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Eye On China

Dharamshala is back on China’s radar—with US-born Mongolian boy’s anointment by Dalai Lama

Mongolia’s strong sense of national identity rooted in Buddhism will irk China as it will seek to discredit the legitimacy of the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche.

Putin is now a junior partner—Xi’s Moscow trip prepares new ‘blueprint’ for China-Russia ties

The focus on China’s peace plan for Ukraine is missing the point about the ‘new blueprint’ of China-Russia relations being built on Putin's growing dependence on Xi.

After Saudi-Iran, China wants to displace America. But won’t be ‘policeman of the world’

Xi’s upcoming meeting with Putin & chat with Zelenskyy part of vision to undercut US influence via the Global Security Initiative.

Finance to tech, Xi bringing key sectors under CCP control. He wants to deal with US better

Xi Jinping asked CCP to 'calmly observe' changes in the international situation, suggesting he is concerned about Chinese bureaucracy's overreactions.

How are Chinese discussing Pakistan economic woes? State media quiet, social media buzzing

Chinese commentators have said that there are limits to how much Beijing can help. But China also wants the US to stay out of the current crisis in Pakistan

China wants a ChatGPT-like AI chatbot. But it poses challenges to CCP’s censorship regime

China's version of ChatGPT could mimic ‘memory hole’ from George Orwell’s 1984. The age of Party-approved propaganda spread through AI might be just around the corner.

Buddhist leader Master Hsing’s death shows religion still plays a role in Xi Jinping’s China

Beijing wants more interactions with Taipei’s main opposition ahead of the 2024 presidential elections, which can shape the region’s geopolitics—including US-China relations.

China’s loan apps mafia spills over to India. Banning isn’t going to help

Until India maps the network of these Chinese lending apps and traces their offshore location, new apps with the promise of millions will continue to lure Indians.

Brazil to replace India as a manufacturing hub? China is pushing for it

China has been increasing its trade with Latin American countries. Even individual Chinese provinces do more trade with the region than India.

China is eyeing Afghanistan’s mineral wealth—but it comes at the cost of its own safety

China’s quest to secure lithium, even with illegal means, is just getting started.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

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.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.