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14 May

Chinese State Media Outlet ‘Global Times’ Withheld in India Amid Rising Tensions Over Misinformation

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New Delhi (National Time): In a notable move reflecting growing concerns over misinformation and propaganda, the official account of China’s state-run media outlet, Global Times, has been withheld in India. The action, observed on Wednesday, was carried out in response to a legal demand from Indian authorities. When users in India attempt to access the Global Times account on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), a message now reads: “@globaltimesnews has been withheld in IN in response to a legal demand.” The development comes shortly after X disclosed on May 8 that it had received executive orders from the Indian…

14 May

“Arunachal Is, Was, and Will Be India”: Delhi Blasts China’s Latest Naming Game

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New Delhi (National Times): In a firm and unequivocal message to Beijing, India has dismissed China’s latest attempt to rename several locations in Arunachal Pradesh, calling it a “senseless and futile exercise.” The Ministry of External Affairs declared on Wednesday that such actions will never alter the ground reality. Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the MEA, said: "We categorically reject these attempts. Creative naming will not change the fact that Arunachal Pradesh is, and will always remain, an integral and inalienable part of India." The statement follows China’s issuance of a new list of “standardised” names for locations inside Arunachal Pradesh…

28 Apr

China Backs Pakistan, Calls for Calm as India-Pakistan Tensions Rise

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New Delhi (National Times): After the Pahalgam Attack, China has thrown its weight behind Pakistan, voicing support for its sovereignty and security amid escalating tensions with India following the Pahalgam terror attack. In a phone call on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured his Pakistani counterpart, Ishaq Dar, that Beijing remains a firm supporter of Pakistan’s counterterrorism efforts and its national security imperatives. He also called for an "impartial investigation" into the terror attack that claimed 26 lives. The situation between India and Pakistan has rapidly deteriorated since the attack, with India moving to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty…

28 Apr

Pakistan Urges Russia and China to Join Pahalgam Terror Attack Investigation

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, International Investigation, Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan, Russia

Islamabad, April 28, 2025 – In a significant diplomatic move, Pakistan has urged Russia and China to participate in an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead, including 25 Indian nationals and one Nepali citizen, in Jammu and Kashmir earlier this month.According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, Islamabad maintains that it had no role in the brutal attack. Pakistani officials have dismissed India's allegations of cross-border terrorism, describing them as "baseless" and "politically motivated." In an effort to bolster its claims of innocence, Pakistan formally suggested that neutral parties such as Russia and China be involved…

04 Apr

China hits back against Donald Trump’s tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, US President, US-China Relations

National Times Bureau (Rajeev Sharma), April 4, 2025: US President Donald Trump has imposed import tariffs on China totalling 54%, but that figure didn’t come all at once. Since returning to the White House in January, Trump raised tariffs on Chinese imports to 20%. Then earlier this week, Washington brought in a new set of "reciprocal" tariffs for countries around the world and the rate for China is 34%. It means China's retaliatory tariff matches the one Trump introduced earlier this week. China files lawsuit against US tariffs with WTO and China’s response to US tariffs, after Beijing says it’s…

21 Mar

Trump Signals Limits to Musk’s Role in US Strategic Affairs Over Business Interests in China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Elon Musk, National Security, Trump, U.S. Government

Washington, March 21, 2025 – President Donald Trump hinted at limits to Elon Musk’s involvement in U.S. government strategic matters, citing Musk’s business interests in China as a potential conflict of interest. During an Oval Office meeting on the development of a new fighter jet, Trump addressed reports suggesting that Musk would be briefed on U.S. military strategies, particularly regarding China.Trump, acknowledging Musk’s business dealings in China—where the billionaire operates manufacturing facilities for his Tesla vehicles—indicated that such ties could make Musk susceptible to Chinese influence. “Elon has businesses in China,” Trump remarked, “and he would be susceptible, perhaps, to…

05 Mar

“If US Wants War, We’re Ready,” China Denounces U.S. Tariffs as “Blackmail” Over Fentanyl

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Beijing (National Times)– A spokesperson for the Chinese government has issued a fiery rebuke of U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods, labeling them a baseless pretext tied to the fentanyl crisis and vowing to resist what they called American "bullying." In a statement released today, China defended its retaliatory actions as "entirely justified and essential" to protect its interests, while accusing the U.S. of exploiting the drug epidemic to justify economic aggression. The fentanyl crisis, which has ravaged communities across the United States, has long been a point of contention between Washington and Beijing. U.S. officials have claimed that China plays…

21 Feb

Kharge Accuses Modi of Endangering Security with “Soft Policy” on China

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New Delhi, February 21, 2025 – Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of jeopardizing national security by taking a "soft approach" towards China. He claimed that as a result, China was actively constructing 90 new villages along the Arunachal Pradesh border. “Red Salute” Instead of “Red Eye” Kharge criticized the government’s stance, alleging that Modi was offering a “red salute” to China instead of showing a firm “red eye.” He pointed to a report published in The Tribune that detailed China’s construction of 90 new villages along Arunachal’s border, adding to…