India-China hold talks to finalise Khurshid, Li`s visits

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:50

India and China on Tuesday held talks to finalise details of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid`s visit to Beijing.

Wen Jiabao makes ‘strong defence’ of China’s claim to South China Sea

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 21, 2012, 13:51

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has made a strong defence of his country’s claim to almost all of the South China Sea.

New leadership to give importance to ties with India: Wen

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 19:32

China`s new leadership will accord great importance to relations with India, outgoing Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh during a meeting here on Monday.

Chinese Premier`s family denies NYT report on huge wealth

Last Updated: Sunday, October 28, 2012, 17:56

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao`s family members on Sunday rejected an American newspaper`s claim that they had amassed assets worth USD 2.7 billion.

Wen Jiabao’s family amassed $2.7 billion, claims NYT

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 20:44

In a potentially damaging report ahead of his retirement from politics, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's family was Friday accused of amassing assets worth at least USD 2.7 billion, prompting Beijing to denounce the charge as a "smear campaign."

Chinese leaders seek people`s support after Bo Xilai expulsion

Last Updated: Saturday, September 29, 2012, 20:27

A day after expelling disgraced leader Bo Xilai, the outgoing Chinese leadership on Saturday sought support of the people ahead of the key Congress of the Communist Party which will select a new set of leaders.

Chinese PM confident of economic growth despite downturn

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 22:49

Playing down concerns over sharp decline in Chinese economy in the face of big drop in exports, Premier Wen Jiabao said China is capable of meeting its economic and social development goals for the year despite domestic and external challenges.

China's Wen presses Saudi Arabia for oil, gas access

Last Updated: Sunday, January 15, 2012, 09:41

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pressed Saudi Arabia to open its huge oil and gas resources to expanded investment from Chinese companies, media reports said on Sunday after Wen began a trip to Middle Eastern energy powers.

China offers $135 mn aid to Nepal

Last Updated: Saturday, January 14, 2012, 11:02

China offered USD 135 million in aid to Nepal to beef up its infrastructure and security during a brief visit by the Chinese Premier.

Publication of former Chinese premier`s `diary` halted

Last Updated: Saturday, June 19, 2010, 21:53

The publisher of former Chinese premier Li Peng`s purported diary said Saturday it had to halt the eagerly awaited release of the memoirs due to "copyright issues."

Chinese PM backs Hong Kong`s role as global centre: Reports

Last Updated: Monday, March 15, 2010, 16:27

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has voiced support for Hong Kong`s role as a centre of global financial and other economic activities, saying Beijing will seek stronger ties with Hong Kong, according to local media reports.