China’s President Xi Jinping on Monday called India a “good neighbour, friend and partner” in a message to mark India’s Republic Day. Xi congratulated President Droupadi Murmu and praised the growing China-India relations over the past year. He described the two nations as the “dragon and the elephant dancing together,” highlighting their significance for global […]
Border Dispute
China rejects India’s claim over Shaksgam valley
Beijing has rejected India’s claim over the Shaksgam Valley in Kashmir, asserting that the territory “belongs to China” and defending its infrastructure projects in the region. Read More: China rejects India’s criticism of CPEC At a press conference on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that China’s construction activities in the valley were “fully […]
Thailand accuses Cambodia of border strike, soldier wounded
BANGKOK: Thailand’s army on Tuesday accused Cambodian forces of violating a 10-day-old truce by firing mortar rounds into Ubon Ratchathani province, wounding a Thai soldier. The Cambodian side claimed the incident was accidental, saying it resulted from an operational error. Read More: Thailand–Cambodia Border Clashes Intensify as Air Strikes Begin The border dispute between the neighbours, which has […]
China accuses US of blocking India ties
Beijing: China accused the United States on Thursday of distorting its defence policy. Beijing said this aims to thwart improved China-India relations. The accusation comes amid easing tensions over disputed border areas. Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded to questions about China exploiting better ties with India. He said China views its relationship with India […]
Civilians killed as Thailand-Cambodia tensions escalate
Renewed fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has spread along their disputed border, killing at least two civilians and one Thai soldier. Both sides blame each other for the clashes, which have undermined a ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump in July. The violence marks the fiercest border clashes since that temporary truce. Thailand said […]
India rejects China’s claim on Arunachal
India has strongly reaffirmed that Arunachal Pradesh is an “integral part” of the country after China reiterated its territorial claim during a diplomatic row sparked by the detention of an Indian citizen at Shanghai Airport. Read More: China renames Arunachal Pradesh areas with Chinese names The dispute escalated after Prema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based woman from […]
India, China to withdraw from disputed border area by Monday
India, China to withdraw from disputed border area by Monday. Sept 9, Indian and Chinese soldiers will disengage at a disputed area along a remote western Himalayan border by Sept. 12, India’s foreign ministry said on Friday, after more than two years of a standoff following a deadly clash. The disengagement is part of efforts […]