Former Chinese leader late Jiang Zemin will be given a state funeral, say reportsAfter being honored by the government of China, Jiang Zemin is almost certainly going to have a grand State Funeral, according to reports.
01 Dec, 2022, 07.44 PM IST
China signals zero-Covid relaxation after protestsAnger over China's zero-Covid policy -- which involves mass lockdowns, constant testing and quarantines even for people who are not infecte...
01 Dec, 2022, 02.43 PM IST
India expresses deepest condolences over the death of former Chinese President Jiang ZeminJiang, who was the President from 1993-2003, died due to leukemia and multiple organ failure in Shanghai at the age of 96, it was officiall...
01 Dec, 2022, 12.15 PM IST
China mourns former leader Jiang Zemin with bouquets, black front pagesJiang died in his home city of Shanghai just after noon on Wednesday of leukaemia and multiple organ failure, aged 96. His death has prompt...
01 Dec, 2022, 11.57 AM IST
Former President Jiang Zemin, who guided China's rise, diesA surprise choice to lead a divided Communist Party after the 1989 turmoil, Jiang saw China through history-making changes including a revi...
30 Nov, 2022, 03.09 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping turns 69 as he is all set for a rare 3rd term in power, perhaps for lifeWhile Chinese leaders by tradition don't publicly celebrate their birthdays, this is a key year for Xi as he is set to complete the 10-year...
15 Jun, 2022, 08.29 PM IST
China's Communist Party faces its biggest crisis since SARSChina's ruling Communist Party needs to make a politically fraught decision: Admit a viral outbreak isn't under control and cancel this yea...
12 Feb, 2020, 12.44 PM IST
Chinese intellectuals alarmed at plan to extend Xi's two-term limit: ReportRuling Communist Party of China (CPC) recently has proposed to remove the two-term limit for President and Vice President, ending the decad...
03 Mar, 2018, 05.04 PM IST
At a loss for words! These bloggers found themselves in trouble for mocking politicosPoliticos often prove to be thin-skinned when criticised, often taking drastic steps to get the concerned people punished.
26 Jul, 2016, 01.32 PM IST
More reforms to improve China but will not copy West: Xi JinpingWhile China pursued economic reforms it remained a one party with the ruling Communist Party of China controlling all aspects of governance...
20 Aug, 2014, 06.44 PM IST
Sunday ET: Campaign against corruption: What the Bo Xilai trial means for ChinaThe Chinese government is framing Bo’s case as firmly within the spirit of its ongoing campaign against corruption and as a demonstration t...
25 Aug, 2013, 05.02 AM IST
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to meet the relatives of Dwarakanath Kotnis during India visitWhen Chinese Premier Li Keqiang visits India next week, he will have a special meeting with the relatives of Dr Dwarakanath Kotnis.
16 May, 2013, 10.37 AM IST
- Leisure, back room politics await retiring Chinese leaders
While some may refrain from interfering in politics and seek more time for personal interests, others may dabble in behind the scene politi...
11 Nov, 2012, 04.28 PM IST
Jiang Zemin: Man who came in from the coldMany see Jiang, who brought China into the World Trade Organization and rebuilt ties with the United States after a breakdown in 1989, as f...
10 Nov, 2012, 06.00 AM IST
China's Communist Party drops 'Mao thoughts' from key documentThe 24 member strong Politburo has decided to drop references to founder leader Mao's thoughts in crucial documents.
23 Oct, 2012, 03.23 PM IST
Hu Jintao seeking to stay in charge of China's powerful military?An "epic battle" for control of the three million-strong military has broken out with President Hu attempting to stay in charge of the powe...
01 Jul, 2012, 10.43 PM IST
Time for Taiwan to merge with China: Hu JintaoChinese president Hu Jintao on Sunday invoked Sun Yatsen to seek “peaceful” reunification with arch rival Taiwan, saying time has come to h...
10 Oct, 2011, 11.06 AM IST