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Beijing has also reiterated its long-standing position that it does not recognise Ladakh as a Union Territory of India.

EAM Jaiswal said that no amount of denial by the Chinese side can change the fact that Ladakh is an inalienable part of India.

Beijing calls India’s move illegal and reiterates its claim over the disputed areas, including key border friction points Gogra and Hot Spring.

As Delhi’s Jantar Mantar loses its status as a protest site, public squares and designated free-speech zones worldwide offer examples of demonstrations in city centres.

The investigation is examining how Houthi missiles and drones evaded Saudi defences, as Riyadh seeks greater US involvement amid attacks threatening to widen regional tensions.

Wang Yi and Emmanuel Bonne discuss cooperation in aviation, AI and green development, while calling for stronger China-EU relations and dialogue to resolve trade differences.

Chinese arms control official Sun Xiaobo accuses Japan’s current administration of accelerating remilitarisation and threatening regional peace and stability.

The New Yalu River Bridge could strengthen economic links, but sanctions are expected to limit its immediate impact on trade.

A renovated old factory in Chongqing has been transformed into a new tourism hotspot, blending industrial heritage with food, culture, shopping and entertainment.

The EU is weighing tougher trade measures against China as a widening trade deficit and fears of job losses fuel pressure on Brussels.

Movie vouchers worth 17 million yuan in Hunan and 'movie plus' activities are helping drive cinema visits and wider cultural spending.

The FBI said that Wanying Zhang surveilled Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's son and sent photos, videos and licence plate details to Chinese officials.

Scenic areas across China reported rising visitor numbers on the first day of the week-long holiday, with autumn views and cultural attractions drawing tourists.