China fears other countries in South Asia could be affected by India’s surge in coronavirus cases, observers say. Phot: AP
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China fears other countries in South Asia could be affected by India’s surge in coronavirus cases, observers say. Phot: AP
China seeks stronger ties in South Asia with united Covid-19 front
  • Beijing fears rise in coronavirus cases in India could flow over into neighbouring countries and China, observers say
  • India would understand if other nations in the region accepted help from Beijing, analyst says
3 hours ago
China-India relations
China seeks stronger ties in South Asia with united Covid-19 front
3 hours ago
  • Beijing fears rise in coronavirus cases in India could flow over into neighbouring countries and China, observers say
  • India would understand if other nations in the region accepted help from Beijing, analyst says
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