K J M Varma

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Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Indian Army should learn from 'historical lessons': China

Rediff.com   29 Jun 2017

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang displayed a photograph of Indian 'incursion' into Donglong area.

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

China defends Pak, says it is at frontlines of anti-terror fight

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

His remarks came in response to the India-US joint statement issued after the talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

China launches biggest new generation naval destroyer

Rediff.com   28 Jun 2017

It is equipped with new air defence, anti-missile, anti-ship and anti-submarine weapons.

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

China shuts entry to Nathu La pass over border standoff

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

China said that it had put off the visit of Indian pilgrims who enter Tibet via the Nathu La pass "for safety reasons" in view of the border issue.

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

China to oppose India's NSG membership at Bern meeting

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

Foreign ministry spokesman said no change in China's position in case of non-NPT countries.

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Ahead of NSG meet, China refuses to budge on India's bid

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2017

The NSG plenary meeting is due to be held next week in the Swiss capital of Bern.

7 killed, 66 injured as blast rocks kindergarten in China

7 killed, 66 injured as blast rocks kindergarten in China

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2017

The blast happened around 4:50 pm at the front gate of the kindergarten in Fengxian County in east China's Jiangsu Province when children were leaving the school, officials were quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency.

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

India's NSG bid has become 'more complicated,' says China

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

China on Monday said India's membership bid in the NSG has become "more complicated" under the "new circumstances" as it again ruled out backing New Delhi's entry in the grouping, saying there should be non-discriminatory solution applicable to all non-NPT signatory countries.

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Why did China send its helicopters to Chamoli?

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2017

In the fourth such incursion since March, two helicopters of the People's Liberation Army of China hovered for about five minutes in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district and "could have carried out aerial photography of Indian ground troops," according to official sources in the government.

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

India rejects Australia's request to join Malabar exercise, China welcomes

Rediff.com   31 May 2017

Last year, Chinese media sharply criticised the Malabar exercises.

Take 'restrained and measured' approach: China to India on Bhupen Hazarika bridge

Take 'restrained and measured' approach: China to India on Bhupen Hazarika bridge

Rediff.com   29 May 2017

The 9.5-km long bridge inaugurated by Prime Minister Modi on May 26 is India's longest bridge.

China says no info on missing Sukhoi fighter jet, search ops still on

China says no info on missing Sukhoi fighter jet, search ops still on

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

The fighter plane has been untraceable since Tuesday.

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

After OBOR snub, China hardens its stand on India's NSG bid

Rediff.com   22 May 2017

China on Monday said there is no change in its stance on admission of non-NPT states into the Nuclear Suppliers Group

What kind of dialogue India wants on OBOR: China

What kind of dialogue India wants on OBOR: China

Rediff.com   16 May 2017

India boycotted the Belt and Road Forum held from May 14-15.

India to boycott China's Belt and Road Forum

India to boycott China's Belt and Road Forum

Rediff.com   13 May 2017

India's decision to skip the meeting came after a year of bilateral discord over China's stubborn opposition to India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers' Group and a UN ban against Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed leader Masood Azhar.

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

Rediff.com   10 May 2017

China said the US delegation's visit to Dharamshala and their meeting with the Dalai Lama has "sent a very wrong signal to the outside world about supporting Tibetan independence and violated the US government's commitment not to support Tibet's independence."

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

China tests new guided missile near Korean peninsula

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

The People's Liberation Army Rocket (Missile) Force tested the new missile in the Bohai Sea.

Beijing deletes envoy's suggestion to rename China-Pakistan corridor

Beijing deletes envoy's suggestion to rename China-Pakistan corridor

Rediff.com   9 May 2017

Seeking to allay India's concerns, ambassador Luo had offered to rename the CPEC which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, insisting it was an economic cooperation and connectivity enhancement project devoid of "sovereignty issues".

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com   7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

Beijing's sky was gloomy and the ground largely deserted.