While the Red Cross is considered as a humanitarian agency for the rest of the world, for China it is a tool in its kitty.

China's Red Cross has&nbsp;has been built, funded and directed by the Communist Party of China.

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Although it is a voluntary humanitarian organization whose aim is to protect human life.

In China, it has effectively become an arm of the&nbsp;Communist Party and does not cater to the needs of the people.

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According to a video shared from Wuhan last week, government officials were seen picking up N-95 masks from the warehouse of Red Cross.

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However, the same warehouse turned down medics who wanted medical supplies.

The Red Cross in China hardly used the money donated to it during the coronavirus outbreak by&nbsp;several major companies like General Motors, luxury goods company Lvmh and Honda.

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Out of the 56 million dollars donated to the organisation, it only used seven million dollars.

According to media reports, it was merely following the instructions of Red Tape,&nbsp;the highly bureaucratic setup that is closely tied to the Communist Party.

China's Red Cross is often referred to as&nbsp;''gongo'' or&nbsp;a government organised NGO.

It has acted as the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party for several years now.

China's political top brass has often been invited to head it. The&nbsp;list of its honorary chairmen in the past includes Vice-President Wang Qishan and Xi Jinping's predecessors Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao.

But&nbsp;where the Communist Party goes scandals follow.&nbsp;

In 2008, the donations of the Red Cross tumbled due to a corruption scandal.

According to a report, 80 per cent of the 12 million dollars donated for the earthquake in Sichuan province, was&nbsp;funneled into coffers of the Chinese government and was recorded as an ''extra revenue''.

It was because of this controversy that people stopped donating and calling the organisation as China's Black Cross.

Little seems to have changed more than a decade later. Red Cross failed to utilise donations made to it for Wuhan.

It appears that critical supplies such as the facial masks also went to the government instead of the people.

Red Cross is still serving its master, the Communist Party of China.

While the Red Cross is considered as a humanitarian agency for the rest of the world, for China it is a tool in its kitty. China's Red Cross has has been built, funded and directed by the Communist Party of China.

While the Red Cross is considered as a humanitarian agency for the rest of the world, for China it is a tool in its kitty. China's Red Cross has has been built, funded and directed by the Communist Party of China. Also read: China prohibits coronavirus-themed zombie video game Although it is a voluntary humanitarian organization whose aim is to protect human life. In China, it has effectively become an arm of the Communist Party and does not cater to the needs of the people. Also read: China accuses Australia of 'petty tricks' in coronavirus dispute According to a video shared from Wuhan last week, government officials were seen picking up N-95 masks from the warehouse of Red Cross. However, the same warehouse turned down medics who wanted medical supplies. The Red Cross in China hardly used the money donated to it during the coronavirus outbreak by several major companies like General Motors, luxury goods company Lvmh and Honda. Also read: '184 countries going through hell': Trump blames China for coronavirus spread Out of the 56 million dollars donated to the organisation, it only used seven million dollars. According to media reports, it was merely following the instructions of Red Tape, the highly bureaucratic setup that is closely tied to the Communist Party. China's Red Cross is often referred to as ''gongo'' or a government organised NGO. It has acted as the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party for several years now. China's political top brass has often been invited to head it. The list of its honorary chairmen in the past includes Vice-President Wang Qishan and Xi Jinping's predecessors Jiang Zemin and Hu Jintao. But where the Communist Party goes scandals follow. In 2008, the donations of the Red Cross tumbled due to a corruption scandal. According to a report, 80 per cent of the 12 million dollars donated for the earthquake in Sichuan province, was funneled into coffers of the Chinese government and was recorded as an ''extra revenue''. It was because of this controversy that people stopped donating and calling the organisation as China's Black Cross. Little seems to have changed more than a decade later. Red Cross failed to utilise donations made to it for Wuhan. It appears that critical supplies such as the facial masks also went to the government instead of the people. Red Cross is still serving its master, the Communist Party of China.

Red Cross: From humanitarian agency to a tool in China's kitty

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar&nbsp;on a three-day visit to China held talks with foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday.

In the joint address at the foreign minister's meeting, Jaishanker announced that Prime Minister Modi and President Xi would be meeting in October.

