Tag: China-India relations

Air pollution throws shade on India’s solar success

by Nick Perry Agence France Presse GANDHINAGAR, India (AFP) — Air pollution is diminishing India’s capacity to harness power from the sun, experts say, undermining billions being invested in renewables as the energy-hungry giant emerges as a solar superpower. New research has found the smog and dust that sickens millions across India every year is also sapping solar power generation by more than 25 percent, far beyond levels previously thought. In the first study of […]

China lodges protest over Indian border incursion

BEIJING, China (AFP) — China has made a formal protest after Indian border guards crossed from Sikkim state into its Tibetan territory, China’s foreign ministry said Tuesday, accusing them of trespassing. “Our position to uphold our territorial sovereignty is unwavering,” spokesman Lu Kang told a regular briefing, adding China has lodged “solemn representations” with India. “We hope that the Indian side can work with China in the same direction and take actions to withdraw the […]