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China opens largest embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan
China has opened new embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan. It is the largest overseas diplomatic mission of China. An opening ceremony of this embassy was held on 13 February 2015, during China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi ‘s three day visit to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
China launches first Maritime Silk Road cruise liner
China has launched first cruise liner to sail via its ambitious transcontinental initiative Maritime Silk Road (MSR). The cruise liner sailed off from the Beihai port located in southwest China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. On its maiden voyage, cruise liner ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
China overtakes US as top foreign investment destination: UNCTAD report
As per United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, China has overtaken the United States (US) as the top destination for foreign direct investment (FDI). US was on top as foreign investment destination for past 11 years i.e. since 2003. Key facts from UNCTAD report ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
RIC Forum calls for early conclusion of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism
Russia, India and China have called for an early conclusion of negotiations on the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the RIC Forum held in Beijing. In this regard, a joint communiqué was issued by 3 nations in the 13th ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2015
First China-CELAC Forum ministerial meeting concludes in Beijing
First ministerial meeting of the Forum of China and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) concluded in Beijing. It was two-day meeting and was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Costa Rican counterpart, Manuel ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
Chinese Physicist Yu Min awarded State Preeminent Science and Technology Award 2014
Prominent Chinese theoretical physicist Yu Min has been awarded State Preeminent Science and Technology Award for 2014. Chinese President Xi Jinping gave him the award in the ceremony held at Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He was awarded ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2015
China launches Yaogan-26 remote sensing satellite
China has launched Yaogan-26 a remote sensing satellite into the preset orbit from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province. The satellite was carried by a Long March-4B rocket, marking the 202th mission for the rocket family. Yaogan-26 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
Chinese pro-democracy activist Xu Youyu awarded Swedish Human rights prize
Chinese pro-democracy activist Xu Youyu was awarded Sweden’s Olof Palme Human Rights prize. As per Stockholm-based Olof Palme Memorial Fund, Xu has worked consistently for a democratisation of Chinese society, while condemning any form of violence as a political method ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
China rejects UN mediation to resolve South China Sea dispute with Philippines
China has rejected UN arbitration to resolve the South China Sea (SCS) maritime dispute with its Philippines. China instead has asserted that this maritime dispute should be settled through direct bilateral negotiations. China’s rejection comes before the deadline to respond ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2014
China launches new Yaogan-23 remote sensing satellite
China has launched remote sensing satellite Yaogan-23 from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre. It was carried by a Long March-2C rocket, marking the 198th mission for the Long March rocket family. It was also the 49th successful orbital launch from the ..