"Some suggestions were made today by the Chinese side to expand the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, we are deeply appreciative of those initiatives," Jaishanker said. &nbsp;

The talks between Jaishanker and Wang Yi focussed&nbsp;on a second, informal, Wuhan-like summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to be held in India this year.

"India, China should be a factor of stability," Wang Yi said. "We need to deepen our cooperation, there are certain differences between the two nations,"&nbsp;China's foreign minister said.

Watch:&nbsp;EAM S Jaishankar hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

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"There are differences between the two countries, we don't shy away from it but are candid and we will address it," Wang asserted.

During talks with Wang Yi, Jaishankar invoked the Astana consensus. Jaishanker announced that four agreements were signed between India and China&nbsp;including promoting cultural exchanges, enhance cooperation in the field of traditional medicine in healthcare and&nbsp;promote exchanges between sports associations and sportspersons.

India's external affairs minister had met Chinese vice president Wang Qishan earlier.

This is Jaishankar's first ministerial-level meeting with Chinese officials as part of the new government which was formed in May after the BJP-led NDA received&nbsp;a huge mandate in the general elections.

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on a three-day visit to China held talks with foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday. In the joint address at the foreign minister's meeting, Jaishanker announced that Prime Minister Modi and President Xi would be meeting in October.

India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar on a three-day visit to China held talks with foreign minister Wang Yi on Monday. In the joint address at the foreign minister's meeting, Jaishanker announced that Prime Minister Modi and President Xi would be meeting in October. "Some suggestions were made today by the Chinese side to expand the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, we are deeply appreciative of those initiatives," Jaishanker said. The talks between Jaishanker and Wang Yi focussed on a second, informal, Wuhan-like summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping to be held in India this year. "India, China should be a factor of stability," Wang Yi said. "We need to deepen our cooperation, there are certain differences between the two nations," China's foreign minister said. Watch: EAM S Jaishankar hold talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi "There are differences between the two countries, we don't shy away from it but are candid and we will address it," Wang asserted. During talks with Wang Yi, Jaishankar invoked the Astana consensus. Jaishanker announced that four agreements were signed between India and China including promoting cultural exchanges, enhance cooperation in the field of traditional medicine in healthcare and promote exchanges between sports associations and sportspersons. India's external affairs minister had met Chinese vice president Wang Qishan earlier. This is Jaishankar's first ministerial-level meeting with Chinese officials as part of the new government which was formed in May after the BJP-led NDA received a huge mandate in the general elections.

PM Modi to meet President Xi in October, announces Jaishankar in China

China and the rest of the world must co-exist, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-will-always-stand-by-pakistans-core-interests-chinese-vice-president-221991">Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan</a> said on Monday, in an indirect jab at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/united-states-congress-expands-probe-of-white-house-personal-email-use-232215">United States</a> with which Beijing is currently trying to resolve a bitter trade war.

"China's development can't shut out the rest of the world. The world's development can't shut out China," Wang said in an opening address to the World Peace Forum at Beijing's elite Tsinghua University.

Wang also warned against "protectionism in the name of national security", without mentioning the United States, and called major powers to make more contributions to global peace and stability.

The Trump administration has accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices that discriminate against US firms, forced technology transfers, and intellectual property rights theft, all charges Beijing has denied.

Both sides have levelled increasingly severe tariffs on each other's imports.

China has also been angered by the US sanctions against Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd over national security concerns.

Wang, who is extremely close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and who only rarely speaks in public, reiterated China's commitment to opening up.

The world needs China just as much as China needs the world, said Wang, who became vice president last year having previously lead Xi's fight against deep-rooted corruption.

"Large countries must assume their responsibilities and set an example, make more contributions to global peace and stability, and broaden the path of joint development," he said.

"Development is the key to resolving all issues," Wang told an audience that included senior Beijing-based Western diplomats and former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy.

Top representatives of the United States and China are organizing a resumption of talks for this week to try to resolve the year-long trade war between the world's two largest economies.

The two sides have been in communication by telephone since last month's G20 summit when US President Donald Trump and Xi agreed to relaunch talks that had stalled in May.

Talks between the two sides broke down in May after US officials accused China of pulling back from commitments it had made previously in the text of an agreement that negotiators said was nearly finished.

