Turk terrorists may hijack Chinese airplanes: Pak intelligenceOctober 1st, 2009 ISLAMABAD - Pakistani intelligence authorities have warned that extremists may try to hijack Chinese airplanes and kidnap Chinese nationals working in the country. Intelligence agencies have issued notice to the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) asking them to strengthen security measures in and around Chinese establishments inside Pakistan.
India, China must resolve border issues to ensure peace: KrishnaSeptember 19th, 2009 ISTANBUL - For peace to prevail along the Sino-Indian border, all boundary issues need to be resolved in right earnest, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna said in an exclusive interview to ANI here on Friday.
Indian detention of UAE plane a case of spying, says Chinese expertSeptember 13th, 2009 BEIJING - A Chinese military expert Dai Xu has accused India of "spying" on Chinese military, saying that India violated diplomatic rights by inspecting a China-bound cargo plane of UAE's Air Force, which was detained by the Indian Security agencies in Kolkata after it was found carrying huge cache of arms and ammunition on board. "The actions by Indian authorities violated diplomatic rights as the cargo on board belong to China.
Northern Territory plans travel documentary to promote Top End tourismSeptember 7th, 2009 MELBOURNE - The Northern Territory is set to follow in the footsteps of Tourism Queensland to tap Chinese market, and promote Top End as a holiday destination. The Top End is less frequently visited, and less well-known place overseas.
China says India's charge of incursion in Ladakh groundlessSeptember 7th, 2009 BEIJING - The Chinese Foreign ministry on Monday said reports of yet another Chinese incursion into India are groundless. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said: "Reports of any incursion into India are groundless and based on incidents which never happened."
The statement further claimed that Beijing seeks a fair and mutually understandable solution through a peaceful and friendly negotiation between both the Asian giants.
MIC Youth chief candidates facing hate-SMS campaignAugust 14th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - As the race for Malaysian Indian Congress Youth chief intensifies, a hate text campaign against the main contenders for the post through text messages is on. Mobile phones of 527 delegates were reportedly flooded with short messages questioning the eligibility of the main candidate.
China, India to discuss border issueJuly 31st, 2009 BEIJING - The 13th meeting of the Chinese and Indian special representatives to discuss the border issue will be held Aug 7-8 in India, foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang announced here Friday. Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo and Indian National Security Advisor M.K.
Americans now want Indian, Chinese carsJuly 31st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Every fourth new car buyer in the US is now ready to buy the next vehicle from India or China, threatening to challenge the dominance of Japanese and Koreans in the American auto market, according to a new survey. The "Opportunity for Chinese and Indian Brands in the USA" survey by AutoPacific shows that 15 percent of the new buyers would look at buying a car from China, while 11 percent would go for a car from India.
China a victim of terrorism like India: DiplomatJuly 24th, 2009 DHAKA - China is a victim of terrorism like Bangladesh and India and wants to join the UN-led campaign against terror, a Chinese diplomat has said. Chinese special envoy Zhou Gang met the Bangladeshi leadership Thursday to brief them of the developments in China's Xinjiang province that recently witnessed protests by the Uighur community.
India, China not rivals, but partners: KrishnaJuly 22nd, 2009 PHUKET - Setting aside recent strains in bilateral ties, India's External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna held his first meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi and stressed that India and China are not rivals but partners in an emerging Asia.
Chinese salon lets customers pay as much as they like their haircutsJuly 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Hate paying the hair-stylist despite not liking that recent haircut? Well, a Chinese salon has come up with a unique idea to ensure customer service-they can pay according to their satisfaction. The barbershop in Xi'an, Shaanxi's Capital, came up with the unique method of payment last December.
India extends ban on Chinese milk productsJune 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The ban on milk and milk product imports from China, which was to have expired June 24, has been extended by another six months, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said. "The central government hereby extends the prohibition on import of milk and milk products, including chocolates and chocolate products..., for a period of six months from 24 June, 2009, and until further orders," said a DGFT notification.
Tibetans give an account of Chinese oppressionMay 29th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Four Tibetans who played an active role in the 'peaceful protests' staged in Tibet against the Chinese occupation of their land recalled the atrocities committed by the Chinese forces on fellow Tibetans. hey narrated their experiences at a news conference in New Delhi on Thursday.
Hate cleric Hamza's three sons in one million pound car scamMay 28th, 2009 LONDON - Three sons of hook-handed hate preacher Abu Hamza begged a judge not to jail them yesterday in connection with a million pound luxury car scam. Hamza Kemal, 22, Mohamed Mostafa, 27, and stepson Mohssin Ghailan, 28, admitted being part of a gang which stole and then sold plush cars to fund their party lifestyles.
Ranting UK hate preacher to target teens at `jihad' summer schoolMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - Ranting Islamic hate preacher Anjem Choudary is planning to peddle his hate to teenagers at a "jihad" summer school. According to the Daily Star, this vile extremist has appointed himself principal lecturer of a 20-week course in his twisted version of Islam, and there are fears that Choudary and his followers will indoctrinate a new generation of Muslim fanatics.