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Eye On China

China is seeking closer ties with Southeast Asia. It’s not just a response to Trump

A closer reading of Chinese discourse reveals a sanitised narrative. While the economic and diplomatic themes are amplified, contentious issues—like the South China Sea—are absent.

‘Neo-Cold War mentality’, ‘arrogance’—Chinese are fuming over JD Vance’s ‘peasants’ remark

A Baidu commentary suggested that JD Vance’s remark laid bare the systemic arrogance of the American political elite, revealing how developing countries are often reduced to caricatures.

How is China reacting to Trump’s trade war? With comedy, of course

The digital space is now a minefield of mockery, with Chinese social media users treating the trade dispute as both absurd theatre and comic relief.

Playing Bangladesh against India suits China. It will cost Dhaka in the long run

The key question is no longer whether China will increase its influence in Bangladesh, but how quickly and to what extent.

China isn’t panicking about the US. It’s looking at new EV markets for world dominance

The EV industry serves as a key lever in China’s ambition to dominate not just the technological sphere, but also the geopolitical landscape.

No US, no problem – Iran nuclear talks solidify Beijing’s ‘reliable’ partner image

Chinese discourse framed the recent meeting between Iran, China and Russia as a necessary first step for resolving Iran’s nuclear issue.

China is waiting for Trump to falter—and step up to lead the world order

Beijing is already stepping in following the suspension of USAID in various regions—a sign of China’s strategic intent.

For Trump, Ukraine and Russia are side battles. China is the endgame

On Weibo, debates over Taiwan were prominent, with many questioning whether it could be the next to face abandonment if Trump withdraws support from Ukraine.

Sam Pitroda is all that the Chinese are talking about. And chinks in India’s policy

Chinese discourse recognises that India’s political parties have varying approaches to China, with the Congress seen as more favourable toward Beijing.

Beijing has a chance to broker peace in Ukraine. It’s a Trump tactic, say the Chinese

At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi called Ukraine a 'friend'. This carries considerable weight in China’s diplomatic lexicon.

On Camera

Sudan shows what happens when the world is happy to let mass killers rule

Fourteen million refugees, and 25 million facing acute hunger, should be reason enough for the world to dismantle the dystopia in Sudan — even if the sadism of its rulers is not.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

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.