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China: Indian perspectives on China’s politics, economy, and foreign relations
Is China a neighbour to be feared, a friend to be wooed, or a stranger to be kept at arm’s length? Is China’s rise as a superpower a result of a unique political model? Is it an intangible civilisational feature? This collection of essays aims to...

India News | Karnataka: Senior Officers to Be Appointed for 5 Corporations of Greater Bengaluru Authority, Says Deputy CM DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 2 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar said that senior officers with extensive administrative experience will be appointed as commissioners of the five corporations formed under the Greater...

Dachser expands wine and spirits logistics services in Asia Pacific
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 2 September 2025 - Dachser, a global logistics provider with over 90 years of experience and more than two decades of specialized expertise in wine and spirits logistics, has expanded its service portfolio...

Russia, China, India send ‘powerful message’ to Washington at SCO summit — media
NEW YORK, September 2. /TASS/. The leaders of Russia, China, and India demonstrated unity at the SCO summit, posing a challenge to the foreign policy of US President Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported. Photos showing Chinese President...

Indian Cinema to Shine at Chicago South Asian Film Festival with Three Titles
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 1 (ANI): The 16th edition of Chicago South Asian Film Festival will witness the screening of several films. A couple of Indian movies are also going to be showcased there. On Monday, Jio Studios announced...

Asia markets trade mixed as investors assess SCO summit amid new tariff concerns
Elizabeth Quay in Perth City Merr Watson/women Who Drone | Photodisc | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed as investors assessed the Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting of leaders in Tianjin, with tariff uncertainty weighing on...

China Hails PL-15 Missile As Modi Lands In Tianjin, Media Claims; Coincidence Or Subtle Messaging?
In 1974, three years after Bangladesh’s bloody separation from Pakistan, legendary Pakistani poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz visited Dhaka as part of a cultural advisory group. Intended as a relationship-rebuilding exercise, Faiz was shocked to see the level...
China's contribution an important part in World War II, says Harvard historian
By Yang Shilong, Liu Yanan (Xinhua) 08:52, September 02, 2025 NEW YORK, Sept. 1 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression is an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, and more efforts are needed to...

INMA Asia/Pacific News Media Summit 2025 Wrap-Up: Innovations and Insights for Journalism
Dallas, Texas -- The reflections shared at the INMA Asia/Pacific News Media Summit 2025 were both inspiring and imperative. The two-day event, attracting over 350 delegates from 38 countries, underscored the pivotal role of technology and human...

China's Xi seeks expanded role for Shanghai Cooperation Organization at Tianjin summit (copy)
TIANJIN, China — China plans to accelerate the creation of a development bank and set up an international platform for energy cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday at a summit that represents an emerging challenge to U.S....

China announces plans for Shanghai Cooperation Organization at summit
TIANJIN, China (AP) — China plans to accelerate the creation of a development bank and set up an international platform for energy cooperation, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced Monday at a summit that represents an emerging challenge to U.S....
China-led bloc to set up development bank in win for Xi
[BEIJING] Chinese President Xi Jinping secured an agreement from partner countries to set up a new development bank, realising a longtime ambition in a display of Beijing’s growing influence. Members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)...

Japan Post Bank announces Digital Yen rollout for 2026
Japan Post Bank, the country's largest postal financial institution, announced that it will launch a blockchain-based digital currency by the end of fiscal 2026, marking a significant step toward modernizing Japan's financial infrastructure. The...

'India Needs US, Not Russia': White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Criticizes PM Modi For Meeting Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping At SCO Summit In China
'India Needs US, Not Russia': White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro Criticizes PM Modi For Meeting Vladimir Putin & Xi Jinping At SCO Summit In China | X/@beatsinbrief Washington DC: The White House Trade Adviser, Peter Navarro, has again...

Chinese FM meets Indonesian counterpart
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in the port city of Tianjin. Sugiono is in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 and commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the...
India's current account deficit narrows sharply on higher exports before 50% US tariffs took effect
India's current account deficit narrowed sharply in April-June 2025, before 50% US tariffs on exports took effect. The deficit was at $2.4 billion in April-June as against $8.6 billion in the year-ago period, according to data released by the...

Chinese FM highlights fruitful outcomes of SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday highlighted a series of outcomes achieved at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit 2025 held in Tianjin, China. The largest-ever SCO summit since its establishment in 2001 was attended by...

India's nominal GDP seen sliding below 8% in FY26 as real growth masks underlying weakness
India's nominal GDP seen sliding below 8% in FY26 as real growth masks underlying weaknessIndia’s headline GDP growth is expected to remain elevated in the near term, but analysts warn that underlying momentum is fragile and will likely weaken...

China’s shipping firms lean on alliances to ride out US port fee storm
Chinese shipping companies are working with global partners to reduce their US exposure and explore more regional market opportunities, as the industry braces for the introduction of steep new US port fees in October. “The container shipping...

China’s summer box office earned almost US$1.7 billion
China’s summer box office topped 11.96 billion yuan (US$1.68 billion) this year, the China Film Administration (CFA) announced on Monday. The figure represented an almost 3 percent increase on the same period in 2024, according to multiple media...