China defends removing term limit for Xi's presidency
The party’s powerful Central Committee last month passed a proposal to remove the two-term cap on Chinese presidency
Mar 04, 2018, 21:41 PM ISTChina kicks off parliament season to ratify move to remove term limit for Xi Jinping
The Chinese constitution, which has been in effect since 1982, prohibits more than two terms for the president and the vice-president.
Mar 02, 2018, 20:00 PM ISTRahul Gandhi meets delegation of Communist Party of China
Rahul Gandhi had earlier stroked a controversy when he met the Chinese ambassador in Delhi at the height of Doklam border standoff between the two countries.
Jan 05, 2018, 22:34 PM ISTTaiwan calls Chinese military drills a 'severe threat'
The Taiwanese Army said this week that China had carried out at least 20 drills with warplanes around Taiwan and Japan
Dec 26, 2017, 18:41 PM ISTMillions of officials across China told to study President Xi Jinping's new book
Millions of officials across China have been told to study the new book of thoughts and speeches of President Xi Jinping, authorities said on Thursday.
Nov 23, 2017, 14:28 PM ISTNot Jesus Christ but President Xi will save you, China tells Christians
Thousands of Christians live below poverty line in Yugan county in rural south-east China.
Nov 15, 2017, 10:47 AM ISTXi Jinping, Vladimir Putin pledge to enhance regional, international cooperation
Chinese President Xi Jinping met here on Friday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on further strengthening bilateral ties and cooperation on regional and international affairs.
Nov 11, 2017, 08:41 AM ISTBe combat ready to win wars: Xi Jinping sends strong message to Chinese troops
Unlike other countries, the military in China functions under the party and not under the government.
Oct 27, 2017, 15:53 PM ISTChina to unveil new leadership line-up today as Xi cements power
Five members are expected to retire due to an unwritten rule limiting new five-year terms to those under 68.
Oct 25, 2017, 07:53 AM ISTXi Jinping says Chinese armed forces to become world-class
Chinese armed forces will become world-class by mid-21st century, according to President Xi Jinping. With technology at its core, Xi said his military is 'built to fight' and will enhance its strategic capabilities.
Oct 18, 2017, 13:48 PM ISTChina to build world-class armed forces by mid-21st century: President Xi
Founded in 1927, the People`s Liberation Army now commands about two million service personnel.
Oct 18, 2017, 13:13 PM ISTXi Jinping set for 2nd term as Communist Party Congress begins in Beijing
China's biggest political event, the Communist Party Congress that determines who rules the country and its direction for the next term, began here on Wednesday under tight security.
Oct 18, 2017, 11:29 AM ISTCommunist Party of China to hold key meeting, set agendas
The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Wednesday will hold a key meeting that will lay the foundation for the party's upcoming 19th National Congress.
Oct 11, 2017, 10:22 AM ISTChinese watchdog says 1.34 million officials punished for graft since 2013
Those punished for graft since 2013 include 648,000 village-level officials and most crimes were related to small scale corruption, said the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI).
Oct 08, 2017, 10:00 AM ISTChina documentary depicts powerful military ahead of CPC meet
A documentary being aired on Chinese media showcases the achievements of sweeping military reforms carried out by President Xi Jinping in the last five years to build a strong army in order to expand China's global influence.
Oct 04, 2017, 17:27 PM ISTChina's biggest political event, National Congress, in October
Xi has emerged as one of the most powerful leaders in China and arguably on par with Mao Zedong and Deng Xiaoping after he was conferred the title "core leader"
Aug 31, 2017, 20:27 PM ISTAmid Doklam standoff, Xi Jinping says Chinese military has ability to defeat all invading enemies
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies.
Jul 30, 2017, 10:20 AM ISTAutonomy not a licence to fight for Hong Kong' freedom: China
China on Saturday warned against attempts to make Hong Kong independent and asked Hongkongers not to take the promised "high degree of autonomy" as a licence to confront Beijing.
May 27, 2017, 18:49 PM ISTIn rare disclosure, China's Communist Party admits its officials funding Dalai Lama
In a rare disclosure, China's ruling Communist Party has claimed that some of its officials were funding the Dalai Lama by donating money to him, undermining the fight against "separatist" forces.
May 02, 2017, 10:17 AM ISTXi Jinping elected to key Congress of Communist Party
President Xi Jinping has been unanimously elected as a delegate to the National Congress of the ruling Communist Party of China (CPC) at the Guizhou provincial party unit.
Apr 21, 2017, 10:53 AM IST