or intimidate others... will only push the world into division," the Chinese President said.

Xi asserted that confrontation will lead to a "dead end".

"The recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases reminds us that we must carry on the fight. Yet we remain convinced that winter cannot stop the arrival of spring and darkness can never shroud the light of dawn. There is no doubt that humanity will prevail over the virus and emerge even stronger from this disaster," th Chinese President said.

"The past year was marked by the sudden onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Global public health faced severe threat and the world economy was mired in a deep recession. Humanity encountered multiple crises rarely seen in human history," Xi said as China continues to grapple with the virus with new cases reported in the country's northeast.

Xi said that no global problem can be solved by any one country alone. "There must be global action, global response and global cooperation," he added.

The Chinese President said: "The problems facing the world are intricate and complex, and the way out of them is through upholding multilateralism and building a community with a shared future for mankind."

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking virtually at the World Economic Forum(WEF) warned against the "new Cold War". Watch: "To build small cliques or start a new Cold War, to reject, threaten or intimidate others.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaking virtually at the World Economic Forum(WEF) warned against the "new Cold War". Watch: "To build small cliques or start a new Cold War, to reject, threaten or intimidate others... will only push the world into division," the Chinese President said. Xi asserted that confrontation will lead to a "dead end". "The recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases reminds us that we must carry on the fight. Yet we remain convinced that winter cannot stop the arrival of spring and darkness can never shroud the light of dawn. There is no doubt that humanity will prevail over the virus and emerge even stronger from this disaster," th Chinese President said. "The past year was marked by the sudden onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic. Global public health faced severe threat and the world economy was mired in a deep recession. Humanity encountered multiple crises rarely seen in human history," Xi said as China continues to grapple with the virus with new cases reported in the country's northeast. Xi said that no global problem can be solved by any one country alone. "There must be global action, global response and global cooperation," he added. The Chinese President said: "The problems facing the world are intricate and complex, and the way out of them is through upholding multilateralism and building a community with a shared future for mankind."

New Cold War will only push the world into division, says President Xi at World Economic Forum

The Kremlin today accused US tech giants of interference in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/navalnys-wife-among-nearly-2000-people-detained-in-russia-at-rallies-358823">Navalny</a> protests which broke out throughout Russia over the weekend even as Navalny's aides called for new anti-government rallies.

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Kremlin had earlier accused the United States of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs after large scale protests erupted over the weekend even as 3,500 demonstrators were detained across the country on Saturday. The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-accuses-us-diplomats-of-publishing-navalny-rally-routes-358864">US</a> embassy in Moscow had issued a "Demonstration Alert" warning US citizens to avoid the protests and naming the venues in Russian cities where protesters planned to gather.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video call to students said luxury Black Sea property does not belong to him after Navalny accused the Russian leader of possessing the property.

"Nothing that is listed there as my property belongs to me or my close relatives, and never did," Putin said during a video call with students.

After the weekend protests, the United States urged Russian authorities to release protesters detained at the demonstration.

Navalny had asked Russians to come out on the streets after he was arrested by authorities last week soon after he landed in Moscow. &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Russian foreign ministry had said that US embassy representatives will be summoned and would have to "explain themselves".

The US embassy spokesman Rebecca Ross had said: "We're watching reports of protests in 38 Russian cities, arrests of 350+ peaceful protesters and journalists. The US&nbsp;supports the right of all people to peaceful protest, freedom of expression. Steps being taken by Russian authorities are suppressing those rights."

The United States government in a statement said: "Continued efforts to suppress Russians’ rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, and the crackdown on protests that followed are troubling indications of further restrictions on civil society and fundamental freedoms."

The US government urged Russian authorities to release "all those detained for exercising their universal rights and for the immediate and unconditional release of Alexei Navalny."

The Kremlin today accused US tech giants of interference in Navalny protests which broke out throughout Russia over the weekend even as Navalny's aides called for new anti-government rallies.

