The US has come up with a new grouping called Squad, with the US, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines as its members

Quad and now the Squad: New power equations in the Indo-Pacific

This new bloc is vital for both the US and regional players, especially the Philippines which is not part of the original Quad. For Australia and Japan, this new partnership represents a more focused security arrangement with greater on-the-ground ease of conducting military activities as compared to the more bureaucratic Quad.

Is the US finally realizing Bangladesh's importance in its Indo-Pacific strategy?

Bangladesh must exercise caution when considering the adoption of the Indo-Pacific Strategy advocated by the US and its regional allies. This move could potentially strain Bangladesh's friendship with China.

Chinese 'research vessels' in Indian Ocean raises red flags in Indian maritime circles

Over half of these 'research vessels' operated in the South China Sea, but their growing presence in the Indian Ocean has stirred regional tensions and is a matter of growing concern to India.

US looking to boost economic ties with ‘critical partner’ India through IPEF

While most of the attention to keeping the Indo-Pacific region free and open has been focused on strategic issues, Venkataraman emphasized the critical role of the IPEF in boosting regional economic ties. 

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Pakistan, China vow to strengthen strategic cooperation; Beijing says its monitoring Kashmir

China and Pakistan have reaffirmed to further strengthen their “All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership” aimed at building a community of shared future in the new era

India-China ties: Need to look ahead

Experts at a conference in Kolkata discussed ties between India and China and how the two powerful Asian neighbours could work on finding ways to end their strained ties, find a modus vivendi, and mutually benefit from trade and investment

Chinese media deplores Western media double standards in China, India coverage

The Chinese media continued its scrutiny of the contentious citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in India and its nationwide protests

China rejects Indian claim that Karachi-bound ship has military supplies

China has strongly rejected an Indian allegation that a detained Karachi-bound Chinese merchant vessel carried cargo that breached non-proliferation and export control restrictions, Dawn reported

Chinese President’s wife sends letter thanking Sri Lankan students

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, has written back to a group of students from a girls school in Sri Lanka, expressing her appreciation for their support for China’s fight against the COVID-19 epidemic and encouraging them to make contributions to carrying forward China-Sri Lanka friendship, the Xinhua news agency reported.

Coronavirus outbreak: 23 Bangladeshis flown to Delhi from Wuhan

Twenty-three more Bangladeshi nationals have been evacuated from China’s Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak: Chinese president appreciates Bangladesh PM’s letter

Chinese President Xi Jinping has appreciated the support of Bangladesh government towards the East Asian country when the country is in a battle against the outbreak of the novel coronavirus.

Andhra techie in Wuhan surviving on rice, pickle for a month

A 22-year-old engineer from Andhra Pradesh, who is stranded in coronavirus-hit Chinese city of Wuhan, is surviving on rice and pickle for nearly a month, her relatives said.

'Coronavirus will not impact China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects'

The multibillion-dollar projects being implemented under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) would not be affected by the temporary challenge of coronavirus, declared Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Yao Jing.

'Pakistan-China true friends and good brothers'

China reiterated its gratitude and appreciation over the enormous support and assistance offered by Pakistan in the wake of the novel coronavirus epidemic.

Chinese President Xi likely to visit Pakistan soon

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pakistan either in May or June to further expand strategic partnership and trade ties between the two neighbouring countries, according to informed sources.

Bangladesh trade body urges banks to be flexible as coronavirus outbreak hits imports

Bangladesh's apex trade body has urged banks to exercise more flexibility in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in China that has hit the supply chain of imported raw materials and products for local businesses.

Air India suspends China, Hong Kong operations till June

India's national passenger carrier Air India has extended the suspension period for its Delhi-Shanghai and Delhi-Hong Kong services till June 30, owing to the outbreak of deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Chinese workers resume work in Sri Lanka after quarantine

Chinese workers in Sri Lanka, who were subjected to a 14-day quarantine amidst fears of the novel coronavirus, have resumed work this week, a media report said on Friday

Pakistan stands behind China: PM Imran

Pakistan firmly stands behind China in its efforts to eliminate the coronavirus, said country's Prime Minister Imran Khan in a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping according to a statement issued by the prime minister's office.