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Swaraj will arrive in Beijing on April 21 for a four-day visit and hold talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on April 22. (Photo: PTI | File)

Relations with India great, will be improved by Swaraj's visit: China

Both countries want to take forward attempts to reset ties strained by the 73-day Doklam military standoff in 2017.

18 Apr 2018 6:18 PM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during his meeting with his Pakistan and Afghan counterparts had offered to extend CPEC to Afghanistan. (Photo: File)

China aims to extend economic corridor to Afghanistan: report

China in December had unveiled its plans to extend the USD 50 billion CPEC to Afghanistan which has sparked concerns in India.

09 Apr 2018 10:54 AM

It’s clear that the real thrust to Sino-Indian bilateral trade began in 1999-2000, and from the start it was “Advantage China” and “Disadvantage India”.

India-China trade: Deficit rising,close the gap before it’s too late

The most alarming fact is that the value of Indian exports either stagnated or declined.

29 Mar 2018 1:40 AM

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif, left, and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, right. (Photo: AP/File)

With US relations souring, China to Pak's rescue with USD 60 bn for CPEC

New power plants, roads, rail networks and a deep-water port are planned, with the project touted to overturn Pak's financial crisis.

28 Mar 2018 5:37 PM

The South Asian countries are free to have ties with any country including China, India's Ambassador in Beijing Bambawale said. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Want dragon, elephant to dance together, but no to China's BRI: India

The CPEC traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

25 Mar 2018 11:00 AM

The deal with China is Pakistan's way of actually insurance against a hostile India, and a way of finally breaking free of an increasingly acrimonious relationship with the United States. (Photo: File)

CPEC just economic project or safety net against ‘hostile’ India, ‘acrimonious’ US?

The friendship of China and Pakistan, two long-standing allies, is concerning ordinary Pakistanis.

26 Feb 2018 8:25 PM

At least 10 shots were fired at the car, and Chen suffered a single bullet wound in the head, police said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Chinese shipping employee working in Pakistan shot dead

The man, identified as Chen Zhu, 45, was in his car when he was attacked in an upmarket area of the port city of Karachi.

06 Feb 2018 11:38 AM

The CPEC is a network of infrastructure projects that are currently under construction throughout Pakistan that will connect China's Xinjiang province with Gwadar port in Pakistan's Balochistan province. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan accuses India of wanting to attack installations, sabotage CPEC

The ministry has issued directives for making foolproof security arrangements to avoid any untoward incident.

05 Feb 2018 6:05 PM

China and India agreed to end the lengthy Doklam standoff in August 2017, with Beijing reportedly abandoning plans to construct the road that had triggered the crisis. (Photo: AFP)

China says differences with India should be resolved in ‘calm way’

India and China also have special representative-level border talks to resolve border issues.

29 Jan 2018 6:17 PM

Ready for talks with India to resolve CPEC differences: China

India has objected to the USD 50 billion CPEC as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

29 Jan 2018 2:30 PM

Proposed by Chinese President Xi Jinping, the BRI focuses on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries, primarily with China. (Photo: File | Representational)

China to establish 3 international courts to deal with BRI disputes

The Chinese Supreme People's Court will set up international courts in Beijing, Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province and Shenzhen.

27 Jan 2018 2:28 PM

The 73-day standoff at Dokalam in Sikkim where Chinese military attempted to build a road close to Chicken Neck corridor has sparked a new round of tensions at the border. (Photo: Representational | PTI)

Important to not change ‘status quo’ at border: India envoy

Post-Dokalam, India and China should hold candid talks to resolve contentious issues, including the USD 50 billion CPEC.

26 Jan 2018 5:27 PM

Chinese analysts said the Jiwani base was not necessary for China at present as it already has Gwadar. (Photo: AP)

China denies plans to build military base in Pakistan near Chabahar port

According to reports, Pak may allow China to build military base in Jiwani which is also close the Gwadar port being developed by Beijing.

09 Jan 2018 4:12 PM

China-Pakistan relationship is already very strong and appeared unconcerned over reports that the US decision to freeze approximately USD 2 billion in security assistance to Pakistan would push Islamabad towards Beijing. (Photo: File)

US is seeking to work with China to fight terrorism in Pakistan

US is seeking to work with other regional players and China would be one of the main ones to deal with this issue.

07 Jan 2018 1:11 PM

Xi said the Chinese people are ready to chart out a more prosperous, peaceful future for humanity, with people from other countries. (Photo: AP)

China will have ‘say’ on major international issues, says Xi Jinping

Xi said China will resolutely uphold the authority and status of the UN, actively fulfill China's international obligations and duties.

01 Jan 2018 11:18 AM

China has offered to extend its ambitious CPEC project to Afghanistan. (Photo: File)

Pak claims India using Afghanistan to hatch conspiracies against CPEC

According to Dawn, Ahsan Iqbal said the 'enemies of Pakistan' were using different tactics and propaganda to fail CPEC economically.

29 Dec 2017 3:37 PM

At the first trilateral meeting of foreign ministers of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Salahuddin Rabbani, Chinese FM Wang Yi and Pakistani FM Khawaja Asif on Tuesday, China offered to extend CPEC to Afghanistan as the three sides pledged to step-up counter terrorism cooperation. (Photo: AP)

Nothing against India: China on CPEC extension to Afghanistan

The CPEC, a flagship project of China’s prestigious OBOR, links its restive Xinjiang region with Pakistan’s Balochistan province.

27 Dec 2017 5:36 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Navy prepared to safeguard Gwadar port, CPEC: Pak PM

During the exercises, the Navy’s combat unit demonstrated the operational capabilities and fleet review in the north Arabian Sea.

25 Dec 2017 7:02 AM

Under the LTP, signed by China and Pakistan, the key areas of cooperation, till 2030, include Financial Regulations, Connectivity, Energy, Trade and Industrial Parks, Agricultural Development and Poverty Alleviation, Tourism. (Photo: AP)

Pak to allow use of Yuan in trade with China firms

Officials said that the two sides also agreed to support multi-currency direct financing of Pakistan’s central and local governments.

19 Dec 2017 6:34 AM

CPEC is the crown jewel of China's ‘One Belt One Road’ endeavour, which has routinely impeded by frequent terrorist activities. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan denies claims of China halting funding for CPEC road projects

The prestigious project was launched during President Xi Jinping’s Pakistan visit in 2015.

15 Dec 2017 5:54 PM

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