Journalists in China only print what the Communist party wants to be printed. The Chinese state media's culture of secrecy is on display again after the Galwan provocation. It hasn't mentioned a word about Chinese casualties.

Gravitas: Galwan provocation: How much is China hiding?

After China's unprecedented provocation along the L.A.C, Islamabad too is upping the ante. Pakistan's 3 service chiefs were summoned by I.S.I for a 'rare' meeting on Kashmir.

Gravitas: Pak's I.S.I conducts 'rare' meeting on Kashmir

The second wave of Wuhan virus in Beijing may have emerged from an exotic meat stall at the Xinfadi market. Cases have surged over 100 in just six days. Beijing's residents are living in fear.

Gravitas: Beijing's new COVID-19 cluster grows

The Wuhan virus is not slowing down. The global cases have crossed 82,00,000. India is on the fourth spot in the global tally.

Gravitas: The Wuhan virus is not slowing down

The Chinese regime is twisting the facts about what transpired in the Galwan valley.

Gravitas: Galwan provocation: Exposing China's 5 Lies

At a time when the India-China border is on the boil, can business go on as usual? China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has approved a loan for India to fight the Wuhan virus. Chinese loans always come with unsaid conditions.

Gravitas: India must say NO to Chinese Money

This is not the first time China has triggered a conflict because of its insecurity. Over 5 decades ago, construction on the Indian side of the border led to a conflict that killed 88 Indian soldiers. China lost over 300 men

Gravitas: The inside story of 1967 Nathu La conflict

What triggered the conflict at the Galwan Valley? Was it the construction of a particular strategic bridge on the Indian side, or was China unnerved by India's growing might in the region?

Gravitas: Why the Galwan valley has become a flashpoint

India inflicted heavy damages on the Chinese side during the Galwan provocation. Atleast 35 P.L.A soldiers are said to have been killed. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) has reaffirmed that India wants peace, but if provoked it is capable of giving a befitting reply.

Gravitas: Galwan provocation: PM Modi sets the record straight

In Saudi Arabia, jailed royals are seeking foreign help to put pressure on the Crown Prince.

Gravitas: The Saudi Game of Thrones

A fresh outbreak of the Wuhan virus has created an 'extremely severe' situation in Beijing. The city has reported at least 161cases. Is this a second wave? If yes, why is the W.H.O covering-up for China again?

Gravitas: A Wuhan like situation in Beijing

Scientists in the U.K say they have made a major breakthrough in the fight against the Wuhan virus. Dexamethasone, an anti-inflammatory steroid is being called a life-saving drug

Gravitas: Dexamethasone: A breakthrough in Coronavirus fight

Diego is a legendary giant tortoise. He has single-handedly saved his species by fathering over 800 hatchlings.

Gravitas: A tortoise who saved his species

Tensions in the Korean peninsula are escalating. North Korea has blown up the inter-Korea liaison office.

Gravitas: North Korea demolishes Inter-Korea Liaison Office

Two upcoming books are giving the U.S. President Donald Trump a nightmare. One spills the beans on Trump's personal life, other argues he has committed several impeachable offenses.

Gravitas: Books Trump does not want you to read

Australia has 10 days to save one of its citizens from the firing squad in China. Actor-turned-businessman Karm Gilespie has been sentenced to death for alleged drug smuggling in China.

Gravitas: China sentences Australian actor to death

For all the anti-America rhetoric in China, where did its President Xi Jinping send his daughter to study? Harvard University. Now, the prestigious academic institution is under scrutiny for its suspicious ties to China.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's personal link with Harvard University

<p>Chinese media is allegedly peddling a positive narrative for President Xi Jining.&nbsp;Most of these pegs run along the lines of him being a people-centric leader, “a president who is eradicating poverty”, and an “environmentalist”, all while being a “messiah for minorities”.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, calls to bring more transparency into the initial information given by China regarding the outbreak are getting louder around the world.&nbsp;To counter the global outrage, Chinese outlets are selling his most mundane activities as news stories.</p>

<p>A video released by the state-run CCTV on June 14 showed Jinping standing by the Chinese people, living upto the motto of “people first”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-did-a-better-job-at-containing-covid-19-than-the-us-most-countries-believe-306071" hreflang="en">China did a better job at containing COVID-19 than the US, most countries believe</a></p>

<p>“When you feel happy, we are happy, too. The Communist Party of China serves the people and does good things for the people. The communist party works for the happiness of the people”, Jinping said.</p>

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<p>However, an entirely different situation continues to brew in Hong Kong, the semi-autonomous region. Many protesters have been shot at with rubber bullets, while laws bypassing the legislature elected by the people are becoming a yearly occurrence. Instances of mysterious disappearances also continue to dent China’s image globally.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the Chinese state media will only show you stories of national unity, how Xi Jinping values China's diverse culture and “intangible cultural heritage”.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinese-activists-detained-for-publishing-censored-content-set-to-face-criminal-trial-305920" hreflang="en">Chinese activists detained for publishing censored content set to face criminal trial</a></p>

<p>“All the civilisations created by humanity is the crystallisations of the hard labor and wisdom. The achievements of any civilisation deserve our respect and must be treasured”, Jinping was quoted saying.</p>

<p>The reality in China paints an entirely different picture. The Hui and Uighur people of china have been targeted for decades. While some have been branded extremists and sent to re-education camps, some have been convicted without evidence and are being tortured in detention.</p>

<p>Allegedly, this is part of China’s attempts to make every culture within its borders to appear more Chinese.</p>


Chinese media is allegedly peddling a positive narrative for President Xi Jining. Most of these pegs run along the lines of him being a people-centric leader, “a president who is eradicating poverty”, and an “environmentalist”, all while being a “messiah for minorities”.

