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Xi Jinping tells Tibetan herdsmen to develop settlements, 'set down roots' near Indian border
Ians • 7 years agoChinese president Xi Jinping has told herdsmen in Tibet to "set down roots" near the Sino-India border and safeguard Chinese territory.
Indian Army has to remain prepared to counter Doka La-like situation, says General Bipin Rawat
• 7 years agoArmy chief General Bipin Rawat said on Saturday that the army has to remain prepared to counter any Dokalam-like situation along the Sino-India border
China's social media hails Nirmala Sitharaman's 'namaste' as its foreign ministry downplays gesture
Fp Staff • 7 years agoDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's spontaneous 'namaste' greeting with Chinese soldiers on her maiden visit to Nathu La border post in Sikkim has struck a chord with China, which largely welcomed the move.
On maiden visit to Nathu La, Nirmala Sitharaman teaches Chinese soldiers how to say 'Namaste'
• 7 years agoNirmala Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to Nathu La and was seen teaching them how to say 'Namaste'.
Nirmala Sitharaman conducts aerial survey of Doka La-Nathula area at India-China border
• 7 years agoDefence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday made an aerial survey of the Doka La-Nathula area on the India-China border
China tightens security along borders with India, North Korea, Myanmar ahead of key Communist Party congress
Ians • 7 years agoChina has stepped up security on its border with India, North Korea and Myanmar ahead of the key Communist Party Congress next month
Amit Shah dismisses China's objection to Japan's investment, says India has sovereign right to develop country
• 7 years agoAmit Shah asserted that India has sovereign right to develop country within its boundaries, dismissing China's objection to Japan in investment in the northeastern states.
Resolution of Doka La issue does not mean we let our guards down: Lt General PM Hariz
• 7 years agoThe Doka la problem was not the last of its kind and the army cannot afford to lower its guard since it has been resolved, a top military commander
China says ready for talks with India on reopening Nathu La for pilgrims
Ians • 7 years agoChina on Tuesday said it is ready for talks to reopen the Nath La pass for Indian pilgrims, which it had closed in mid June over the military standoff at Doka La.
Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping look beyond Doka La; ties might reset after Communist Party of China's national congress
Ajay Singh • 7 years agoHighly placed sources claim that both Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping left the shadow of Doka La far behind and agreed to a constructive futuristic relationship in Xiamen