A U.S. Army report has revealed the deployment of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), raising concerns over Beijing’s strategic intentions. The report suggests that China may be playing a double game, engaging in diplomacy while simultaneously increasing military presence near the disputed India-China border. This development has heightened tensions in the region, with the U.S. calling attention to China's aggressive posturing amidst ongoing border disputes.

U.S. Army Highlights PLA Deployment at LAC, Exposes China's Strategic Maneuvering

China has conducted its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test in decades, marking a significant development in its military capabilities. The test underscores China's focus on modernizing its nuclear arsenal amid rising global tensions. While details of the specific missile remain undisclosed, the launch signals a renewed emphasis on strategic deterrence and long-range missile technology. This move is expected to heighten concerns among global powers, particularly in the context of growing military competition in the Indo-Pacific region.

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India has reiterated its decision to stay out of the world’s largest trade deal, the regional comprehensive economic partnership, or RCEP. What are India’s concerns and what does rejecting this partnership mean for the country? Watch this report to know more!

India Rejects RCEP Trade Bloc, Citing Free Trade Issues With China

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has cleared the air on where India and China relations stand at the moment in the backdrop of border issues. Jaishankar said when he talked about&nbsp;75 per cent progress had been made on the India-China border dispute talks, he only meant about the&nbsp;disengagement of troops in eastern&nbsp;Ladakh.&nbsp;

Jaishankar was addressing an event titled 'India, Asia and the World' at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on Tuesday (Sep 25) when he issued the clarification.&nbsp;

"When I said 75 per cent of it (border dispute) has been sorted out, it's only of the disengagement. So, that's one part of the problem. So we've been able to sort out much of the disengagement in the friction points. But some of the patrolling issues need to be resolved. The next step will be de-escalation," Jaishankar said.

The Indian minister reflected on the 'difficult history' with China and how the border tensions had overshadowed the relations between the two countries.&nbsp;

"We have a difficult history with China. Despite the explicit agreements we had with China, we saw in the middle of COVID-19 that the Chinese moved a large number of forces in violation of these agreements to the LAC. It was likely a mishap would happen and it did. So, there was a clash and a number of troops died on either side. That, in a sense, overshadowed the relationship," he said at the Asia Society.&nbsp;

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<h2>What did Jaishankar say?</h2>

The Indian and Chinese militaries have been locked in a standoff since May 2020 and a full resolution of the border row has not yet been achieved though the two sides have disengaged from a number of friction points.

However, speaking&nbsp;at a think-tank interaction in Geneva earlier this month, Jaishankar said there had been progress between the two countries.&nbsp;

"We made some progress. I would say roughly you can say about 75 per cent of the disengagement problems are sorted out," Jaishankar said.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/india-and-china-to-discuss-withdrawal-of-thousands-of-troops-stationed-along-lac-744377" target="_blank">Also read |&nbsp;India and China to discuss withdrawal of thousands of troops stationed along LAC</a>

Jaishankar previously ruled out any role for a third party in India's border dispute with China, saying the two neighbours have an issue and it is for them to find a way out.&nbsp;&nbsp;

"We are not looking to other countries to sort out what is an issue between India and China," Jaishankar said in July.&nbsp;

"We have a problem, or, I would say, an issue between India and China...I think it is for two of us to talk it over and to find a way," he added.&nbsp;

The two sides held the last round of high-level military talks in February.&nbsp;India has been pressing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to disengage from the Depsang and Demchok areas.

