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US President Donald Trump said India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran and invited China to join the deal, while New Delhi is yet to respond to the remarks.

Trump claims India will shift to Venezuelan oil, China also welcome

US President Donald Trump said India will buy oil from Venezuela instead of Iran and invited China to join the deal, while New Delhi is yet to respond to the remarks.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that India will be purchasing oil from Venezuela instead of Iran.
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while flying to Palm Beach in Florida on Saturday, Trump made the remarks while responding to a question on whether China would recover money it had lent to Venezuela in exchange for oil supplies.
&ldquo;China is welcome to come in and would make a great deal on oil. We welcome China. We've already made a deal. India is coming in, and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. So we've already made that deal, the concept of the deal," he said.
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VIDEO | Florida: US President Donald Trump says, "China is welcome to come in and make a great deal on oil. India is coming in and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. So we've already made that deal, the concept of the deal. But China is&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/u0vLLCuBnM">pic.twitter.com/u0vLLCuBnM</a>
&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/2017815466371375500?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 1, 2026</a></blockquote>
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There was no immediate reaction from New Delhi on Trump's comments. India had been a major buyer of Iranian oil until 2019, when imports were significantly reduced following the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.
Trump's comments come against the backdrop of US sanctions on Iran and Venezuela and its pressure on major energy-importing countries to avoid buying crude from nations under restrictions.
In recent years, India significantly increased its purchases of discounted Russian crude, making Russia one of its largest oil suppliers. The US has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India, including 25 per cent for its purchases of Russian oil.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a telephone conversation with Venezuela&rsquo;s Acting President Delcy Rodr&iacute;guez, during which both leaders agreed to further deepen and expand bilateral ties.
The Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement that the two leaders agreed to further expand and deepen the India-Venezuela partnership in all areas, including trade and investment, energy, digital technology, health, agriculture and people-to-people ties.
"Both leaders exchanged views on various regional and global issues of mutual interest and underscored the importance of their close cooperation for the Global South," the MEA had said.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to boost trade ties, discuss human rights, and tackle national security concerns.

UK PM Keir Starmer Seeks Stronger Ties with China Amid Global Challenges

Keir Starmer's Diplomatic Mission to China

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing to boost trade ties, discuss human rights, and tackle national security concerns.

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chinese leader Xi Jinping stressed the need for closer relations between their countries in order to face geopolitical headwinds, as the two met in Beijing on Thursday.
Starmer's visit to China is the first by a British prime minister since 2018 and follows a slew of Western leaders seeking a rapprochement with Beijing recently, pivoting from an increasingly unpredictable United States.
The leaders met at the opulent Great Hall of the People, with Starmer telling Xi during their meeting that China is a "vital player on the global stage".
"It's vital to build a more sophisticated relationship where we identify opportunities to collaborate, but also allow a meaningful dialogue on areas where we disagree," Starmer told Xi.
Xi also stressed the need for stronger ties with a "long-term view" in the context of what he called a "complex" international situation.
"China and the UK need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation, whether it is to maintain world peace and stability or promote the economies and livelihoods of both countries," Xi told Starmer.
Xi also noted they would need to overcome difficulties in order to move forward but that cooperation would unlock a "new chapter" in their relations.
"Good things often come with difficulties... Leaders will not shy away from difficulties and will forge ahead bravely," he said.
"Cooperation between our two countries will surely take the lead and open a new chapter in China-UK relations and cooperation."
The two leaders will also have lunch together after their meeting.
Starmer, who is in China until Saturday, also met the country's third highest-ranking official Zhao Leji in the morning and is expected to hold talks with Premier Li Qiang in the afternoon.
Zhao said relations were on "the correct track to improvement and development" while Starmer called the visit a chance to "find positive ways to work together".
Britain and China are set to sign a cooperation agreement targeting supply chains used by migrant smugglers, according to Downing Street.
The issue of irregular migrants is highly sensitive for Starmer, who has promised to crack down on people smugglers and stem a wave of arrivals that has fuelled rising support for the far right.
Starmer will also travel to economic powerhouse Shanghai on Friday before making a brief stop in Japan to meet Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
 - Repairing ties -
London and Beijing enjoyed what they described as a "Golden Era" a decade ago but relations deteriorated from 2020 when Beijing imposed a national security law on Hong Kong and cracked down on pro-democracy activists in the former British colony.
Starmer is expected to discuss the case of Hong Kong media mogul and democracy supporter Jimmy Lai, 78, who is facing years in prison after being found guilty of collusion charges in December.
Human rights abuses, alleged spying and cyber attacks, and China's perceived support for Russia's war in Ukraine have also strained ties.
Nevertheless, China -- the world's second-largest economy -- remains Britain's third-largest trading partner, though UK exports to the Asian giant plummeted 52.6 percent year-on-year in 2025, according to British government statistics.
The visit by Starmer, who took the helm in 2024, follows finance minister Rachel Reeves's trip to Beijing last year, as the centre-left Labour government looks to improve trade relations and fulfil its primary goal of boosting UK economic growth.
He is accompanied by around 60 business leaders from the finance, pharmaceutical, automobile and other sectors, as well as cultural representatives, as he tries to balance attracting vital investment and appearing firm on national security concerns.
Starmer's trip also comes as Britain faces a rift with its closest ally, the United States, following Trump's bid to seize Greenland and his brief threat of tariffs against Britain and other NATO allies.

China’s population declined for the fourth straight year in 2025 as births fell sharply, underscoring demographic pressures despite incentives like cash subsidies and policy changes to encourage larger families.

China's Struggle to Boost Birth Rates After One-Child Policy

China's Birth Rate Challenge: Policies & Incentives

China&rsquo;s population declined for the fourth straight year in 2025 as births fell sharply, underscoring demographic pressures despite incentives like cash subsidies and policy changes to encourage larger families.

