China: Daily Scan, June 17, 2020

Xi calls for joint efforts with Tajikistan to implement key Belt and Road projects: Xinhuanet

June 17, 2020

China and Tajikistan should coordinate efforts to contain the COVID-19 epidemic and promote bilateral trade, and be open to new ideas to ensure the implementation of key projects in the joint construction of the Belt and Road, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a phone conversation with his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon on Tuesday. Click here to read.... [2]

China, Africa to host summit on pandemic: China Daily

June 17, 2020

Leaders of China and African countries are set to have an extraordinary summit on solidarity against the COVID-19 pandemic on Wednesday; a move that experts said demonstrates their joint efforts to build a community of common health based on the traditional China-Africa friendship. Click here to read.... [3]

Retail to regain bounce after COVID-19 blow: China Daily

June 17, 2020

The retail business in the Chinese mainland is expected to return to the level seen before COVID-19 struck within the next 12 months, with an increasing number of retailers adopting multi-channel marketing such as launching online sales and introducing delivery services, a research report showed. Click here to read.... [4]

India urged to halt border violation: China Daily

June 17, 2020

China urged India on Tuesday to stop all infringements and provocative actions and work with China to return to the correct track of dialogue and talks to resolve disputes. Senior Colonel Zhang Shuili, spokesman for the Western Theater Command of the People's Liberation Army, said that there was a serious violation of commitment when Indian troops on Monday night crossed the line of control at the Galwan Valley region at the border area of China and India and engaged in provocative attacks, which resulted in "fierce physical confrontations and casualties".Click here to read.... [5]

India needs to rid two misjudgments on border situation: Global Times editorial: Global Times

June 17, 2020

Chinese and Indian troops were engaged in a serious physical clash in Galwan Valley on Monday. The Indian side said three Indian soldiers were killed. The Chinese military confirmed that clashes between the two sides have led to casualties, but did not release the exact figures. Click here to read.... [6]

Worst Clash in Decades on Disputed India-China Border Kills 20 Indian Troops: The New York Times

June 17, 2020

The worst border clash between India and China in more than 40 years left 20 Indian soldiers dead and dozens believed captured, Indian officials said on Tuesday, raising tensions between nuclear-armed rivals who have increasingly been flexing their diplomatic and military muscle. Click here to read.... [7]