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Work on CPEC projects going on across Pakistan

China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Chairman Lt Gen (R) Asim Saleem Bajwa said that work on CPEC projects are going on across the country

Iran-India send first shipment of Afghan goods via Chabahar to China

As Tehran's relationship with Washington remains fidgety, it is walking a tightrope in its bilateral relationships with the US' rival, China and ally, India

Amid border row with China, Indian and US navies carry out drill

Indian and the US navies carried out a swift exercise close to the Andaman and Nicobar islands on Monday as the stand-off between India and China continues for over two months

IAF to get Rafale boost amid India-China standoff

At least five out of the first batch of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft are likely to join the Indian Air Force (IAF) by July end, providing it much-needed muscle amid a depleting fighter strength

Bangladesh approves trials of Chinese firm Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Authorities in Bangladesh have approved Stage 3 trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese firm Sinovac Biotech

PLA troops non-committal about retreat, India keeps a wary eye

Chinese troops have not moved back from the Line of Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh in line with the consensus arrived at during the disengagement talks between India and China, sources said on Saturday

India scans Chinese investments with PLA links

While efforts are afoot to normalise Indo-China relations, the ground reality is far from normal

China contract terminated, freight corridor contract to go to Indian firm

Pursuant to Prime Minister Narendra  Modi's 'Self-Reliant India' policy, the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation India Ltd will give the work of the signalling on 417 km route of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor to Indian companies after it terminated the contract with the Chinese firm, officials said on Saturday

'India wants peace but no guarantee of outcome of China talks'

India wants peace but there is no guarantee of the final outcome of talks with China, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday in eastern Ladakh region as he reviewed the ground situation of troops in the hostile border areas

Chinese firms propose setting up of 700MW project for two SEZs

It is the government’s priority to ensure provision of uninterrupted and affordable energy to industries, remarked Minister of State and Board of Investment (BOI) Chairman Atif R Bokhari

China Welcomes Afghanistan-Pakistan Trade Resumption

China has applauded the resumption of trade relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan after land crossings between the two neighboring countries were opened following a temporary closure under the COVID-19 crisis

India questions China's claim over South China Sea

In a diplomatic offensive against Beijing, India on Thursday rejected China's claim over the South China Sea, as the talks over the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh remained inconclusive

Trump now avoids taking stand on India-China conflict

US President Donald Trump is now avoiding taking a stand on the India-China conflict in contrast to his earlier critical remarks about Beijing or that of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Disengagement at LAC with China intricate, requires constant verification: Indian Army

The Indian Army on Thursday stated that the disengagement process at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is intricate and "requires constant verification"

Maldives-China to hold talks on Bilateral Coordination Mechanism

The Maldives foreign ministry has revealed that discussions will take place between the Maldives government and Chinese officials regarding the bilateral coordination mechanism