China's birth rate plunged last year to its lowest level on record, official data showed on Monday, as its population shrank for a fourth straight year despite efforts to curb the decline.
It is now threatened with a demographic crisis after its birth rate halved over the past decade, despite the end of the restrictive "one-child" policy.
There were just 7.92 million births recorded last year, Chinese officials said on Monday, a rate of 5.63 births per thousand people.
It was the lowest birth rate since National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) records began in 1949 -- the year Communist leader Mao Zedong declared the founding of the People's Republic of China.
The United Nations has predicted that China's population could fall from around 1.4 billion today to 800 million by 2100, even though it has taken measures to boost fertility rates.
Births fell by 1.62 million in 2025, a drop of 17 percent year-on-year, NBS data showed.
China's population also fell by 3.39 million people last year compared to 2024, extending the annual decline that began in 2022.
The government has scrambled to boost marriage and fertility rates, offering childcare subsidies and taxing condoms as it grapples with a rapidly ageing population.
China also recorded 11.31 million deaths in 2025, a mortality rate of 8.04 per thousand -- leading to a population decline of 2.41 per thousand, NBS data showed.
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Marriage rates are also at record low, with many young Chinese couples put off from having babies by high child-rearing costs and career concerns.
Many couples born during China's family planning period -- each only children -- are now grappling with the responsibility of raising children while caring for two sets of ageing parents.
Authorities have attempted to address the flagging birth rate with a raft of measures intended to promote having children.
A nationwide childcare subsidy policy, which took effect on January 1, offers parents the equivalent of around $500 annually per child under the age of three.
Authorities also waived fees for public kindergartens beginning last fall.
And consumers must now pay a 13 percent value-added tax for contraception, including condoms, after Beijing removed exemptions from January 1.
Despite government efforts to reverse the trend, China ranked among the top 10 countries with the lowest birth rates in 2023, according to World Bank data, just after Japan.
Young Chinese have largely shrugged off these measures, saying they are not enough to address the problem.
The jobless rate for people aged between 16 and 24 reached 18.9 percent in August, reflecting a tough market.
Many who have jobs work long hours under a gruelling "996" culture -- 9 am to 9 pm, six days a week.
Overall, China has struggled to maintain a strong economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Officials reported on Monday that the economy grew five percent in 2025, meeting an official target.
However, economists warned that growth was largely driven by strong exports, masking sluggish consumption at home.

China asserts Shaksgam Valley belongs to it and defends infrastructure work under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while India strongly rejects the claims, calling the area an integral part of its territory.

China asserts Shaksgam Valley in Kashmir as its territory, defends construction

China asserts Shaksgam Valley belongs to it and defends infrastructure work under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, while India strongly rejects the claims, calling the area an integral part of its territory.

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday rejected India&rsquo;s claims over the Shaksgam Valley in Jammu and Kashmir, stating that the region &ldquo;belongs to China&rdquo; and asserting Beijing&rsquo;s right to carry out infrastructure projects there.
&ldquo;The territory you mentioned belongs to China. It's fully justified for China to conduct infrastructure construction on its own territory,&rdquo; Mao said in response to questions regarding border issues and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Mao highlighted that China and Pakistan had signed a boundary agreement in the 1960s, which demarcated the borders between the two countries, calling it an exercise of the rights of two sovereign states. She added that the CPEC is an economic cooperation initiative aimed at boosting local development and improving livelihoods. Mao further clarified that the border agreement and the CPEC do not affect China&rsquo;s stance on the Kashmir issue, emphasizing that &ldquo;China's position on this matter has not changed,&rdquo; according to a report by Global Times.
Geographically, the Shaksgam Valley borders China&rsquo;s Xinjiang Province to the north, the Northern Areas of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) to the south and west, and the Siachen Glacier region to the east.
India, however, has strongly rejected China&rsquo;s infrastructure activities in the Shaksgam Valley. On January 9, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the CPEC projects in the region &ldquo;illegal and invalid&rdquo; and reaffirmed that the area is an &ldquo;integral and inalienable part&rdquo; of India.
During a weekly briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India&rsquo;s position, stating, &ldquo;Shaksgam Valley is an Indian territory. We have never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan boundary agreement of 1963. We have consistently maintained that the agreement is illegal and invalid. We do not recognise the so-called China-Pakistan Economic Corridor either, which passes through Indian territory, which is under forcible and illegal occupation of Pakistan.&rdquo;
He further emphasized India&rsquo;s claim over the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, saying, &ldquo;The entire UTs of J&amp;K and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of India. This has been clearly conveyed to the Chinese and Pakistani authorities several times. We have consistently protested with the Chinese side for its attempts to alter the ground reality in the Shaksgam Valley. We further reserve the right to take necessary measures to safeguard our interests.&rdquo;

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned China’s claim of mediating between India and Pakistan, calling it an affront to India’s sovereignty and urging the government to rebut it strongly.

Owaisi Opposes China's Mediation in India-Pakistan Issues

Owaisi Rejects China's Mediation Attempts

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi condemned China&rsquo;s claim of mediating between India and Pakistan, calling it an affront to India&rsquo;s sovereignty and urging the government to rebut it strongly.

AIMIM president and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi has said Chinese claim of mediation between India and Pakistan is an affront to the country and that it must be strongly rebutted by the Union Government.&nbsp;
Normalcy in ties with China cannot be at the cost of India's honour or its sovereignty, he said.
"After US President (Donald Trump) announced a ceasefire before us and claims to have used trade sanctions to secure peace, we now have the Chinese foreign minister making similar claims officially. This is an affront to India and must be strongly rebutted by the government," Owaisi said in a social media post late on Wednesday.
&lt;blockquote class="twitter-tweet"&gt;&lt;p lang="en" dir="ltr"&gt;This is a surprising claim from the Chinese foreign minister that Beijing mediated between India and Pakistan. The Indian government must rebut this claim officially and assure the country that no third party intervention is acceptable.&lt;/p&gt;&amp;mdash; Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) &lt;a href="https://twitter.com/asadowaisi/status/2006420146638958887?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw"&gt;December 31, 2025&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/blockquote&gt; &lt;script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"&gt;&lt;/script&gt;
China wants to place India and Pakistan at the same level and is trying to project itself as superior in South Asia.
"Is this what the Modi government agreed to when the PM visited China," he said.
The Chinese Foreign Minister's claim of mediation is surprising and the Centre must rebut it officially and assure the country that no third party intervention is acceptable, the Hyderabad MP added.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said tensions between India and Pakistan were among a list of "hot issues" mediated by China this year.
New Delhi has been maintaining that the May 7-10 conflict between India and Pakistan post Pahalgam terror attack was resolved through direct talks between the Director Generals of Military Operations of the two countries.
India has also been consistently maintaining that there is no place for any third party intervention in matters relating to India and Pakistan.

