Topic: Xi Jinping
Coronavirus death toll goes up to 106 in China, President Xi calls the epidemic a ‘demon’
The virus, which emerged last month in Wuhan, has created a war-like situation in China, which analysts say is far worse than during the 2003 SARS outbreak that claimed over 800 lives.
India ‘cautions’ Myanmar over growing Chinese influence as Xi Jinping concludes visit
During Xi Jinping’s visit from 17-18 January, China and Myanmar signed as many as 33 agreements, including multi-billion-dollar deals in infrastructure.
Modi govt now snubbing critics in other countries too. And US, UK won’t hold back for long
Modi government is taking a risk by concluding that India has the heft to disregard opinions of friendly countries and make enemies out of parties not in power.
India-China border talks to focus on border management, says Beijing
The two-day meeting between Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Indian team headed by NSA Ajit Doval will begin Saturday.
Trump trade deal buys Xi time before next US-China battle
Friday’s trade deal gives Xi at best a temporary respite as it only helps steady relationship with the US which was in free-fall.
EU trade chief who slashed global tariffs right under Trump’s nose, set to step down
Over the past five years, Cecilia Malmstrom, known for her civility and consistency, had pushed to counter Trump’s protectionist challenge to the global trade order.
‘Ideological cure’ for Uyghurs, ‘no mercy’ — what leaked papers reveal about Xinjiang camps
Leaked documents published by the New York Times reveal a serious crackdown on Uyghur Muslims by China, led by President Xi Jinping.
Modi & Xi to meet in Brasilia, formally now — first time after India’s no to RCEP
Both leaders are expected to discuss RCEP as China wants India to reconsider move to opt out of it.
Seek mutual understanding, respect core interests, Chinese Ambassador tells India
Chinese envoy Sun Weidong says the 2-day informal summit between PM Modi and President Xi last week will impact the future of India-China relations.
Xi Jinping’s tight embrace of Nepal is bad news for Modi’s Neighbourhood First policy
India accounts for nearly two-thirds of Nepal’s trade and is the sole supplier of fuel. But this scenario is rapidly changing.
The HCQ study mess: How 3 Indian researchers put reputation of Lancet, NEJM at stake
In episode 489 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the controversial studies that were retracted after scientists around the world raised questions on its data accuracy.
Harsh Vardhan questions Delhi govt: Is Arvind Kejriwal failing in handling Covid-19 crisis?
Union health minister Harsh Vardhan Thursday raised concerns about rising Covid cases and low testing levels in Delhi.
Defence
India, China army commanders to meet tomorrow. These are the issues 14 Corps chief will raise
14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh is scheduled to meet China’s Southern Xinjiang Military District chief at Chushul-Moldo border personnel meeting point Saturday.
Why Modi doesn’t feature in a list of India’s reformist prime ministers
Despite big ideas, Modi comes off poorly as a reformer, because his bureaucrats lack the motivation to push reforms and are beginning to enjoy unbridled power.