(With inputs from agencies)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has cleared the air on where India and China relations stand at the moment in the backdrop of border issues. Jaishankar said when he talked about 75 per cent progress had been made on the India-China border dispute talks, he only meant about the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has cleared the air on where India and China relations stand at the moment in the backdrop of border issues. Jaishankar said when he talked about 75 per cent progress had been made on the India-China border dispute talks, he only meant about the disengagement of troops in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar was addressing an event titled 'India, Asia and the World' at the Asia Society Policy Institute in New York on Tuesday (Sep 25) when he issued the clarification. "When I said 75 per cent of it (border dispute) has been sorted out, it's only of the disengagement. So, that's one part of the problem. So we've been able to sort out much of the disengagement in the friction points. But some of the patrolling issues need to be resolved. The next step will be de-escalation," Jaishankar said. The Indian minister reflected on the 'difficult history' with China and how the border tensions had overshadowed the relations between the two countries. "We have a difficult history with China. Despite the explicit agreements we had with China, we saw in the middle of COVID-19 that the Chinese moved a large number of forces in violation of these agreements to the LAC. It was likely a mishap would happen and it did. So, there was a clash and a number of troops died on either side. That, in a sense, overshadowed the relationship," he said at the Asia Society. Watch | India seeks resolution on border impasse with China What did Jaishankar say? The Indian and Chinese militaries have been locked in a standoff since May 2020 and a full resolution of the border row has not yet been achieved though the two sides have disengaged from a number of friction points. However, speaking at a think-tank interaction in Geneva earlier this month, Jaishankar said there had been progress between the two countries. "We made some progress. I would say roughly you can say about 75 per cent of the disengagement problems are sorted out," Jaishankar said. Also read | India and China to discuss withdrawal of thousands of troops stationed along LAC Jaishankar previously ruled out any role for a third party in India's border dispute with China, saying the two neighbours have an issue and it is for them to find a way out. "We are not looking to other countries to sort out what is an issue between India and China," Jaishankar said in July. "We have a problem, or, I would say, an issue between India and China...I think it is for two of us to talk it over and to find a way," he added. The two sides held the last round of high-level military talks in February. India has been pressing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to disengage from the Depsang and Demchok areas. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian EAM Jaishankar clarifies what he meant by '75% issues sorted with China' comment

Bangladesh is set to receive 100% duty-free access to the Chinese market for all of its exports. This significant development comes as part of China's new trade policy aimed at boosting trade with least developed countries including Bangladesh and 33 African nations. Watch to know more.

Bangladesh To Benefit From China's Zero-Tariff Policy

In a significant move to boost demand and the economy, China's Central Bank Unleashed a massive stimulus program. Watch to know the key highlights.

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In the midst of growing tensions in the South China Sea region and Beijing claiming sovereignty. China's people's Liberation Army which has sent its General Commander commanding the South China Sea to United States for the first time in over two years. Watch to know more.

PLA's General WU Yanan Visits US

India has reiterated its decision to stay out of the world’s largest trade deal, the regional comprehensive economic partnership, or Rcep. What are India’s concerns and what does rejecting this partnership mean for the country?

India Opts Out of World’s Largest Trade Deal

In a bold move People's Bank of China's Governor Pan Gongsheng announced a series of significant monetary policy changes aimed at revitalizing the Chinese economy. Watch in for more details!

China Cuts Rates & Lowers Reserve Ratio To Boost Liquidity

Farmers across China celebrated the country's Seventh Harvest Festival on Sunday. Events ranging from fun games to a list of songs and dances in their traditional folk outfits created a festive atmosphere. Watch in for more details!

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China has revealed a new 144 mph kamikaze drone, further escalating tensions with Taiwan. This advanced weaponry adds to the growing military pressure in the region.

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Sri Lanka's newly-elected President&nbsp;Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that he didn't want Colombo to be 'sandwiched' between India and China as the two heavyweights of the region attempt to assert themselves on the geostrategically important island nation.&nbsp;

The&nbsp;National People’s Power (NPP) leader said he wanted to foster a balanced relationship in what was a clear foreign policy vision for the country.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“We don’t want Sri Lanka to be sandwiched, especially between China and India. Both countries are valued friends and, under an NPP government, we expect them to become close partners. We also want to maintain relations with the EU, the Middle East and Africa,” said&nbsp;Dissanayake in a September 3 interview.

“There are many power camps within a multipolar system. We won’t be a part of that geopolitical fight, nor will we be aligned with any party,” he added.

