Indian graziers were stopped by the Chinese army at Demchok in eastern Ladakh, a senior government official said. Often in India we worry about a two front war involving Pakistan and China acting collusively. Have we ever thought what is China worried about? We must. That will give us an idea of what China can…
China’s exports grew at a faster-than-predicted pace in May, supported by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, electric vehicles and other technology-related products, even as geopolitical tensions and elevated energy prices weighed on global trade.Data released by China’s customs agency on Tuesday showed exports rose 19.4 per cent year-on-year in May, up from April’s 14.1 per…
Published on May 31, 2026 02:41 am IST China and Iran appear to be adapting to mounting U.S. pressure with new energy and transport corridors. Iran has signaled special transit treatment for China and Russia in the Strait of Hormuz, while reports show growing rail exports of oil and LPG toward China and Pakistan. As…
AI-generated image used for representation A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Changzhi city in northern China has killed at least 82 people, AFP reported on Saturday.The explosion in northern China’s led to a major rescue operation after hundreds of workers were trapped underground, according to South China Morning Post.The blast took place…
Within days of each other, Chinese President Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet in Beijing for two of the world’s most powerful and controversial leaders: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The near-identical military ceremonies, cannon salutes and choreographed welcomes were carefully designed to project China as the indispensable centre of…
US President Donald Trump said he would “work on the Taiwan problem” and speak with its president after his recent meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump also said it was “good” that Xi had met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.Speaking days after his China visit, Trump said he believed it was “good” that…
Russia-China (Image credit:AP) Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit China on Tuesday for a two-day visit, less than a week after US President Donald Trump made a high-profile trip to the country.Chinese President Xi Jinping’s ‘old friend’ visit is officially linked to the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Sino-Russian Treaty of Good-Neighborliness and…
2 min readMay 18, 2026 01:17 AM IST Welcome to The Indian Express’ weekly news quiz. Your pit stop for fun, curiosity, and a dash of healthy challenge. Think of it as a treasure hunt through the week’s biggest headlines, where 10 carefully crafted questions await you. All you need is a sharp mind, a…
At the recent US-China summit in Beijing, Xi Jinping said the two countries should avoid falling into the ‘Thucydides Trap’. The Chinese President’s use of the term, referring to an ancient rivalry, has drawn considerable attention across the world, and strategy experts believe he used it not so much as prediction of war but as…
Show Quick Read Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom US officials prepare military plans against Iran amid rising tensions. Diplomatic efforts continue to reopen critical Strait of Hormuz shipping. Trump dismisses Iran’s peace proposal, signaling tough stance. Iran signals readiness for severe retaliation against any attack. Epic Fury 2.0 US Iran War: US…