The Congress termed China’s claim of mediating India-Pakistan tensions concerning and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify Beijing’s role in the halt of Operation Sindoor.

Congress questions Chinese mediation claim, asks PM Modi to clarify on Operation Sindoor

The Congress termed China&rsquo;s claim of mediating India-Pakistan tensions concerning and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify Beijing&rsquo;s role in the halt of Operation Sindoor.

The Congress on Wednesday termed Chinese claims of mediation between India and Pakistan concerning and said the people of India need clarity on the issue.
Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to break his silence on the claim, which he said seemed to make a joke of the country's national security.
"President Trump has long claimed that he personally intervened to halt Operation Sindoor on May 10, 2025. He has done so on 65 different occasions in various forums in at least seven different countries. The Prime Minister has never broken his silence on these claims made by his so-called good friend," Ramesh said in a post on X.
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राष्ट्रपति ट्रंप लंबे समय से यह दावा करते रहे हैं कि उन्होंने 10 मई 2025 को ऑपरेशन सिंदूर को रोकने के लिए व्यक्तिगत रूप से हस्तक्षेप किया था। वे यह दावा कम से कम सात अलग-अलग देशों में, विभिन्न मंचों पर, 65 बार कर चुके हैं। प्रधानमंत्री ने अपने तथाकथित अच्छे मित्र द्वारा किए गए इन&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/sXhSNiaR8S">pic.twitter.com/sXhSNiaR8S</a>
&mdash; Jairam Ramesh (@Jairam_Ramesh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jairam_Ramesh/status/2006236512300794060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 31, 2025</a></blockquote>
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"Now the Chinese Foreign Minister makes a similar claim and says China also mediated. On July 4, 2025, the Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen Rahul Singh had publicly stated that during Operation Sindoor, India was actually confronting and combating China.
"Given that China was decisively aligned with Pakistan, Chinese claims of having mediated between India and Pakistan are concerning &ndash; not just because they directly contradict what the people of our country have been led to believe, but because they seem to make a joke of our national security itself," he added.
He said the claim must also be understood in the context of our relationship with China.
"We have begun re-engagement with them &ndash; but unfortunately it has been on Chinese terms. The Prime Minister's clean chit to China on June 19, 2020, has considerably weakened India's negotiating position," he said.
The Congress leader said our trade deficit is at a record high, and much of the country's exports are dependent on imports from China.
"Provocative actions by China in relation to Arunachal Pradesh continue unabated," he said.
"Amidst such a lopsided - and hostile - relationship, the people of India need clarity on what role China played in the abrupt halt to Operation Sindoor," Ramesh said.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said tensions between India and Pakistan were among a list of hot issues mediated by China this year.
New Delhi has been maintaining that the May 7-10 conflict between India and Pakistan was resolved through direct talks between the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the armies of the two countries.
India has also been consistently maintaining that there is no place for any third-party intervention in matters relating to India and Pakistan.

China says it mediated India-Pakistan tensions during May conflict, while New Delhi reiterates the issue was resolved through direct DGMO-level talks without third-party intervention.

After Trump, China claims mediation role in India-Pakistan tensions

China says it mediated India-Pakistan tensions during May conflict, while New Delhi reiterates the issue was resolved through direct DGMO-level talks without third-party intervention.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday said &ldquo;tensions between India and Pakistan&rdquo; were among the list of hotspot issues &ldquo;mediated&rdquo; by China this year.
New Delhi has been maintaining that the May 7-10 conflict between India and Pakistan was resolved through direct talks between the DGMOs (Director General of Military Operations) of the armies of the two countries.
At the May 13 press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs had said, &ldquo;regarding ceasefire and what sort of role other countries played, etc. See, the specific date, time and wording of the understanding was worked out between the DGMOs of the two countries at their phone call on 10th May 2025, commencing at 15:35 hours.&rdquo;
India has also been consistently maintaining that there is no place for any third-party intervention in matters relating to India and Pakistan.
&ldquo;This year, local wars and cross-border conflicts flared up more often than at any time since the end of WWII. Geopolitical turbulence continued to spread&rdquo;, Wang said, speaking at the Symposium on the International Situation and China&rsquo;s Foreign Relations in Beijing.
&ldquo;To build peace that lasts, we have taken an objective and just stance, and focused on addressing both symptoms and root causes&rdquo;, he added.
&ldquo;Following this Chinese approach to settling hotspot issues, we mediated in northern Myanmar, the Iranian nuclear issue, the tensions between Pakistan and India, the issues between Palestine and Israel, and the recent conflict between Cambodia and Thailand&rdquo;, he said.
China's role in the May 7-10 Operation Sindoor conflict between India and Pakistan this year came under serious scrutiny and criticism, especially the military assistance provided by Beijing to Islamabad.
On the diplomatic front, China, on May 7, called on India and Pakistan to exercise restraint even while expressing regret over India&rsquo;s airstrikes.
&ldquo;China finds India&rsquo;s military operation early this morning regrettable&rdquo;, said a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement on the first day of Operation Sindoor, reacting to questions on India&rsquo;s airstrikes and escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.
&ldquo;China opposes all forms of terrorism&rdquo;, a Chinese Foreign Ministry statement said in an apparent reference to the Pahalgam terrorist attack and urged both sides to exercise restraint in the interest of peace.
But China&rsquo;s active military support to Pakistan during the operation Sindoor in May has become a sharp reminder about the negative impact of China-Pakistan close ties on Beijing&rsquo;s relations with New Delhi.
For its part, China, whose arms exports amount to over 81 per cent of Pakistan&rsquo;s military hardware, sought to downplay India&rsquo;s Deputy Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Rahul R Singh&rsquo;s assertion that Beijing used the conflict as a &ldquo;live lab&rdquo;, declining to directly answer his charge.
Gen Singh said China&rsquo;s strategy during Operation Sindoor was based on its ancient military strategy of "36 stratagems" and killing the adversary with a "borrowed knife" to buttress the point that Beijing extended all possible support to Pakistan to cause pain to India.
In his speech on China&rsquo;s foreign policy initiatives, Wang spoke of the good momentum of improvement of relations between India and China and spoke of Beijing&rsquo;s invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Tianjin in August this year.
&ldquo;Also, this year, we invited the leaders of India and the DPRK to China. China-India relations showed a good momentum, and the traditional friendship with the DPRK was cemented and further promoted&rdquo;, he said, adding that the SCO summit was a resounding success.
China&rsquo;s engagement with neighbouring countries entered a new stage of building a community with a shared future at a faster pace, he said.
On the BRICS, he said, &ldquo;the 20-member BRICS family grew more prosperous. And BRICS cooperation was ever more robust under the expanded format&rdquo;.
&ldquo;This year, economic globalisation met serious setbacks. The tariff war dealt a blow to international trade rules and disrupted the global economic order. The choice between openness and isolation became imperative&rdquo;, he said in apparent reference to US President Donald Trump unleashing unilateral tariffs against China and other countries.
He said the China-US relationship is one of the most consequential bilateral relationships in today&rsquo;s world.
&ldquo;The strategic choices of the two countries will shape the course of world history&rdquo;, he said.
&ldquo;On major issues of principle, we maintained firm and unequivocal positions. On issues concerning China&rsquo;s core interests, we responded with strength and held our ground&rdquo;, he said.
At the same time, we engaged and talked with the US to seek cooperation, foster a more rational, objective view of China, and address differences through consultation and dialogue, he said.
Both Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with their frequent interactions, have &ldquo;guided the giant ship of China-US relations through troubled waters and steered it in the right direction&rdquo;, he said.
China and the US must seek solutions to their respective concerns based on equality, mutual respect and reciprocity, and find the right way for the two major countries to get along with each other.

