Lu Kang

China puts bombers on 'high alert' amid tensions in Korean peninsula

China on Wednesday put its land-attack, cruise-missile-capable bombers "on high alert" and the US sees it as evidence that Beijing is preparing to respond to a potential situation in North Korea, a US defense official told CNN.

Apr 21, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

China seriously concerned over North Korea's nuclear programme

China, a close ally of North Korea, today expressed serious concern over Pyongyang's plans to step up its nuclear and missile programmes.

Apr 19, 2017, 23:10 PM IST

India should not use Dalai Lama to undermine China, warns Beijing

China said today that the Dalai Lama's Arunachal Pradesh visit had a "negative impact" on Sino-India ties and the vexed boundary issue, as it asserted that New Delhi should not use the Tibetan spiritual leader to "undermine" Beijing's interests.

Apr 17, 2017, 15:06 PM IST

China urges Donald Trump to honour US commitment to Paris Agreement

China on Wednesday urged United States President Donald Trump to honour the Paris Agreement on climate change ratified by his predecessor, Efe reported.

Mar 29, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

United nation ban on Azhar may increase Indian pressure on Pakistan: Chinese

India can increase its "military pressure" on Pakistan using the alibi of "counterterrorism crusade" that may bring "other players" in the region.

Feb 09, 2017, 17:47 PM IST

Beijing opposes United States sanctions on Iran involving Chinese firms

China has lodged representations to the United States over the latest sanctions against Iran which include Chinese nationals and enterprises.

Feb 07, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

China urges US to desist from erroneous remarks on disputed islands

China has urged the US to stop making erroneous remarks on the sovereignty of the Diaoyu Islands after American Defence Secretary James Mattis reportedly said the US-Japan mutual defence treaty applies to the disputed islands in the East China Sea.

Feb 04, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Ahead of key Vienna meet, China says 'no change' in stand on India's NSG membership

Ahead of this week's crucial NSG meet in Vienna, China on Monday stuck to its guns, saying there was "no change" in its stand on India's membership bid which it has indicated would be considered only after rules for entry of non-NPT countries are finalised by the elite group.

Nov 07, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

China concerned over situation in Kashmir after Uri attack

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said, "We want to express our deep sympathies and condolences to the affected families and the injured."

Sep 19, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

China hopes for early talks with Phillipines on South China Sea

China is hoping for talks with the Philippines on the South China Sea issue at an early date, an official said on Wednesday.

Aug 24, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

China says Oli's fall will not change ties with Nepal

China on Tuesday said its "weal and woe" friendship with Nepal will not change after the resignation of premier K P Oli, amid concerns here over the fate of a number border connectivity deals struck during his regime to blunt India's influence in Nepal.

Jul 26, 2016, 16:22 PM IST

China vows `decisive response` to S. China Sea provocations

China  threatened a "decisive response" to any provocations in the South China Sea, following an international tribunal ruling against its extensive claims in the disputed area.

Jul 14, 2016, 16:07 PM IST

China for 'friendly consultations' with India over Nepal

 As it signed its first oil trade deal with Nepal ending India's monopoly over fuel supplies, China today expressed readiness for "friendly" talks with India to stabilise the landlocked country, reeling under acute fuel shortage due to a blockade of border points with India.

Oct 28, 2015, 18:58 PM IST