Articles by Sutirtho Patranobis
Chinese students to learn about 1962 India-China war in latest history books
The textbooks – which also contain a rare mention of the 1979 China-Vietnam war – will be distributed from the upcoming autumn semester to students in the first and seventh grades
Published on Aug 28, 2024 10:34 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal in Beijing to end years-long rift
Gathering rival Palestinian factions to sign a deal comes over a year after Beijing brokered an unexpected deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia
Published on Jul 23, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Significance of Xi Jinping’s meeting with former Taiwanese prez, Ma Jing-yeou
China sees democratic Taiwan as its own territory, a renegade region, to be merged with the mainland with force if necessary; Taipei rejects that assertion
Updated on Apr 14, 2024 09:33 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Biden and Xi's two-hour phone call sets the tone for future China-US relations
Despite discussing critical issues such as Taiwan and trade, Xi Jinping and Joe Biden emphasised the importance of cooperation and managing differences.
Published on Apr 04, 2024 08:28 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
What’s behind the Katchatheevu island controversy?
PM Narendra Modi's tweet reignites Katchatheevu dispute between India and Sri Lanka.
Updated on Apr 03, 2024 04:55 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, New Delhi
China renames 30 places in Arunachal Pradesh; Jaishankar says it means nothing
“If today I change the name of your house, will it become mine?” S Jaishankar said, asserting that Arunachal Pradesh was, is and will be a state of India
Updated on Apr 01, 2024 06:56 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
China’s annual conclave concludes with focus on boosting ailing economy
This year, unsurprisingly, the sessions marked sharper consolidation of President Xi Jinping-led CPC’s power and tightening grip on all facets of the Chinese life and society
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
China unveils 5% growth target, ups defence budget
China’s annual military budget for 2024, which the prime minister said will increase by 7.2% to roughly 1.67 trillion yuan or $230 billion
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
How China lost the plot on population
In the end, not the CPC's policies but Chinese couples — women specifically — will decide whether to have more children or not
Published on Jan 20, 2024 10:15 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
China’s stake in Maldives leaves little room for diplomacy with India
Though India has had deeper historical and cultural ties with Male, China made rapid inroads into the island country with its infrastructure projects
Published on Jan 15, 2024 08:14 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
As Taiwan prepares for polls, Xi Jinping issues a warning on reunification
The January 13 election will decide how Taiwan handles a belligerent Beijing’s threats – both economic and military — of merging it with the mainland
Published on Jan 02, 2024 08:44 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Premier Li Keqiang reflected the Communist Party’s human face
Over the past decade, Li ceded power within the CPC and as the leader that steered the economy: Instead of Li’s reform-focused policies, Xi’s statism took over.
Updated on Nov 02, 2023 05:25 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Xi Jinping carries out 2nd leadership shake-up in 3 months, sacks Li Shangfu
Besides sacking Li Shangfu, China’s National People’s Congress, also voted to remove former foreign minister Qin Gang from his position as state councillor
Updated on Oct 24, 2023 08:37 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Australian journo Cheng Lei, detained by China for 3 yrs, back home: PM Albanese
Cheng Lei’s arrest coincided with the deteriorating ties between China and Australia following Canberra’s loud demand for an international probe into source of the Covid-19 pandemic
Published on Oct 11, 2023 01:52 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Questions mount after China defence minister Li Shangfu’s absence
China's defence minister, General Li Shangfu, has not been seen in public for over two weeks, leading to speculation about his whereabouts.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 10:24 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, New Delhi
Passing of G20 presidential gavel marks start of Delhi to Rio journey
India and Brazil on Sunday affirmed their common vision for global prosperity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the G20 presidential gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, New Delhi:
On G20 margins, push for UN reform
PM Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have agreed to have “regular bilateral coordination meetings on Security Council Reform
Updated on Sep 11, 2023 04:27 AM IST
Prashant JhaSutirtho Patranobis
China remains silent after signing off on consensus doc
Neither Li, China’s second-ranking leader in the Communist Party of China’s hierarchy, at the summit instead of President Xi Jinping, nor his delegation offered any comment on the declaration
Published on Sep 10, 2023 01:15 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
As ‘Bharat’ on Modi’s table turns heads, a magazine for G20 guests explains name
The 24-page magazine, “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy”, has been produced specially for the summit to be distributed free among delegates and journalists
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 04:47 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
G20 Summit set to commence in New Delhi
The Leaders’ Summit will comprise three key sessions — One Earth, One Family and One Future — besides other side events. President Droupadi Murmu will host a dinner in the honour of the G20 leaders later in the day
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:23 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Crafts Bazaar to simulate an Indian shopping experience for G20 dignitaries, spouses, guests
A crafts bazaar has been set up at the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi, showcasing traditional handicrafts from across India. The bazaar features 30 stalls selling items such as Thanjavur paintings, Telia cloth, and Dhokra metalwork. The exhibition allows G20 Summit attendees to purchase handicrafts with historical and economic significance to India. The bazaar focuses on products identified under the government's one district, one product scheme, which aims to promote specific items from each district. Live demonstrations by artisans are also planned during the summit.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Deeksha BhardwajSutirtho Patranobis
Hopeful of consensus on G20 Summit’s joint communique: Top Indian diplomat
Differences between the West and Russia over the language to be used remains the primary hurdle against the New Delhi declaration
Published on Sep 08, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
China warns India on security ties with Taiwan after ex-chiefs visit island
Former army chief Manoj Naravane, navy chief Karambir Singh, and air chief RKS Bhadauria delivered talks in Taipei on August 8.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 02:45 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
How Barbie sparked the latest geopolitics tussle between China and Vietnam
Unforeseen political ripples occur when Barbie enters the South China sea dispute. The film's controversial map with the nine-dash line led to a ban in Vietnam
Published on Jul 28, 2023 05:25 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Xi sacks China’s missing foreign minister after video leaks, reappoints Wang Yi
Speculation over the reasons behind Qin Gang’s disappearance - he was last seen at an event on June 25 - was immediately censored on China’s closely-monitored social media
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 08:46 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
SCO summit: Xi calls for efforts to ‘safeguard regional peace’, ensure ‘common security’
Without directly referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the SCO, Xi Jinping said, should “…promote political settlement of international and regional hotspot issues, and build a solid barrier for regional security”
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 04:17 PM IST
China to send special envoy to Ukraine, Russia from Monday
China will send a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday to discuss a “political settlement” to the war in Ukraine.
Updated on May 12, 2023 03:29 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
China, Canada in tit-for-tat diplomat expulsion as ties plunge
Beijing’s retaliatory measure comes a day after Justin Trudeau’s government expelled Toronto-based Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, accused of attempting to intimidate Canadian lawmaker, Michael Chong
Updated on May 09, 2023 09:57 PM IST
US’ “erroneous words and deeds” to blame for state of ties: Chinese FM
China on Monday blamed the US for undermining ties, with foreign minister Qin Gang telling ambassador Nicholas Burns that bilateral relations have “encountered cold ice” because of a series of “erroneous words and deeds” by Washington.
Updated on May 08, 2023 04:18 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
China ready to help Afghanistan stabilise, FM Qin Gang tells Afghan counterpart
Qin met Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and acting foreign minister of the Afghan interim government Amir Khan Muttaqi over the weekend for the “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue”
Updated on May 07, 2023 08:21 PM IST