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Eye On China

Xi Jinping wants to be in Mao, Deng’s league. Now, Chinese media is making him look muscular

Xi has reached retirement age. But there are no signs he is going to leave his position as the party’s top leader.

On climate change, China’s words and actions don’t match up

President Xi Jinping didn't attend the COP26 summit in Glasgow. But it's China's answer to its energy woes that is on everyone's mind – coal.

Xi’s China cracking down on economy reporting. Caixin lost status, investors like Alibaba

China also asked top social media platforms such as WeChat, Weibo, Douyin and Kuaishou to control the ‘illegal release of financial news’.

An Indian media report on ‘detention’ of PLA soldiers riled China up. Here’s what followed

China’s frustration over its inability to control the narrative in Arunachal Pradesh shows how Beijing tries to gain 'upper hand' in information warfare against India.

Beijing unsure if new Japan PM is soft but is wary of Japanese culture corrupting Chinese youth

Chinese state media has struck a conciliatory tone on Fumio Kishida in the hope of better relations. But a lot depends on the new Japan PM's stance on Taiwan.

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s return makes Chinese realise ‘US imperialism is a paper tiger’

Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou was detained by Canada in 2018 at US’ extradition request over alleged violation of Iran sanctions. But was it a prisoner swap deal with China?

China’s cyber warfare has grown on the back of civilian recruits

China's Ministry of State Security has established a sophisticated network of private entities that hire and train hackers to work for the Xi Jinping government.

A new book exposes China’s hidden corruption. Xi’s family and CCP have a lot to answer

Xi Jinping's tight control over media and dwindling access of foreign journalists to Chinese leaders has made it difficult to report on corruption at the highest levels of CCP.

Is Xi bringing back Mao’s Cultural Revolution? Much debate over ‘common prosperity’ goal

A fight between Global Times editor and blogger followed Xi’s launch of the 'common prosperity' campaign in which middle-income households are prioritised.

Beijing’s support for Taliban is dividing Chinese social media

China wants to deal with Taliban but Weibo trends after Kabul attack show mood’s changing.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.