China says new Silk Road not about military ambitions BEIJING: China's ambition to build a new Silk Road is not about seeking to expand its military role abroad nor about seeking to set up foreign bases, the Defence Ministry said on Thursday. The new Silk Road, formally known as the Belt and Road... Women 25 May, 2017
India's 'new Silk Road' snub highlights gulf with China BEIJING: China invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and six cabinet colleagues to its "new Silk Road" summit this month, even offering to rename a flagship Pakistani project running through disputed territory to persuade them to attend, a... 21 May, 2017
China pledges $124 billion for new Silk Road as champion of globalization BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $124 billion on Sunday for his new Silk Road plan to forge a path of peace, inclusiveness and free trade, and called for the abandonment of old models based on rivalry and diplomatic power... 15 May, 2017
Pakistan signs nearly $500 million in China deals at Silk Road summit BEIJING: Pakistan signed new deals with China on Saturday worth nearly $500 million ahead of Beijing's international forum on its "Silk Road" trade and infrastructure initiative for Asia, Africa and Europe, the Pakistani government said. The... 14 May, 2017
"Nepal in talks with China to build $8 bln cross-border rail link" BEIJING: Nepal is in talks with China to build a cross-border rail link that may cost up to $8 billion, and funding could be expected after Nepal formally signed up to Beijing's Belt and Road initiative, a Nepali finance ministry official said on... Travel 14 May, 2017
India skips China's Silk Road summit, warns of "unsustainable" debt NEW DELHI: India has not sent an official delegation to attend the "Belt and Road Forum" in Beijing and instead criticised China's global initiative, warning of an "unsustainable debt burden" for countries involved. Chinese President Xi Jinping is... Women 14 May, 2017
N Korea fires missile days after new S Korea leader pledges dialogue South Korea holds National Security Council meeting No dialogue unless North changes attitude, South says Missile flew for 30 minutes, rose more than 2,000 km, Japan says Launched from same site as intermediate-range test-Japan SEOUL:... Women 14 May, 2017
India skips China's Silk Road summit, warns of "unsustainable" debt NEW DELHI: India has not sent an official delegation to attend the "Belt and Road Forum" in Beijing and instead criticised China's global initiative, warning of an "unsustainable debt burden" for countries involved. Chinese President Xi Jinping is... Women 14 May, 2017
China-led AIIB approves seven new members ahead of new Silk Road summit BEIJING: The China-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Saturday it had approved seven new members to join the bank, a day before China's biggest diplomatic event of the year kicks off. Leaders from 29 countries will attend... 13 May, 2017
U.S. complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit BEIJING/SHANGHAI: The United States warned China on Friday that North Korea's attendance at a weekend summit on China's new Silk Road could affect the participation of other countries, casting a shadow over what is Beijing's biggest diplomatic... Women 13 May, 2017
8 dead, 20 injured after moderate quake in far western China BEIJING: A moderate earthquake that struck close to the earth's surface killed eight people and injured more than 20 others in far western China on Thursday, the region's earthquake administration said. The morning quake struck in Taxkorgan county,... Women 11 May, 2017
China�s OBOR: Pain or gain? At present, projects like Kathmandu Ring Road, BICC hall, and many programmes on education, health and other social welfare sectors are being funded by China. China always expects each project to ooze benefits for Nepal. There may be some seen and... 10 May, 2017
