Top general calls PLA combat capabilities 'fake'

In a surprise development, a top Chinese military general has cast aspersions on the People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s much-publicised 'real combat-oriented exercises' as 'fake combat capabilities'......

In China, Old Gives Way To The New

The National People's Congress concluded at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday March 13, 2023 as a new set of leaders took charge of the Chinese government, and the ones they......

Why is Xi Jinping Clapping?

The National People's Congress -- China's annual political gathering known as the Two Sessions -- brought leaders and lawmakers this week to set the Chinese Communist party's agenda for domestic......

Xi Does The Honours at Communist Party Congress

The week-long 20th national congress of the Communist party of China began in Beijing on Sunday, October 16, 2022. IMAGE: Delegates at the 20th party congress applaud Xi Jinping, general secretary......

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.' Interview with......

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack Review: Gripping!!

IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack begins by asking why the hijack lasted seven days and ends in wondering if the good guys fought the bad ones hard enough, observes Sukanya Verma. On a late afternoon of......

Players, staff 'apologise' for US soccer altering Iran flag

'Of course, our thoughts are with the Iran people, the players and the whole country, but our focus is on this match.'   IMAGE: USA's Weston McKennie warms up with teammates during the United......