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<h2>Dissanayake takes oath</h2>

On Monday (Sep 23),&nbsp;Dissanayake took oath as the 10th president of the country in a&nbsp;swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. He emerged victorious&nbsp;over his closest rival, Sajith Premadasa, by a margin of approximately 10 percentage points after a historic second round of counting.&nbsp;

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first world leaders to congratulate&nbsp; Dissanayake.&nbsp;Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR.”

"I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region," he added.&nbsp;

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Soon after, Chinese President Xi Jinping also congratulated&nbsp;Dissanayake, whilst hoping to broaden cooperation with Sri Lanka under the Belt and Road Infrastructure (BRI).

"I attach great importance to the development of China-Sri Lanka relations and am willing to work with Mr President to continue our traditional friendship (and) enhance mutual political trust," Xi said in a message to Dissanayake, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Dissanayake takes over the presidency at a critical time when Sri Lanka needs its economy to regenerate two years after the Marxist leader was at the forefront of the protests, which drove the Rajapaksas out of power.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that he didn't want Colombo to be 'sandwiched' between India and China as the two heavyweights of the region attempt to assert themselves on the geostrategically important island nation.

Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has said that he didn't want Colombo to be 'sandwiched' between India and China as the two heavyweights of the region attempt to assert themselves on the geostrategically important island nation. The National People’s Power (NPP) leader said he wanted to foster a balanced relationship in what was a clear foreign policy vision for the country. “We don’t want Sri Lanka to be sandwiched, especially between China and India. Both countries are valued friends and, under an NPP government, we expect them to become close partners. We also want to maintain relations with the EU, the Middle East and Africa,” said Dissanayake in a September 3 interview. “There are many power camps within a multipolar system. We won’t be a part of that geopolitical fight, nor will we be aligned with any party,” he added. Watch | Sri Lanka Election: Wickremesinghe says Handing Over 'Beloved Child Of Sri Lanka' Dissanayake takes oath On Monday (Sep 23), Dissanayake took oath as the 10th president of the country in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. He emerged victorious over his closest rival, Sajith Premadasa, by a margin of approximately 10 percentage points after a historic second round of counting. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was one of the first world leaders to congratulate Dissanayake. Taking to social media platform X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote: “Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR.” "I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region," he added. Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for… — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 22, 2024 × Soon after, Chinese President Xi Jinping also congratulated Dissanayake, whilst hoping to broaden cooperation with Sri Lanka under the Belt and Road Infrastructure (BRI). "I attach great importance to the development of China-Sri Lanka relations and am willing to work with Mr President to continue our traditional friendship (and) enhance mutual political trust," Xi said in a message to Dissanayake, according to state broadcaster CCTV. Dissanayake takes over the presidency at a critical time when Sri Lanka needs its economy to regenerate two years after the Marxist leader was at the forefront of the protests, which drove the Rajapaksas out of power. (With inputs from agencies)

‘We expect them...’: Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Dissanayake hints who he’ll pick between India and China

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China's New Kamikaze' Drone vs US-Made Switchblade 600

Conservation efforts and information sharing between China and Vietnam are helping to protect the eastern black crested gibbons, one of the rarest and most critically endangered primates in the world.

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As China grapples with economic challenges, families are making tough choices about spending. A recent survey shows that education remains a top priority. Over 75% of affluent families maintained or increased their education budgets despite the downturn.

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The US Commerce Department is planning to reveal proposed rules that would ban Chinese-made hardware and software for connected vehicles. Watch in for more updates!

Report: U.S. eyes ban on Chinese software, hardware in connected vehicles

The world's largest hydroelectric dam in China called the "Three Gorges Dam" is a very huge infrastructure project and its size is so big that it has affected the spin of Earth.

The dam which is located in the Hubei province of central China is spread across the longest river in Eurasia, which is the Yangtze River.&nbsp;

The dam uses the flow of water from the three closest gorges, known as Qutangxia, Wuxia, and Xilingxia, for spinning the turbine and generating electricity.&nbsp;

It was found to have Earth-shifting capabilities for the first time in 2005 when NASA discovered how the rotation of Earth was affected by the catastrophic Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.