China has denounced the US Pentagon report accusing Beijing of leveraging India-China border tensions and deepening defence ties with Pakistan. Chinese officials called the report biased, misleading, and interfering in internal affairs

China hits out at Pentagon report alleging bid to weaken US-India ties

China has denounced the US Pentagon report accusing Beijing of leveraging India-China border tensions and deepening defence ties with Pakistan. Chinese officials called the report biased, misleading, and interfering in internal affairs.

China on Thursday denounced a Pentagon report, which accused Beijing of leveraging reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while deepening defence ties with Pakistan, calling it an attempt to sow discord with false narratives.
"The Pentagon's report distorts China's defence policy, sows discord between China and other countries, and aims at finding a pretext for the US to maintain its military supremacy," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told a media briefing here when asked about the US Department of War report submitted to the American Congress.
China firmly opposes the report, Lin said.
Separately, Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Zhang Xiaogang denounced the Pentagon report, which also highlighted the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, with plans to set up a military base.
The US releases such reports year after year, grossly interfering in China's internal affairs, Zhang told a separate media briefing.
The US report maliciously misinterpreted China's national defence policy, made unfounded speculations about China's military development, slandering and smearing the normal actions of the Chinese military, he said, declining to directly respond to a question on the report alleging China&rsquo;s expanding defence and cooperation with Pakistan.
The report is full of erroneous understandings of China and geopolitical biases, exaggerating the so-called "Chinese military threat" to mislead the international community, Zhang said.
"We express our strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition to this,&rdquo; he said and urged the US to stop fabricating false narratives and provoking confrontation and antagonism.
In his response to the Pentagon report on India-China ties, Lin stated that Beijing views and handles its relations with New Delhi from a strategic height and a long-term perspective.
"We stand ready to strengthen communication, enhance mutual trust, promote cooperation, and properly handle differences with India, and advance a sound and stable bilateral relationship,&rdquo; he said.
On the references to the Line of Actual Control in the US report, Lin said, &ldquo;the boundary question is a matter between China and India, and the current border situation between the two countries is generally stable with smooth communication channels&rdquo;.
&ldquo;China opposes relevant country&rsquo;s groundless and irresponsible comments,&rdquo; he said.
In its annual report to Congress on Tuesday on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025', the US Department of War said China probably seeks to capitalise from the deescalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise bilateral relations and to prevent the deepening of US-India ties.
The report referred to a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in October 2024. Two days before their meeting, the agreement was to disengage from the remaining standoff sites along the LAC.
The Xi-Modi meeting marked the onset of monthly high-level engagements between the two countries, where parties discussed border management and next steps for the bilateral relationship, including direct flights, visa facilitation, and the exchange of academics and journalists, it said.
"China's leadership has extended the term 'core interest' to cover Taiwan and China's sovereignty claims amid territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the Senkaku Islands, and the northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh,&rdquo; the report said.
It also highlighted the cooperation between China and Pakistan in sectors such as defence and space, adding that Beijing "likely also considered" setting up a base in Pakistan.
It said China is actively considering and planning for additional military facilities. Pakistan is one of the countries where China has likely considered setting up a base, it said.

Typhoon Ragasa leaves 14 dead and 18 injured in Taiwan and prompts evacuation of over 1 million residents in Guangdong, China, as it approaches the coast with record winds and heavy rains.

Typhoon Ragasa Hits Taiwan: 14 Dead, 18 Injured; Massive Evacuations in China

Typhoon Ragasa Ravages Taiwan, Targets China

Typhoon Ragasa leaves 14 dead and 18 injured in Taiwan and prompts evacuation of over 1 million residents in Guangdong, China, as it approaches the coast with record winds and heavy rains.

