Articles by Sutirtho Patranobis
Questions mount after China defence minister Li Shangfu’s absence
China's defence minister, General Li Shangfu, has not been seen in public for over two weeks, leading to speculation about his whereabouts.
Updated on Sep 16, 2023 10:24 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, New Delhi
Passing of G20 presidential gavel marks start of Delhi to Rio journey
India and Brazil on Sunday affirmed their common vision for global prosperity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the G20 presidential gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Published on Sep 11, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, New Delhi:
On G20 margins, push for UN reform
PM Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have agreed to have “regular bilateral coordination meetings on Security Council Reform
Updated on Sep 11, 2023 04:27 AM IST
Prashant JhaSutirtho Patranobis
China remains silent after signing off on consensus doc
Neither Li, China’s second-ranking leader in the Communist Party of China’s hierarchy, at the summit instead of President Xi Jinping, nor his delegation offered any comment on the declaration
Published on Sep 10, 2023 01:15 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
As ‘Bharat’ on Modi’s table turns heads, a magazine for G20 guests explains name
The 24-page magazine, “Bharat: The Mother of Democracy”, has been produced specially for the summit to be distributed free among delegates and journalists
Updated on Sep 10, 2023 04:47 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
G20 Summit set to commence in New Delhi
The Leaders’ Summit will comprise three key sessions — One Earth, One Family and One Future — besides other side events. President Droupadi Murmu will host a dinner in the honour of the G20 leaders later in the day
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 09:23 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Crafts Bazaar to simulate an Indian shopping experience for G20 dignitaries, spouses, guests
A crafts bazaar has been set up at the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi, showcasing traditional handicrafts from across India. The bazaar features 30 stalls selling items such as Thanjavur paintings, Telia cloth, and Dhokra metalwork. The exhibition allows G20 Summit attendees to purchase handicrafts with historical and economic significance to India. The bazaar focuses on products identified under the government's one district, one product scheme, which aims to promote specific items from each district. Live demonstrations by artisans are also planned during the summit.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 12:38 AM IST
Deeksha BhardwajSutirtho Patranobis
Hopeful of consensus on G20 Summit’s joint communique: Top Indian diplomat
Differences between the West and Russia over the language to be used remains the primary hurdle against the New Delhi declaration
Published on Sep 08, 2023 09:22 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
China warns India on security ties with Taiwan after ex-chiefs visit island
Former army chief Manoj Naravane, navy chief Karambir Singh, and air chief RKS Bhadauria delivered talks in Taipei on August 8.
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 02:45 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
How Barbie sparked the latest geopolitics tussle between China and Vietnam
Unforeseen political ripples occur when Barbie enters the South China sea dispute. The film's controversial map with the nine-dash line led to a ban in Vietnam
Published on Jul 28, 2023 05:25 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
Xi sacks China’s missing foreign minister after video leaks, reappoints Wang Yi
Speculation over the reasons behind Qin Gang’s disappearance - he was last seen at an event on June 25 - was immediately censored on China’s closely-monitored social media
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 08:46 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis
SCO summit: Xi calls for efforts to ‘safeguard regional peace’, ensure ‘common security’
Without directly referring to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the SCO, Xi Jinping said, should “…promote political settlement of international and regional hotspot issues, and build a solid barrier for regional security”
Updated on Jul 04, 2023 04:17 PM IST
China to send special envoy to Ukraine, Russia from Monday
China will send a special envoy to Ukraine, Russia and other European nations from Monday to discuss a “political settlement” to the war in Ukraine.
Updated on May 12, 2023 03:29 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
China, Canada in tit-for-tat diplomat expulsion as ties plunge
Beijing’s retaliatory measure comes a day after Justin Trudeau’s government expelled Toronto-based Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei, accused of attempting to intimidate Canadian lawmaker, Michael Chong
Updated on May 09, 2023 09:57 PM IST
US’ “erroneous words and deeds” to blame for state of ties: Chinese FM
China on Monday blamed the US for undermining ties, with foreign minister Qin Gang telling ambassador Nicholas Burns that bilateral relations have “encountered cold ice” because of a series of “erroneous words and deeds” by Washington.
Updated on May 08, 2023 04:18 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
China ready to help Afghanistan stabilise, FM Qin Gang tells Afghan counterpart
Qin met Pakistani foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and acting foreign minister of the Afghan interim government Amir Khan Muttaqi over the weekend for the “China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue”
Updated on May 07, 2023 08:21 PM IST
Border ‘generally stable’, China tells India
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang met his Indian counterpart, S Jaishankar, on the margins of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ meeting
Updated on May 05, 2023 08:31 AM IST
Chinese FM headed to Pakistan from India to meet Pak leaders, Taliban FM
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang will visit Islamabad from May 5 to 6 to attend the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue in Pakistan.
Updated on May 04, 2023 11:15 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
China reiterates it can help ‘improve’ Myanmar-Bangladesh ties
Qin Qang, who is the highest-ranking Chinese official to meet Myanmar’s top leadership since the military coup over two years ago
Updated on May 03, 2023 06:43 PM IST
Chinese foreign minister to visit India for SCO meet
Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang will visit India to attend the SCO foreign ministers’ meeting this week, his second trip to the country in two months, and also travel to Myanmar to deepen cooperation.
Updated on May 03, 2023 12:30 AM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
Chinese foreign minister to visit India this week to attend SCO meeting
Several key meetings in the run-up to the summit have already been held in India including the national security advisers’ meeting on March 29 and the defence ministers’ meeting in late April
Updated on May 02, 2023 07:18 PM IST
Over 1.14 billion infected with Covid between Dec and Feb: China CDC
The latest CDC report said vaccine booster shots are effective in preventing infection and preventing symptoms of the disease within six months.
Updated on Apr 29, 2023 12:39 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
Chinese defence minister to attend SCO meeting in India amid chill in ties
It will be the first visit by a Chinese defence minister to India since Indian and Chinese militaries have been locked in a three-year standoff in eastern Ladakh
Updated on Apr 25, 2023 11:10 PM IST
Hutong Cat | Population: A new front emerges in tense India-China ties
China is expected to be overtaken by India as the world's most populous country in 2023. What does this imply?
Published on Apr 24, 2023 07:33 PM IST
China distances itself from its envoy’s controversial comments on post-Soviet nations
Chinese envoy Lu Shaye said in an interview on French TV on Friday that Crimea was historically part of Russia and had been offered to Ukraine by former Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev.
Updated on Apr 24, 2023 05:11 PM IST
Chinese FM warns of “dangerous” consequences over Taiwan interference
China’s foreign minister Qin Gang on Friday warned of “dangerous” consequences if countries intervened in Taiwan.
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 04:30 PM IST
Sutirtho Patranobis, Beijing
Chinese media slams Western press reports on India surpassing China’s population
Commentaries in state-run Chinese media sought to play down the landmark crossover, collating comments from experts who questioned India’s ability to take advantage of its demographic dividend or the advantages of having a younger population
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 05:03 PM IST
India to overtake China in population by July 1: UN
WPP projections show that India’s population will reach a peak population of 1.697 billion in 2063 . China’s population, which started declining in 2022 is expected to fall to 1.168 billion by that time
Updated on Apr 20, 2023 12:05 AM IST
Hutong Cat | What's in a name? Geopolitical power
China's bid to rename cities in territories that aren't its own is an exercise in generating 'anxiety'
Published on Apr 19, 2023 12:14 PM IST
India to be world’s most populous country by mid-year: UN
Experts said India’s young population in a consumer-driven economy will be a major factor in driving the country’s development
Updated on Apr 19, 2023 02:54 PM IST
