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Shashi Tharoor writes: Real message of Trump-Xi G2: India must focus on atmanirbharta

November 13, 2025 10:23 am

The single greatest vulnerability exposed by the US-China dynamic is India's economic reliance on Chinese imports, particularly in critical sectors like pharmaceuticals and electronics.

Xi’s military purges show unease about China’s nuclear forces

November 12, 2025 10:21 pm

In Beijing, Xi’s purges in the People’s Liberation Army cut far deeper. He has carried out a cleanup that has shaken the Rocket Force, the branch that oversees China’s nuclear forces and is a crucial part of Xi’s ambition to build a “world-class military” by 2049.

P Chidambaram writes: Trump embraces Xi, Modi in the cold

November 09, 2025 7:09 am

India is practically friendless in South Asia. West Asian countries are forging new arrangements among themselves and with Israel, without India. It is time to acquire some humility and go back to the policy drawing board

How Trump’s ‘G-2’ framing for US-China relations could impact allies

November 08, 2025 10:23 am

While foreign policy analysts have come to expect the unexpected from Trump, this was unusual even within that context. It was, after all, a US President acknowledging China’s great power status, treating it as somewhat equal to the US in the global power hierarchy.

US and China take great leap of faith, decide to open military channels

November 03, 2025 6:15 am

Washington’s engagement with Beijing at the military level, where it will now be in talks with the Chinese military, will be watched with some concern in capitals of the region, especially in Delhi, Tokyo and Canberra.

Where is India in the rare earths game?

October 31, 2025 6:39 pm

India is a fringe player and will continue to be so in the foreseeable future. It will be dependent on the kindness of other countries to source its supply of critical minerals and also rare earths

Trump-Xi ‘G2’ Meet | From Busan, a question: Is the chaos of trade wars subsiding?

October 31, 2025 12:49 pm

The Trump-Xi meeting can be viewed as a positive step toward resolving issues through negotiations rather than confrontation. The US and China are systemic players, and conflicts between them have global repercussions

Thailand says PM to meet China's Xi at APEC summit

October 31, 2025 7:27 am

This comes a day after Chinese President Xi Jinping met US President Donald Trump in South Korea.

Express view on de-escalation of China-US trade war: A thaw, an opening

October 31, 2025 6:57 am

De-escalation of China-US trade war reduces some uncertainty in world economy. Much still hinges on how Trump's tariffs play out

Trump-Xi meeting: Washington-Beijing rivalry is more than a tale of rise and decline -- it’s a mirror of two nations wrestling to determine the next global order

October 31, 2025 7:03 pm

Assessments on which country has gained or lost based on just issues of trade and geopolitics will be incomplete. Each country’s internal conditions and resilience will be equally important to the final scorecard.

XI JINPING PHOTOS

In photos | Xi Jinping shows China's military prowess, flanked by Putin and Kim, on 80th anniversary of WW II end

September 03, 2025 12:19 pm

The Chinese parade showcased modern fighter jets, missiles, and other military might as Beijing sought to build its mark on the global world order.

In photos | Hugs and shared smiles -- Modi, Putin and Xi in a candid chat on Day 2 of SCO summit in China

September 01, 2025 11:38 am

"Always a delight to meet President Putin!," PM Modi said as the two leaders are set to hold bilateral talks later today.

This week in pictures: From Liz Truss' resignation to ISRO's historic satellite launch

October 23, 2022 2:52 pm

From ISRO's historic launch of 36 satellites to Liz Truss resigning from the British prime ministerial post, here are the most compelling pictures of the week from around the world.

See pics | Former Chinese president Hu Jintao escorted out of meeting in front of Xi Jinping

October 22, 2022 5:34 pm

High drama ensued at the concluding session of the ruling Communist Party Congress in Beijing on Saturday as former president Hu Jintao was escorted out of the podium under the full glare of the media.

In photos: Hong Kong marks 25th handover anniversary

July 01, 2022 2:39 pm

July 1 marks the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's 1997 handover from British to Chinese rule.

China's Communist Party marks 100-year anniversary in show of pomp and power

July 01, 2021 7:14 pm

Addressing the centenary celebrations, President Xi Jinping called for building a strong military to defend the country and warned that the Chinese people will never allow any foreign force to "bully, oppress, or subjugate them".

'Welcome to India': Xi Jinping arrives in Chennai, meets PM Modi

October 11, 2019 7:49 pm

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai Friday for a two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, some 50 km away from the city.

Stroll by lake side, boat ride, discussion over tea: Modi-Xi bonhomie on full display

April 28, 2018 6:59 pm

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday began their last round of one-on-one talks on the second day of a two-day informal summit. They met at the East Lake and took a brisk walk while interacting with each other. They also enjoyed a boat ride over the lake.

The secret rendezvous: When Kim Jong Un and Xi Jinping met

March 28, 2018 12:38 pm

North Korea's Kim Jong Un travelled to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in a "secret meeting".

Glimpses from G20 Summit: Captains of industry discuss terrorism, climate change at Hamburg

July 08, 2017 1:09 pm

PM Modi was among the many dignitaries present at the Twelfth G20 Summit held at Hamburg, northern Germany. US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull were also present.

XI JINPING VIDEOS

On Doklam and surgical strikes, Modi says Congress' comments were childish

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.

China and Taiwan leaders to hold landmark talks in Singapore

November 04, 2015 2:08 pm

The two are expected to handle the meeting in a delicate manner with no signing of agreements or the making of joint statements.

BRICS SUMMIT: PM Narendra Modi meets China and Russia

July 15, 2014 6:03 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaving Hotel Seara Praia to meet China President Xi Jinping at Hotel Grand Marquise.

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