India–China trade roadblock? Beijing slows approval for deals to guard tech transfers; Haier, PG Electroplast and more await clarity
Monday, 18 August 2025 () Ahead of Prime Minister Modi's China visit, Beijing is reportedly delaying approvals for India-China partnership agreements, especially those involving technology transfers. Deals like Haier India's stake sale and PG Electroplast's compressor technology transfer are facing scrutiny. This caution extends to the automotive sector, particularly EV technology sharing, impacting Indian companies' expansion plans.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi for a crucial two-day visit ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s planned trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will meet PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and NSA Ajit Doval, with border tensions,...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to China. The high-stakes discussions focused on..
Russia claims a major victory in Donbass, announcing over 265 Ukrainian soldiers killed in strikes during the liberation of Shcherbinovka, Donetsk. The Defense Ministry released footage showing..
Typhoon Podul slammed into Taiwan’s Taitung County on Wednesday, forcing school and government office closures across nine cities, including Kaohsiung and Tainan. Moving at 36 km/h toward the Taiwan..