The two countries have been at loggerheads over a series of other issues, from human rights to the disputed South China Sea and US support of self-ruled Taiwan, claimed by China as its own.

Wang said that no matter how the international situation develops or how China develops, it will walk the path of peace, and not seek spheres of influence or expansion.

"If there is no peaceful, stable international environment, there will be no development to talk of."

China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Monday, in an indirect jab at the United States with which Beijing is currently trying to resolve a bitter trade war.

China and the rest of the world must co-exist, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan said on Monday, in an indirect jab at the United States with which Beijing is currently trying to resolve a bitter trade war. "China's development can't shut out the rest of the world. The world's development can't shut out China," Wang said in an opening address to the World Peace Forum at Beijing's elite Tsinghua University. Wang also warned against "protectionism in the name of national security", without mentioning the United States, and called major powers to make more contributions to global peace and stability. The Trump administration has accused China of engaging in unfair trade practices that discriminate against US firms, forced technology transfers, and intellectual property rights theft, all charges Beijing has denied. Both sides have levelled increasingly severe tariffs on each other's imports. China has also been angered by the US sanctions against Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies Co Ltd over national security concerns. Wang, who is extremely close to Chinese President Xi Jinping and who only rarely speaks in public, reiterated China's commitment to opening up. The world needs China just as much as China needs the world, said Wang, who became vice president last year having previously lead Xi's fight against deep-rooted corruption. "Large countries must assume their responsibilities and set an example, make more contributions to global peace and stability, and broaden the path of joint development," he said. "Development is the key to resolving all issues," Wang told an audience that included senior Beijing-based Western diplomats and former European Council President Herman Van Rompuy. Top representatives of the United States and China are organizing a resumption of talks for this week to try to resolve the year-long trade war between the world's two largest economies. The two sides have been in communication by telephone since last month's G20 summit when US President Donald Trump and Xi agreed to relaunch talks that had stalled in May. Talks between the two sides broke down in May after US officials accused China of pulling back from commitments it had made previously in the text of an agreement that negotiators said was nearly finished. The two countries have been at loggerheads over a series of other issues, from human rights to the disputed South China Sea and US support of self-ruled Taiwan, claimed by China as its own. Wang said that no matter how the international situation develops or how China develops, it will walk the path of peace, and not seek spheres of influence or expansion. "If there is no peaceful, stable international environment, there will be no development to talk of."

In jab at US, China's vice president Wang Qishan says world cannot shut China out

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-vice-president-to-arrive-in-pakistan-on-sunday-221776">Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan</a> visited Lahore as part of his trip to promote economic cooperation with the Punjab province, the largest and most developed region of Pakistan.

He reached the provincial metropolis on Monday on a two-day trip to meet officials and visit Chinese investment centres in the province.

Wang visited the Haier-Ruba Economic Zone in Lahore along with Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing and Consul General Long Dingbin on Monday.

The Haier-Ruba zone, a major player in the domestic market, sells various consumer products.

Wang also met Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed how to increase cooperation with Punjab.

The senior Chinese leader said that his government would welcome economic cooperation between the Punjab government and the big provinces of China.

Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, who hosted dinner in the honour of Wang, said a new era of cooperation has started between Pakistan and China with his visit.

Wang, a member of the politburo of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), also visited Taxila archaeological museum where Buddhist artefacts from Gandhara civilisation are preserved.

The senior Chinese leader, who arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a three-day visit, met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan.

Various agreements have been signed in Islamabad after delegation-level talks between the two sides.

The Pakistani officials said that the visit would expedite the $60 billion<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/china-will-always-stand-by-pakistans-core-interests-chinese-vice-president-221991"> China-Pakistan Economic Corridor</a> (CPEC).

The CPEC, launched in 2015, is a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China's resource-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan's strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan visited Lahore as part of his trip to promote economic cooperation with the Punjab province, the largest and most developed region of Pakistan.

