Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick &amp; thin.&nbsp;Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China. 
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The development comes even has Moscow has publically reacted on the standoff at multiple levels with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov &amp; India's Envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma discussing the matter.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, reactions came from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev &amp; Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin on the development hoping for de-escalation.

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Lavrov said, "It has already been announced that the military representatives of India and China have made contact, they are discussing the situation, discussing measures to de-escalate it. We welcome this".

Envoy Kudashev in a tweet said, "We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the LAC, including the conversation between the two FMs, and remain optimistic."

While Russian DCM told WION, &nbsp;"We hope that the tensions will soon be de-escalated, and the sides would further maintain a constructive dialogue also keeping in mind the potential of cooperation. Russia believes it is vital for the region".

The Russian readout of deputy Russian foreign minister's talks with Indian envoy to Russia said, "the officials discussed regional security, including developments on the Line of Actual Control on the border between India and China in the Himalayas".&nbsp;

India and Russia have close ties and engage frequently including at the highest level. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken to each other many times this year including on COVID-19 crisis.

Later next week, the RIC Russia-India-China foreign minister meet via video conference will take place.&nbsp;

Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Zakharova announced that "On June 23, foreign ministers of Russia, India &amp; China are scheduled to meet via videoconference as part of Russia’s RIC chairmanship. They will exchange views on trends in global politics, the economy, and other areas following the COVID19 pandemic."&nbsp;

Russian envoy called the "existence" of the grouping an "undisputable reality" which is "firmly fixed on the world map". Commenting on "current stage of of the trilateral cooperation" he said, "there are no indications that it might be frozen" over current India-China stand-off.

Later this year as the chair of SCO and BRICS, Russia will host the summits of both the groupings.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, Pakistan's&nbsp;Foreign Minister SM Qureshi also spoke to his Russian counterpart&nbsp;and the Russian foreign ministry readout of the talks showed that Russia did not support Pak priorities as Islamabad had been claiming during the telephone call.

India will send 75 members strong Tri-Service contingent to participate in the 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow.

Victory Day Parade is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2020, in Moscow and the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had invited Indian contingent to take part.&nbsp;

According to the official press-release of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the mechanized column participating in the parade will consist of more than 200 vehicles with more than 20 types of military hardware showcased at the parade for the first time.

Among the new armoured vehicles will be T-90M main battle tank, Armata infantry fighting vehicle with new combat module Kinzhal, Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle with Epoha combat module.

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick & thin. Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China.

Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick & thin. Top sources told WION while it supports India, it also backs New Delhi's efforts to resolve issues with China amidst the ongoing stand-off with China. The development comes even has Moscow has publically reacted on the standoff at multiple levels with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov & India's Envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma discussing the matter. On Wednesday, reactions came from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, the Russian ambassador to India Nikolay R. Kudashev & Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin on the development hoping for de-escalation. Watch | Lavrov said, "It has already been announced that the military representatives of India and China have made contact, they are discussing the situation, discussing measures to de-escalate it. We welcome this". Envoy Kudashev in a tweet said, "We welcome all steps aimed at de-escalation at the LAC, including the conversation between the two FMs, and remain optimistic." While Russian DCM told WION, "We hope that the tensions will soon be de-escalated, and the sides would further maintain a constructive dialogue also keeping in mind the potential of cooperation. Russia believes it is vital for the region". The Russian readout of deputy Russian foreign minister's talks with Indian envoy to Russia said, "the officials discussed regional security, including developments on the Line of Actual Control on the border between India and China in the Himalayas". India and Russia have close ties and engage frequently including at the highest level. Both Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken to each other many times this year including on COVID-19 crisis. Later next week, the RIC Russia-India-China foreign minister meet via video conference will take place. Russian foreign ministry spokesperson Zakharova announced that "On June 23, foreign ministers of Russia, India & China are scheduled to meet via videoconference as part of Russia’s RIC chairmanship. They will exchange views on trends in global politics, the economy, and other areas following the COVID19 pandemic." Russian envoy called the "existence" of the grouping an "undisputable reality" which is "firmly fixed on the world map". Commenting on "current stage of of the trilateral cooperation" he said, "there are no indications that it might be frozen" over current India-China stand-off. Later this year as the chair of SCO and BRICS, Russia will host the summits of both the groupings. Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister SM Qureshi also spoke to his Russian counterpart and the Russian foreign ministry readout of the talks showed that Russia did not support Pak priorities as Islamabad had been claiming during the telephone call. India will send 75 members strong Tri-Service contingent to participate in the 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow. Victory Day Parade is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2020, in Moscow and the Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had invited Indian contingent to take part. According to the official press-release of the Russian Ministry of Defense, the mechanized column participating in the parade will consist of more than 200 vehicles with more than 20 types of military hardware showcased at the parade for the first time. Among the new armoured vehicles will be T-90M main battle tank, Armata infantry fighting vehicle with new combat module Kinzhal, Kurganets-25 infantry fighting vehicle with Epoha combat module.

Moscow assures support to India amidst stand off with China

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urged China to reveal all it knows about the coronavirus outbreak in a meeting with a top Chinese official in Hawaii on Wednesday as new revelations about President Donald Trump and China rocked Washington.

