China building high-speed rail network in Indonesia, delivers first Chinese-made train cars
The railway line, which connects Jakarta and Bandung, a city in West Java province of Indonesia, is part of China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative.
Sep 03, 2022, 09:18 AM ISTChina's Belt and Road Initiative hits roadblock in 7 countries: Report
China`s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which aims to build a trade and infrastructure network connecting Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient trade routes of Silk Road, has hit a roadblock in seven countries, according to a recent report.
Apr 15, 2018, 17:09 PM ISTChina's One Belt One Road may pass through a theme park in Australia
The island continent, Australia, which is nowhere on the map of China`s investment initiative - One Belt One Road - has suddenly found itself on the route.
Mar 06, 2018, 08:03 AM ISTBlow to China: African Union discovers data theft, espionage; ditches Chinese servers
China has reponded characterstically, dismissing the allegation instead of trying to win back the trust.
Jan 30, 2018, 11:51 AM ISTChina releases Arctic Policy: Trade, natural resources and food are key areas of focus
The Arctic Policy outlined the rationale that China is likely use to ensure access to the resources of the region.
Jan 26, 2018, 22:13 PM ISTFailed at soft power, China's Confucius Institutes to now serve Beijing's diplomatic goals
The Confucius Institutes were meant to be language schools, but they have faced accusations of spying and spreading propaganda.
Jan 25, 2018, 20:06 PM ISTChina wields CPEC: Pakistan buckles to trade in yuan, to treat it equal to US Dollar
Less than a month back, Pakistani finance ministry officials had termed this move against the country's interest.
Dec 19, 2017, 13:21 PM ISTIndia ‘open to suggestion’ on China’s OBOR if concerns are addressed
India has said that it is open to any suggestion on OBOR if its sensitivities are taken into account.
Dec 15, 2017, 09:01 AM ISTCPEC trouble: Pakistan halts work on 3 road projects that China stopped funding
Work on the road project will resume only after China hands over the money, a minister said.
Dec 12, 2017, 13:29 PM ISTChina wants more control over CPEC, pushing Pakistan Army to take over: European think tank
Will Pakistan Army bow to Chinese pressure and take over? And will control stop with CPEC?
Dec 09, 2017, 19:47 PM ISTCPEC turns into challenge for China; entire One Belt One Road project could be at stake
Any strains for CPEC are bound to have wide repercussions for China's attempts in other countries.
Dec 06, 2017, 20:34 PM ISTRoadblock in friendship? Pakistan 'stunned', as China stops funding for 3 CPEC projects, says report
Was China's decision to stop funding for the three road projects retribution?
Dec 05, 2017, 16:23 PM ISTOn One Belt One Road, US backs India, says it crosses 'disputed' territory
India skipped the Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in May this year due to its sovereignty concerns over the nearly USD 60 billion CPEC.
Oct 04, 2017, 07:25 AM ISTNepal focused on increasing connectivity with China: Krishna Bahadur Mahara
He also expressed belief that the office will contribute in strengthening bilateral ties and broaden relations in the economic sector, Nepal's foreign ministry said.
Sep 10, 2017, 20:07 PM ISTUS will stay over 50 years in Afghanistan: Colonel Lawrence B Larry Wilkerson
Tolo News quoted Wilkerson as saying in an interview that the United States might stay for over 50 years in Afghanistan, because according to its strategic location, Afghanistan is the only place from where the US can take action against Russia and China.
Aug 26, 2017, 17:38 PM IST
Ignoring OBOR, India and Japan forge ahead with joint connectivity project
India and Japan had begun a dialogue on Africa in 2010, a continent in which both have much stake. The main objective of the AAGC is to enhance growth and connectivity between Asia and Africa.
Jul 30, 2017, 12:32 PM ISTChina's One Belt, One Road plan `will drive Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal towards bankruptcy`
China is charging interest rates as high as 16 percent and above for funding made available for OBOR projects like the CPEC.
Jun 12, 2017, 14:55 PM ISTIndia skips China's OBOR summit in Beijing - Here's why
After making its displeasure clear over Chinese flagship project 'One Belt, One Road' (OBOR) citing that the project ignores core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity, New Delhi officially skipped the event honoring the project in Beijing.
May 14, 2017, 09:43 AM ISTIndia to boycott China's OBOR conference, says cannot accept CPEC that ignores territorial integrity
The conference will start in Beijing on Sunday.
May 13, 2017, 23:28 PM IST'One Belt One Road' initiative poses serious strategic challenge to America, says top US expert
"The US must take more seriously the strategic challenges posed by China's One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative," Ashley Tellis of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace told lawmakers.
Apr 27, 2017, 12:51 PM IST