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12 Apr

India rejects China’s “fictitious” renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, World NewsArunachal, Border, China, MEA, Renaming, Sovereignty

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): India on Sunday, April 12, 2026, issued a sharp rebuttal to China’s latest attempt to rename several locations within Arunachal Pradesh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) characterized the move as a "mischievous" attempt to manufacture baseless narratives, asserting that such actions cannot alter the "undeniable reality" of India's territorial sovereignty. New Delhi reiterated its firm stance that Arunachal Pradesh remains an integral and inalienable part of the country, regardless of unilateral administrative lists released by Beijing. External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that assigning fictitious names to Indian territories only serves to inject negativity…

10 Apr

Alberta Pushes Agri-Food Exports with High-Level Trade Mission to China

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsAlberta, Canada, TrendingAlberta, China

Edmonton/Beijing (Rajeev Sharma): In a bid to expand global market access for its agriculture sector, the Government of Alberta has launched a focused trade outreach to China, aiming to deepen economic ties and unlock new investment avenues. Leading the initiative, Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson is on an official visit to China, marking the first such engagement by an Alberta elected representative in several years. The mission is centred on strengthening existing partnerships while identifying fresh opportunities for exporters, particularly in the agri-food segment. The visit underscores Alberta’s intent to position itself as a dependable supplier of premium agricultural…

16 Feb

China Grants Visa-Free Entry to Canadians Through 2026 in Diplomatic Reset

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, TrendingCanada, China

Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian passport holders can now travel to China without a visa for short stays, following a new policy announced by China’s Foreign Ministry. The measure, which takes effect Tuesday, will remain in place until December 31, 2026. Under the arrangement, Canadians may enter China for up to 30 days for purposes including tourism, business, visiting family and friends, exchanges, and transit. The same visa exemption will also apply to U.K. passport holders. In a statement released by the ministry, Beijing described the move as part of efforts to encourage international travel and strengthen cross-border engagement. Canada’s Foreign…

16 Jan

Canada–China Reset: PM Mark Carney Seals Strategic Partnership on Energy, Trade, and Agri-Food

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanadaCanada, China, China visit, PM Mark Carney

Beijing ( National Times): Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a major new strategic partnership with China during his landmark visit to Beijing, the first by a Canadian prime minister since 2017 aimed at boosting Canada’s economic resilience through deeper cooperation in energy, agri-food, and trade.Following high level meetings with President Xi Jinping and other top Chinese leaders, both countries released a joint statement outlining collaboration on clean energy, climate competitiveness, and technology, including batteries, solar, wind, and energy storage. Canada is also encouraging increased Chinese investment in its clean-tech and manufacturing sectors.A key outcome includes Canada allowing up to…

31 Dec

New Delhi Pushes Back Against Mediation Narrative Amid Fresh Questions on Beijing’s Involvement

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World NewsChina

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has once again rejected claims that any foreign power played a role in defusing the recent military escalation with Pakistan, asserting that the situation was brought under control through direct talks between the two armies. Officials in New Delhi said the confrontation, which lasted four days, came to an end after Pakistan’s military leadership reached out following substantial setbacks along the frontier. According to the Indian side, Pakistan’s Director General of Military Operations contacted his Indian counterpart, leading to a mutual decision to cease all hostilities across land, air, and maritime domains starting May 10.…

03 Nov

Trump Alleges Pakistan Conducting Nuclear Tests, Says U.S. Must Resume Its Own Program

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsChina, Donald Trump, Pakistan nuclear tests, Russia, U.S. nuclear program

Washington, November 3 — U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Pakistan is among several nations carrying out nuclear tests, alongside Russia, China, and North Korea. He said this growing global activity has compelled the United States to restart its own nuclear testing program after more than thirty years.During an interview with CBS News’s 60 Minutes on Sunday, Trump claimed that while other nations conduct nuclear trials in secrecy, the U.S. operates openly and transparently. “Russia and China are testing, but they don’t talk about it. We’re an open society, so we have to talk about it,” he said. “We’re…

13 Sep

Parliamentary Secretary Kody Blois Wraps Up China Trade Mission with Focus on Canola Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsCanada, Trending, World NewsCanada, China

Beijing, China (Rajeev Sharma): Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, Kody Blois, has concluded a four-day trade mission to China, where he joined a Saskatchewan-led delegation focused on easing tensions over agricultural trade — particularly the ongoing dispute surrounding Canadian canola exports. From September 6 to 9, Blois participated in high-level meetings alongside Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe as part of a broader effort to address barriers affecting Canada-China trade relations. Central to the discussions were Chinese tariffs on Canadian canola products, a long-standing issue that has impacted Canadian farmers and disrupted bilateral trade. Productive Dialogue with Chinese Officials During the…

31 Aug

India Overtakes China as the World’s Fastest-Growing Private Jet Market

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, TrendingChina, India

New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): India has surpassed China to become the world's fastest-growing private jet market, marking a significant shift in the Asia Pacific aviation sector. Between 2021 and 2024, India's private jet fleet expanded by nearly 25%, while China's fleet contracted by over 30% during the same period. while China saw a drop of nearly one-third. Today, India operates more than 490 private aircraft, a figure expected to cross 700 by 2029.Industry experts attribute India's growth to several key factors, including robust economic expansion and rapid economic growth, which have led to an increase in high-net-worth individuals and corporate…

16 Aug

Trump Says Russia Has Lost India as Oil Client Amid New U.S. Tariffs

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, World NewsChina, Donald Trump, India, oil trade, Russia, secondary sanctions, U.S. tariffs

Washington [US] – U.S. President Donald Trump has said that Russia has “lost India as an oil client” while weighing the broader fallout of sanctions on Moscow and its energy partners.Speaking to Fox News aboard Air Force One, Trump remarked, “Well, they lost an oil client so to speak, which is India, which was doing about 40% of the oil. China, as you know, is doing a lot… and if I did secondary sanctions, it would be devastating from their standpoint. If I have to do it, I’ll do it, maybe I won’t have to do it.”The comment comes just…

12 Aug

President Donald Trump Extends China Tariff Suspension for 90 More Days

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsTrending, World NewsChina, Donald Trump

Washington (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has issued an Executive Order granting a 90-day extension to the current suspension of tariffs on Chinese imports. The announcement, made on Tuesday, emphasized that all other parts of the existing trade agreement between the two countries will remain intact. “I have just signed an Executive Order that will extend the Tariff Suspension on China for another 90 days. All other elements of the Agreement will remain the same,” President Trump said in his statement. The decision aims to maintain trade stability between the U.S. and China, providing an extended window for economic…