This further explains how the change in mass distribution across Earth can have very little influence on the moment of inertia of the planet.&nbsp;

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In a similar way, the Earth's spin is affected by an earthquake because of the shifting of the tectonic plates.&nbsp;

According to NASA scientists, this is what happened after the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004.&nbsp;

The scientists observed that the mass distribution on Earth was altered by the earthquake and the length of a day was decreased by 2.68 microseconds.

<h2>Scientists explain how China's giant dam is changing Earth's spin</h2>

Scientists have explained that a massive shift in the water can also change the spin of the Earth.

A geophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre Dr Benjamin Fong Chao explained that around 40 cubic kilometers (10 trillion gallons) of water is being held by the giant Chinese dam.

According to his calculations, the length of a day can be increased by 0.06 microseconds because of the shift of mass and the pole position of Earth can move by around 2 centimetres (0.8 inches).&nbsp;

Watch:&nbsp;Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years

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This is not a huge impact in comparison to giant earthquakes' marginal effect.

Human civilisation has affected the Earth's rotation in other ways also. The spin has been affected by climate change and its&nbsp;impact on the mass distribution on Earth.

With the increase in temperatures and melting of polar ice caps as well as the rising of tropical seas, more mass has gathered at the equator of the planet in comparison to its poles.

This is slowing the spin of Earth and leading to slightly longer days.

(With inputs from agencies)

The world's largest hydroelectric dam in China called the "Three Gorges Dam" is a very huge infrastructure project and its size is so big that it has affected the spin of Earth.

The world's largest hydroelectric dam in China called the "Three Gorges Dam" is a very huge infrastructure project and its size is so big that it has affected the spin of Earth. The dam which is located in the Hubei province of central China is spread across the longest river in Eurasia, which is the Yangtze River. The dam uses the flow of water from the three closest gorges, known as Qutangxia, Wuxia, and Xilingxia, for spinning the turbine and generating electricity. It was found to have Earth-shifting capabilities for the first time in 2005 when NASA discovered how the rotation of Earth was affected by the catastrophic Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami. This further explains how the change in mass distribution across Earth can have very little influence on the moment of inertia of the planet. Also Read: Earth's mantle is hosting strange 'black holes' with mysterious waves. Here's what they are In a similar way, the Earth's spin is affected by an earthquake because of the shifting of the tectonic plates. According to NASA scientists, this is what happened after the earthquake in the Indian Ocean in 2004. The scientists observed that the mass distribution on Earth was altered by the earthquake and the length of a day was decreased by 2.68 microseconds. Scientists explain how China's giant dam is changing Earth's spin Scientists have explained that a massive shift in the water can also change the spin of the Earth. A geophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre Dr Benjamin Fong Chao explained that around 40 cubic kilometers (10 trillion gallons) of water is being held by the giant Chinese dam. According to his calculations, the length of a day can be increased by 0.06 microseconds because of the shift of mass and the pole position of Earth can move by around 2 centimetres (0.8 inches). Watch: Study Suggests Earth Had Saturn-Like Rings That Lasted For Tens Of Millions Of Years This is not a huge impact in comparison to giant earthquakes' marginal effect. Human civilisation has affected the Earth's rotation in other ways also. The spin has been affected by climate change and its impact on the mass distribution on Earth. With the increase in temperatures and melting of polar ice caps as well as the rising of tropical seas, more mass has gathered at the equator of the planet in comparison to its poles. This is slowing the spin of Earth and leading to slightly longer days. (With inputs from agencies)

China's gigantic hydroelectric dam has been changing spin of Earth. Here's how

The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has remained a mystery for archaeologists since&nbsp;2,200 years.

Emperor Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC and his tomb is guarded by an army of terracotta soldiers and horses.&nbsp;

The farmers had discovered the tomb back in 1974 in China's Shaanxi province.

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Although the area was explored by archaeologists, the tomb was never opened by them.

<h2>Here's why archaeologists fear opening the tomb</h2>

According to a report published in IFL Science, the archaeologists feel that if they try to open the tomb, it will suffer damage and that it may have deathly booby traps which can kill curious intruders.