Super typhoon Ragasa left 14 people dead and 18 injured in Taiwan, while China's southern Guangdong province, a key global manufacturing hub, evacuated over a million residents in preparation for the powerful storm's landfall expected later on Wednesday.
Described as the most powerful storm to hit the Chinese coast this year, Ragasa, the 18th typhoon of the season, is forecast to make landfall along the coastline of Guangdong province, official media here reported.
It could become the most powerful storm to strike China so far this year, the state-run CGTN TV said.
In Taiwan, typhoon Ragasa left 14 dead and 18 injured, local authorities said.
According to the island's emergency operation centre, about 100 people remain trapped in various parts of the region and are awaiting rescue.
As Ragasa moved closer to making landfall, its impact was already being felt in the Pearl River Delta region, according to the National Meteorological Centre.
Wind speeds of 212 km per hour were recorded in Zhuhai city.
The typhoon's outer circulation continues to lash Taiwan's eastern, northern and southern coastal areas, triggering heavy rainfall.
On Tuesday afternoon, a dam at a barrier lake in Hualien County overflowed, causing flooding in nearby areas.
China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters on Tuesday elevated the typhoon emergency response to Level III for Guangdong and Hainan provinces.
Over 1.04 million people have been relocated across Guangdong, the CGTN report said on Tuesday, citing the provincial emergency management department.
Local authorities are reinforcing infrastructure and preparing for flooding risks, including possible stormwater backflow.
In anticipation of severe weather, multiple transportation and infrastructure closures have been implemented.
The airport in Shenzhen, a key high-tech hub, and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge have been closed since Monday. By Tuesday evening, all buses, taxis, and subway services were suspended, and highway access was restricted. Guangzhou cancelled all flights till Wednesday evening, while Zhuhai cancelled 21 flights on Tuesday.
Shenzhen's shops and other businesses have been taping their windows, tying down rubbish cans and other outdoor objects to secure them. Authorities have also trimmed more than 18,000 trees to minimise hazards, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.&nbsp;

PM Narendra Modi condemned the Pahalgam terror attack at the SCO summit, urging members to reject double standards on terrorism and stand united for global peace and humanity.

Modi Urges SCO Unity Against Terrorism At Tianjin Summit

Modi Calls for Anti-Terror Unity at SCO Summit

PM Narendra Modi condemned the Pahalgam terror attack at the SCO summit, urging members to reject double standards on terrorism and stand united for global peace and humanity.

The Pahalgam terror attack was not only an assault on India's conscience, but was also an open challenge to every nation that believes in humanity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday, strongly pitching for shunning "double standards" in combating terrorism.
In the presence of Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese President Xi Jinping and many other global leaders, Modi, addressing the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), said fighting terrorism is the "duty towards humanity".
In a clear message to Pakistan and those supporting it, Modi asked: "It is natural to ask -- can the open support for terrorism by certain countries ever be acceptable to us?" "We must state it clearly and in one voice: double standards on terrorism are unacceptable. Together, we must oppose terrorism in every form and manifestation. This is our responsibility towards humanity," he said.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, targeting terrorist infrastructure in territories controlled by Pakistan.
The strikes triggered four days of intense clashes that ended with an understanding on stopping the military actions on May 10.
In his remarks, the prime minister said India has been bearing the grave scars of ruthless terrorism for the last several decades.
"Countless mothers have lost their children, and innumerable children have been left orphaned. Recently, we witnessed the most heinous face of terrorism in Pahalgam," he said.
"This attack was not only an assault on the conscience of India, but also an open challenge to every nation, and every individual who believes in humanity," he said.
Modi expressed his "deep gratitude" to all the friendly nations that stood by India during this moment of grief.
The prime minister, elaborating on India's vision and policy towards the grouping, floated an acronym for SCO. "S for Security, C for Connectivity and O for Opportunity," he explained.
"I would like to emphasise that security, peace, and stability form the foundation of any nation&rsquo;s development. However, terrorism, separatism, and extremism remain major challenges along this path," he said.
Modi said terrorism is not only a threat to the security of individual nations, but a shared challenge to all of humanity.
"No country, no society, no citizen can consider themselves completely safe from it. That is why India has consistently stressed the importance of unity in the fight against terrorism," he said.
The prime minister also underlined the importance of connectivity for regional growth and development.
"We believe that every effort towards connectivity must uphold the principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity. This is also enshrined in the core principles of the SCO Charter," he said.
"Connectivity, that by-passes sovereignty, ultimately loses both trust and meaning," he added.
The comments are seen as an indirect reference to China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). India has been opposing it as a part of the project goes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
The prime minister also proposed the creation of a Civilisational Dialogue Forum under the SCO.
"Such a platform will allow us to share the richness of our ancient civilisations, art, literature, and traditions on a global stage," he said.
The prime minister also emphasised ensuring the development of the Global South.
Keeping aspirations of the Global South confined in outdated frameworks is a grave injustice to future generations, he said.
Highlighting India's development journey, Modi said it is moving ahead with the mantra of "reform, perform and transform".
Be it Covid or global economic instability, we have tried to convert every challenge into an opportunity, he said.

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began in Tianjin with leaders including PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. The meeting focuses on future strategies, regional peace, and global cooperation.

PM Modi attends SCO summit in Tianjin

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit began in Tianjin with leaders including PM Modi, Xi Jinping, and Vladimir Putin. The meeting focuses on future strategies, regional peace, and global cooperation.

The summit meeting of the Heads of State of the 10-member Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) began in Tianjin on Monday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with other leaders of the organisation began a day-long deliberation to chalk out the future course of the bloc.&nbsp;
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed the leaders.&nbsp;
The 25th summit was formally kicked off here on Sunday night with a massive banquet hosted by Xi .&nbsp;
It was attended, among others, by Prime Minister Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
This year's summit was stated to be the largest of the SCO group as China, which holds the Presidency of the organisation this year, has invited 20 foreign leaders and 10 heads of international organisations, including UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to attend the SCO Plus summit.
On Monday the leaders address the meeting enunciating their future vision for the organisation.
Modi's speech is being keenly watched for its content in the backdrop of US President Donald Trump's tariff war and the Indian prime minister's meeting with Xi on Sunday, which was widely expected to provide a new roadmap for the ties.
In his welcome banquet address, Xi said the SCO bears greater responsibilities in safeguarding regional peace and stability, and boosting the development of various countries in a world of increasing uncertainties and accelerated changes.
Addressing the banquet, Xi expressed confidence that with concerted efforts of all parties, the summit will be a complete success, and that the SCO is certain to play an even bigger role and achieve more progress. He said it will make a greater contribution to boosting the unity and cooperation among member states, pooling the strength of the Global South and pushing for more progress of human civilisation.
Founded in Shanghai in June 2001, the SCO has expanded from six founding members into a 26-nation family of 10 members, two observers and 14 dialogue partners spanning Asia, Europe and Africa.
With major emerging markets and developing countries such as China, Russia and India among its members, the SCO represents nearly half of the world's population and a quarter of the global economy.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that China will ease supply of fertilisers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines to India.