US-China tensions: Pompeo meets Chinese officials, US sanctions over Uighur atrocities

The US administration is continuing its efforts to block the release of ex-national security advisor John Bolton's book, the latest being US Justice Department filing an emergency order on Wednesday.&nbsp;

The justice department said that Bolton moved forward with the book's release ahead of the completion of the national security review process, and "plans to disseminate classified information as he sees fit in order to profit from his book."

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sought-jinpings-help-for-2020-re-election-says-ex-nsa-john-bolton-306644">Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says ex-NSA John Bolton</a>

On Wednesday too, Trump made similar claims, accusing the ex-NSA of breaking the law by divulging "highly classified information".

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-government-files-lawsuit-to-prevent-publication-of-boltons-book-306373">Trump government files lawsuit to prevent publication of Bolton's book</a> 
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Bolton's new book has made stunning claims about Trump and excerpts of it are leaked in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal.

One of the highlights of these claims was that Trump pleaded to China to help him win re-election.&nbsp;

The ex-NSA mentioned the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump last June, in which the former "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win".&nbsp;

The leaks also said that the US president favoured dictators and praised Xi for China's internment camps.&nbsp;

Bolton was a part of Trump administration but resigned from the office of NSA last September after spending 17 months due to his disagreements with Trump.&nbsp; 
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The US administration is continuing its efforts to block the release of ex-national security advisor John Bolton's book, the latest being US Justice Department filing an emergency order on Wednesday.

The US administration is continuing its efforts to block the release of ex-national security advisor John Bolton's book, the latest being US Justice Department filing an emergency order on Wednesday. The justice department said that Bolton moved forward with the book's release ahead of the completion of the national security review process, and "plans to disseminate classified information as he sees fit in order to profit from his book." Also read | Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says ex-NSA John Bolton On Wednesday too, Trump made similar claims, accusing the ex-NSA of breaking the law by divulging "highly classified information". Also read | Trump government files lawsuit to prevent publication of Bolton's book Bolton's new book has made stunning claims about Trump and excerpts of it are leaked in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. One of the highlights of these claims was that Trump pleaded to China to help him win re-election. The ex-NSA mentioned the meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Trump last June, in which the former "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win". The leaks also said that the US president favoured dictators and praised Xi for China's internment camps. Bolton was a part of Trump administration but resigned from the office of NSA last September after spending 17 months due to his disagreements with Trump.

Trump administration files emergency order to block release of John Bolton's book

With Beijing reporting a fresh outbreak of the Wuhan virus, Chinese President Xi Jinping has unleashed propaganda to keep a check on the growing discontent among Chinese citizens.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping tries to rebuild his image

China's abrasiveness against India can be explained only by two things, Xi Jinping's ambition and insecurity.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's ambition & insecurity

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?

In a strong rebuttal to Chinese claims of having sovereignty at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, the Indian foreign ministry on Wednesday called China's claims "exaggerated and untenable".&nbsp;

"As we have conveyed earlier today, External Affairs Minister and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China had a phone conversation on recent developments in Ladakh," &nbsp;Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said.&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trump-aware-of-india-china-face-off-white-house-306665">Donald Trump aware of India-China face-off: White House</a>

"Both sides have agreed that the overall situation should be handled in a responsible manner and that the understandings reached between Senior Commanders on 6th June should be implemented sincerely. Making exaggerated and untenable claims is contrary to this understanding."&nbsp;

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/why-galwan-valley-has-become-the-flashpoint-in-india-china-conflict-once-again-306607">Why Galwan Valley has become the flashpoint in India-China conflict once again?</a>

India's response came after Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lijian Zhao on Wednesday said that sovereignty over the Galwan Valley has always belonged to China and the Indian border forces seriously violated Chinese border protocols and consensus reached on commander-level talks.&nbsp;

As many as 20 members of Indian forces were killed in a clash with Chinese troops late on Monday in Ladakh, the first in the region since 1962 during the war between both the countries.&nbsp;

The MEA on Wednesday also warned China that the Galwan Valley incident will have a "serious impact" on the bilateral relations and asked Beijing to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.&nbsp; 
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In a strong rebuttal to Chinese claims of having sovereignty at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, the Indian foreign ministry on Wednesday called China's claims "exaggerated and untenable".

In a strong rebuttal to Chinese claims of having sovereignty at the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, the Indian foreign ministry on Wednesday called China's claims "exaggerated and untenable". "As we have conveyed earlier today, External Affairs Minister and the State Councillor and Foreign Minister of China had a phone conversation on recent developments in Ladakh," Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said. Also read | Donald Trump aware of India-China face-off: White House "Both sides have agreed that the overall situation should be handled in a responsible manner and that the understandings reached between Senior Commanders on 6th June should be implemented sincerely. Making exaggerated and untenable claims is contrary to this understanding." Also read | Why Galwan Valley has become the flashpoint in India-China conflict once again? India's response came after Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lijian Zhao on Wednesday said that sovereignty over the Galwan Valley has always belonged to China and the Indian border forces seriously violated Chinese border protocols and consensus reached on commander-level talks. As many as 20 members of Indian forces were killed in a clash with Chinese troops late on Monday in Ladakh, the first in the region since 1962 during the war between both the countries. The MEA on Wednesday also warned China that the Galwan Valley incident will have a "serious impact" on the bilateral relations and asked Beijing to reassess its actions and take corrective steps.

