China could block sale of port terminals: Report

China could block sale of port terminals: Report

The sale of global port facilities to U.S.-based investor BlackRock and Mediterranean Shipping Company by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison could be blocked by China, unless shipping company Cosco is included, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing anonymous sources. Hutchison said in March it planned to sell its 80% share of port terminals through…

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Albanese returns after week-long China visit; Trump diagnosed with medical condition

Albanese returns after week-long China visit; Trump diagnosed with medical condition

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek has labelled embattled NSW MP and former federal Labor leader Mark Latham a “dud”, suggesting that those who returned him to public office would be regretting their decision as details about his alleged behaviour in parliament are revealed. Latham has been accused of domestic violence, engaging in “sordid” sexual trysts…

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Now, Beijing supports revival of Russia-India-China troika | India News

Now, Beijing supports revival of Russia-India-China troika | India News

BEIJING/NEW DELHI: China on Thursday expressed its support for Russia’s initiative to revive the dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) troika.Russian news portal Izvestia on Thursday quoted Russia’s deputy foreign minister Andrei Rudenko as saying that Moscow expects the resumption of the RIC format and is negotiating on this issue with Beijing and New Delhi. ‘Time For Revival…’:…

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