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Beijing recalibrating its Nepal policy as political situation unfolds fast
Caught unawares by the KP Sharma Oli government’s move of dissolving the House of Representatives, which then had an immediate impact on Nepal’s governing Nepal Communist Party, Beijing hurriedly sent a team led by a senior leader of the Communist Party of China to Kathmandu
China rejects reports about gradually ending financial support to Pakistan
China on Tuesday rejected reports about gradually ending its financial support to Pakistan pledged under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)
Visiting Chinese delegation dangles carrot, Oli refuses to oblige
In a visible sign of turbulence in their relationship, the visiting Chinese delegation led by Guo Yezhou, a vice minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was accorded a frosty reception at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International airport on Sunday
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Chinese leaders meet Nepalese leaders
Concerned over the recent political crisis in Nepal following the dissolution of the House of Representatives, a high-level Chinese Communist Party (CCP) delegation arrived in Kathmandu and started marathon meetings with the top leadership of the Himalayan nation
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
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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