The Kremlin today accused US tech giants of interference in Navalny protests which broke out throughout Russia over the weekend even as Navalny's aides called for new anti-government rallies. Watch: Kremlin had earlier accused the United States of interfering in Russia's domestic affairs after large scale protests erupted over the weekend even as 3,500 demonstrators were detained across the country on Saturday. The US embassy in Moscow had issued a "Demonstration Alert" warning US citizens to avoid the protests and naming the venues in Russian cities where protesters planned to gather. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin in a video call to students said luxury Black Sea property does not belong to him after Navalny accused the Russian leader of possessing the property. "Nothing that is listed there as my property belongs to me or my close relatives, and never did," Putin said during a video call with students. After the weekend protests, the United States urged Russian authorities to release protesters detained at the demonstration. Navalny had asked Russians to come out on the streets after he was arrested by authorities last week soon after he landed in Moscow. The Russian foreign ministry had said that US embassy representatives will be summoned and would have to "explain themselves". The US embassy spokesman Rebecca Ross had said: "We're watching reports of protests in 38 Russian cities, arrests of 350+ peaceful protesters and journalists. The US supports the right of all people to peaceful protest, freedom of expression. Steps being taken by Russian authorities are suppressing those rights." The United States government in a statement said: "Continued efforts to suppress Russians’ rights to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, the arrest of opposition figure Alexei Navalny, and the crackdown on protests that followed are troubling indications of further restrictions on civil society and fundamental freedoms." The US government urged Russian authorities to release "all those detained for exercising their universal rights and for the immediate and unconditional release of Alexei Navalny."

Putin rejects Black Sea property belongs to him after Navalny's accusation

Almost half a million people have died in natural disasters linked to extreme weather events in the last 20 years, according to a new assessment of the direct threat posed to humanity by climate change.

The mortality burden of climate-related catastrophes such as storms, flooding and heatwaves is overwhelmingly borne by developing countries.

At the start of the Climate Adaptation Summit, held virtually this year due to the pandemic, the think tank Germanwatch calculated that these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century.

An analysis of more than 11,000 extreme weather events showed nearly 480,000 fatalities since 2000, with Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti the worst hit countries, it said.&nbsp;

Under the 2015 Paris climate deal, wealthier nations are supposed to provide $100 billion every year to help poorer states mitigate temperature rises and adapt to the changing climate.&nbsp;

But recent research suggests the true amount of funding available to developing countries for climate action is vastly lower.

Germanwatch's Global Climate Index examined the impact of two decades of extreme weather events, particularly the 2019 storm season, which produced hurricanes and cyclones that devastated parts of the Caribbean, east Africa and south Asia.

"This shows that poor vulnerable countries face particularly great challenges in dealing with the consequences of extreme weather events," said co-author David Eckstein.

"They urgently need financial and technical assistance."

Adaptation -- reducing the fallout among communities and increasing their capacity to deal with climate-related disasters such as floods and drought -- is a pillar of the Paris accord.

The deal earmarks $50 billion annually to adaptation, but as disasters have multiplied in the years since it was struck, the United Nations says the cost will balloon over the coming years.

Out of an estimated $70 billion needed by developing nations each year, only $30 billion is currently available.

In its Adaptation Gap report this month, the UN's Environment Programme said the true annual cost of adapting to climate impacts could be as high as $300 billion by 2030 and $500 billion by mid-century.

Eight out of the top ten most affected countries on Monday's index have low or lower middle income per capita.

"Poorer countries are hit hardest because they are more vulnerable to the damaging effects of a hazard and have lower coping capacity," said co-author Vera Keunzel.&nbsp;

She said countries such as Haiti, the Philippines and Pakistan were hit nearly constantly by extreme weather events, leading them no time to fully recover from one disaster before the next strikes.&nbsp;

The Climate Adaptation Summit, hosted by the Netherlands, will see countries convene virtually to seek "clear commitments to deliver concrete new endeavours" to help countries deal with the changing climate.

Almost half a million people have died in natural disasters linked to extreme weather events in the last 20 years, according to a new assessment of the direct threat posed to humanity by climate change.