China's claims over Galwan Valley 'exaggerated and untenable': India

US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book.

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Trump met with Xi at a summit last June when he "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win," Bolton says.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-government-files-lawsuit-to-prevent-publication-of-boltons-book-306373">Trump government files lawsuit to prevent publication of Bolton's book</a>

The allegation that Trump asked the leader of a major US adversary to help him win the next election will reverberate across Washington six months after Trump was impeached on charges he sought help from Ukraine with his reelection bid.

The United States on Tuesday sued Bolton, seeking to block him from publishing a book about his time in the White House that it said contained classified information and would compromise national security.

The civil lawsuit came one day after US&nbsp;President Donald Trump said&nbsp;Bolton&nbsp;would be breaking the law if the book were published.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/latest-world-news-bolton-hopes-his-book-is-not-suppressed-by-white-house-281298">Bolton hopes his book is not 'suppressed' by White House</a>

The book, entitled The Room Where It Happened, is due to be released on 23 June.

Bolton also addresses the claims that formed a central part of the president's impeachment trial.

In January, President Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into starting a corruption investigation into Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son Hunter.

The president denied the reports and&nbsp;Trump was acquitted after a two-week trial&nbsp;in the Republican-controlled Senate, which did not include any witnesses.

Bolton says the inquiry might have had a different outcome if it had gone beyond Ukraine and investigated other instances of political interference.

He had joined the White House in April 2018 and left in September the following year, saying he had decided to quit as national security adviser.&nbsp;President Trump, however, said he had fired Bolton&nbsp;because he disagreed "strongly" with him.
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US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book. Trump met with Xi at a summit last June when he "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win," Bolton says.

US President Donald Trump tried to get China's Xi Jinping to help him secure re-election, ex-National Security Adviser John Bolton's claims in new book. Trump met with Xi at a summit last June when he "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win," Bolton says. Also read: Trump government files lawsuit to prevent publication of Bolton's book The allegation that Trump asked the leader of a major US adversary to help him win the next election will reverberate across Washington six months after Trump was impeached on charges he sought help from Ukraine with his reelection bid. The United States on Tuesday sued Bolton, seeking to block him from publishing a book about his time in the White House that it said contained classified information and would compromise national security. The civil lawsuit came one day after US President Donald Trump said Bolton would be breaking the law if the book were published. Also read: Bolton hopes his book is not 'suppressed' by White House The book, entitled The Room Where It Happened, is due to be released on 23 June. Bolton also addresses the claims that formed a central part of the president's impeachment trial. In January, President Trump was impeached for withholding military aid to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into starting a corruption investigation into Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden and his son Hunter. The president denied the reports and Trump was acquitted after a two-week trial in the Republican-controlled Senate, which did not include any witnesses. Bolton says the inquiry might have had a different outcome if it had gone beyond Ukraine and investigated other instances of political interference. He had joined the White House in April 2018 and left in September the following year, saying he had decided to quit as national security adviser. President Trump, however, said he had fired Bolton because he disagreed "strongly" with him.

Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says ex-NSA John Bolton

Beijing on Thursday slammed a US bill that would sanction Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities, saying it "maliciously attacks" China's policy in the Xinjiang region.

China will "resolutely hit back and the US will bear the burden of all subsequent consequences", the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement after US President Donald Trump signed the Uighur Human Rights Act into law Wednesday.

A White House spokesman had confirmed that&nbsp;Trump signed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 on Wednesday.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-congress-passes-uighur-human-rights-bill-prodding-trump-to-punish-china-301436">US Congress passes Uighur human rights bill, prodding Trump to punish China</a>

On the same day&nbsp;his former national security adviser John Bolton claimed&nbsp;Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping he should proceed in building detainment camps for the group.

In an excerpt of his forthcoming book&nbsp;Bolton wrote&nbsp;Trump discussed the detention camps built by the Chinese government for Uyghurs in western China during a dinner at the G20 last year.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-sought-jinpings-help-for-2020-re-election-says-ex-nsa-john-bolton-306644" hreflang="en">Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says Ex-NSA John Bolton</a>

The US State Department estimates that more than one million Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups have been detained by the Chinese government in internment camps, where they are reportedly "subjected to torture, cruel and inhumane treatment such as physical and sexual abuse, forced labor and death.''

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called Beijing's actions in Xinjiang "the stain of the century."

The&nbsp;Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020&nbsp;passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate. The legislation condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the detention centers and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region.

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Under the legislation, the President would have 180 days to submit a report to Congress identifying Chinese officials and any other individuals who are responsible for carrying out torture; prolonged detention without charges and a trial; abduction; cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of Muslim minority groups; and other flagrant denials of the "right to life, liberty, or the security" of people in Xinjiang.

The individuals identified in the report would then be subject to sanctions, including asset blocking, visa revocation, and ineligibility for entry into the United States. The legislation gives Trump room to opt against imposing sanctions on the officials if he determines and certifies to Congress that holding back on sanctions is in the national interest of the United States.

Beijing on Thursday slammed a US bill that would sanction Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities, saying it "maliciously attacks" China's policy in the Xinjiang region.

