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Dalai Lama Declares Successor Will Be Born Outside China; Beijing Dismisses Claim
To this remark, the ministry claimed, "He has no authority to represent Tibet's people. Reincarnations of the living Buddha, including Dalai Lama, should follow the laws of the nation."
Tibet Thrives as China Responds to Dalai Lama's Criticism
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning answered the question during a news conference, declaring the 14th Dalai Lama not a spiritual leader but an exile engaged in separatist actions in the disguise of religion.
Taiwan Rejects Beijing's Claims, Accuses China of 'Mischaracterising' UN Resolution
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) rejected Beijing's assertions by pointing out that the international community has long recognized the different realities of democratic Taiwan and authoritarian China as two independent entities.
Maldives in Talks with China to Install Research Devices in Its Waters: Reports
The development follows the controversial visit of a Chinese research vessel, Xiang Yang Hong 03, which remained in Maldivian waters for about a month starting in January 2024, a move that raised concerns in India.
'If US wants war, we're ready to fight': China Sends Strong Message to Trump Amid Escalating Tariff Tensions
The declaration was made against the backdrop of increased tensions after President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on Chinese products in the fentanyl controversy.
China to Boost Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2024
The nation's proposed defense expenditure for 2024 is 1.784665 trillion yuan (around USD 249 billion), as per a draft budget report submitted to China's Parliament by Premier Li Qiang.
China Signals Possible Defense Budget Increase, Stresses Peace Through Strength
The rise in spending mirrors the nation's emphasis on upholding national sovereignty and peace, something that can only be maintained through military power.
Implementing steps to end Ladakh conflict, Says China
Chinese Defence Ministry spokesperson Senior Colonel Wu Qian, while speaking at a media briefing on Thursday, said, "Currently, the Chinese and Indian militaries are applying the resolutions pertaining to the border regions in an all-round and effective way." In reply to a question on the situation of normalization in the eastern Ladakh region, he added, "We are willing to cooperate with the Indian side to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions."
India-China Ties on Path to Recovery, Says Chinese Envoy
Addressing a function held by the Chinese embassy to reinforce relations between young people of both countries, Xu mentioned recent diplomatic exchanges, such as the Special Representatives (SR) meeting on the border problem and talks under the foreign secretary–vice minister mechanism.
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