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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Beijing

Jaishankar says India supports Philippines’ sovereignty amid tensions in South China Sea

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s assurance to the Philippines comes a day after Beijing made a serious representation to Manila over the Spratly Islands.

US refutes China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, recognises it as Indian territory

China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be South Tibet and routinely objects Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.

Families of Chinese MH370 passengers seek compensation in Beijing court

Over 150 Chinese passengers were on the flight, which vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on 8 March, 2014.

Amid unfolding real estate crisis in China, property giant Country Garden defaults on dollar bond

Country Garden has reportedly defaulted on $15.4 million dollar bond interest payment, a first. This comes 2 months after the Evergrande Group filed for bankruptcy.

Xi is pushing China to increase farmland for grains. It’s a call for swadeshi food security

Xi has even gone so far as to warn people against ‘playing tricks’ to reclassify farmlands for fulfilling ulterior motives.

Can’t confirm leakage after report says China hacked defence networks, says Japan

The Washington Post reported that Chinese military hackers had gained access to a classified defense network in Japan starting in 2020.

Rescue efforts doubled in China’s Zhuozhou as Typhoon Dokshuri causes havoc

A state of emergency was declared as the flooded region recorded highest average rainfall since August 2012, killing at least 20 people and displacing more than 134,000.

Facekinis become the coolest fashion choice in China as temperatures break records

Facekinis - full face masks with holes for eyes and nose, UV-resistant fabric wide-brimmed hats, and lightweight jackets - are gaining popularity in China amid scorching temperatures.

Yellen urges China to adopt market reforms during her visit, insists US won’t disassociate

She noted that China's growing middle class was a huge market for American goods and services and that Washington's actions against Beijing were based on national security concerns.

US treasury secretary Janel Yellen’s first visit to China aims at recalibrating ties

US officials said Yellen will push to open new lines of communication and coordination on economic matters, and stress the consequences of supplying lethal aid to Russia.

On Camera

Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.