Will India join the US-China tug-of-war?
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilant The Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a.....»»
Dela Rosa considers war with China but admits: ‘Hindi naman natin kaya’
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa is already fed up with China’s persistent harassments in the West Philippine Sea, prompting thoughts of engaging in war with Beijing. But he knows, war is not an option. “Naubos na ang sasabihin ko dapat dyan. Short of declaring war na tayo dyan against sa kanila e,.....»»
Will India join the US-China tug-of-war?
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilant The Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a.....»»
Will India join the US-China tug-of-war
As the tussle between Beijing and Manila over the vital trade corridor intensifies, New Delhi remains vigilantThe Philippines deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea over the weekend to stop what it called China's "alarming activities." The office of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in a statement that patrol ships will monitor.....»»
ADB appoints Mio Oka as country director for India, pledges continued support for development
New Delhi [India], February 6 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Mio Oka as its new Country Director for India, succeeding Takeo Konishi, who has been elevated to the position of ADB Director General for South Asia at the Manila headquarters. According to ADB, in her new role, Oka will spearhead ADB's operations in India, forging partnerships with the government and other development stakeholders. She w.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
'India taking rapid strides internationally': Rajnath Singh
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said that the world's leaders and people have a very positive perception of India adding that the country is taking rapid strides internationally. While addressing the 'Kayasth Parivar Abinandan programme,' in Lucknow, the Defence Minister said, "India is taking rapid strides internationally. You people would have gone to foreign cou.....»»
China urges ROK to stay prudent on South China Sea issue: Chinese FM
BEIJING, March 28 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Republic of Korea (ROK) to stay prudent when it comes to the South China Sea issue, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday. Lin made the remarks at a regular press briefing when responding to a media query about ROK Foreign Ministry Spokesperson's biased and unfactual comments on the South China Sea issue over the past few days. "China.....»»
Passion vs. Paycheck: Finding Your Vibe in the Career Jungle
Picture this: Monday morning. The alarm clock screams, the sun barely awake. You stumble out of bed, not to that exhilarating dream job, but to a cubicle you tolerate, not adore. Sound familiar? Welcome to the age-old tug-of-war between passion and paycheck. Millennials and Gen Z know the struggle all too well. While Instagram feeds […].....»»
‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr.
In an interview on Bloomberg TV last Wednesday, as reported in another national daily, he made two related comments that could represent important government policy stands. First, regarding China’s increasing aggressive moves against Philippine vessels in the West Philippine Sea; second, about the United States’ repeated assurance of its “iron-clad” defense commitment under the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty. The post ‘Not war with China; don’t rely only on US’ – Marcos Jr. appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders
Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»
China 'Pushes the Boundaries' with its expanding borders
Beijing [China], February 13 (ANI): In late 2021, Chairman Xi Jinping famously told President Joe Biden, "Aggression or hegemony is not in the blood of the Chinese nation. Since the founding of the people's republic, China has never started a single war or conflict, and has never taken one inch of land from other countries." However, such a claim is demonstrably false, as China recklessly pushes forward its boundaries on.....»»
China urges Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea
BEIJING, April 1 (Xinhua) -- China urges the Philippines to immediately stop violating China's sovereignty and its provocations on Ren'ai Jiao, and return to observing the spirit of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC), Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Monday. Wang made the remarks when asked to comment on a statement made by the Philippine department of.....»»
Russia s trade with key BRICS partners now almost dollar-free
95% of the country's transactions with India and China were conducted in local currencies last year National currencies were used in 95% of Russia's trade with China and India last year, the secretary general of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Tatiana Monaghan, revealed on Monday. According.....»»
India backs Philippines in dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
India backs Philippines in sea dispute with China
New Delhi has drawn a strong response from Beijing after reiterating its support for Manila in a territorial dispute India has "firmly reiterated" its support for the Philippines and its "national sovereignty," as Manila remains locked in a territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea. Ten.....»»
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China Sea
Hong Kong, April 1 (ANI): Chairman Xi Jinping, as part of his hardening stance against the Philippines, has obviously instructed agencies like the China Coast Guard (CCG), which is directly under his command, to demonstrate greater vigor in the South China Sea. Indeed, Second Thomas Shoal has emerged as a potent flashpoint in the South China Sea, a submerged reef situated 194km west of the Philippine island of Palawan. Th.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China says it opposes Philippine construction on Nansha Islands
China firmly opposes the Philippine side conducting any form of construction activity on the islands and reefs of China's Nansha Islands that it invaded and illegally occupied, a spokesperson for China's Defense Ministry said Thursday. "China has indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, which is fully backed by historical and legal evidence," Wu Qian, a spokesperson for the.....»»
China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea
MANILA/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s coastguard said it had taken measures against Philippine vessels in disputed waters of the South China Sea on Saturday, while the Philippines decried the moves, including the use of water cannons, as “irresponsible and provocative”. China’s actions led to “significant damage” and injury to personnel on a civilian boat hired to resupply.....»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»