China organised its first import expo last year amid growing protests from a number of countries, including India and the US, complaining of unmanageable trade deficits.
The first outcome of these five summits is likely to be a gradual, growing mutual respect between two strong leaders who are strong not just in personality but in action too
India also said that China continues to be in occupation of a large tract of area in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh
If India wants to enhance its influence it must accelerate and sustain its economic progress.
Mamallapuram keeps China-India relations on an even keel
Responding to PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that such informal summits have helped initiate discussions on many issues
The two leaders will engage in one-on-one talks during the meeting and are expected to discuss expanding economic and development ties apart from the Kashmir issue and the CPEC
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to meet near Chennai in Mamallapuram for an informal summit on Friday
Rising inequalities, environmental degradation, social alienation and absence of civil liberties have accompanied this narrative, says former Professor of Delhi University
Song Hong's comments are significant given his standing in the Chinese Communist Party which gives him an influential voice in the trade negotiations of the country
The incident took place after Indian soldiers patrolling the area did not heed to objection to their presence in the area by Chinese troops, the sources said on Thursday
The tensions flared up even as the Indian Army is all set to hold a major exercise to test its new integrated battle groups in Arunachal Pradesh in October, added the report
Senior representatives from industry, policy making and academia will participate in the dialogue from both sides
Jaishankar said India and China need to enhance communication and coordination to contribute to world peace, stability and development
Pakistan formally called for an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council to discuss India revoking the special status to Jammu and Kashmir
Making his first visit to China after taking over office, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held candid talks with top Chinese leaders
The two countries signed four agreements on cultural exchanges, healthcare, sports and cooperation in museum management, according to an official statement
During his three-day visit, Jaishankar will hold talks with the Chinese leadership on a host of issues including finalisation of arrangements for President Xi's visit to India later this year
Jaishankar's visit comes amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, whereby Islamabad, last week, had initiated a series of decisions, including downgrading bilateral relations with India
Beijing's increasing control over global supply of Lithium, a key ingredient in batteries that power electric vehicles, is scaring policymakers