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan visited Lahore as part of his trip to promote economic cooperation with the Punjab province, the largest and most developed region of Pakistan. He reached the provincial metropolis on Monday on a two-day trip to meet officials and visit Chinese investment centres in the province. Wang visited the Haier-Ruba Economic Zone in Lahore along with Chinese Ambassador Yao Jing and Consul General Long Dingbin on Monday. The Haier-Ruba zone, a major player in the domestic market, sells various consumer products. Wang also met Chief Minister Usman Buzdar and discussed how to increase cooperation with Punjab. The senior Chinese leader said that his government would welcome economic cooperation between the Punjab government and the big provinces of China. Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, who hosted dinner in the honour of Wang, said a new era of cooperation has started between Pakistan and China with his visit. Wang, a member of the politburo of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC), also visited Taxila archaeological museum where Buddhist artefacts from Gandhara civilisation are preserved. The senior Chinese leader, who arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a three-day visit, met President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan. Various agreements have been signed in Islamabad after delegation-level talks between the two sides. The Pakistani officials said that the visit would expedite the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The CPEC, launched in 2015, is a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China's resource-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan's strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.

Chinese Vice President Wang visits Lahore to promote trade cooperation

China will always stand by Pakistan's "core interests" no matter how the international landscape changes, visiting <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/chinese-vice-president-to-arrive-in-pakistan-on-sunday-221776">Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan</a> has said as he cited the $60 billion CPEC as the manifestation of their all-weather relationship.

Addressing a meeting on Sunday organised by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the senior Chinese leader said the world was passing through a time of major developments and transformation.&nbsp;

The situation, he emphasised, had been further complicated by traditional and non-traditional challenges and conflict between opposing schools of thought and culture.

"No matter how the international landscape changes, China will always stand by Pakistan's core interests, and both Pakistan and China have made the right choice based on equality and mutual benefit," Wang said.&nbsp;

Wang, a member of the politburo of the ruling Communist Party of China, said that the spirit of the Silk Road binds the two countries together with a common heritage and history.

He also appreciated the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the second phase of the project would even bring more benefits for both Pakistan and China.

The CPEC, launched in 2015, is a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China's resource-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan's strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea.

"The CPEC has come a long way over the past five years. The CPEC is rapidly extending to new priority areas including industrial parks and livelihoods," he said.

The Chinese leader said that China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic partners. He recalled Pakistan's support for China at critical moments&nbsp;and said that his country always supported Pakistan to achieve core interests.

He said that the CPEC was a manifestation of their collaborative relations.

Wang also referred to the international situation and said that despite challenges, the way forward is globalisation, free trade and people-to-people connectivity.

Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the CPEC was a binding force between Pakistan and China.

Citing the recent visit of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-imran-khan-warns-against-war-in-region-amid-iran-tensions-with-us-saudi-221530/amp">Prime Minister Imran Khan</a> to China for the Belt and Road Forum, he praised the CPEC for contributing to the progress of Pakistan.&nbsp;

China will always stand by Pakistan's "core interests" no matter how the international landscape changes, visiting Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan has said as he cited the $60 billion CPEC as the manifestation of their all-weather relationship.

China will always stand by Pakistan's "core interests" no matter how the international landscape changes, visiting Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan has said as he cited the $60 billion CPEC as the manifestation of their all-weather relationship. Addressing a meeting on Sunday organised by the Pakistan-China Institute (PCI), the senior Chinese leader said the world was passing through a time of major developments and transformation. The situation, he emphasised, had been further complicated by traditional and non-traditional challenges and conflict between opposing schools of thought and culture. "No matter how the international landscape changes, China will always stand by Pakistan's core interests, and both Pakistan and China have made the right choice based on equality and mutual benefit," Wang said. Wang, a member of the politburo of the ruling Communist Party of China, said that the spirit of the Silk Road binds the two countries together with a common heritage and history. He also appreciated the success of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and said that the second phase of the project would even bring more benefits for both Pakistan and China. The CPEC, launched in 2015, is a planned network of roads, railways and energy projects linking China's resource-rich Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region with Pakistan's strategic Gwadar Port on the Arabian Sea. "The CPEC has come a long way over the past five years. The CPEC is rapidly extending to new priority areas including industrial parks and livelihoods," he said. The Chinese leader said that China and Pakistan were all-weather strategic partners. He recalled Pakistan's support for China at critical moments and said that his country always supported Pakistan to achieve core interests. He said that the CPEC was a manifestation of their collaborative relations. Wang also referred to the international situation and said that despite challenges, the way forward is globalisation, free trade and people-to-people connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that the CPEC was a binding force between Pakistan and China. Citing the recent visit of Prime Minister Imran Khan to China for the Belt and Road Forum, he praised the CPEC for contributing to the progress of Pakistan.