Chinese media is allegedly peddling a positive narrative for President Xi Jining. Most of these pegs run along the lines of him being a people-centric leader, “a president who is eradicating poverty”, and an “environmentalist”, all while being a “messiah for minorities”. On the other hand, calls to bring more transparency into the initial information given by China regarding the outbreak are getting louder around the world. To counter the global outrage, Chinese outlets are selling his most mundane activities as news stories. A video released by the state-run CCTV on June 14 showed Jinping standing by the Chinese people, living upto the motto of “people first”. Also read: China did a better job at containing COVID-19 than the US, most countries believe “When you feel happy, we are happy, too. The Communist Party of China serves the people and does good things for the people. The communist party works for the happiness of the people”, Jinping said. However, an entirely different situation continues to brew in Hong Kong, the semi-autonomous region. Many protesters have been shot at with rubber bullets, while laws bypassing the legislature elected by the people are becoming a yearly occurrence. Instances of mysterious disappearances also continue to dent China’s image globally. Meanwhile, the Chinese state media will only show you stories of national unity, how Xi Jinping values China's diverse culture and “intangible cultural heritage”. Also read: Chinese activists detained for publishing censored content set to face criminal trial “All the civilisations created by humanity is the crystallisations of the hard labor and wisdom. The achievements of any civilisation deserve our respect and must be treasured”, Jinping was quoted saying. The reality in China paints an entirely different picture. The Hui and Uighur people of china have been targeted for decades. While some have been branded extremists and sent to re-education camps, some have been convicted without evidence and are being tortured in detention. Allegedly, this is part of China’s attempts to make every culture within its borders to appear more Chinese.

All about the optics: Chinese media goes full-throttle to make Jinping look like a 'messiah'

Anti-India sentiments have given way to anti-govt protests in Nepal. Meanwhile the Nepal Parliament has fast-tracked a controversial bill for altering its map.

Gravitas: India-Nepal border dispute: Is there room for diplomacy?

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has now spread across the United States. Fuelling the anger is the death of another black man. From blocking traffic to declaring a police-free zone, protesters are stopping at nothing.

Gravitas: Anti-racism movement: Another black man killed in U.S.

The Wuhan virus has resurfaced in China. The new cases have been tracked back to a wholesale food market in Beijing. The city has gone in 'wartime emergency' mode. Was China's victory-over-virus celebration premature?

Gravitas: Second wave of Wuhan virus in China?

Pakistan's annual budget was being called the 'Corona' budget aimed at softening the blow of this pandemic. The much-awaited budget has now been unveiled but defence has taken the biggest piece of the pie. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Pakistan Budget | Focus On Defence, Not Coronavirus

Symbols of hate are falling across the globe. In Seattle, demonstrators took control of a police district. In France, cops have taken to the streets. In New Zealand, a city has removed the statue of its namesake. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest on the global anti-racism movement.

Gravitas: Anti-racism protests: Statues continue to fall

The process of disengagement at the India-China border is currently underway but it could take months for the de-escalation to end. How well fortified is India if the situation escalates once again?

Gravitas: Ladakh border dispute | How well prepared is India?

South Korea won the first round of its Coronavirus battle, but it is now bracing for a second wave of infections. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the virus is making a comeback in the country.

Gravitas: South Korea braces for 2nd Coronavirus wave

The Wuhan virus has infected more than 75,00,000 people across the world. India has surpassed United Kingdom and is now on 4th spot in the global tally. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | India at 4th spot in global tally

United Front Department, a secretive arm of the C.C.P has time & again been called Xi Jinping's 'magic weapon'. At home, this body helps Beijing keep track of dissidents & minorities. Across the world, it is influencing minds through Confucius institutes.

Gravitas: United Front | Xi Jinping's 'magic weapon'

Anti-racism protesters are tearing down more statues around the world. Is this the right way to raise voice against racial injustice? WION's Palki Sharma gets you some stories of racism behind the statues to decide.

Gravitas: More statues fall as Anti-Racism protests spread

A report by the U.S. Justice Department says China's propaganda mouthpiece China Daily paid American newspapers $19 million for Pro-Beijing advertisements. WION's Palki Sharma takes you inside China's global propaganda campaign.

Gravitas: Inside China's global propaganda campaign

On 5 June 1989, the world woke up to the images of the massacre in Tiananmen. What action did the world's democracies take? What was India's stance under the Rajiv Gandhi government? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Massacre | How the world responded 31 years back

The Tiananmen Square massacre is something China wants the world to forget. It was an event that killed any hopes of democracy in China. WION's Palki Sharma tells you how the ghost of Tiananmen still haunts Beijing.

Gravitas: 31 years since Tiananmen Massacre | What has changed in China?

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