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'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

'This isn't an irrational exuberance bubble'

'This isn't an irrational exuberance bubble'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Earnings will be the catalyst for markets to march higher from here on out.'

India, Taiwan  FTA talks soon

India, Taiwan FTA talks soon

Rediff.com9 Sep 2009

India and Taiwan would resume talks for signing a Free Trade Agreement soon, a representative of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in New Delhi said on Wednesday.

Taiwan readies for Chinese strike

Taiwan readies for Chinese strike

Rediff.com21 Jul 2004

two Mirage fighters landed on a freeway in southern Taiwan as China launched a huge military excercise in the strait.

US-based Coupang to set up tech centre in India

US-based Coupang to set up tech centre in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Coupang, a prominent online retail giant headquartered in the United States (US), is gearing up to establish a cutting-edge technology centre in India, aiming to hire several dozen skilled professionals by the end of the year, Business Standard has learnt. The intended expansion involves the recruitment of software engineers across various domains, underscoring Coupang's commitment to extend its global reach. The Indian team will support the company's global technology team, sources said.

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Foxconn unit in talks for $200 million components plant in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Taiwan-based Hon Hai Technology Group, the subsidiary of Foxconn Industrial Internet (Fii), is in talks with the Tamil Nadu government to invest around $200 million to set up an electronic components unit in the state. According to a Reuters report, FII, which makes communication, mobile network and cloud computing equipment, has shared the plan with the Tamil Nadu state officials. Business Standard had reported last week that Fii's chief executive officer (CEO) Brand Cheng met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin and Minister for Industries, Investment Promotion and Commerce TRB Rajaa.

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

SARS spreading fastest in Taiwan

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Taiwan's Department of Health said the number of probable SARS cases rose by 39 to 383 and a dozen more had died, bringing the toll to 52.

Settle border issues for 'legal ties': China to Bhutan

Settle border issues for 'legal ties': China to Bhutan

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Bhutan firmly abides by the one-China principle meaning Taiwan and Tibet are part of China and stands ready to work with China for an early settlement of the boundary issue and advance the political process of establishing diplomatic relations, it said.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

Global subsidy race puts a spanner in India's chip manufacturing hopes

Global subsidy race puts a spanner in India's chip manufacturing hopes

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The Indian government is keen to woo major semiconductor players, but a global race to attract them to countries where there is already an ecosystem is making it difficult for India to attract the biggies in the business. On Wednesday the government decided to throw open the doors to more players to participate in its semiconductor scheme. It is now looking at not only 28 nanometre (nm) chips and below, but higher nodes like 40 nm.

Chances of Xi to attend G20 summit 'very low'

Chances of Xi to attend G20 summit 'very low'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

India has not yet received any confirmation on Chinese President Xi Jinping's in-person participation at the upcoming G20 summit, people familiar with the matter said on Thursday amid reports that he is likely skip the conclave.

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Committed to security of allies, partners, says US amid Chinese aggression

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

Japan also reported that five of those missiles landed in its exclusive economic zone, understandably causing grave concern.

China raps Taiwan for pro-independence bid

China raps Taiwan for pro-independence bid

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

China and Taiwan split in 1949 at the end of a civil war but Beijing still claims the self-ruled island as part its territory.

Taiwan's cultural revolution

Taiwan's cultural revolution

Rediff.com17 Sep 2004

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Foxconn plans mobile component manufacturing arm in TN

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Taiwan's Foxconn signed a letter of intent (LoI) with the Tamil Nadu government on Monday to establish a new mobile component manufacturing facility for Rs 1,600 crore in Kancheepuram with potential to generate 6,000 jobs. On his Twitter handle, Chief Minister M K Stalin said the LoI was signed, in his presence, between the state government and Foxconn Group represented by its chairman Young Liu. State Industries Minister T R B Rajaa, Chief Secretary Shiv Das Meena and senior officials participated.

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Govt tweaks licensing norms for laptop, computer imports

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The government on Thursday tweaked curbs on imports of laptops and computers as it allowed importers to bring in shipments of IT hardware from overseas on a mere 'authorisation' upon detailing quantity and value. The new 'import management system' is aimed at monitoring shipments of laptops, tablets and computers into the country without hurting market supply or creating a cumbersome licensing regime. The announcement is likely to provide relief to companies in the IT hardware segment in India as they had flagged concerns over the imposition of a strict licensing regime for importers.

Taiwan: Typhoon brings heavy rains

Taiwan: Typhoon brings heavy rains

Rediff.com5 Aug 2005

Typhoon Matsa brings heavy rains in Taiwan

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

'India to play marginal role in US-China rivalry'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

'The United States should not, by this logic, expect India to create military distractions along the Line of Actual Control, hold up Chinese shipping in the Indian Ocean, or even openly provide intelligence or basing for US forces transiting the region.'

