India China relations Current Affairs, GK & News

China defends CPEC

May 25, 2021

China has again defended its China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, by terming it an economic initiative. What is the issue? CPEC is USD 60 billion project of China with Pakistan. While, India do not support the project as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region of India. China again has disregarded India’s protests stating that ..

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China’s new Five-Year Plan

March 12, 2021

China has formally approved its 14th five-year plan for 2021-2025 on March 11, 2021. The draft outline was passed by the National People’s Congress. Key Points The new five-year plan highlights a number of key strategic projects that the country will pursue as a priority. The project also includes: Construction of the first hydropower dam ..

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China becomes India’s top Trade Partner

February 23, 2021

China has again become India’s top trading partner in the year 2020. The reason was that India was still dependent on the import of heavy machines, telecom equipment and home appliances from China. Highlights The provisional data from the trade between both the countries in the year 2020 stood at $77.7 billion. However, the trade ..

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India-China Border Dispute: 10th round of Corps Commander Level Meeting concludes

February 22, 2021

The 10th round of Corps Commander Level Meeting between India and China on February 21, 2021. It was held on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in Moldo. Highlights In the meeting, both the sides appraised the smooth completion of disengagement of troops at the Pangong Lake area. Both the sides, noted ..

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Indian Army begins its first mountain combat exercise ‘Him Vijay’ in Arunachal Pradesh

October 6, 2019

The Indian army will begin its first ever mountain combat on October 7. The exercise is to test the mobility, coordination and communication of the troops in difficult terrain. The exercise is to be conducted in two phases. Highlights of the exercise The first phase will be held between October 7 and October 10, 2019. ..

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