Beijing on Thursday slammed a US bill that would sanction Chinese officials over the mass incarceration of Uighurs and other Muslim minorities, saying it "maliciously attacks" China's policy in the Xinjiang region. China will "resolutely hit back and the US will bear the burden of all subsequent consequences", the Chinese foreign ministry said in a statement after US President Donald Trump signed the Uighur Human Rights Act into law Wednesday. A White House spokesman had confirmed that Trump signed the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 on Wednesday. Also read: US Congress passes Uighur human rights bill, prodding Trump to punish China On the same day his former national security adviser John Bolton claimed Trump told Chinese President Xi Jinping he should proceed in building detainment camps for the group. In an excerpt of his forthcoming book Bolton wrote Trump discussed the detention camps built by the Chinese government for Uyghurs in western China during a dinner at the G20 last year. Also read: Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says Ex-NSA John Bolton The US State Department estimates that more than one million Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and members of other Muslim minority groups have been detained by the Chinese government in internment camps, where they are reportedly "subjected to torture, cruel and inhumane treatment such as physical and sexual abuse, forced labor and death.'' Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has called Beijing's actions in Xinjiang "the stain of the century." The Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 passed overwhelmingly in the House and Senate. The legislation condemns the Chinese Communist Party for the detention centers and recommends a tougher response to the human rights abuses suffered by Uyghurs, ethnic Kazakhs and other Muslim minorities in the region. Under the legislation, the President would have 180 days to submit a report to Congress identifying Chinese officials and any other individuals who are responsible for carrying out torture; prolonged detention without charges and a trial; abduction; cruel, inhumane, or degrading treatment of Muslim minority groups; and other flagrant denials of the "right to life, liberty, or the security" of people in Xinjiang. The individuals identified in the report would then be subject to sanctions, including asset blocking, visa revocation, and ineligibility for entry into the United States. The legislation gives Trump room to opt against imposing sanctions on the officials if he determines and certifies to Congress that holding back on sanctions is in the national interest of the United States.

China threatens consequences over 'malicious' US Uighur bill

The last major dispute between New Delhi and Beijing was in 2017 on the remote Doklam plateau near the borders of India, Bhutan and China. After a tense standoff, both sides agreed to an "expeditious disengagement" of troops, according to India's foreign ministry.

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And now when the novel coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the entire planet, China began a strife on the LAC along India.

Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in a fierce clash with the Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region.

There's one question that most of us have been asking -- why is China doing this now?

In the last six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China President Xi Jinping have had 18 one-on-one meetings.

Most of them were described as cordial.&nbsp;

Modi has visited China nine times -- five as the prime minister and four times as the chief minister of Gujarat.

After all of this engagement and personal investment, why is China being so abrasive?

Only Xi Jinping's ambition and insecurity can serve as the perfect explanation to this.

To understand China's actions, it is important to understand the man leading it. Let's try decoding China President Xi Jinping.

XI'S RISE TO POWER&nbsp;

Xi Jinping's story is unique among world leaders. He's both an aristocrat and a poor man's poster boy.&nbsp;

As a child, he saw the allure of power. His father was a top official -- a vice-premier -- in the government of Mao Zedong.&nbsp;

As a teenager, he saw humiliation. His father had fallen out of favour, and Xi was singled out in school.

Then he saw the worst of the cultural revolution -- a rich, educated city boy was sent away to a village to be re-educated by peasants.

Xi jinping toiled for seven years.

He now calls himself the son of the yellow earth. It's a good political plank. But the journey hasn't been easy.

Xi Jinping's membership application to the Communist Party was rejected multiple times.

He has risen through the ranks, and seen the wrath of the system.

Now that he heads it, he doesn't want to share space. He wants to grab power -- both at home and outside.

DOMESTIC POWER GRAB AND PURGE

Xi is described as the chairman of everything. He has installed himself as the commander in chief of the PLA.

In the 80s, he was the personal assistant to China's defence minister. And now he thinks he's an ace military strategist.

So he has put himslef -- in charge -- of everyday operations in case of external conflicts.&nbsp;

He has abolished term limits -- and become president for life.

He has wiped out dissenters, and jailed potential rivals in the name of fighting corruption.&nbsp;

The Chinese army too faced a purge, and that is when hundreds of top officials were removed.

Today, China's army, its media and its industry, serve just one purpose -- securing the president's power and furthering his ambitions. They serve him, not the Chinese people.

WORLD DOMINATION THROUGH MILITARY

Xi has, time and again, encouraged nationalists, and revived old conflicts. He uses China's military as a tool to conduct its foreign policy.

He has opened multiple fronts -- Hong Kong, Taiwan, Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, South China Sea (Beijing claims 80 per cent of this. Five other countries stake claim -- Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Taiwan).

BELT AND ROAD PROJECT&nbsp;

He has launched a trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative to become a global leader.

Under Xi, the Chinese military has set up an overseas base.

The PLA has 67 military academies -- they train more than one thousand foreign officers every year.

Xi Jinping says international relations should be based on partnership, and not alliance. He says alliances are an outdated cold-war concept. He believes in having partners, and he always wants to be the senior partner.