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

US, Aus, Japan urge China to end military exercises now for peace in region

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

A joint statement was issued by US Secretary of State Tony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi Yoshimasa after their in-person meeting in Phnom Penh on the margins of the 55th ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

China's new law targets Taiwan

China's new law targets Taiwan

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Frigate to defend Taiwan fishermen

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

Taiwan has sent a navy frigate with anti-ship missiles to defend fishermen who repeatedly have been chased from disputed East China Sea waters by Japanese patrol boats.

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

PHOTOS: 3 dead, 220 injured after Taiwan quake topples buildings

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

At least four people were killed Saturday morning when a magnitude-6.4 earthquake hit Taiwan.

China sets terms for Taiwan talks

China sets terms for Taiwan talks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

China is ready to resume negotiations after nearly five years with Taiwan if the island nation accepts the "one China" principle, the state media reported.

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Explosion on Taiwan train injures 24 people

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

News reports cited police as saying they suspected blast in the capital of Taipei had been caused by some kind of explosive in the train carriage.

Taiwan Open: Venus vanquishes Doi to claim title

Taiwan Open: Venus vanquishes Doi to claim title

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

American multiple grand slam champion Venus Williams collected the 49th title of her illustrious career by defeating Japan's Misaki Doi 6-4, 6-2 in the final of the inaugural Taiwan Open on Sunday.

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China.

New era of Indian equity outperformance is dawning: Morgan Stanley

New era of Indian equity outperformance is dawning: Morgan Stanley

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

A new era of Indian equity market outperformance compared to China "appears to be dawning", according to Morgan Stanley. The firm has upgraded India to overweight in its Asia Pacific-excluding Japan (APxJ) list, making it their most preferred market not only in the region but also in the global emerging market (GEM) pack. India now holds the top position in this category, with an overweight of 75 basis points, a significant increase from nil previously.

What's Happening In China?

What's Happening In China?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Glimpses from China after the People's Liberation Army begun military exercises surrounding the island of Taiwan on August 4, 2022.

China lifts ban on tourists to Taiwan

China lifts ban on tourists to Taiwan

Rediff.com3 May 2005

Taiwan's President Chen Shui-bian invited China's President Hu Jintao to visit the island, saying it would help clear misunderstandings.

Amid global headwinds, gold gives 16.1% returns

Amid global headwinds, gold gives 16.1% returns

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Gold, the safest haven amid the ongoing uncertainty, also emerged as one of the most lucrative investment options in financial year 2022-23 with an impressive return of 16.1 per cent in rupee terms, and 2.3 per cent returns in dollars. And, had it not been for the very high inflow of smuggled gold and the huge discount prevailing in the market due to high prices, the returns in gold would have been much higher, analysts said. The precious metal has consistently been delivering positive returns in India since 2016.

China-Taiwan 1st direct flight soon

China-Taiwan 1st direct flight soon

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

China on Mo9nday asked arch-rival Taiwan to take "flexible measures" to launch the first direct chartered flights since 1949 during the Lunar New Year holiday season in February.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Taiwan, MAIT plan electronic clusters in Gujarat

Taiwan, MAIT plan electronic clusters in Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

The Taiwan-based Institute of Information Technology (III) and Manufacturers' Association for Information Technology (MAIT) are planning to set up electronic clusters at Gujarat Vittal Innovation City, a special economic zone to come up near Valsad in Gujarat.

MFs turn net sellers in April, offload equities worth Rs 5,100 crore

MFs turn net sellers in April, offload equities worth Rs 5,100 crore

Rediff.com11 May 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) turned net sellers of equities in April amid a run up in stock prices on sustained inflows from foreign portfolio investors (FPI). The benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty50, logged their biggest monthly advance since November last year, gaining 3.6 per cent and 4.1 per cent last month. Data from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) shows that MFs sold equities worth over Rs 5,100 crore in April, the highest since February 2021.

Only way forward is...: Cong points to Adani's 'China links'

Only way forward is...: Cong points to Adani's 'China links'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that in the 'Hum Adani ke Hain Kaun (HAHK)' series under which the Congress posed questions to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party had asked him about his "favourite business group's links with the Chinese citizen Chang Chung-Ling (aka Lingo Chang) who has been a director in several Adani Group companies along with Vinod Adani and also made an appearance in the Panama Papers".

Taiwan approves  Dalai Lama's visit

Taiwan approves Dalai Lama's visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

The Taiwan government said on Friday that it has allowed Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama to visit the island to comfort survivors of a typhoon, a decision that will not go down well with their neighbours, China.

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

What The World Looks Like At Mid-Year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The first five months of 2023 have witnessed at least six major events/trends that augur badly for global economic and socio-political prospects, points out Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

The Best Weapon To Deal With China Is...

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

If you are serious about countering the Chinese threat, then the best weapon is investing in real freedom, plurality, elections and democracy. Unfortunately, it isn't an approach all Indians currently seem to agree on, asserts Shyam G Menon.

How India Can Overtake China

How India Can Overtake China

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

India must integrate more with East Asia by getting into regional trade arrangements, lower its tariff walls, and improve the quality of its workforce, suggests T N Ninan.