China
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Government
Kim Jong Un’s First International Appearance after 20-Hour Train Journey
DID Press: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to Beijing to attend the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. According to North Korea’s official news agency (KCNA), Kim left Pyongyang for Beijing by train,…
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Economy & Development
Xi Urges Economic Cooperation, Rejects ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit
DID Press: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit on Monday, calling on member states to reject “Cold War mentality” and pursue deeper economic cooperation and shared development. Speaking in Tianjin, Xi said SCO nations…
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Economy & Development
Modi to Xi: India Committed to Improving ties with China
DID Press: Indian PM Narendra Modi, in a key meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that New Delhi is committed to improving relations with Beijing. “We are committed to progressing our relations based on mutual respect, trust, and sensitivities,”…
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Government
China to Showcase Missiles Capable of Reaching US
DID Press: According to Bloomberg, China plans to showcase some of its most advanced strategic weapons during its military parade scheduled for September 3, including missiles capable of striking U.S. territory. Satellite imagery analysis indicates that Beijing has prepared several…
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Afghanistan
US and Pakistani Citizens Banned from Wakhan Corridor
DID Press: Afghanistan caretaker government banned the entry of U.S. and Pakistani citizens into the Wakhan Corridor – a remote northeastern region of Afghanistan bordering China. Authorities cited growing security concerns and escalating tensions with Pakistan as key reasons behind…
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Economy & Development
India-China Water Dispute: Delhi Speeds Up Work on Largest Dam
DID Press: India has accelerated the construction of its largest-ever dam in response to concerns over the potential effects of China’s massive dam project in Tibet. Internal assessments in New Delhi indicate that the Chinese dam on the Xiang River…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan on Verge of Joining CPEC
DID Press: As efforts to expand regional cooperation intensify, China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has the potential to transform Afghanistan into one of the key hubs for transit and trade in the region. Zafar Iqbal, President of the China–Pakistan Joint Chamber…
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Afghanistan
China Supporting Afghanistan’s Right to Development
DID Press: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing supports Afghanistan’s right to pursue development and modernization, reaffirming China’s commitment to stand alongside all Afghanistan people. Mao made the remarks while discussing Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to…
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Afghanistan
Afghanistan Caretaker Government Not Invited to SCO Summit
DID Press: Despite claims by Afghanistan’s caretaker government that it had received invitation to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, Chinese officials confirmed that no representatives from the group will take part in the meeting. China’s Deputy Foreign…
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Afghanistan
Taliban Caretaker PM Meets Chinese Foreign Minister in Kabul
DID Press: Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, Prime Minister of the Taliban-led government, met with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his delegation on the sidelines of the trilateral meeting of foreign ministers from Afghanistan, China, and Pakistan. During the talks,…
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