China agrees to address India's concerns over supply of fertilisers, rare earth minerals

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that China will ease supply of fertilisers, rare earth minerals, and tunnel boring machines to India.

China has agreed to ease restrictions to supply fertilisers and rare earth minerals to India with Chinese Foreign Minister Wany Yi conveying the forward movement on the issue to his counterpart S Jaishankar, authoritative sources said on Tuesday.
The Chinese move came after the Indian side raised the issue during talks between the two foreign ministers on Monday.
Wang is paying a two-day visit to India.
China promised to address three key concerns of India, the sources said.
"Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured External Affairs Minister Jaishankar that China is addressing India's needs of fertilisers, rare earths and tunnel boring machines," one of the sources said.
Jaishankar had on Monday said, without providing details, that he brought up "particular concerns" in the meeting that he had flagged during his visit to Beijing last month as well.
Rare earth minerals are considered vital for high-end technology products, including electric vehicles (EVs), drones, and battery storage. China has been a dominant player in the critical minerals supply chain globally.
In his opening remarks at the meeting, the external affairs minister also said that India and China should adopt a "candid and constructive" approach in moving ahead in the engagement after a difficult period.
Jaishankar also pitched for taking forward the de-escalation process in the border areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh that witnessed over a four-year face-off between the militaries of the two nations.
Wang's visit is largely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to rebuild their relationship after it came under severe strain following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.
The Chinese foreign minister is in India primarily to hold a fresh round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
In the SR talks on Tuesday, both sides are expected to deliberate on new confidence-building measures besides reviewing the overall situation along the LAC.
Though the two sides disengaged troops from the friction points, they are yet to de-escalate the situation by pulling back the frontline forces from the border.
Each side currently has around 50,000 to 60,000 troops along the LAC in the eastern Ladakh region.
NSA Doval travelled to China in December last and held the SR talks with Wang, weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping decided to revive various dialogue mechanisms between the two sides at a meeting in the Russian city of Kazan.
The military standoff in eastern Ladakh began in May 2020 and the clashes at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in bilateral ties.
The face-off effectively ended following completion of the disengagement process from the last two friction points of Demchok and Depsang under an agreement finalised on October 21 last year.
In the last few months, the two sides also initiated a number of initiatives to rebuild the ties that included resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and New Delhi restarting issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals.

Tropical Storm Podul strikes southern China, triggering widespread evacuations as heavy rain looms. Despite weakening, coastal provinces implement precautions. Taiwan faces recovery post-storm, with power restoration efforts gaining priority.

Tropical Storm Podul Hits China: Mass Evacuations as Heavy Rains Loom

China prepares for heavy rains with Tropical Storm Podul landing in southern provinces, prompting evacuations. Although reduced in intensity, the storm affects Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Taiwan focuses on recovery after injuries and coastal impacts.

Tropical Storm Podul Hits Southern China

China braces for heavy rains with Tropical Storm Podul's arrival, prompting evacuations in Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi.

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Taipei, Aug 14 (AP) &ndash; China is preparing for heavy rainfalls as Tropical Storm Podul hits its southern provinces, prompting mass evacuations. The storm made landfall late Wednesday after weakening from a typhoon in Taiwan, impacting Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi provinces. Around 15,000 residents were evacuated from coastal regions as precautionary measures were implemented.
While preparations are underway, the alert level remains moderate due to the storm&rsquo;s reduced intensity. Podul touched ground in Fujian soon after midnight on Thursday, still classified as a tropical storm, triggering warnings in Hunan province, known for its flood-prone lakes and rivers.
In Guangdong's Chaozhou city, classes and certain government activities were suspended in response to the storm. Court proceedings paused in Hong Kong following a rainstorm warning. Although the storm is drifting away from the semi-autonomous city, strong winds on its fringes prompt authorities to advise citizens to avoid the shoreline.
Initial assessments from southern China reported no casualties or damages. Meanwhile, in southern Taiwan, recovery efforts are underway after the storm struck east coast counties like Taitung and Hualien. The island experienced one person swept out to sea, about 100 injuries, and 8,000 taking shelter. Power restoration efforts are progressing swiftly after criticisms of delayed responses during past storms. (AP)
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Four people died and eight are missing after a landslide in Hebei's Luanping County, as China battles severe flooding and record inflows into Miyun Reservoir.

Four killed, eight missing in landslides in China

Four people died and eight are missing after a landslide in Hebei's Luanping County, as China battles severe flooding and record inflows into Miyun Reservoir.

Four people were killed and eight remain missing after a landslide triggered by heavy rains struck a village in north China's Hebei province on Monday.
Rescue efforts were underway after the landslide hit the village in Luanping County, Chengde City, local officials said.
China's Ministry of Water Resources has activated an emergency response for flood control in Beijing following heavy rains in the past four days.
The Miyun Reservoir, located in the northeastern suburbs of Beijing, recorded its largest inflow flood on Sunday since the reservoir was built over six decades ago, according to the ministry.
It urged local authorities to strengthen the monitoring and forecasting of rainfall and water levels and promptly issue early warning information.
The ministry also urged efforts to prevent floods in small- and medium-sized rivers and to relocate individuals from dangerous areas in advance to safeguard the lives and property of the people, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

India, China, Brazil warned of secondary sanctions over Russia trade; NATO chief urges leaders to press Putin for Ukraine peace talks.

