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TopicXi Jingping

Topic: Xi Jingping

Biden will push China to resume military ties with US for ‘national security,’ says White House

US President is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in person for the first time in a year at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in San Francisco this week.

China removes defence minister Li Shangfu over ‘corruption’, 2nd leadership sacking in 3 months

Beijing is yet to name successor of Gen Li, who rose through the ranks of PLA to become defence minister in March and has been missing since August.

Book critical of Ming emperor pulled after drawing online comparisons with Xi Jinping

The book 'Chongzhen: The Diligent Emperor of a Fallen Dynasty' was recalled on 16 October, due to 'printing problems', its publisher, Dook Media Group, said in an online notice.

China is willing to continue to help war-torn Syria rebuild, regain regional status, says Xi

Citing flagship initiatives to build up infra along Silk Road & promoting China’s approach to global security, Xi extended support to Syria improving relations with other Arab nations.

‘And then there were none’: On G20 eve, US’s Japan envoy says China’s ‘missing’ ministers a mystery

US diplomat Rahm Emanuel says ‘Defence Minister Li Shangfu hasn't been seen in public for two weeks’, after ex-foreign minister Qin Gang & Rocket Force commanders ‘go missing’.

Month after ousting rocket force generals, China dismisses head of PLA’s military court

Cheng Dongfang was removed after Standing Committee of National People’s Congress voted for changes. No reason was given for his sacking after barely 8 months.

ASEAN welcomes world leaders in Indonesia, Xi and Biden absent

ASEAN welcomed world leaders of countries including Japan, South Korea, Australia, and India for a summit likely tobe dominated by the rivalry between the United States and China.

Friction over Ukraine war, absence of Putin & Xi set to dent G20 summit

The hardened stance on the Russia-Ukraine war has prevented agreement on even a single communique at the ministerial meetings of the G20 during India's presidency this year.

Mutual pullback of some troops from LAC on cards as Modi-Xi discuss Ladakh tensions at BRICS

There can be some forward movement on LAC front just before G20 meet, it is learnt. An option under discussion is pullback of certain troops, equipment for building confidence.   

What Modi, Xi & Putin focussed in opening remarks at BRICS Plenary Session

BRICS is holding its first in-person meeting since Covid pandemic. Beijing & Moscow make it known that they see grouping as a counterbalance to Western alliance.

On Camera

Telecom is India’s next Atmanirbhar champion—with 4G rollout as a milestone

Fifteen operators across 9 countries have inquired about India's technology, and nations like Kenya, Mauritius, Papua New Guinea, and Egypt have shown concrete interest in Indian 4G and 5G stacks.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.