According to the accounts of Chinese historian Sima Qian, written 100 years after Qin Shu Huang's death, the "palaces and scenic towers for a hundred officials were constructed and the tomb was filled with rare artefacts and wonderful treasure."

"Craftsmen were ordered to make crossbows and arrows primed to shoot at anyone who enters the tomb. Mercury was used to simulate the hundred rivers, the Yangtze and Yellow River, and the great sea, and set to flow mechanically," the historian has added.

The archaeologists believe that if the alleged crossbows fail to work now, there are still chances of liquid mercury seeping into the cracks and threatening life.

Watch:&nbsp;India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site

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"Highly volatile mercury may be escaping through cracks, which developed in the structure over time, and our investigation supports ancient chronicle records on the tomb, which is believed never to have been opened/looted," as per a study published in 2020.

Hence, scientists have been considering the idea of using non-invasive techniques for opening the tomb, however, nothing has been finalised as of yet.

(With inputs from agencies)

The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has remained a mystery for archaeologists since 2,200 years. Emperor Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC and his tomb is guarded by an army of terracotta soldiers and horses.

The tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, has remained a mystery for archaeologists since 2,200 years. Emperor Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC and his tomb is guarded by an army of terracotta soldiers and horses. The farmers had discovered the tomb back in 1974 in China's Shaanxi province. Also Read: Not just in 2024, Shah Jahan's Taj Mahal once leaked when monarch sat in Delhi centuries ago Although the area was explored by archaeologists, the tomb was never opened by them. Here's why archaeologists fear opening the tomb According to a report published in IFL Science, the archaeologists feel that if they try to open the tomb, it will suffer damage and that it may have deathly booby traps which can kill curious intruders. According to the accounts of Chinese historian Sima Qian, written 100 years after Qin Shu Huang's death, the "palaces and scenic towers for a hundred officials were constructed and the tomb was filled with rare artefacts and wonderful treasure." "Craftsmen were ordered to make crossbows and arrows primed to shoot at anyone who enters the tomb. Mercury was used to simulate the hundred rivers, the Yangtze and Yellow River, and the great sea, and set to flow mechanically," the historian has added. The archaeologists believe that if the alleged crossbows fail to work now, there are still chances of liquid mercury seeping into the cracks and threatening life. Watch: India's First sunken museum opens at Humayun's Tomb site "Highly volatile mercury may be escaping through cracks, which developed in the structure over time, and our investigation supports ancient chronicle records on the tomb, which is believed never to have been opened/looted," as per a study published in 2020. Hence, scientists have been considering the idea of using non-invasive techniques for opening the tomb, however, nothing has been finalised as of yet. (With inputs from agencies)

Archaeologists fear tomb of China’s first emperor may have deathly booby traps for killing intruders

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Some Japanese companies in China have offered to send their staff and their families back home after a 10-year-old Japanese boy was fatally stabbed in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, a Japanese executive and employees of Japanese firms in Beijing said on Friday. Wednesday's stabbing was the second such attack near Japanese schools in China in recent months, and took place on the anniversary of an incident in 1931 that triggered war between China and Japan.

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Pakistan's dual tilt towards the US on one hand and Washington's arch rival China on the other is well documented but damage control on both sides is proving to be an uphill challenge. For decades now Islamabad has kept up a balancing act on both sides eyeing monetary and armed support from America while looking to tap into China for infrastructure support and to keep up an anti-India alliance. Recent developments indicate that with Pakistan's US gamble failing to pay off in the Biden era post Donald Trump's exit in 2020 Islamabad has become increasingly frantic in its efforts to repair ties with China. Leaked documents reveal plans to grant China approval for a military base at the Port of Gwadar. Watch in for more details!

Gravitas: Leaked Documents Reveal Pak's Big China Tilt

Data from December 2023 shows a significant increase in copper scrap imports by China from Russia, exceeding 6,400 tons. Historically, Russia hasn't been a major exporter of copper scrap. Interestingly, Russian data for the same period shows a much smaller export figure of just 73 tons. This discrepancy raises questions about the nature of the imported material.

