Video: S Jaishankar, Chinese Foreign Minister meet after 6 months at Munich event
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference amid the border tensions. Both leaders had a brief chat. This was the first meeting in over six months. Key Points
India TodayChina’s foreign minister suggests road to Xi-Biden summit will not be smooth
Wang met Biden in Washington in recent days, agreeing to work together towards the expected bilateral meeting on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum Summit. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, “the road to the San Francisco summit will not be a smooth one”, in a reference to an expected meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaFTX's COO Wang agreed to be witness for US authorities in Bankman-Fried probe, book says
Former FTX chief operating officer Constance Wang agreed to serve as a witness for U.S. prosecutors in their case against the crypto exchange's founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, according to Michael Lewis' new book on FTX's collapse. Key Points
ReutersBeijing's top diplomat says China will be a 'force for stability'
Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi said China will be a force for stability in the world during a speech on Saturday at a major security conference in Germany. No matter the changes in the international situation, China as a responsible major country will always maintain the continuity and stability of its major policies and resolutely stay a force for stability in a turbulent world, Wang said. Key Points
Economic TimesAn egg fried rice recipe shows the absurdity of China's speech limits
Discover the absurdity of China's speech limits through an egg fried rice recipe. Explore the controversy surrounding a popular food blogger and the political implications of his video. Read more on this intriguing story. Key Points
Economic TimesJake Sullivan meets Wang Yi to ‘manage’ tense Sino-US ties
Beijing, August 27 The United States and China are working to ensure the competition between them does not veer into conflict, a top White House official said Tuesday as the two sides started talks on a relationship that has been... Key Points
The TribuneChina warns against maritime 'camp' confrontations but stops short of naming US
Warning comes days before an expected meeting between the countries' leaders. China's Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, said maritime disputes should be resolved through talks and warned against "camp" confrontations, but stopped short of naming the United States, days before an expected meeting between the countries' leaders. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaWill legitimately defend rights in South China Sea: Beijing
Chides US for ‘not honouring commitments’ to bolster bilateral ties. China’s foreign minister Wang Yi on Thursday took a belligerent stance on the... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaSam Bankman-Fried prosecutor says coder's cooperation sped up case
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. prosecutors were able to charge FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried shortly after the cryptocurrency exchange's collapse in part because they secured the cooperation Key Points
ThePrintNarendra Modi, Xi Jinping agree to expedite disengagement along LAC
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have agreed to an expeditious disengagement and de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, according to Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Modi highlighted India's concerns over unresolved issues along the India-China border and emphasized the importance of peace and tranquility in the region. Both leaders have instructed officials to intensify efforts for disengagement and de-escalation. This comes after multiple meetings between Doval and Wang to discuss the disengagement of troops and the future of political engagement. Key Points
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Manika Batra, Manush-Manav pair bow out of Asian Games in table tennis
Manika lost to world No. 4 Yidi Wang of China 8-11, 12-10, 6-11, 4-11, 14-12, 5-11 and her defeat also marked the end of India’s campaign in the singles event. Key Points
Hindustan TimesChina needs to look beyond its domestic troubles
While a home focus is important, Beijing should take care not to get isolated globally. A new foreign minister would go a long way to help explain China's global viewpoint. Key Points
mintWoman ends up with $60,000 restaurant bill after sharing pic of dish she ordered
A woman from China ended up receiving a bill of $60,000 when she visited a hotpot restaurant with her friends. And, it is all because of a picture. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesElon Musk's X begins hiding all likes for users
Elon Musk on Wednesday confirmed the roll out of a new feature that will hide all likes by default for X... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaChina accuses US of devising tactics to suppress China despite improvement in relations
Flays Biden Administration for adding more Chinese companies to its sanctions lists. China’s foreign minister accused the US on Thursday of devising tactics... Key Points
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Taiwan minister says TSMC has received China chip waiver extension from US
Taiwanese chipmaker TSMC (2330.TW) has received from the United States a waiver extension to supply U.S. chip equipment to the company's factories in China, Taiwan Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Friday. Key Points
ReutersTaiwan says awaiting US announcement on China chip waiver extension
Taiwan was waiting for a decision by the U.S. government on whether Taiwanese chipmakers will be allowed a waiver extension to supply U.S. chip equipment to their factories in China, Economy Minister Wang Mei-hua said on Thursday. Key Points
ReutersTaiwan probes four firms accused of helping China's Huawei
Taiwan's government has opened an investigation into four companies named in a media report as conducting business with firms linked to U.S.-sanctioned Huawei (HWT.UL) in China, and is considering tighter rules on key technologies. Key Points
ReutersChina cracks down on costly ‘Bride Price’ custom to boost falling birth rate
It isnt the first time authorities have taken aim at the practice, which was featured in an annual central agriculture policy document this year for the third consecutive year, but there is now a renewed clampdown as China urgently tries to reverse its demographic decline. A faster-than-expected population drop-off means a shrinking workforce, falling consumer demand and growing strain on the health-care system. Key Points
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