China decides to hike defence budget by 7-8 percent in 2016. Impact on neighbourhood
As China’s economic woes continue to grow, it has not deterred the government from hiking its defence budget by 7-8 percent in 2016. This development could increase concerns among its neighbours whose military equipments are not as modernised as China or who do not possess the same might. The announcement was made by Fu […]
China raises concern over US-led naval exercise near South China Sea
After Admiral Harry B. Harris, chief of the US Pacific Command, announced joint naval exercises with Japan and India in the northern waters of the Philippine Sea, China expressed concerns at the development saying it hopes that this will not harm interest of third parties. In an official statement China’s Foreign Ministry Hong Lei said: […]
International Red Cross praises Indian housing programme in Sri Lanka
As India continues to play crucial role in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka after three decades of internal strife, India has been praised by the International Red Cross for its housing programme. “The owner-driven model, adopted in a housing programme funded by the Indian government in Sri Lanka, can serve as a source of inspiration, […]