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China's top banks under strain from rising loan losses, shrinking margins

The lenders, led by Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd., reported falling or weak earnings for the first half of 2025 as they continued to pump out new loans to China's struggling consumers

PM Modi and Xi Jinping vow to stabilise world trade, boost investment ties

Achieving 'dragon-elephant dance' the right choice: China Prez

US makes it harder for SK Hynix, Samsung to make chips in China

The US Commerce Department had given the companies exemptions to sweeping restrictions created in 2022 on the sale of US semiconductor equipment to China

Xi Jinping uses summit, parade and history to showcase China's global pull

With the leaders of Russia and India visiting, China's president will show how he can use statecraft, military might and history to push for global influence

PM Modi, Xi discuss long-term growth and development: Foreign Secy Misri

Currently in Tianjin, China, Prime Minister Modi is attending the 25th SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organisation) Heads of State Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025

Russia, China oppose discriminatory sanctions against Brics nations: Putin

Russia and China have taken a common stand against "discriminatory sanctions" that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS member countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Putin, who arrived here to attend the Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) summit, made the remarks in an interview with China's state-run Xinhua news agency. He said that Russia and China are paying special attention to mobilising additional resources for critical infrastructure projects, and stand united in strengthening BRICS' ability to address pressing global challenges. The Russian president said that Moscow and Beijing take a "common stand against discriminatory sanctions that hinder the socioeconomic development" of BRICS members and the world at large. Putin's remarks came in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump threatening the member countries of BRICS with 10 per cent tariffs. BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Saudi Arabia

PM Modi invites Xi Jinping to Brics 2026 summit hosted by India

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Summit of the leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin today

Xi meets Maldives Prez Muizzu, urges stronger ties via FTA implementation

Chinese President Xi Jinping met Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu here on Sunday and called for deepening bilateral ties with effective implementation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit being held here on Sunday. The Maldives is a Dialogue Partner of the 10-member SCO bloc. Xi told Muizzu that the two countries have achieved positive progress in advancing Belt and Road cooperation, and China will continue to deepen practical cooperation with the Maldives to ensure the effective implementation of the China-Maldives FTA. Both countries should advance cooperation in areas including fisheries, marine scientific research, environmental protection, as well as disaster prevention and reduction, he said. For his part, Muizzu said the Maldives is willing to work with China to expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, housing construction and tourism, and to strengthen coordination and .

Russian President Putin arrives in Tianjin to attend 2025 SCO Summit

This marks yet another visit by Putin to China, following his state visit in May 2024

PM Modi's visit to boost China-India relations: Chinese envoy to India

Members of the Indian diaspora in Tianjin welcomed PM Modi with great enthusiasm upon his arrival in the city

Watch: PM Modi lands in China for SCO Summit 2025; meets Indian diaspora

After wrapping up his visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit 2025.

Humanoid AI robot Xiao He to assist media personnel at SCO Summit in China

A humanoid robot, Xiao He, has been positioned to provide multilingual support, answering queries and assisting journalists in multiple languages

China's latest sci-fi drone signals next phase in defence innovation

The flying prototype, resembling a UFO spotted by a US carrier a decade ago, blends hover and cruise abilities, joining a string of new Chinese advances in naval and air technology

India, China cooperation crucial for global economic stability: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it is important for India and China to work together to bring stability to the world economic order as he asserted that New Delhi is ready to advance bilateral ties from a strategic and long-term perspective based on mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity. In an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun published during his ongoing visit to Japan, Modi also asserted that stable, predictable, and amicable bilateral relations between India and China, as two neighbours and the two largest nations on earth, can have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity. Asked about the importance of improving relations with China at this time, Modi said, "At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, I would be travelling to Tianjin from here to take part in the SCO Summit. Since my meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, steady and positive progress has been made in our bilateral ties." Stable, predictable, and amicable ..

Kim Jong Un's China trip signals shifting dynamics in nuclear diplomacy

For Kim, the visit will mark his debut on a multilateral diplomatic stage since taking power 14 years ago, showing his confidence backed by the partnership with Russia and his growing nuclear arsenal

PM Modi arrives in Japan on two-day visit to boost ties, hold summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived here on Friday on a two-day visit during which he will hold summit talks with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba. In his departure statement, Prime Minister Modi said his visit to Japan will be an opportunity to strengthen civilisational bonds and cultural ties between the two countries. During his visit to Japan from August 29 to 30, Modi will hold summit talks with his Japanese PM Ishiba. "We would focus on shaping the next phase in our Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which has made steady and significant progress over the past 11 years," Modi said. "We would endeavour to give new wings to our collaboration, expand scope and ambition of our economic and investment ties, and advance cooperation in new and emerging technologies, including AI and semiconductors," he added. From Japan, Modi will travel to China on a two-day visit to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin on August 31 and

Meituan's loss warning spurs nearly $27 billion China's internet rout

China's food delivery leader issued its dire prediction after reporting "irrational competition" eradicated most of its profit in the June quarter

Nvidia CEO says AI boom far from over after tepid sales forecast

The founder and CEO's bullish outlook contrasts with recent signs of fatigue in AI-focused stocks and comments from industry leaders about overheated investor enthusiasm

Xi hosts Russia, North Korea, Iran and Myanmar at Beijing military parade

Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, who rarely travels abroad, will also attend, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday

China, Nepal to conduct joint anti-terror military drills in September

The Chinese and Nepalese militaries will conduct a joint counter-terrorism training exercise in Nepal next month, the defence ministry here announced on Thursday, days ahead of Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's visit to China. The exercises to be held from early to mid-September will feature comprehensive counter-terrorism drills, as well as training in disaster relief and peacekeeping operations, Ministry of National Defence spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang told a press conference here. This will be the fifth such joint training between the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and the Nepalese armed forces, and it will further enhance their joint counter-terrorism capabilities and deepen the traditional friendship and practical cooperation between the two militaries, Zhang said. Prime Minister Oli will arrive in China on Saturday for a five-day visit during which he will attend the SCO plus Summit in Tianjin and a military parade in Beijing to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Chine