NATO chief warns India, China, Brazil of 100% sanctions over Russia ties

India, China, Brazil warned of secondary sanctions over Russia trade; NATO chief urges leaders to press Putin for Ukraine peace talks.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has delivered a stern message to India, China, and Brazil, warning that they could face serious economic consequences if they continue their business ties with <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/us-president-donald-trump-gives-russia-50-days-to-resolve-ukraine-war-1752511855423">Russia</a>.
His comments follow meetings with U.S. senators in Washington, where he emphasized the urgency of pushing Russian President Vladimir Putin toward peace talks.
<h3>Rutte urges India, China, and Brazil to pressure Putin</h3>
"If you are the President of China, the Prime Minister of India, or the President of Brazil, and you continue to trade with Russia and buy their oil and gas, then you know: if the man in Moscow doesn't take the peace negotiations seriously, I will impose 100 per cent secondary sanctions," Rutte said.
"My encouragement to these three countries, particularly, is: if you live now in Beijing, or in Delhi, or you are the president of Brazil, you might want to take a look into this, because this might hit you very hard," he added.
Rutte also made a direct appeal for diplomatic intervention. "So please make the phone call to Vladimir Putin and tell him that he has to get serious about peace talks, because otherwise this will slam back on Brazil, on India, and on China in a massive way," he said.
<h3>Trump threatens sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia and allies</h3>
Rutte&rsquo;s remarks come just a day after former U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a new military aid package for Ukraine and announced the possibility of broad tariffs targeting Russian exports and its trading partners.
The White House confirmed that the package includes advanced weapons systems such as Patriot missiles, which Ukraine sees as vital to defending against Russian aerial attacks.
Trump also warned of aggressive economic measures if a peace agreement is not reached soon. "If we don't have a deal at the end of 50 days, it's going to be too bad. The tariffs are going to go on and other sanctions go on," Trump said.
He went on to suggest that the U.S. could act independently. "We can do secondary. We&rsquo;re probably talking about 100 per cent or something like that. We can do secondary tariffs without the Senate, without the House, but what they&rsquo;re crafting also could be very good," Trump had said earlier.
<h3>India among key oil buyers facing potential fallout</h3>
According to Reuters, 85 out of 100 U.S. senators currently support legislation empowering Trump to impose tariffs of up to 500 per cent on countries that assist Russia economically. India, China, and Turkey are among the largest importers of Russian crude oil. Analysts warn that these countries&mdash;particularly India&mdash;could face significant economic and diplomatic consequences if sanctions are enforced.
The situation could also disrupt global energy flows and drive prices higher, at a time when the world is already grappling with inflationary pressure and supply chain volatility.
In response to these developments, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated, "Russia is ready to negotiate with US President Donald Trump, but the ultimatums are unacceptable and will not bring any results."

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Chinese VP Han Zheng, stresses on normalising ties and open dialogue amid complex global situation.

EAM Jaishankar holds talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar meets Chinese VP Han Zheng, stresses on normalising ties and open dialogue amid complex global situation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes In a meeting with Han, Jaishankar also said that an open exchange of views between the two neighbouring countries was important, considering the "complex" global situation.
The external affairs minister landed in Beijing this morning from Singapore in the second and final leg of his two-nation trip.
Jaishankar is visiting China to attend a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the Chinese city of Tianjin.
It is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties between the two countries came under severe strain following the 2020 military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
"Our bilateral relationship, as you have pointed, has been steadily improving since the meeting between Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan last October," Jaishankar said in his televised opening remarks in the meeting.
"I am confident that my discussions in this visit will maintain that positive trajectory," he said.
The external affairs minister also referred to the 75th anniversary of the establishment of India-China diplomatic relations.
"The resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is also widely appreciated in India. Continued normalisation of our ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes," he said.
The international situation, as we meet today, is very complex. As neighbouring nations and major economies, an open exchange of views and perspectives between India and China is very important," Jaishankar added.
"I look forward to such discussions during this visit." Jaishankar's visit is taking place less than three weeks after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh travelled to the Chinese port city of Qingdao to participate in the SCO defence ministers' conference.
China is the current chair of the SCO, and it is hosting the meetings of the grouping in that capacity.

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu says the next Dalai Lama will be born in a democratic country, not China. Highlights Dalai Lama’s health and future succession process.

Next Dalai Lama from free democratic country, not from China: Arunachal CM

Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu says the next Dalai Lama will be born in a democratic country, not China. Highlights Dalai Lama&rsquo;s health and future succession process.

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the next Dalai Lama will be from a free and democratic country and definitely not from China.
He, however, said the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama starts only after an incumbent passes away and hoped and prayed the 14th Dalai Lama will live for another 40 years.
"In fact, as I said, His Holiness' health is very good. And this time too -- on the occasion of his 90th birthday celebration -- His Holiness said that he will live to be around 130 years old. So we all pray and I am very hopeful that he will live to be 130," Khandu said in an interview with PTI Videos on Tuesday.
The chief minister, who is a follower of the Dalai Lama and a Buddhist, said he doesn't know the process of how the next Dalai Lama will be selected, how it will happen or the details but there is established procedure.
"The entire rules are set, all procedures are set. There's no point in speculating about it now. There is no point now in speculating where he will be born, in which region, whether it will be in India or Tibet. On this issue, there is only one clarity, which His Holiness has perhaps said in an interview, that the next Dalai Lama will be born in a free world," he said.
Asked whether he was indicating that the next Dalai Lama would not be from China and could be from somewhere else, Khandu said, "Yes, definitely not from China because there is no democracy there." "So wherever there is democracy... it can be anywhere in the world where there is democracy," he said.
When pointed out that Tibet is also under Chinese rule, the chief minister responded, "That is why, I am not saying specifically it would be from this country or that country." "It would be a bit immature for us to say this right now. But this much is certain... where there is democracy, where people have their freedom, can express their views. I think there is clarity on that," he said.
The chief minister said the Gaden Phodrang Trust will carry out the search for the next Dalai Lama.
"The search for the 15th Dalai Lama... the entire process will begin only after the present Dalai Lama passes away. So there is no hurry in this," he said.
On China&rsquo;s objection to the Dalai Lama&rsquo;s succession issue, Khandu said, &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know why China is objecting to it. They must have their own policy. There is no Dalai Lama institution in China. The Dalai Lama institution is recognised mainly in the Himalayan belt and by the Tibetan Buddhists. China has no role in it.&rdquo; The chief minister said the Dalai Lama institution has been continuing for over 600 years, from the first Dalai Lama to the current 14th.
He said there was speculation about whether the Dalai Lama institution would continue and if the next Dalai Lama could be a woman.
"Before the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama, all heads of Buddhist traditions met and confirmed the institution will continue,&rdquo; he said.