Settlement challenges hamper China-Russia trade expansion

Four years after the COVID-19 pandemic changed the world, scientists have found, beyond a reasonable doubt, that the virus originated from an animal market in Wuhan. A new analysis of data from the wet market in Wuhan, China, provides an inventory of what was present when the virus first began spreading to people. They found humans, animals, and the virus that causes COVID-19. Watch in for more details!

China’s Covid Crime and Sinister Cover-Up Exposed | Shocking New Report

China created a professional class in record time. Now, just as swiftly, many of their dreams are being crushed. China's 'common prosperity' plan is being criticised by workers there.

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In a significant remark, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has stated that relations between India and China are at a "crucial stage of improvement."&nbsp;

His comments follow recent high-level meetings between top ministers from both nations, signalling potential progress in their bilateral relationship.&nbsp;

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar twice in the past two months and met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval a few days ago.&nbsp;

The Chinese ambassador explained that they "had in-depth communication" and reached "important consensus on the improvement" of bilateral relations. He added, "We are fully confident about the future of our bilateral relations."&nbsp;

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Ties between the two neighbours have been strained since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both sides also held a Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, with a focus on narrowing down the differences and finding early resolution of border issues.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar recently pointed out that 75 per cent of disengagement at the border has been achieved.&nbsp;

Following the remarks by EAM Jaishankar, the Chinese restated that disengagement has been achieved in four&nbsp;areas in the western sector, including Galwan. The disengagement in these areas has been public knowledge for some time now.

Watch |&nbsp;India-China direct passenger flights set to resume after more than 4 years

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Not only the border, India's big worry also remains the huge trade deficit with China. The Chinese ambassador stated, "The economic and trade structures of China and India are highly complementary. We welcome more Indian commodities to enter the Chinese market, and more Indian enterprises to invest in China."

In October, Prime Minister Narendra&nbsp;Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be attending the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan. While it is too early to say if both sides will hold any formal meeting, at last year's summit in South Africa, the Indian and the Chinese leaders had a brief conversation.&nbsp;

In a significant remark, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has stated that relations between India and China are at a "crucial stage of improvement." His comments follow recent high-level meetings between top ministers from both nations, signalling potential progress in their bilateral relationship.

In a significant remark, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong has stated that relations between India and China are at a "crucial stage of improvement." His comments follow recent high-level meetings between top ministers from both nations, signalling potential progress in their bilateral relationship. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar twice in the past two months and met with Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval a few days ago. The Chinese ambassador explained that they "had in-depth communication" and reached "important consensus on the improvement" of bilateral relations. He added, "We are fully confident about the future of our bilateral relations." Also read: Amid China concerns, US and India to cooperate in Indian Ocean Ties between the two neighbours have been strained since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both sides also held a Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, with a focus on narrowing down the differences and finding early resolution of border issues. India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar recently pointed out that 75 per cent of disengagement at the border has been achieved. Following the remarks by EAM Jaishankar, the Chinese restated that disengagement has been achieved in four areas in the western sector, including Galwan. The disengagement in these areas has been public knowledge for some time now. Watch | India-China direct passenger flights set to resume after more than 4 years × Not only the border, India's big worry also remains the huge trade deficit with China. The Chinese ambassador stated, "The economic and trade structures of China and India are highly complementary. We welcome more Indian commodities to enter the Chinese market, and more Indian enterprises to invest in China." In October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will be attending the BRICS summit in Russia's Kazan. While it is too early to say if both sides will hold any formal meeting, at last year's summit in South Africa, the Indian and the Chinese leaders had a brief conversation.

China-India ties at crucial stage of improvement: Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong

China said Friday (Sep 20) that it would "gradually resume" importing seafood from Japan after imposing a blanket ban last year over the release of water from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant.

