How to resolve disputes through international law
As you may recall, at the Inaugural meeting of 54th Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) held in Beijing in spring of last year, Premier Li Keqiang of China announced that the Chinese government would set up a China-AALCO exchange and research programme on international law. This planted seeds for cooperation […]
University violence: India issues advisory for Indian students in China
A Chinese university has expelled three Indian students for reportedly being involved in an armed clash that left one student with stab wounds. The brawl took place between two groups of Indian students who were reportedly armed with sharp-edged weapons. The incident occurred recently at the medical faculty of the Three Gorges University at Yichang […]
Zika virus: New scare for the world
The obscure mosquito-borne virus Zika, is the new pandemic that has become a major cause of concern for public health officials worldwide. At present there is no specific cure for the disease found in the Americas. The virus has put the onus on the world of scientific research to find a solution to it. The […]
China’s economy growth sinks to lowest in 25 years
In another disappointing news for global markets, the world’s second largest economy recorded its lowest growth rate in 25 years. China’s economy grew 6.9 per cent in 2015, missing the government’s benchmark 7 per cent. This is China’s lowest since 1990. It is also the slowest quarterly growth since the 2008 global financial crisis. The […]
Al-Qaeda strikes in Burkina Faso, 20 killed
Around 20 people were killed and others were taken hostage when Islamist gunmen stormed a hotel in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso, on January 15. Al- Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) claimed responsibility for the attack. The security forces surrounded the Splendid Hotel and were waiting to begin an assault to rescue […]
China’s Hollywood dream: Chinese tycoon set to buy ‘Legendary’ Hollywood studio
The American Dream and the Chinese Dream may not mesh, but when it comes to films the two dreams may intertwine with China’s richest man set to buy “legendary” Hollywood studio, known for making blockbusters like “Jurassic World”, “Godzilla” and “Interstellar.” Wanda Group, headed by Wang Jianlin, has announced the deal for buying Legendary Entertainment […]
China’s economic crisis, lower yuan triggers fall in Asian stocks
Asian stocks fell on January 6 as Beijing continued to lower the yuan. A recent survey pointed to weakness in China’s services sector, while the Japanese yen drew support from risk aversion. The claim of a nuclear test in North Korea has further worsened the sentiment in Asia. South Korea’s KOSPI and the won both […]
Pathankot attack targeted at disrupting India-Pakistan talks: China
China, an all-weather friend of Pakistan, has condemned the terror attack on the Pathankot air force base saying it may have been launched “intentionally” to disrupt the momentum in India-Pakistan ties, which have shown “signs of improvement.” “We condemn this attack…At this juncture, this attack might have been launched intentionally to disrupt this momentum in […]
Bhutan rolls out red carpet for ‘elder brother’ Modi
THIMPHU/NEW DELHI: Bhutan has rolled out the red-carpet welcome for Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he began his twenty-four hour visit to the Himalayan state, which is expected to place India-Bhutan ties on a higher trajectory. In a special gesture, Bhutan’s Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay welcomed the Indian leader by putting his arms around him […]