Almost half a million people have died in natural disasters linked to extreme weather events in the last 20 years, according to a new assessment of the direct threat posed to humanity by climate change. The mortality burden of climate-related catastrophes such as storms, flooding and heatwaves is overwhelmingly borne by developing countries. At the start of the Climate Adaptation Summit, held virtually this year due to the pandemic, the think tank Germanwatch calculated that these disasters have cost the global economy a staggering $2.56 trillion this century. An analysis of more than 11,000 extreme weather events showed nearly 480,000 fatalities since 2000, with Puerto Rico, Myanmar and Haiti the worst hit countries, it said. Under the 2015 Paris climate deal, wealthier nations are supposed to provide $100 billion every year to help poorer states mitigate temperature rises and adapt to the changing climate. But recent research suggests the true amount of funding available to developing countries for climate action is vastly lower. Germanwatch's Global Climate Index examined the impact of two decades of extreme weather events, particularly the 2019 storm season, which produced hurricanes and cyclones that devastated parts of the Caribbean, east Africa and south Asia. "This shows that poor vulnerable countries face particularly great challenges in dealing with the consequences of extreme weather events," said co-author David Eckstein. "They urgently need financial and technical assistance." Adaptation -- reducing the fallout among communities and increasing their capacity to deal with climate-related disasters such as floods and drought -- is a pillar of the Paris accord. The deal earmarks $50 billion annually to adaptation, but as disasters have multiplied in the years since it was struck, the United Nations says the cost will balloon over the coming years. Out of an estimated $70 billion needed by developing nations each year, only $30 billion is currently available. In its Adaptation Gap report this month, the UN's Environment Programme said the true annual cost of adapting to climate impacts could be as high as $300 billion by 2030 and $500 billion by mid-century. Eight out of the top ten most affected countries on Monday's index have low or lower middle income per capita. "Poorer countries are hit hardest because they are more vulnerable to the damaging effects of a hazard and have lower coping capacity," said co-author Vera Keunzel. She said countries such as Haiti, the Philippines and Pakistan were hit nearly constantly by extreme weather events, leading them no time to fully recover from one disaster before the next strikes. The Climate Adaptation Summit, hosted by the Netherlands, will see countries convene virtually to seek "clear commitments to deliver concrete new endeavours" to help countries deal with the changing climate.

480,000 killed by extreme weather this century: Study

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netherlands-begins-flight-ban-first-curfew-since-world-war-ii-358933">Netherlands</a> witnessed anti-curfew demonstrations clashes as Europe continues to impose restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases.

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Dutch police used water cannons, dogs and mounted police to disperse the protesters who were throwing stones at the city's museum square even as close to hundred protesters were detained for resorting to violent means including throwing fireworks and 3,600 people were fined for breaching curfew. &nbsp;

Amid the escalation in violence, Mayor Femke Halsema designated the square as a "high-risk zone" and gave police the power to pre-emptively frisk people for weapons.

A COVID-19 testing centre was also set on fire in the village of Urk in north Netherlands. A number of vehicles were set ablaze and businesses were looted at Eindhoven's central train station as the unrest erupted a day after the curfew was imposed.

The curfew which is largely intended to target the new COVID-19 variant is one of the toughest moves yet implemented by the Dutch government. Under the new rules, only people with pressing needs including key workers and those with medical emergencies will be allowed to leave their homes between 9:00pm and 4:30 am.

In Denmark, &nbsp;two men were arrested on Saturday for burning the effigy of PM Mette Frederiksen during an anti-restriction protest as thousands protested in<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/spanish-woman-who-died-of-coronavirus-returns-home-after-10-days-359139"> Madrid</a>.

Meanwhile, France introduced a requirement for incoming travellers from EU &nbsp;to show a recent negative coronavirus test even as Sweden said it will prohibit entry of travellers from Norway for three weeks amid a surge in cases.

As the number of cases continues to rise, British drugmaker AstraZeneca said it will deliver 3 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in February. German health minister Jens Spahn said that the government is committed to its goal of vaccinating all citizens older than 80 years by the end of March.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/germany-orders-coronavirus-drugs-that-cured-donald-trump-358977">Germany</a> had crossed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic last Friday.

The Netherlands witnessed anti-curfew demonstrations clashes as Europe continues to impose restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Watch: Dutch police used water cannons, dogs and mounted police to disperse the protesters who were throwing stones at the city's museum square even as close to hundred protesters were detained for resorting to violent means including throwing fireworks and 3,600 people were fined for breaching curfew.

