K J M Varma

All stories by K J M Varma

For first time China confirms support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor
Rediff.com26 minutes ago

China has confirmed providing on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year's...

Two Chinese ex-defence ministers sentenced to death for corruption
Rediff.com1 days ago

Two former Chinese defence ministers, Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, were sentenced to...

Robot's Unexpected Hug Sparks AI Safety Debate In China
Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A humanoid robot performing at a university dance event in China startled the crowd...

China says it can build 50 nuke reactors at once amid West Asia conflict
Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

China is significantly expanding its nuclear power sector, aiming to become a global...

Did seized Iranian ship carry China-linked missile chemicals?
Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

China has denied any links to the Iranian cargo ship seized by the US in the Gulf,...

'Keep Hormuz open': Xi Jinping steps in as Iran asserts control
Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for...

Amid US blockade, China asks Iran to keep Hormuz Strait open
Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Iran to guarantee freedom and safe passage...

'Dangerous and irresponsible move': China slams US blockade of Hormuz
Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

China has criticised the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a dangerous...

Russia-China to Discuss West Asia Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Blockade
Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit Beijing to discuss the West Asia...

Why China's new county near PoK raises security concerns
Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

China has established a new county in Xinjiang province near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir...

China's mediation fails to broker agreement between Pak, Afghanistan
Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

China's week-long mediation between Pakistan and Afghanistan concludes without a formal...

China Facilitates Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Conflict
Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

China is mediating talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan to address their ongoing...

China, Bhutan discuss boundary alignment, focus on undisputed areas
Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

China and Bhutan held the 15th Expert Group Meeting to discuss boundary alignment,...

China, Pakistan unveil five-point peace plan for West Asia
Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan to address the ongoing...

'Auspicious ally': China backs Doraiswami as bridge to revive India ties
Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

China has welcomed the appointment of Vikram Doraiswami as the new Indian Ambassador,...

China Calls for Pakistan-Afghanistan Dialogue to Resolve Conflict
Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

China has urged Pakistan and Afghanistan to engage in direct talks to resolve their...

Stop mlitaryops in West Asia at once, says China
Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Amid rising tensions in West Asia, China is urging all parties to cease military...

China announces $200,000 aid after deadly strike on Iran's school
Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

China has condemned the attack on an elementary school in Iran and pledged USD 200,000...

'India, China should view each other as partners and opportunities'
Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on India and China to view each other as...

China hikes defence budget by 7% to $277 billion
Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

China's latest defence budget surges to $275 billion, fueling its ambitious military...