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If Xi skips G20, India may have to host one of the weakest number 2 in Chinese politics

The notion that the 'standard map' was published just before Xi’s India visit to signal China’s intentions to emphasise its territorial claims is far from accurate.

China has achieved 2 goals ahead of G20—expand BRICS & convince India that all is ‘normal’

The Chinese statement reiterates Beijing’s position on delinking the border issue from the bilateral relationship. A détente at the BRICS summit was never in the offing.

China gained more than India from military-level talks. Xi got a seat at BRICS, G20

Despite two military-level talks between India and China in August, the PLA has not moved an inch back from its position.

India’s three former service chiefs held a closed-door meet in Taiwan. Here’s the inside story

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria (IAF), Karambir Singh (Navy), and Manoj Mukund Naravane (Army) were invited by Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ketagalan Forum.

CCP’s annual retreat is not a vacation. There’s a leadership crisis in China’s Rocket Force

Rocket Force, which manages China’s nuclear weapons arsenal, saw a leadership shake-up, confirming rumours about an investigation into its previous commanders.

Border defence is CCP’s new ideological feature. And Xi has a tsar to lead the charge

Tying down India’s negotiating options is the next best option for Beijing — to maintain somewhat positive views about Beijing in the region.

Xi-Kissinger meeting sends a direct message to US: accommodate China, don’t contain

Henry Kissinger’s visit highlights Beijing’s inability to find support in Washington’s political beltway against the Joe Biden administration’s China agenda.

China foreign minister goes missing, rumors of his affair with journalist spread. Xi in a fix

Beijing asks India to stop targeting Chinese companies. Germany's new China strategy disappoints many, but business leaders welcome it. Rumours about the missing Chinese...

China happy to let citizens believe US treasury secretary came ‘begging’

Most semiconductor companies said China's export control of rare earth minerals won’t impact their business. Germany's Volkswagen said it was assessing the impact.

China’s new foreign affairs law says it will target India if relations go worse

Beijing is hinting toward developing its own long-arm jurisdiction along the lines of US acumen to target entities beyond its physical territory.

On Camera

The Kapoors’ love for food is stuff of legends. Netflix gets us a seat at a table

If there is one celebrity who has made talking about food both relatable and entertaining, it is Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Nvidia worth $5 trillion: What does it mean for the market?

The chipmaker at the heart of the AI revolution may be the most influential stock in Wall Street history. Nvidia has been the primary driver of the market’s gains since the start of 2023.

Launch of India’s heaviest comms satellite is a level up for its soaring military ambitions. Here’s how

ISRO’s LMV3 rocket set off the CMS-03 satellite from Sriharikota Sunday. It weighs 4,410 kg, will primarily serve Indian Navy and has a life of at least 15 years.

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.