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Dalai Lama's Declaration A Turning Point For Tibetans

The Tibetan diaspora must now take the lead in mobilizing global opinion. The Dalai Lama has issued a clarion call — not only to uphold Tibet’s spiritual and cultural values, but to defend the right of a people to decide their own destiny.

Why is India equivocating on the Dalai Lama's succession?

There are multiple reasons why the MEA doesn’t dare to say “no one except Dalai Lama can decide his successor”, some of which could include External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar fears getting snubbed during his coming visit to Beijing

China’s Deepening Strategic Engagement In Central Asia Has Global Implications

China’s strategy for building a regional order in Central Asia converges with its playbook in sub-regions across the Global South, like Latin America, Africa and South Asia. The substance and optics of its Latin America Summit and Xi Jinping’s tour of Southeast Asia in the last few months reflect this strategy.

Dalai Lama's much-anticipated announcement throws a challenge to China

Contrary to the longstanding popular expectation that the Dalai Lama could announce an interim successor until a reincarnation is determined after his death, he has chosen the option that sets the stage for a long-term conflict between Beijing and the institution of the Dalai Lama. It is clear now that the next Dalai Lama will be from outside China and Tibet.

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US support if Sri Lanka ‘asserts sovereignty' against China

US financial support will be contingent on Sri Lanka asserting its sovereignty “against influence by the People’s Republic of China,” and improving human rights and promoting inter religious and ethnic reconciliation, a 900 billion dollar spending bill before the congress says

Beijing sending a high-ranking Chinese Communist Party leader to Kathmandu amid political turmoil

With the Nepal Communist Party unity falling apart, China is sending a vice minister of the Chinese Communist Party to Kathmandu in what is believed to be Beijing's effort to assess the ground situation

Chinese national among four held in Hyderabad in loan apps scam

A Chinese national was among four people arrested by Cyberabad police on Friday during a raid on a call centre in Hyderabad in the continuing crackdown on illegal loan apps

CPEC moves towards new direction of development

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is moving towards a new direction of industrial and agricultural development, which needs a proactive role by the private sector combined with technology companies, said Adviser to Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood

India launches drive against clandestine entry by Chinese firms

After banning Chinese apps, India has now launched an offensive against Chinese companies trying to enter into security-related sectors

Chinese envoy holds talks with Nepal's top leadership

As the ruling Nepal Communist Party (NCP) is all set to split into two factions, Chinese Ambassador Hou Yanqi held talks with the top political leadership of the ruling party

CPEC economic zone to generate $1bn investment in Pakistan's Sindh

The Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to be developed under the framework of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in Sindh province will generate $1 billion investment and provide 100,000 direct and indirect jobs for local population, a top official said

Pakistan-China joint air exercise culminates

The Pakistan-China joint air exercise “Shaheen-IX” culminated on Thursday with a resolve to jointly cope with shared security challenges, said a statement released by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF)

Indian Army chief visits forward locations at LAC with China

Indian Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane on Wednesday met troops deployed in harsh winter conditions at forward locations at the Line of Actual Control and reviewed the prevailing tense situation with China. General Naravane also reviewed troops preparedness at the forward location

Chinese envoy Yanqi meets Nepal President Bhandari amid NCP crisis

Chinese Ambassador to Nepal Hou Yanqi has called on President Bidya Devi Bhandari following the dissolution of House of Representatives – a decision that led to the formal splitting up of the largest party in Nepal

Longing to see 'homeland' still fresh in Dalai Lama's mind

Though living in exile for over half a century in the Himalayan foothills, the longing to see his homeland Lhasa - currently under Chinese occupation - is still fresh in the mind of an elderly globe-trotting Buddhist monk, the Dalai Lama, who resides in this north Indian hill town

China seeks additional guarantees from Pakistan for $6b new loan

China has sought additional guarantees before sanctioning $6 billion loan for Main Line-1 (ML-1) project due to weakening financial position of Pakistan and also proposed a mix of commercial and concessional loan against Islamabad’s desire to secure the cheapest lending

Chinese envoy appreciates Pakistani staff working on CPEC projects

Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong on Tuesday appreciated the contributions made by Pakistani and Chinese staff working on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects

CPEC achieves major progress despite COVID-19: Pakistani official

The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) projects have achieved major progress despite grave economic and health challenges posed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, CPEC Authority chairman Asim Saleem Bajwa said

Chinese envoy hails Pakistan’s role for regional peace

China’s Ambassador to Pakistan Nong Rong called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa at military’s headquarters in Rawalpindi and discussed matters of mutual interest including CPEC and defence cooperation