China said Friday (Sep 20) that it would "gradually resume" importing seafood from Japan after imposing a blanket ban last year over the release of water from the disabled Fukushima nuclear plant. In August 2023, Japan began discharging treated water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean in an operation it insists is safe, a view backed by the UN atomic agency. The release, however, generated a fierce backlash from China, which branded it "selfish" and banned all Japanese seafood imports. Beijing and Tokyo said Friday they had come to a consensus over the wastewater release that would allow China to phase the imports back in. "China will begin to adjust the relevant measures based on scientific evidence and gradually resume imports of Japanese aquatic products that meet the regulation requirements and standards," Beijing's foreign ministry said in a statement. The ministry said officials from both sides recently conducted "multiple rounds of consultations" on the discharge from Fukushima. It said Japan had committed to "fulfilling its obligations under international law, doing its utmost to avoid leaving (a) negative impact on human health and the environment, and conducting continuous evaluations of the impact on the marine environment and marine ecosystems". Around the same time as Friday's announcement, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tokyo had informed Beijing of "its readiness to carry out additional monitoring of the... treated water, while the Chinese side has decided to... steadily restore imports of Japanese fishery products that meet certain standards". The IAEA said in a statement that it would "coordinate with Japan and other stakeholders, including China, to ensure that the additional measures are implemented appropriately... to ensure that water discharge levels are, and will continue to be, in strict compliance and consistent with international safety standards". In 2011, three reactors at the Fukushima-Daiichi facility in northeastern Japan went into meltdown following a massive earthquake and tsunami that killed around 18,000 people. Since then, plant operator TEPCO has collected water contaminated as it cooled the wrecked reactors, along with groundwater and rain that has seeped in. After China banned Japanese seafood imports over the wastewater release, Russia did the same in October as a "precautionary measure". Russian news agency TASS on Wednesday (Sep 18) cited a top sanitary official as saying Moscow would maintain the embargo. Watch | Tokyo Electric Power Company Suspends Operations At Fukushima Plant × Positions unchanged Both China and Japan on Friday were keen to stress that there were limits to the consensus. A spokesperson for Beijing's foreign ministry said China still "resolutely opposes the Japanese side's arbitrary discharge into the sea". "This position has not changed," Mao Ning said at a regular press conference in the capital. "The fact China and Japan have reached this consensus does not mean that the Chinese side will immediately resume imports of Japanese aquatic products in their entirety," she added. Kishida, for his part, said Tokyo also remained resolute. "Japan's position remains unchanged that the regulations should be scrapped immediately, and we will use this announcement to pave the way for the abolition of the regulations," he said. The head of Japan's national association of fisheries groups said Friday that it took the announcement as "only the first step" towards a full resumption of imports. "The Japanese government should remain fully aware of the plight of fishermen across the country who are affected by the total import suspension measures and continue to make every effort to lift the suspension as soon as possible," Masanobu Sakamoto said. Bilateral tensions Beijing and Tokyo are major trade partners, and China imported more than $500 million worth of seafood from Japan in 2022, according to customs data. But the two countries are also perennial rivals in East Asia whose ties are freighted with the baggage of Japan's imperial past and China's more recent rise to superpower status. The wastewater release has been a flashpoint recently, alongside squabbles over trade, territorial disputes and espionage allegations. Also read | Fukushima disaster: Japan says experts met in China to dispel concerns over radioactive water When a Chinese aircraft carrier this month sailed between two Japanese islands near Taiwan for the first time, Tokyo called the passage "totally unacceptable from the perspective of the security environment of Japan and the region". A Japanese boy was also stabbed to death in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen this week, an attack that Beijing called an "individual case" but which prompted Kishida to demand an explanation. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Fukushima disaster: China to resume seafood imports from Japan, a year after imposing blanket ban

A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs.&nbsp;

Chinese zoo visitors are barking mad after knowing that the&nbsp;alleged pandas they excitedly visited were just dogs painted to look like pandas. They were excited to see the pandas advertised but were left puzzled after the bears began barking and panting in their enclosure. The footage of these animals quickly went viral all over the internet, and everybody concluded that there were no real pandas. &nbsp;

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The zoo initially tried to claim that the obvious dogs were a breed of panda dogs. As zoo goers and people watching it online refused to accept the claim, the zoo was forced to agree that they had dyed two chow-chow- a popular dog originating from the country. Chow-chows are known for their distinctive lion-like mane and are one of the oldest breeds in the country.

