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Why are the China-Bhutan boundary talks significant?

Bhutan-China boundary talks resumed after 7-yr gap, making progress towards 3-Step Roadmap. MoU signed in 2021, JTT established in Aug. Agreement to delineate boundary, but India worries over China's demand for full diplomatic ties & presence in Thimphu.

The Hindu

Former Chinese PM Li Keqiang dies of heart attack

Former Premier Li Keqiang, China’s top economic official for a decade, died Friday of a heart attack. He was 68.

France 24

Ping-pong diplomacy: Australian table tennis players return to China, five decades after historic tour

This week, two of the original members of Australia’s 1971 “ping-pong diplomacy” team are returning to Beijing to mark the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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China’s Belt and Road Initiative turns 10: Xi announces 8 new priorities, continues push for global influence

China’s Belt and Road Initiative, which now includes 44 African countries, got under way 10 years ago. President Xi Jinping launched it in 2013 with a first speech in Kazakhstan and a second one in Indonesia. The initiative is something of a trial-by-doing development policy enigma: it keeps China watchers…

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China says it wants to bolster climate cooperation with US as California Gov. Newsom visits Beijing

China’s Environment Minister Huang Runqiu says his country wants to strengthen cooperation with the U.S. to combat climate change

The Independent UK

After U.S., U.K., Australia, Five eyes member New Zealand too criticises India on order expelling Canadian diplomats

New Zealand joins other "five eyes" nations in expressing "concern" over India's demand for 41 Canadian diplomats to leave or face revocation of diplomatic immunity. NZ expects all states to uphold Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, which India denies violating.

The Hindu

Xi Calls for Stable Ties in Meeting With California Governor Newsom

Chinese president hosts leader of largest U.S. state for talks on cooperation in climate change and new energy

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Warming ties: On Bhutan-China relations and India’s concerns

Rather than alarm, India must approach the Bhutan-China boundary negotiations with confidence that Thimphu will take both India’s and Bhutan’s interests into consideration

The Hindu

Sri Lanka allows Chinese research ship to dock as India's security concerns grow

Chinese research ship Shi Yan 6 docks in Sri Lanka's Colombo port, raising concerns of China's growing influence in the Indian Ocean. Ship given permission to replenish only, no research work to be done. Vessel on 80-day expedition covering 12,000 nautical miles.

The Hindu

Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience

Analysts say the removal of China’s foreign and defense ministers appears to enforce leader Xi Jinping’s demand for total obedience and the elimination of any potential rivals within the ruling Communist Party

The Independent UK

Xi says China willing to cooperate with US as hopes rise for talks with Biden

Xi Jinping says whether or not two countries can find right way of getting along is crucial to the world

The Guardian - UK

Jimmy Lai: UK refuses to release details of efforts to free British citizen jailed by China ‘to avoid damaging relations’

Media tycoon and activist Jimmy Lai has been detained in China since 2020 and while foreign secretary James Cleverly says he raised the issue in Beijing, it is not clear how

The Independent UK

Hong Kong to introduce own national security law in 2024

The move follows Beijing’s move to impose a national security law following the 2019 mass protests for democracy.

Al Jazeera

China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report

Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China’s arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons.

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California Gov. Newsom has rare friendly exchange with China's senior diplomat Wang Yi

California Gov. Gavin Newsom met with China’s seniormost diplomat Wang Yi Wednesday and displayed a brief moment of friendliness that stands in sharp contrast to the dialogue between the U.S. and China in recent years

The Independent UK

China said the US is a disruptor of peace in response to Pentagon report on China’s military buildup

China said the United States is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a scathing response to a Pentagon report on China’s growing military buildup

The Hindu

Morning Digest | NCERT reading material on Chandrayaan draws ire for ‘mixing science with mythology’; Bhutan, China want deal on boundaries ‘soon’, and more

Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day

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Top news of the day: In annual speech, RSS chief targets ‘cultural Marxists’, asks people to vote cautiously; China announces removal of Defence Minister missing for almost two months, and more

Top news updates from The Hindu on October 24, 2023

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China fires defence minister not seen in public for two months

In July, Foreign Minister Qin Gang was also removed from his position without explanation.

The Conversation

Putin and Xi: Beijing Belt and Road meeting highlighted Russia’s role as China’s junior partner

The third Belt and Road Forum held in Beijing recently attracted fewer heads of state or senior officials than the previous forums in 2017 and 2019. There were 11 European presidents and prime ministers at the 2019 forum. But last week’s forum attracted only three.

The Independent UK

Canada says China used ‘Spamouflage’ campaign to target Justin Trudeau and other lawmakers

Chinese embassy in Canada calls accusations a ‘blatant smear campaign’

The Independent UK

4 suspected North Korean defectors found in a small boat in South Korean waters

South Korean officials say four suspected North Korean defectors were found in a small wooden boat near the two Koreas’ sea border

The Hindu

Rajnath performs 'Shastra Puja' in Tawang; lauds troops for guarding border with unwavering commitment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday performed “Shastra Puja” in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang and celebrated Dussehra with Army soldiers at the strategically key region near the frontier with China.

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Hong Kong police visit raises concerns

Concerns have been raised about Hong Kong police officers touring Australia and meeting with the AFP after China cracked down on freedoms.

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South Korea intercepts boat carrying North Korean defectors

Rare defection by sea comes after nine North Koreans crossed the maritime border in May.

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