China will always stand by Pakistan's 'core interests': Vice President Wang Qishan

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan arrived in Islamabad Sunday on a three-day official visit to Pakistan during which he will hold talks with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on a host of bilateral issues including the smooth development of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Wang, 70, is a member of the ruling Communist Party of China's (CPC) powerful Politburo Standing Committee. He is also a member of China's Parliament, National People's Congress and the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, a key foreign affairs body of the CPC.

He was received at the airport by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other high officials.

During the visit, Vice President Wang will call on President Alvi and have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Khan.

Pakistan and China will sign MoUs and agreements and inaugurate projects to enhance bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday.

His visit underscores the vitality of the time-tested and all-weather&nbsp;relationship between Pakistan and China. Wang's visit will reinforce the strength of bilateral ties and impart further impetus to the growing, multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields, it said.

The visit is in continuation of high-level exchanges between the two countries, which have acquired an increased momentum since Prime Minister Khan's visit to China in November last year and his participation in the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in April this year.

Last week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang in Beijing said that Vice President Wang's visit to Pakistan will further deepen high-level exchanges, friendship and mutual trust between the two countries.

He said the visit will also advance the development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor besides bilateral cooperation across the board.

Lu said China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron friends, and firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's foreign interests.

He said Pakistan has been a priority on China's diplomacy and now both the countries have witnessed a sound momentum in their cooperation and frequent high-level exchanges.

Lu said both the countries are deepening the mutually beneficial cooperation and conducting close coordination in international and regional affairs.

The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of BRI.

After visiting Pakistan, the Chinese leader will also visit Germany and Netherlands.&nbsp;

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan arrived in Islamabad Sunday on a three-day official visit to Pakistan during which he will hold talks with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on a host of bilateral issues including the smooth development of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan arrived in Islamabad Sunday on a three-day official visit to Pakistan during which he will hold talks with President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on a host of bilateral issues including the smooth development of the $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Wang, 70, is a member of the ruling Communist Party of China's (CPC) powerful Politburo Standing Committee. He is also a member of China's Parliament, National People's Congress and the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, a key foreign affairs body of the CPC. He was received at the airport by Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and other high officials. During the visit, Vice President Wang will call on President Alvi and have a separate meeting with Prime Minister Khan. Pakistan and China will sign MoUs and agreements and inaugurate projects to enhance bilateral cooperation in a broad range of areas, state-run Radio Pakistan reported on Sunday. His visit underscores the vitality of the time-tested and all-weather relationship between Pakistan and China. Wang's visit will reinforce the strength of bilateral ties and impart further impetus to the growing, multi-faceted cooperation between the two countries in diverse fields, it said. The visit is in continuation of high-level exchanges between the two countries, which have acquired an increased momentum since Prime Minister Khan's visit to China in November last year and his participation in the 2nd Belt and Road Forum in Beijing in April this year. Last week, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lu Kang in Beijing said that Vice President Wang's visit to Pakistan will further deepen high-level exchanges, friendship and mutual trust between the two countries. He said the visit will also advance the development of China Pakistan Economic Corridor besides bilateral cooperation across the board. Lu said China and Pakistan are all-weather strategic cooperative partners and iron friends, and firmly support each other on issues concerning each other's foreign interests. He said Pakistan has been a priority on China's diplomacy and now both the countries have witnessed a sound momentum in their cooperation and frequent high-level exchanges. Lu said both the countries are deepening the mutually beneficial cooperation and conducting close coordination in international and regional affairs. The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of BRI. After visiting Pakistan, the Chinese leader will also visit Germany and Netherlands.

Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan arrives in Pakistan on three-day official visit

After meeting Chinese vice-president,&nbsp;India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj today met President Xi in Beijing on Monday.

Swaraj who is on a four-day visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) had met China's vice president Wang Qishan at Zhongnanhai on Monday afternoon.