QUEST FOR SOFT POWER &nbsp;

In 2014, he said, "We should increase China's soft power, gives a good Chinese narrative."

WHY HAS XI TARGETTED INDIA?

It serves many purposes. It sends a message to smaller neighbours, and it sends a message to investors -- those businesses which are looking to leave China and move to india..

Beijing's border shenanigans will create instability and drive away potential investors.

This is critical for Xi as his political future depends on his country's economic stability -- which has been shaken by the novel coronavirus aka Wuhan virus. 
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The last major dispute between New Delhi and Beijing was in 2017 on the remote Doklam plateau near the borders of India, Bhutan and China. After a tense standoff, both sides agreed to an "expeditious disengagement" of troops, according to India's foreign ministry.

The last major dispute between New Delhi and Beijing was in 2017 on the remote Doklam plateau near the borders of India, Bhutan and China. After a tense standoff, both sides agreed to an "expeditious disengagement" of troops, according to India's foreign ministry. And now when the novel coronavirus pandemic has ravaged the entire planet, China began a strife on the LAC along India. Twenty Indian Army personnel including a colonel were killed in a fierce clash with the Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh on Monday night, the biggest military confrontation in over five decades that has significantly escalated the already volatile border standoff in the region. There's one question that most of us have been asking -- why is China doing this now? In the last six years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China President Xi Jinping have had 18 one-on-one meetings. Most of them were described as cordial. Modi has visited China nine times -- five as the prime minister and four times as the chief minister of Gujarat. After all of this engagement and personal investment, why is China being so abrasive? Only Xi Jinping's ambition and insecurity can serve as the perfect explanation to this. To understand China's actions, it is important to understand the man leading it. Let's try decoding China President Xi Jinping. XI'S RISE TO POWER Xi Jinping's story is unique among world leaders. He's both an aristocrat and a poor man's poster boy. As a child, he saw the allure of power. His father was a top official -- a vice-premier -- in the government of Mao Zedong. As a teenager, he saw humiliation. His father had fallen out of favour, and Xi was singled out in school. Then he saw the worst of the cultural revolution -- a rich, educated city boy was sent away to a village to be re-educated by peasants. Xi jinping toiled for seven years. He now calls himself the son of the yellow earth. It's a good political plank. But the journey hasn't been easy. Xi Jinping's membership application to the Communist Party was rejected multiple times. He has risen through the ranks, and seen the wrath of the system. Now that he heads it, he doesn't want to share space. He wants to grab power -- both at home and outside. DOMESTIC POWER GRAB AND PURGE Xi is described as the chairman of everything. He has installed himself as the commander in chief of the PLA. In the 80s, he was the personal assistant to China's defence minister. And now he thinks he's an ace military strategist. So he has put himslef -- in charge -- of everyday operations in case of external conflicts. He has abolished term limits -- and become president for life. He has wiped out dissenters, and jailed potential rivals in the name of fighting corruption. The Chinese army too faced a purge, and that is when hundreds of top officials were removed. Today, China's army, its media and its industry, serve just one purpose -- securing the president's power and furthering his ambitions. They serve him, not the Chinese people. WORLD DOMINATION THROUGH MILITARY Xi has, time and again, encouraged nationalists, and revived old conflicts. He uses China's military as a tool to conduct its foreign policy. He has opened multiple fronts -- Hong Kong, Taiwan, Senkaku islands in the East China Sea, South China Sea (Beijing claims 80 per cent of this. Five other countries stake claim -- Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines and Taiwan). BELT AND ROAD PROJECT He has launched a trillion dollar Belt and Road Initiative to become a global leader. Under Xi, the Chinese military has set up an overseas base. The PLA has 67 military academies -- they train more than one thousand foreign officers every year. Xi Jinping says international relations should be based on partnership, and not alliance. He says alliances are an outdated cold-war concept. He believes in having partners, and he always wants to be the senior partner. QUEST FOR SOFT POWER In 2014, he said, "We should increase China's soft power, gives a good Chinese narrative." WHY HAS XI TARGETTED INDIA? It serves many purposes. It sends a message to smaller neighbours, and it sends a message to investors -- those businesses which are looking to leave China and move to india.. Beijing's border shenanigans will create instability and drive away potential investors. This is critical for Xi as his political future depends on his country's economic stability -- which has been shaken by the novel coronavirus aka Wuhan virus.

China's war on India: Decoding Xi Jinping and his quest for power

After former US NSA John Bolton's sensational claims on his latest book, China on Thursday clarified it has no intention to interfere in the US elections.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made these remarks when he was asked about Bolton's claims, excerpts of which were leaked in the New York Times.

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The former NSA has said that US President Donald Trump pleaded to China to help him in his re-election when he met his Chinese counterpart last year in June.

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Trump "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win", one of the excerpts of the book said.&nbsp;

Earlier today, the US filed an emergency order to block the release of the book, claiming that Bolton "plans to disseminate classified information as he sees fit in order to profit from his book."

The book also claimed that Trump favoured dictators and backed Xi for China's internment camps.&nbsp;

Bolton, who was a part of the Trump administration for 17 months, resigned from the office of NSA last September due to his disagreements with the US president.&nbsp;

After former US NSA John Bolton's sensational claims on his latest book, China on Thursday clarified it has no intention to interfere in the US elections. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made these remarks when he was asked about Bolton's claims, excerpts of which were leaked in the New York Times.

