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India just needs an enemy to cover up its internal failings: Chinese daily

Report said India's decision to send troops to Doklam leading to dragging stand-off between 2 armies

Amid Doklam standoff, Xi says China can defeat any 'invading enemy'

China's state-run media, experts, and former diplomats have denounced as "invasion" the presence of Indian troops in Doklam,

How India and China have come to the brink over a remote mountain pass

Standoff began last month when Bhutan, Indian ally, discovered Chinese workers trying to extend road

Now, Chinese daily accuses US of trying to escalate Sikkim standoff

"The Americans may think they can copy their South China Sea trick. But what did the US get from the maritime disputes?

Chinese media: Doval visit won't sway China over border standoff with India

The BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting is a routine conference held in preparation for the BRICS Summit, and is not a platform to address Sino-Indian border skirmishes."

Don't doubt our military capability: China warns India amid Doklam standoff

Indian officials say about 300 soldiers from either side are facing each other at Doklam

Sikkim row: Pentagon advises India, China to reduce tensions with dialogue

Gary Ross said the two countries should engage in direct dialogue free of coercive aspects

China daily accuses Swaraj of 'lying' to Parliament

The tabloid has unleashed a barrage of anti-India rhetoric in recent weeks

A disproportionate imbalance

Who would win the battle between China and India? An interesting proposition to explore

Missing in action: TV news anchors

Media's hypocrisy on India-China stand-off is because of successive govts hiding the real issue

China tussle with India blown out of proportion: S Jaishankar

New Delhi, 18 JulyForeign Secretary S Jaishankar today told a parliamentary panel that supranationalism and media hype on the issue has blown out of proportion the Dokalam military standoff between India and China.The Foreign Secretary didn't name any of the Sangh Parivar outfits that have in recent times called for boycott of Chinese manufactured goods or said India should annex Kailash Mansarovar. He, however, said supranationalist narrative has contributed to escalation of tension between the two neighbours, deterioration of bilateral ties and hindered efforts to resolve the dispute through diplomacy and negotiations.Jaishankar briefed the members of the Parliamentary standing committee on External Affairs and fielded questions from the members. Congress' Lok Sabha member Shashi Tharoor heads the committee. Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, Trinamool Congress' Sugata Bose, Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Mohammad Salim, Bharatiya Janata Party's Sharad Tripathi and Dravida .

Explained: The Sino-Indian war of 1962 and its political after life

Coming at a time India-China relations are in flux and require a fundamental reset

Foreign Secy S Jaishankar to brief MPs on India-China standoff

New Delhi, 17 JulyForeign Secretary S Jaishankar is slated to brief members of a Parliamentary standing committee on India-China ties in the wake of their military stand-off in Doklam on Tuesday. Opposition parties have also demanded discussion on the issue in both Houses during the monsoon session of Parliament that kicked off today.According to sources, the Ministry of External Affairs officials were to brief members of the parliamentary standing committee on external affairs on the subject of changes in global diplomacy after during US President Donald Trump's tenure. But the committee, which Congress' Shashi Tharoor heads, insisted the Foreign Secretary should instead brief them on Doklam stand-off.Members of the 31-member committee include Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi, Bharatiya Janata Party's Varun Gandhi, Communist Party of India (Marxist)'s Mohammed Salim and Sugata Bose of Trinamool Congress.The Trinamool Congress has also moved a notice under rule 267 in Rajya Sabha .

India-China trade balance agreement a non-starter after 3 years

In 2016-17, India's highest export earners were iron ore, cotton and organic chemicals

Follow 'no enemies' policy between New Delhi and Beijing: China to Myanmar

The article came as Myanmar's military chief concluded his eight-day visit to India from July 7

Govt's explanations on terror attack, India-China standoff not enough: Oppn

New Delhi, 14 JulyLeading Opposition parties today said they were thoroughly unconvinced by the Narendra Modi government's explanations on the Amarnath terror attack and Doklam stand-off between India and China, and they would raise these issues, particularly the growing unrest in Kashmir, in Parliament during the monsoon session that begins on Monday.Most of the Opposition leaders asked the government to resolve the dispute with China through diplomatic channels and negotiations, and seize the opportunity in Kashmir, where even the Hurriyat leaders have condemned the July 10 terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims, to move beyond the current narrative in the Kashmir Valley.Home Minister Rajnath Singh hosted the meeting with Opposition leaders at his official residence. Defence Minister Arun Jaitley and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj were also present, as was National Security Adviser Ajit Kumar Doval. The minisrters, Foreign and Home secretaries briefed the Opposition ...

India-China remain diplomatically engaged: Centre to political parties

Briefing was held for 19 parties by Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and Arun Jaitley

India-China trade balance agreement remain a non-starter after 3 years

While the trade deficit with China continues to balloon at more than $51.09 billion, next month would mark the third anniversary of India signing an agreement with the nation to achieve bilateral trade balance within 2019.The Five year Program for Economic and Trade cooperation is a joint medium term roadmap for promoting trade and investments, signed between the nations back in September, 2014."While it is broad based, it acknowledges the pitfalls of one way trade," a senior government official said under conditions of anonymity.Apart from this, the agreement also targets easing of restrictions by the Chinese against high potential export items such as bovine meat, fruits & vegetables and basmati rice, among others. Of these, only basmati rice has seen a breakthrough with 14 firms allowed rice year to export to China.However since the agreement is 'non-binding' in nature, the scope of deliberations with regards to reducing trade deficit depends significantly on the presence of a .

China's game plan: Alienate India by investing in South Asian neighbours

China is crucial for Myanmar as its largest trade partner, source of investment, the report said

India-China should approach each other with strategic maturity: Jaishankar

It is likely that from time to time there are differences, says Jaishankar