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Unsurprisingly, the enraged visitors are demanding their money back from the zoo, which says it is home to exotic and rare animals. However, it is not the first time a zoo in China has tried to do a similar scam. In May, Taizhou Zoo also tried a similar activity by painting several dogs in black and white. When the authorities were asked about the scam, a representative said, “There are no panda bears at the zoo, and we wanted to do this as a result.”&nbsp;

Many furious locals and animal rights groups have slammed the act as animal cruelty. Dying an animal’s fur can be dangerous and fatal. Some animals can sustain serious burns or maybe die due to the deadly toxins in the dye.&nbsp;

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said on their website, “No animal has a natural desire or need to be dyed, pierced, tattooed, mutilated, or modified in any other way to appeal to humans’ aesthetic preferences.” It further added, “Forcing an animal to endure this kind of suffering isn’t trendy — it’s abusive.” 
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A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs.

A Chinese zoo has been asked to clear the speculations about their bizarre-looking ‘pandas’. Shanwei Zoo in China has admitted that the pandas are painted chow-chow dogs. Chinese zoo visitors are barking mad after knowing that the alleged pandas they excitedly visited were just dogs painted to look like pandas. They were excited to see the pandas advertised but were left puzzled after the bears began barking and panting in their enclosure. The footage of these animals quickly went viral all over the internet, and everybody concluded that there were no real pandas. Estos "pandas" ladran...🐼🐶 No es broma, un zoológico en China se vio obligado a reconocer que los pandas en realidad eran perritos chow chow debido a que comenzaron a ladrar. pic.twitter.com/egmzZHPd4B — DDC+ (@DDConfianza) September 19, 2024 × The zoo initially tried to claim that the obvious dogs were a breed of panda dogs. As zoo goers and people watching it online refused to accept the claim, the zoo was forced to agree that they had dyed two chow-chow- a popular dog originating from the country. Chow-chows are known for their distinctive lion-like mane and are one of the oldest breeds in the country. Also read| ‘Strong evidence’ hints COVID-19 originated from Wuhan market| Unsurprisingly, the enraged visitors are demanding their money back from the zoo, which says it is home to exotic and rare animals. However, it is not the first time a zoo in China has tried to do a similar scam. In May, Taizhou Zoo also tried a similar activity by painting several dogs in black and white. When the authorities were asked about the scam, a representative said, “There are no panda bears at the zoo, and we wanted to do this as a result.” Many furious locals and animal rights groups have slammed the act as animal cruelty. Dying an animal’s fur can be dangerous and fatal. Some animals can sustain serious burns or maybe die due to the deadly toxins in the dye. Also Read| Antarctica's 'doomsday glacier' might completely vanish by 23rd century| People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) said on their website, “No animal has a natural desire or need to be dyed, pierced, tattooed, mutilated, or modified in any other way to appeal to humans’ aesthetic preferences.” It further added, “Forcing an animal to endure this kind of suffering isn’t trendy — it’s abusive.” (with inputs from agencies)

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We look at the performance of markets in Asia after the US Federal reserve's first rate cut in over four years. Asian stocks rose along with US Equity futures after the fed cut interest rates by half a percentage point and signaled further easing in the months ahead.

Asian stocks gain after Fed's big cut

Chinese electric vehicle makers are ramping up production. Over 50 new electric and plug-in hybrid models are expected to hit the market in 2024. However, despite this surge, profitability remains elusive for most companies due to high development costs and a brutal price war.

China's EV industry faces global expansion hurdles

U.S. will continue to keep its Typhon missile launcher deployed to the Philippines indefinitely despite protests from China. The missile system was delivered earlier this year ahead of the U.S.-Philippine joint military exercise. The Filipino and American forces continue to train with it, with officials saying that the move is aimed at giving China "sleepless nights."

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