Cuban foreign minister

Zhao said for any country in the world, following either a unitary or federal system, legislation related to national security belongs to the legislative power of the state. Safeguarding national security falls within the purview of central authorities, just as it is practiced in all countries, he added. … [Read more...] about China expresses firm opposition to foreign countries’ joint statement on NPC decision on national security legislation for Hong Kong

According to provisional data released by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Tamil Nadu had attracted an investment of ₹7230.44 crore for the October 2019 to March 2020 period and had accounted for 4.21% of the inflows into the country, the sixth-highest among States. For April-September 2019-20, Tamil Nadu saw foreign direct inflows of ₹9,394 crore. … [Read more...] about Foreign Direct Investment inflows into Tamil Nadu declined by 8.5% in 2019-20

The NPC decision was made to safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests, uphold and improve "one country, two systems," safeguard Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and guarantee the legitimate rights and interests of Hong Kong residents. … [Read more...] about Cuba condemns US interference in China’s internal affairs

Mr. Srivastava pointed to the bilateral collaborations in South Asia to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic and said, India’s ties with Nepal had been on an “upward trajectory”. The Indian statement continues to indicate a warmer approach to Nepal though there are serious issues that may require a quick diplomatic solution. … [Read more...] about India says open to dialogue with Nepal, ties on upswing

By AVINASH MOHANANEY India is caught in an escalating war of domination between the US and China of the world post-Covid-19 pandemic. The US model has been badly exposed for its failure to protect lives of its citizens. As a result, even US corporates are feeling the heat of public anger with campaign on ‘health care for all’ likely to dominate the upcoming presidential elections. Incumbent President Donald Trump’s electoral prospects appear to have also been adversely affected by the pandemic. China, no doubt, sees an opportunity to outpace the US by expanding and projecting its form of Communist party-owned corporate model. It would certainly require muscle-flexing, both military and economic, to make the world acknowledge its ability to replace the US. After all, it was the superior US military and industrial power that helped it dominate the world post-World War II. India, with whom China has a longstanding boundary dispute, presents itself a site for … [Read more...] about View: Delhi needs to focus on its own problems while dealing with China and the US