After former US NSA John Bolton's sensational claims on his latest book, China on Thursday clarified it has no intention to interfere in the US elections. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian made these remarks when he was asked about Bolton's claims, excerpts of which were leaked in the New York Times. Also read | Trump administration files emergency order to block release of John Bolton's book The former NSA has said that US President Donald Trump pleaded to China to help him in his re-election when he met his Chinese counterpart last year in June. Also read | Trump sought Jinping's help for 2020 re-election, says ex-NSA John Bolton Trump "stunningly turned the conversation to the US presidential election, alluding to China's economic capability to affect the ongoing campaigns, pleading with Xi to ensure he'd win", one of the excerpts of the book said. Earlier today, the US filed an emergency order to block the release of the book, claiming that Bolton "plans to disseminate classified information as he sees fit in order to profit from his book." The book also claimed that Trump favoured dictators and backed Xi for China's internment camps. Bolton, who was a part of the Trump administration for 17 months, resigned from the office of NSA last September due to his disagreements with the US president.

China has no intention to interfere in US election

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”.

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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.

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”.

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“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.

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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”.

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“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.

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'

President Xi Jinping is often described as the most powerful Chinese president since Mao Zedong. But his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has dented his popularity. Watch report.

Chinese State Media: President Xi Jinping predicted 'President of the people'

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'

China is known for its racist activities against Uighurs. But what is not out in the open is why China behaves the way it does. Where is the state's bigotry stemming from? Why are the Uighurs being detained in camps?

It is systemic persecution of a race.

But why?

Not because of the fear of terror alone. It does not add up even if someone&nbsp;factors in their religion.&nbsp;

Why is China persecuting this ethnic minority?

The story is hidden in the word ethnicity. The sense of identity, the sense of belongingness that China fears. In China, there can be only one identity Chinese.

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One ideology, Communism, one leader, Xi Jinping. Anything that differs becomes a target.

China's biggest fear is that it will end up disintegrated like the Soviet Union. One of the many reasons the USSR fell apart-- was because of its diversity. It was not so really a union of similar states. USSR had at least 113 ethnic communities each with a population of 1000 and more.

There were ethnic Russians, eastern Slavs, the Ukrainians, Belorussians, the Turiks. There were 8.1 million Kazakhs. 6.8 million Azerbaijanis. These numbers are from the Soviet Union's 1989.

Today, the Kazakhs have their own country as do the Azerbaijanis. Now place this stencil on China.

If the people of china start revolting against the leadership on ethnic grounds, what would Xi do?

The ruling elites are Han Chinese as they constitute 92 per cent of the country's population.

What about the remaining eight per cent? What is the guarantee they will not demand a separate country?

&nbsp;The Uighurs fall under this eight per cent. They are Muslims. They speak a Turkic language.

&nbsp;The script is Arabic, not mandarin. This difference bursts the bubble of China's imaginary stability. It challenges the Dragon's obsession with the homogenous citizenry.

Xinjiang reminds China of the former Kazakh soviet socialist republic. Kazakhstan under USSR. The Uighurs take China a step closer to Soviet fate. And this is why 1 million of them are no longer free.

This is why China is so so racist and oppressive. The oppression of the Uighurs being just one of the many examples of China's racism.

China is known for its racist activities against Uighurs. But what is not out in the open is why China behaves the way it does. Where is the state's bigotry stemming from?

China is known for its racist activities against Uighurs. But what is not out in the open is why China behaves the way it does. Where is the state's bigotry stemming from? Why are the Uighurs being detained in camps? It is systemic persecution of a race. But why? Not because of the fear of terror alone. It does not add up even if someone factors in their religion. Why is China persecuting this ethnic minority? The story is hidden in the word ethnicity. The sense of identity, the sense of belongingness that China fears. In China, there can be only one identity Chinese. One ideology, Communism, one leader, Xi Jinping. Anything that differs becomes a target. China's biggest fear is that it will end up disintegrated like the Soviet Union. One of the many reasons the USSR fell apart-- was because of its diversity. It was not so really a union of similar states. USSR had at least 113 ethnic communities each with a population of 1000 and more. There were ethnic Russians, eastern Slavs, the Ukrainians, Belorussians, the Turiks. There were 8.1 million Kazakhs. 6.8 million Azerbaijanis. These numbers are from the Soviet Union's 1989. Today, the Kazakhs have their own country as do the Azerbaijanis. Now place this stencil on China. If the people of china start revolting against the leadership on ethnic grounds, what would Xi do? The ruling elites are Han Chinese as they constitute 92 per cent of the country's population. What about the remaining eight per cent? What is the guarantee they will not demand a separate country? The Uighurs fall under this eight per cent. They are Muslims. They speak a Turkic language. The script is Arabic, not mandarin. This difference bursts the bubble of China's imaginary stability. It challenges the Dragon's obsession with the homogenous citizenry. Xinjiang reminds China of the former Kazakh soviet socialist republic. Kazakhstan under USSR. The Uighurs take China a step closer to Soviet fate. And this is why 1 million of them are no longer free. This is why China is so so racist and oppressive. The oppression of the Uighurs being just one of the many examples of China's racism.

