In a firm counter-move against China’s periodic cartographic aggression, the Government of India has formally added 27 specific sites and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh to the official Survey of India maps. Developed in close coordination with the Arunachal Pradesh state government, this initiative officially standardises the indigenous names of these locations to enhance public awareness and reinforce India's absolute sovereignty over the region.

India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh

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The battle over the next Dalai Lama has already begun. As the 14th Dalai Lama grows older, Beijing insists it has the authority to approve his successor, while the Tibetan exile community says only the Dalai Lama and his trust can decide the reincarnation. This isn't just a religious dispute, it's a geopolitical contest over Tibet's identity, culture, and future.


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President Donald Trump has expressed optimism ahead of his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, emphasizing the potential for progress amid ongoing U.S.-China trade tensions. The meeting is expected to address critical economic and diplomatic issues shaping global markets.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to hold high-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping as tensions between Washington and Beijing intensify. The discussions come amidst a bruising trade war that has rattled global markets and strained diplomatic ties.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China will never be intimidated by bullies during a powerful address at the nation’s Military Day Parade. Standing alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Xi emphasized unity among nations and urged the world to prevent the recurrence of historical tragedies.

The high-profile parade, held in Beijing, showcased China's military might — including next-gen weapons and strategic missile systems — and drew attendance from over 20 world leaders, signaling deepening alliances amid growing geopolitical tensions.

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#Gravitas Admiral Dong Jun, China’s Defense Minister, is under investigation for corruption. He’s the third consecutive Chinese Defence Minister to face such charges. All three were reportedly handpicked by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Government officials and business executives agree that maintaining the stability of global supply chains is crucial to tackling issues that firms face globally, such growing costs, geopolitical tensions, and protectionism, which might worsen global inflation.

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Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States&nbsp;President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences&nbsp;and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Sullivan's trip to Beijing, scheduled from August 27 to 29, will be the first by a US national security advisor to China since 2016.

Other high-ranking officials from the Biden administration, such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have made visits to Beijing&nbsp;in the last two years. Though Sullivan has engaged in talks with Chinese officials on several occasions, this visit will be his first to China.

According to media reports, this high-profile visit could pave the way for another in-person meeting between Biden and&nbsp; China's&nbsp;President Xi Jinping later this year.&nbsp;

The two leaders met last&nbsp;November in northern California, where they held hours-long discussions. Xi also had lunch and took a walk in the garden with Biden. The meeting was seen as&nbsp;an attempt to stabilise the often tense relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;

This will be Sullivan’s first visit to China in his role as national security advisor. The planned discussions are part of a broader series of diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing stability to US-China relations.

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The talks, expected to cover a wide range of strategic issues, come on the heels of Beijing’s decision to suspend discussions with Washington&nbsp;on nuclear safety and security. In July, China announced it had halted early-stage arms-control talks with Washington.

A senior US official on Friday told reporters that the US president's stance on Beijing&nbsp;remains firm, despite the upcoming visit by his security advisor and emphasised that the Biden administration still views the relationship with China as highly competitive.

“We are committed to making the investments, strengthening our alliances, and taking the common step on tech and national security that we need to take,” the official said.

The official added, “We are committed to managing this competition responsibly, however, and preventing it from veering into conflict.”

The US has been continuously cracking down on American&nbsp;technology transfers to China and has sanctioned many companies and individuals under the same effort.

(With inputs from agencies)

Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations.

Jake Sullivan, the national security advisor to United States President Joe Biden, will visit China next week, the White House said on Friday (August 23). This visit could be a step to manage the differences and avoid escalating tensions between the two nations. Sullivan's trip to Beijing, scheduled from August 27 to 29, will be the first by a US national security advisor to China since 2016. Other high-ranking officials from the Biden administration, such as Secretary of State Antony Blinken, have made visits to Beijing in the last two years. Though Sullivan has engaged in talks with Chinese officials on several occasions, this visit will be his first to China. According to media reports, this high-profile visit could pave the way for another in-person meeting between Biden and China's President Xi Jinping later this year. The two leaders met last November in northern California, where they held hours-long discussions. Xi also had lunch and took a walk in the garden with Biden. The meeting was seen as an attempt to stabilise the often tense relationship between the two countries. This will be Sullivan’s first visit to China in his role as national security advisor. The planned discussions are part of a broader series of diplomatic efforts aimed at bringing stability to US-China relations. Also read: PM Modi pushes Zelenskyy for peace talks with Russia during first Kyiv visit The talks, expected to cover a wide range of strategic issues, come on the heels of Beijing’s decision to suspend discussions with Washington on nuclear safety and security. In July, China announced it had halted early-stage arms-control talks with Washington. A senior US official on Friday told reporters that the US president's stance on Beijing remains firm, despite the upcoming visit by his security advisor and emphasised that the Biden administration still views the relationship with China as highly competitive. “We are committed to making the investments, strengthening our alliances, and taking the common step on tech and national security that we need to take,” the official said. The official added, “We are committed to managing this competition responsibly, however, and preventing it from veering into conflict.” The US has been continuously cracking down on American technology transfers to China and has sanctioned many companies and individuals under the same effort. (With inputs from agencies)

US national security advisor Jake Sullivan to visit China: Will it pave the way for a Biden-Xi meeting?

China and Syria, on Friday, upgraded their bilateral relations to a “strategic partnership” during a summit meeting between Xi Jinping and his visiting Syrian counterpart, Bashar Al-Assad, Beijing said.

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China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang is missing. He has not been seen in public for almost a month. Is Qin being punished for an extra-marital affair? Or is the real story very different? Is Xi Jinping hiding something? Listen in to @VikramChandra

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China's President Xi Jinping has asked the CCP's National Security Commission to prepare for the worst case and 'get ready to undergo the major tests of high winds and rough waves'.

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China is sharply falling into its own debt trap as the country's banks have sharply reduced lending to low-income countries under its flagship Belt and Road initiative after the crumbled economies of borrowing countries have left the Asian giant with huge piled up loans, a report has said.

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China authorities have imposed lockdown in Shenzen over the sudden covid surge that is now challenging China's zero covid strategy. Authorities have also imposed restrictions in Shanghai and other major cities to curb the latest going outbreak.

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Xi Jinping set to become the longest serving leader for Chinese Communist Party

Last day of CCP plenary in Beijing

Top leaders of China's communist party are holding a pivotal meeting, at least 300 members have gathered in Beijing, the meet is expected to cement president Xi Jinping's rule.

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Xi Jinping has written a letter to Starbucks requesting the coffeehouse chain to 'play an active role' in promoting U.S-China economic cooperation. The timing of the letter is significant.

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