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TopicShanghai

Topic: Shanghai

India warns citizens to ‘exercise due discretion’ while travelling to or through China

Latest statement comes weeks after New Delhi issued a strong demarche to Beijing over harassment meted out to an Indian citizen transiting through Shanghai airport. 

MEA spokesperson says detention of woman born in Arunachal taken up ‘very strongly’ with China

A UK-based woman holding an Indian passport was stopped by Chinese authorities during a layover in Shanghai & told that her Indian passport was invalid as she was born in Arunachal Pradesh.

‘Tianjin summit a gathering of friendship’: China welcomes Modi for SCO Summit

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the announcement while addressing a press conference that the meeting would strengthen regional cooperation.

China’s economic recovery stands on shaky foundations – and it could affect the whole world

There is weakness in China’s domestic real estate investment and export expectations due to uncertain global demand and ongoing trade frictions with the US.

Honduran President Xiomara Castro arrives in Shanghai after establishing ties with China

Castro will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping to 'jointly plan and lead' the future development of ties, the official news agency, Xinhua, said.

BBC accuses Chinese police of assaulting journalist covering protests in Shanghai

The journalist, Ed Lawrence, was beaten and kicked by the police and held for several hours before being released, BBC spokesperson said.

Protest erupted in Shanghai against China Covid controls after fire killed 10 in Urumqi

The incident sparked widespread public anger as many internet users said the residents could not escape in time because the building was partially locked down.

First, Beijing failed to prevent Covid in Shanghai. Now, it’s struggling to censor criticism

The Shanghai lockdown isn’t just about the Covid-19 pandemic but also about the elite politics between the Shanghai and Beijing regions.

China’s Shanghai reports first Covid deaths since start of lockdown

Shanghai, which has been the epicentre of this wave, reported more than 22,000 cases Sunday, taking total infections in the financial hub to more than 300,000.

China refuses to ‘lie flat’ against Covid, insists on ‘draw our swords and fight’ virus approach

In the U.S. and Europe, the phrase “living with the virus” refers to reopening the economy and trusting that vaccines work. Not in China.

On Camera

Congress wasted a chance to turn the tables on BJP over Vande Mataram. It chose appeasement

Seven decades after Independence, the “Hindu Congress” is accusing the BJP on the same lines as the Muslim League had done.

NITI Aayog flags what India needs for its ‘$30 tn by 2047’ goal—‘a developed corporate bond market’

Report looks at imbalance between equity & corporate bond markets amid India’s growth ambitions and diverse capital needs, while outlining strategy to unlock full potential.

US clears $686-mn package to breathe fresh life into Pakistani F-16s

Of the total package, $649 million will be utilised for additional hardware, software, and support services, and the remaining for Major Defence Equipment (MDE).

Asim Munir & Pakistan’s Failed Marshal Doctrine

None of Pakistan’s PMs has lasted 5 years. That the current PM has given Asim Munir 5 years shows that of all military dictatorships history has seen, Pakistan’s is most creative.