On Sunday, Sushma Swaraj had met her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and announced that PM Modi and President Xi will meet in Wuhan on April 27-28.

Earlier on Monday, &nbsp;Swaraj had met Kyrgyzstan foreign minister Erlan Abdyldaev to discuss trade and development. India's external affairs minister had also met Uzbekistan foreign minister Abdulaziz Kamilov.

India's latest connect with China comes in the backdrop of China, US face-off on trade issues with the Communist state keen to improve relations with India focussing on trade and investment.

The Chinese side is keen to "reset" relations with India after both countries were involved in a huge border row over Doklam last year.

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss the Doklam issue with President Xi when he visits Beijing in on Friday with both sides eager to&nbsp;carve a new relationship.

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss the Doklam issue with President Xi

After meeting Chinese vice-president, India's external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj today met President Xi in Beijing on Monday. Swaraj who is on a four-day visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) had met China's vice president Wang Qishan at Zhongnanhai on Monday afternoon. On Sunday, Sushma Swaraj had met her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and announced that PM Modi and President Xi will meet in Wuhan on April 27-28. Earlier on Monday, Swaraj had met Kyrgyzstan foreign minister Erlan Abdyldaev to discuss trade and development. India's external affairs minister had also met Uzbekistan foreign minister Abdulaziz Kamilov. India's latest connect with China comes in the backdrop of China, US face-off on trade issues with the Communist state keen to improve relations with India focussing on trade and investment. The Chinese side is keen to "reset" relations with India after both countries were involved in a huge border row over Doklam last year. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss the Doklam issue with President Xi when he visits Beijing in on Friday with both sides eager to carve a new relationship.

Sushma Swaraj meets China's President Xi, Vice-President Wang Qishan

Wang Qishan, 69, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/new-era-in-china-president-xi-unveils-new-politburo-members-22861">the feared anti-corruption &#39;czar&#39; who left China&#39;s Communist Party</a> during this month&#39;s party congress is likely to be appointed vice-president next year at President Xi&#39;s request, the Nikkei&nbsp;Asian Review quoted Hong Kong&#39;s Sing Tao Daily newspaper as saying.

Wang Qishan, a close aide of<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-communist-party-endorses-president-xi-for-second-five-year-term-22790"> President Xi in the Communist Party, was known as the &#39;second most powerful&#39;</a> person in the Communist Party, stepped down from the party&#39;s Standing Committee last week as President Xi undertook a major reshuffle of the party structure at the top with new faces as China&#39;s newly-elected president set out a new five-year term.

Just Xi and Premier Li Keqiang are part of the new Standing Committee, rest of the five members are new members expected to take major decisions as China begins a new era under Xi&#39;s supreme leadership.&nbsp;

Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison. Reports said Wang retired from Politburo Standing Committee as he had reached the &quot;unofficial retirement age&quot;, most CPC leaders retire at the age of 68 which is the &quot;unwritten rule&quot; in the Communist Party of China.

There were reports of Wang taking over the National Security Commission (NSC) but the powerful CPC official decided to keep himself out of party politics altogether.

Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison.

Wang Qishan, 69, the feared anti-corruption 'czar' who left China's Communist Party during this month's party congress is likely to be appointed vice-president next year at President Xi's request, the Nikkei Asian Review quoted Hong Kong's Sing Tao Daily newspaper as saying. Wang Qishan, a close aide of President Xi in the Communist Party, was known as the 'second most powerful' person in the Communist Party, stepped down from the party's Standing Committee last week as President Xi undertook a major reshuffle of the party structure at the top with new faces as China's newly-elected president set out a new five-year term. Just Xi and Premier Li Keqiang are part of the new Standing Committee, rest of the five members are new members expected to take major decisions as China begins a new era under Xi's supreme leadership. Wang Qishan was responsible for crackdown on corruption in a big way with several party big-wigs being sent to prison. Reports said Wang retired from Politburo Standing Committee as he had reached the "unofficial retirement age", most CPC leaders retire at the age of 68 which is the "unwritten rule" in the Communist Party of China. There were reports of Wang taking over the National Security Commission (NSC) but the powerful CPC official decided to keep himself out of party politics altogether.

Wang Qishan, anti-corruption czar, may become China's next vice-president: Report

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