Alongside the floods, China has also faced a heatwave in recent days. A Reuters report said: “Compounding the challenge for authorities, a subtropical high-pressure system has been baking the $19 trillion economy’s more north-easterly seaboard and central provinces since last week, straining power grids and parching croplands.”
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Jaishankar visits China, calls for open dialogue and mutually beneficial outcomes
The meeting came at the start of Jaishankar’s three-day visit to China to attend the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Tianjin.
Singapore seeks deeper global ties as big powers compete
Singapore’s Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, who also oversees national security, shared these views during an interview at the Reuters NEXT Asia summit in Singapore.
Dalai Lama turns 90; draws attention to “ancient Indian wisdom” and “Tibetan heritage” in birthday message
In an X post, the Buddhist spiritual leader wrote: “On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in initiatives that highlight the importance of compassion, warm-heartedness, and altruism.”
2 Chinese nationals charged with spying on US Navy
Two Chinese nationals have been charged in the USA for acting as agents of the Chinese government
Dalai Lama confirms successor will be chosen by Gaden Phodrang Trust
In his statement, the 14th Dalai Lama referred to a message he had given in 2011, in which he had said that the continuation of the institution of the Dalai Lama would depend on the wishes of the Tibetan people and other followers of Tibetan Buddhism.
China says border dispute with India ‘complex’, open to talks on delimitation
China on Monday, June 30, said that the boundary dispute with India is complicated and will take time to settle but at the same time, it expressed its readiness to hold discussions on the delimitation of the border and keep it peaceful.
Canada directs Chinese surveillance firm Hikvision to cease operations due to national security concerns
The Canadian government has directed Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision to cease local operations due to national security concerns
Pakistan, China are planning to form a new bloc to replace SAARC, India’s future in it remains uncertain
Pakistan and China are working on a proposal to form a regional organisation that will potentially replace SAARC
Indian DefMin Rajnath Singh refuses to sign SCO document for omitting challenge of Pakistani cross-border terrorism
The SCO operates under the framework of consensus, and Singh’s refusal to endorse the document resulted in the SCO defence ministers’ conclave ending without a joint communiqué, said people familiar with the matter. There was no clear-cut approach to combating terrorism, including cross-border terrorist activities, they said.