China prevents being a 'second' USSR by curbing Uighurs

China on Friday said Twitter should shut down accounts that smear China if it wants to fight disinformation, arguing that the country is the biggest victim of disinformation.

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters during a briefing that many platforms had much falsehood about China and that there was a need for Chinese voices with objective views.

Earlier, the US tech giant had&nbsp;deleted&nbsp;thousands of accounts praising&nbsp;China's response to COVID-19 and others which were linked to Hong Kong protests. These included&nbsp;23,750 "highly engaged core" accounts and 150,000 "amplifier" accounts.

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"They were tweeting predominantly in Chinese languages and spreading geopolitical narratives favorable to the Communist Party of China, while continuing to push deceptive narratives about the political dynamics in Hong Kong," Twitter said.

Twitter had earlier deleted accounts during the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests in August last year and it took help of the same system to uncover the Chinese network.

The company said the network had "failed to achieve considerable traction" but was "involved in a range of manipulative and coordinated activities". The accounts have been placed in Twitter's archive.

Twitter is banned from China along with other US sites including Facebook, Google and YouTube.

China on Friday said Twitter should shut down accounts that smear China if it wants to fight disinformation, arguing that the country is the biggest victim of disinformation.

China on Friday said Twitter should shut down accounts that smear China if it wants to fight disinformation, arguing that the country is the biggest victim of disinformation. Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters during a briefing that many platforms had much falsehood about China and that there was a need for Chinese voices with objective views. Earlier, the US tech giant had deleted thousands of accounts praising China's response to COVID-19 and others which were linked to Hong Kong protests. These included 23,750 "highly engaged core" accounts and 150,000 "amplifier" accounts. Also read: Twitter deletes thousands of accounts linked to China's COVID-19 spin, Hong Kong protests "They were tweeting predominantly in Chinese languages and spreading geopolitical narratives favorable to the Communist Party of China, while continuing to push deceptive narratives about the political dynamics in Hong Kong," Twitter said. Twitter had earlier deleted accounts during the Hong Kong pro-democracy protests in August last year and it took help of the same system to uncover the Chinese network. The company said the network had "failed to achieve considerable traction" but was "involved in a range of manipulative and coordinated activities". The accounts have been placed in Twitter's archive. Twitter is banned from China along with other US sites including Facebook, Google and YouTube.

China says Twitter should shut down accounts that besmirches its reputation

Australian PM Scott Morrison warned China on Thursday saying his government would "never be intimidated by threats" after Beijing asked its students and tourists to avoid travelling to the country.&nbsp;

China in recent days has advised Chinese to avoid travelling to Australia, citing concerns over racists incidents in the country targetting ethnic Asians.&nbsp;

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The Australian prime minister rejected Beijing's accusations on Thursday, calling them "rubbish".&nbsp;

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"It's a ridiculous assertion and it's rejected," Morrison said in a radio interview.&nbsp;

"We have an important trading relationship with China and I'd like to see that continue."&nbsp;

However, he added that the Australian government would "never be intimidated by threats" or "trade our values in response to coercion from wherever it comes".

According to the New South Wales anti-discrimination commission, the racism targetting Asians has increased during the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

The ties between Australia and China took a downhill ever since the coronavirus outbreak, which originated from China's Wuhan and spread globally.&nbsp;

Canberra also led calls for an international probe into the origin and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in central China.

China is Australia's largest trading partner and the latest warnings to students could impact Australia too as the country's fourth-largest export is from education, which last year brought Aus$37 billion into the economy. &nbsp;

After Australia's push for virus inquiry, China's ambassador in Canberra threatened a widespread boycott of Australian products by consumers, which followed up by a ban on four major Australian beef exporters. 
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Australian PM Scott Morrison warned China on Thursday saying his government would "never be intimidated by threats" after Beijing asked its students and tourists to avoid travelling to the country.

Australian PM Scott Morrison warned China on Thursday saying his government would "never be intimidated by threats" after Beijing asked its students and tourists to avoid travelling to the country. China in recent days has advised Chinese to avoid travelling to Australia, citing concerns over racists incidents in the country targetting ethnic Asians. Also read | Australia rejects China's racism warning to students, assures safety The Australian prime minister rejected Beijing's accusations on Thursday, calling them "rubbish". Also read | China warns citizens against studying in 'racist' Australia "It's a ridiculous assertion and it's rejected," Morrison said in a radio interview. "We have an important trading relationship with China and I'd like to see that continue." However, he added that the Australian government would "never be intimidated by threats" or "trade our values in response to coercion from wherever it comes". According to the New South Wales anti-discrimination commission, the racism targetting Asians has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. The ties between Australia and China took a downhill ever since the coronavirus outbreak, which originated from China's Wuhan and spread globally. Canberra also led calls for an international probe into the origin and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in central China. China is Australia's largest trading partner and the latest warnings to students could impact Australia too as the country's fourth-largest export is from education, which last year brought Aus$37 billion into the economy. After Australia's push for virus inquiry, China's ambassador in Canberra threatened a widespread boycott of Australian products by consumers, which followed up by a ban on four major Australian beef exporters.