China objects to Prime Minister Modi’s greetings to the Dalai Lama and Indian officials attending his birthday, urging India to respect Tibet-related sensitivities.

China protests to India over PM Modi’s greetings to Dalai Lama on his birthday

China objects to Prime Minister Modi&rsquo;s greetings to the Dalai Lama and Indian officials attending his birthday, urging India to respect Tibet-related sensitivities.

China said on Monday it protested to India over Prime Minister Narendra Modi&rsquo;s greetings to the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of Indian officials at the celebrations, stressing New Delhi should fully appreciate Beijing&rsquo;s sensitivities on Tibet-related issues.&nbsp;
China&rsquo;s position on Tibet-related affairs is consistent and clear and it's known to all, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing.
Mao was replying to a question on Prime Minister Modi's greeting the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and the attendance of senior Indian officials at his birthday celebrations.
The 14th Dalai Lama is a political exile, who for a long, has been engaged in separatist activities and attempted to separate Xizang from China under the cover of religion, Mao alleged.
China refers to Tibet as Xizang.
"India should fully appreciate the great sensitivity of Xizang-related issues and recognise the anti-separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama and honour the commitment it made to China on issues related to Xizang," she said.
India should act and speak prudently and stop using this issue to meddle in China&rsquo;s internal affairs, she said, adding that &ldquo;China has protested to the Indian side&rdquo; on the matter.
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday extended warm wishes to the Dalai Lama, and said he has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.
"His message has inspired respect and admiration across all faiths. We pray for his continued good health and long life," Modi posted on X.
Union ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, and Sikkim minister Sonam Lama had attended his birthday celebrations in Dharamshala.
China on last Friday objected to Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju&rsquo;s statement that the incarnation of the Dalai Lama should follow his own wishes, urging India to act cautiously on Tibet-related issues to avoid affecting the improvement of bilateral relations.
India should be clear of the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama and honour its commitments on Xizang (Tibet) related issues, Mao told media here reacting to Rijiju&rsquo;s assertion that the decision on the incarnation of the Dalai Lama would be taken by the established institution and the leader of Tibetan Buddhist himself and no one else.
Last Wednesday, Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama said that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust will have the authority to recognise his future reincarnation.
Mao had reiterated China&rsquo;s stand that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama, the second-highest priest of Tibetan Buddhism, has to comply with rigorous religious rituals and historical conventions in line with domestic search, lots drawn from a 'golden urn' and the central government's approval.
The present 14th Dalai Lama went through this procedure and was approved by the then central government, she had said.
The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must uphold those principles, follow religious rituals and historical conventions, Chinese law and regulations, she had said.

China warns India over remarks about Dalai Lama's reincarnation, urging respect for Tibetan matters amid bilateral ties.

China Warns India Over Dalai Lama

China responds to India's remarks on Dalai Lama's reincarnation, urging non-interference. Diplomatic efforts continue amid tensions.

China urges caution from India over Dalai Lama remarks as diplomatic talks continue to ease tensions.

China on Friday objected to Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju&rsquo;s remarks that the incarnation of the Dalai Lama should follow his own wishes, urging India to act cautiously on Tibet-related issues to avoid its impact on the improvement of bilateral relations.
India should be clear of the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama and honour its commitments on Xizang (Tibet) related issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here responding to a question on Rijiju&rsquo;s comments. China refers to Tibet as Xizang.
India should exercise caution in its words and actions, stop interfering in China&rsquo;s internal affairs with Xizang related issues and avoid impact on the improvement and development of the China-India relationship, Mao said.
Rijiju on Thursday asserted that the decision on the incarnation of the Dalai Lama would be taken by the established institution and the leader of Tibetan Buddhists himself and no one else.
It was the first reaction from a senior Indian government functionary on the comments of the Dalai Lama on his successor.
On Wednesday, the Tibetan spiritual leader said that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue, and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust - founded by his office in 2015 - will have the authority to recognise his future reincarnation.
Rijiju's remarks came after China rejected the Nobel Peace laureate's succession plan, insisting that any future heir must receive its seal of approval.
Rijiju, a practising Buddhist, and Rajiv Ranjan Singh, a fellow Union minister, are representing the Government of India at the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala on July 6.
The minister said that the birthday event is a religious function and has nothing to do with politics.
Mao reiterated China&rsquo;s stand that the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama, the second-high priest of Tibetan Buddhism, has to comply with rigorous religious rituals and historical conventions in line with domestic search, lots drawn from a 'golden urn' and the central government's approval.
The present 14th Dalai Lama went through this procedure and was approved by the then-central government, she said.
The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama must uphold those principles and follow religious rituals, historical conventions, Chinese law and regulations, she said.
Mao&rsquo;s comments related to the improvement and development of relations refer to the efforts by both India and China to normalisation of ties after over four years of freeze following the Eastern Ladakh standoff.
The two countries resumed ties after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit at Kazan in Russia last year followed by a series of high-level meetings.
The resumption of the Kailash and Mansarovar Yatra for Indian pilgrims, which began recently, is stated to be the first step initiated by the two countries to normalise ties.

China objected to Kiren Rijiju's remarks on Dalai Lama's reincarnation, urging India to act cautiously on Tibet-related issues.

China reacts to Rijiju's remarks on Dalai Lama's succession

China objected to Kiren Rijiju's remarks on Dalai Lama's reincarnation, urging India to act cautiously on Tibet-related issues.

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