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Tibetans call on India, other nations to press Beijing over Panchen Lama

The Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday called on India and other democratic nations to press Beijing to divulge the whereabouts of Panchen Lama Gedhun Choekyi Nyima and allow an independent fact-finding commission to examine his disappearance in China nearly 29 years ago. The demand was made at a grand event held in this Himachal Pradesh town commemorating the 35th birth anniversary of Choekyi Nyima who disappeared just three days after the Dalai Lama declared the then six-year to be the reincarnated Panchen Lama. A joint statement issued by leading Tibetan leaders called on foreign governments and the UN to direct their ambassadors in China to meet with the 11th Panchen Lama and ascertain his whereabouts and wellbeing. The Panchen Lama is the second most important figure in Tibetan Buddhism. "Our most pressing concern is whether the Panchen Rinpoche is still alive or not," said Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong or political head of Tibet's government-in-exile, in presence of hundred

India seeks overseas help for lithium processing to avoid relying on China

New Delhi is in the process of auctioning its first mining rights to lithium blocks, which were discovered last year in the Jammu and Kashmir region and the states of Chhattisgarh

Tibetan govt-in-exile holds back-channel informal dialogue with China

The Tibetan government-in-exile and China are holding back-channel talks, signalling signs of willingness by both sides to re-engage over a decade after the formal dialogue process hit a dead end in view of anti-China protests in Tibet and Beijing's hardline approach towards the Buddhist region. The Sikyong or political head of Tibet's government-in-exile, Penpa Tsering, confirmed the holding of informal talks and said his interlocutor has been dealing with "people in Beijing" but there is no immediate expectation of a forward movement. "We have had back-channel (engagement) since last year. But we have no immediate expectations from it. It has to be a long-term (one)," Tsering told a small group of journalists, insisting that the talks are "very informal". "I have my interlocutor who deals with people in Beijing. Then there are other elements also trying to reach out to us," the head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) said. From 2002 to 2010, Tibetan spiritual leader the

China should have confidence to talk to us, says Taiwan's president-elect

Lai, who won election in January and takes office on May 20, is particularly disliked by Beijing, which views him as a dangerous separatist

Blinken begins China visit as tensions rise over new US foreign aid bill

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has begun a critical trip to China armed with a strengthened diplomatic hand following Senate approval of a foreign aid package that will provide billions of dollars in assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan as well as force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform - all areas of contention between Washington and Beijing. Blinken arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday just hours after the Senate vote on the long-stalled legislation and shortly before President Joe Biden is expected to sign it into law to demonstrate U.S. resolve in defending its allies and partners. Passage of the bill will add further complications to an already complex relationship that has been strained by disagreements over numerous global and regional disputes. Still, the fact that Blinken is making the trip shortly after a conversation between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, a similar visit to China by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and a .

Top US, Chinese naval officials discuss challenges in Indo-Pacific region

Top US and Chinese naval officials held a rare meeting in China on Wednesday amid the growing tensions over Taiwan and the South China Sea and discussed the increasing security challenges" in the Indo-Pacific region. Admiral Stephen Koehler, commander of the US Pacific Fleet, met Admiral Yuan Huazhi, political commissar of the People's Liberation Army Navy, (PLAN) on the sidelines of the 19th Western Pacific Naval Symposium being organised by the Chinese navy at the coastal city of Qingdao. Koehler met Yuan to discuss increasing security challenges in the Indo-Pacific, a statement from the US Pacific Fleet, which provides naval forces to the Indo-Pacific Command, said. Two days earlier, Koehler had met the commander of China's navy, Admiral Hu Zhongming, according to the statement. In meetings with Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) officials, Koehler discussed the importance of maintaining open lines of communication, operational safety and regional security concerns, the Hong

Chinese electric vehicle suppliers prefer tech tieups, shun 'risky' JVs

China is the largest cell and battery manufacturer in the world. Its companies have explored a possible entry to India but did not proceed due to stringent FDI norms for companies from China

China's fake-fashion retailers thrive on TikTok, Reddit and Discord

In a video posted to his TikTok channel and viewed by nearly 2 million people, King unwrapped £2,000 (​​$2,488) worth of seemingly high-end Nike shoes, new in their boxes

Apple's Q1 smartphone shipments in China down by 19%, worst since 2020

Apple lost its crown as the biggest smartphone seller in China to rival Vivo

China turns heat up on cross-border investments in local govt debt: Report

Local governments in China have the authority to grant QDLP licenses, and Hainan has been one of the most active issuers of such approvals

China acquires recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers

While the US bars Nvidia and its partners from selling advanced chips to China, including via third parties, the sale and purchase of the chips are not illegal in China

Zydus Lifesciences gets China nod for drug to treat CKD-linked anaemia

It is estimated that more than 120 million people are living with chronic kidney disease in China

Tensions between Beijing, Washington biggest worry for US firms in China

Simmering tensions between Beijing and Washington remain the top worry for American companies operating in China, according to a report by the American Chamber of Commerce in China released Tuesday. The survey of US companies said inconsistent and unclear policies and enforcement, rising labour costs and data security issues were other top concerns. It also said that, despite the insistence of Chinese leaders that Beijing welcomes foreign businesses, many still are hindered from free competition. The Chinese government has stated that it encourages foreign direct investment, but many of our members continue to encounter barriers to investment and operations including policies that discriminate against them and public relations campaigns that create suspicion of foreigners, the report said. The report welcomed an improvement in relations in 2023 that was capped by summit meetings of Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Joe Biden, but said the US presidential election in November w

China state fund Central Huijin Investment pours $41 bn into markets in Q1

The purchases helped China's CSI300 blue-chip index bounced back roughly 14% from five-year lows hit in February

A fascinating chart

Compared to China and Africa, India is remarkably well positioned on multiple fronts

EU aims to increase agri-food exports to China despite trade tensions

Unlike sectors such as solar panels or new energy vehicles (NEVs) the European Union's agri-food sector runs an export surplus in its trade with China

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese military aircraft, 6 naval ships around nation

In retaliation, Taiwan sent planes and naval ships and deployed air defence missile systems to monitor the PLA activity

Beijing taking punitive measures against families of activists: Report

Focused on the year 2023, the report highlights Chinese authorities' punitive measures against human rights defenders' families, including young children

BSF recovers two China-made drones from different locations in Amritsar

The statement further stated that reliable information and coordinated efforts of BSF and Punjab police successfully foiled the desperate attempts of illicit drone handlers from across the border

China flight paths move: Taiwan to exercise its air traffic control rights

Taiwan's Civil Aviation Administration has voiced concern regarding the W122 and W123 flight paths jeopardizing flight safety