'Will not be intimidated by threats': Australian PM to China

Australian officials warned Black Lives Matter supporters they could be arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests, as debate erupted over the country's own indigenous history.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison drew strong criticism on Thursday after he said "there was no slavery in Australia" during a discussion of the early days of British settlement, which he acknowledged was "pretty brutal."

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Historians, Aboriginal activists and some lawmakers expressed shock and dismay at the comments.

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"Slavery of indigenous, men, women and children is well documented," said Sharman Stone, a former federal lawmaker and now politics professor at Monash University. "Slaves worked in pearling, fishing, the pastoral industries and as domestic labour."

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The Black Lives Matter movement has refocused attention in Australia on the mistreatment of indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Victoria state officials confirmed on Thursday that one of eight new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday was a man who attended the Melbourne weekend rally. More unauthorised protests are planned for Friday.

"We will start writing tickets of A$1,000 ($700) and we can use all of our powers to move people on," New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller told 2GB Radio. "If you don't move on, well then you'll be arrested."

Morrison rejected growing calls to remove statues of white leaders, including one of the country's first prime minister, Edmund Barton, which is located near an Aboriginal burial site. Barton played a key role in drafting the national constitution, which negated Aboriginal rights.

Morrison said the initial motives of protesters were "fair", but the push for the removal of the statues was being driven by political agendas.

Australia on Tuesday recorded its first day without any community transmissions of COVID-19 since the crisis began. It has recorded 7,285 cases, including 102 deaths.

Australian officials warned Black Lives Matter supporters they could be arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests, as debate erupted over the country's own indigenous history.

Australian officials warned Black Lives Matter supporters they could be arrested if they breach coronavirus restrictions to take part in public protests, as debate erupted over the country's own indigenous history. Prime Minister Scott Morrison drew strong criticism on Thursday after he said "there was no slavery in Australia" during a discussion of the early days of British settlement, which he acknowledged was "pretty brutal." Also read | Australia rejects China's racism warning to students, assures safety Historians, Aboriginal activists and some lawmakers expressed shock and dismay at the comments. Also read: 'Will not be intimidated by threats', says Australian PM to China "Slavery of indigenous, men, women and children is well documented," said Sharman Stone, a former federal lawmaker and now politics professor at Monash University. "Slaves worked in pearling, fishing, the pastoral industries and as domestic labour." Also read | China warns citizens against studying in 'racist' Australia The Black Lives Matter movement has refocused attention in Australia on the mistreatment of indigenous Australians, including Aboriginal deaths in custody. Victoria state officials confirmed on Thursday that one of eight new cases of COVID-19 reported on Thursday was a man who attended the Melbourne weekend rally. More unauthorised protests are planned for Friday. "We will start writing tickets of A$1,000 ($700) and we can use all of our powers to move people on," New South Wales Police Commissioner Mick Fuller told 2GB Radio. "If you don't move on, well then you'll be arrested." Morrison rejected growing calls to remove statues of white leaders, including one of the country's first prime minister, Edmund Barton, which is located near an Aboriginal burial site. Barton played a key role in drafting the national constitution, which negated Aboriginal rights. Morrison said the initial motives of protesters were "fair", but the push for the removal of the statues was being driven by political agendas. Australia on Tuesday recorded its first day without any community transmissions of COVID-19 since the crisis began. It has recorded 7,285 cases, including 102 deaths.

Australian PM draws criticism for his "No slavery in Australia" comment

China claims to have cured 92% of Coronavirus cases using traditional medicine. These claims are being globally criticised for the lack of evidence. But, President Xi Jinping thinks it is his national duty to promote traditional Chinese medicine. What if it costs lives across the world yet again?

Gravitas: Xi Jinping turns salesman for Traditional Chinese Medicine

P.L.A troops have not moved back despite high-level marathon talks between India & China. Meanwhile, Beijing's mouthpiece Global Times is ratcheting up rhetoric with headlines & videos aimed at intimidating New Delhi. Have the talks failed to yield a breakthrough? What exactly is proving to be a roadblock?

Gravitas: India-China border standoff | No sign of de-escalation

China's propaganda megaphone Global Times has released a video that claims to show P.L.A troops preparing for battle. Does Bejing want to overwhelm India into a panic? Why is the P.L.A indulging in such theatrics? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report on China's 'psychological operations'.

Gravitas: Exposing China's mind games against India

China and The Philippines are celebrating 45 years of friendship. But Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte is ignoring a world-famous truth. Beijing's public display of diplomatic love comes with conditions. WION's PalkiSharma tells you how Duterte is caught in the crossfire between the U.S. and China.

Gravitas: Is Duterte playing into China's hands?

Xi Jinping's wife Peng Liyuan has been named as a goodwill ambassador by the World Health Organisation. Not too long ago, U.N.E.S.C.O had appointed China's first lady as a special envoy for Women's education. Is this proof of how the Chinese regime controls global bodies? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xi Jinping's wife is W.H.O goodwill ambassador

China on June 10 refused to give details about the disengagement of border troops of the two countries along the line of actual control (LAC) in Ladakh. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said that the armies of India and China had undertaken a “limited disengagement” in eastern Ladakh to demonstrate intent to end the month-long border standoff ahead of another round of military talks on Wednesday.

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