The Netherlands witnessed anti-curfew demonstrations clashes as Europe continues to impose restrictions amid a surge in coronavirus cases. Watch: Dutch police used water cannons, dogs and mounted police to disperse the protesters who were throwing stones at the city's museum square even as close to hundred protesters were detained for resorting to violent means including throwing fireworks and 3,600 people were fined for breaching curfew. Amid the escalation in violence, Mayor Femke Halsema designated the square as a "high-risk zone" and gave police the power to pre-emptively frisk people for weapons. A COVID-19 testing centre was also set on fire in the village of Urk in north Netherlands. A number of vehicles were set ablaze and businesses were looted at Eindhoven's central train station as the unrest erupted a day after the curfew was imposed. The curfew which is largely intended to target the new COVID-19 variant is one of the toughest moves yet implemented by the Dutch government. Under the new rules, only people with pressing needs including key workers and those with medical emergencies will be allowed to leave their homes between 9:00pm and 4:30 am. In Denmark, two men were arrested on Saturday for burning the effigy of PM Mette Frederiksen during an anti-restriction protest as thousands protested in Madrid. Meanwhile, France introduced a requirement for incoming travellers from EU to show a recent negative coronavirus test even as Sweden said it will prohibit entry of travellers from Norway for three weeks amid a surge in cases. As the number of cases continues to rise, British drugmaker AstraZeneca said it will deliver 3 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in February. German health minister Jens Spahn said that the government is committed to its goal of vaccinating all citizens older than 80 years by the end of March. Germany had crossed 50,000 coronavirus deaths since the start of the pandemic last Friday.

Anti-curfew demonstrations erupt in Netherlands as Europe battles virus

According to United Nations data, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/pandemic-effect-chinas-gdp-slows-to-lowest-in-more-than-four-decades-357401">China</a> has overtaken the United States as the world’s top destination for new foreign direct investment(FDI) in 2020.

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The United States which was the No-1 destination for foreign direct investment saw the FDI inflow plummet 49 per cent, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) figures showed amid the coronavirus pandemic which ravaged the US economy last year.

On the other hand, foreign direct investment in China climbed 4 per cent even the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan last year and spread rapidly throughout the world thereafter.

China attracted $163billion in&nbsp;FDI in 2020 compared to $134bn attracted by the US, UNCTAD informed. The figures were in stark contrast to 2019 when China received $140 billion FDI with the US getting $ 251 billion.

Industrial production in China had grown 2.8 per cent on-year last year and in the last quarter of the year in 2020, the country had recorded 6.5 per cent growth on-year with exports growing as well in December last year.

In fact, China has been one of the few big economies which showed growth last year with its GDP growing 2.3 per cent.

UNCTAD in its report asserted that overall, global foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped dramatically in 2020 falling by 42 per cent with the UK recording a fall of over 100 per cent in FDI in 2020 from $45 billion in 2019 to -$1.3 billion in 2020.

According to United Nations data, China has overtaken the United States as the world’s top destination for new foreign direct investment(FDI) in 2020. Watch: The United States which was the No-1 destination for foreign direct investment saw the FDI inflow plummet 49 per cent, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) figures showed amid the coronavirus pandemic which ravaged the US economy last year.

According to United Nations data, China has overtaken the United States as the world’s top destination for new foreign direct investment(FDI) in 2020. Watch: The United States which was the No-1 destination for foreign direct investment saw the FDI inflow plummet 49 per cent, United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) figures showed amid the coronavirus pandemic which ravaged the US economy last year. On the other hand, foreign direct investment in China climbed 4 per cent even the COVID-19 pandemic began in Wuhan last year and spread rapidly throughout the world thereafter. China attracted $163billion in FDI in 2020 compared to $134bn attracted by the US, UNCTAD informed. The figures were in stark contrast to 2019 when China received $140 billion FDI with the US getting $ 251 billion. Industrial production in China had grown 2.8 per cent on-year last year and in the last quarter of the year in 2020, the country had recorded 6.5 per cent growth on-year with exports growing as well in December last year. In fact, China has been one of the few big economies which showed growth last year with its GDP growing 2.3 per cent. UNCTAD in its report asserted that overall, global foreign direct investment (FDI) dropped dramatically in 2020 falling by 42 per cent with the UK recording a fall of over 100 per cent in FDI in 2020 from $45 billion in 2019 to -$1.3 billion in 2020.

China overtakes US as top FDI destination

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