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Eye On China

Xi is pushing China to increase farmland for grains. It’s a call for swadeshi food security

Xi has even gone so far as to warn people against ‘playing tricks’ to reclassify farmlands for fulfilling ulterior motives.

CCP war isn’t just over chip & military. NYT shows it’s a battle of ideology & influence

China's network of influence operations has been active for some time, but the new details in the NYT article brought together how Beijing seeks to exert influence through proxies.

China finds India’s semiconductor goals unrealistic. It is waiting for New Delhi to fail

China’s major drawback in semiconductor manufacturing has been the ability to secure the talent to scale production. India will face the same problem.

Chinese foreign minister’s mysterious dismissal shows Xi’s China is a black box. No spills

Qin Gang’s meteoric rise as a diplomat surprised many. It wouldn’t be a stretch to suggest that he may have made some enemies.

China’s elite love art, hide it from CCP. It’s their dirty secret

Xi Jinping may have spoilt Chinese billionaire party. But his decade-long anti-corruption campaign has only made the world of art auctions more attractive to those with ill-gotten wealth.

China now investing sovereign funds in strategic assets abroad. And escaping West’s scrutiny

CCP-controlled China Investment Corporation replaced Norway’s SWF as the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. While the latter reported a loss in 2022, CIC has reported a profitable return.

Who after Xi Jinping? No clear successor means chaos ahead for China

Chinese history shows when power transition goes wrong, there has always been internal turmoil.

ChatGPT makes it look like US is ahead of China. But the AI race is still wide open

China can establish leadership in 5G, AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity, clean energy, and biotechnology despite US dominance in these areas.

Xi-Blinken peace is fragile and won’t last

Although Chinese President Xi Jinping struck a conciliatory tone during the meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, it is clear that he wants a truce on his own terms.

China evicting last Indian journalist a new low in ties. A bridge has been burnt for now

China has asked Press Trust of India reporter KJM Varma to leave Beijing by the end of the month. The latest expulsion has left Indian media organisations in a blind state.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.