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Japan is using ‘money diplomacy’ in Pacific Islands. Chinese see it as a direct challenge

For the US and Japan, the Pacific Islands are a crucial component of the broader Indo-Pacific framework. Consequently, these countries have become central to their strategic interests.

Will Jake Sullivan’s Beijing trip fix China-US ties? It’s a substitute for Biden’s absence

Many on Weibo are speculating that Sullivan’s trip may be more about pursuing US interests than improving US-China relations.

China isn’t mocking India as usual. It’s praising Modi’s Russia-West balancing act instead

One Chinese commentator suggested Modi’s visit coincides with a period of Ukrainian passivity, potentially allowing India to make the most of the situation.

Beijing was all for Trump. Tim Walz’s old China connect has shifted the scales

Walz’s background as a former teacher in China has sparked speculation about the potential direction of China policy under a Harris-Walz administration, should they win in November 2024.

China is keeping a close watch on Bangladesh. It’s an opportunity to counterbalance India

Sheikh Hasina’s administration had generally favoured closer ties with New Delhi, while its relationship with Beijing was somewhat ambivalent.

Chinese exams plagued by corruption, cheating, paper leaks. It’s no different from India

Chinese exams Gaokao and Guokao are plagued by significant issues such as long hours of studying, corruption, cheating, and exam paper leaks.

China keeps making a strategic blunder—underestimating India’s role in Quad

China downplays India and Australia’s contributions to the Quad, the narrative suggests that these countries are more concerned with resolving their bilateral issues.

US election is trending in Chinese media. Trump is a favourite

Regardless of whether Democrats or Republicans assume power, restoring US-China relations will be challenging.

China’s 3rd plenary meet is more propaganda, less reform. Xi must address key challenges first

China confronts multiple challenges on the foreign policy front, further complicating domestic matters for Xi Jinping.

Chinese are angry that West isn’t outraged enough by Modi meeting Putin

Chinese social media users question why India can maintain business ties with Europe and Russia simultaneously without much scrutiny, while China is severely criticised for similar actions.

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How Modi’s call for self-reliance is different from Nehru’s

In his speech, Modi spoke about energy, critical minerals, electronics, defence and fertilisers. That is a more strategic approach than Nehru’s across-the-board one.

Amid Trump’s tariff bombs, India’s business with America surged while imports from Russia dipped 10%

As India-Russia trade decreases, India's April-July exports to the US this year increased by 21% compared to last year & imports from the US grew by 12%.

India provides Nepal with military equipment, medical supplies; PM Oli likely to visit next month

New Delhi: India has handed over military equipment, medical supplies, trained dogs and horses to the Nepalese Army Monday, ahead of Prime Minister K.P....

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?