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Eye On China

With Assad’s ouster, China loses a friend in Middle East. But Beijing is playing the long game

The West wrongly thinks that China’s influence in the Middle East is limited, as seen in the ousting of Assad and China’s inability to resolve the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Xi’s anti-corruption sweep is bringing instability to the Chinese system

China has initiated a 'zero tolerance' crackdown on corruption since 2012. To date, 14 generals, 22 lieutenant generals, and 85 major generals have been investigated and penalised.

What China is fearing now—being sidelined by North Korea-Russia alliance

While Vladimir Putin has actively bolstered ties with Pyongyang, Beijing—traditionally North Korea’s primary ally—is increasingly concerned about being sidelined in this partnership.

J-35A tells the world China is a formidable challenger now. National pride surges

The PLA Air Force unveiled the J-35A at Zhuhai Airshow. Designed for medium-range operations, the stealth aircraft complements the J-20, already renowned for long-range capabilities.

Trump’s climate denial gives China its moment to lead. At COP29, it’ll seize the opportunity

For China, it's not just about simply addressing the climate crisis—Trump presidency brings a strategic opportunity to surpass the US as the dominant climate leader.

China is ready for an adversarial US in 2024, whether it’s Trump or Harris

In Chinese discourse, neither Trump nor Harris' victory is viewed as beneficial to China, given the bipartisan alignment on a hardline stance.

Chinese see LAC thaw through US-China rivalry lens. Not as India’s strategic autonomy wish

The latest developments are portrayed as a win for Beijing, with some Chinese voices suggesting that India has finally ‘woken up’ to reality.

Chinese BRICS story is simple-minded—India is an obstacle, China is the leader

As BRICS transitions into BRICS 10, China leverages this expansion to promote its vision of a multipolar world, while India’s cautious stance remains a focal point in Chinese strategic discussions.

Jaishankar’s Pakistan visit isn’t sitting well in China

Some Chinese commentators suggest that India is uncomfortable with China’s dominant role in the SCO and has subtly scaled back its participation as a form of dissent.

China must know India is too important for South Asia to abandon. Muizzu visit is proof

From China’s perspective, this visit is less a diplomatic pivot and more an economic imperative.

On Camera

Indians have a complicated relationship with Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s politics feels unusual compared to India’s current climate. He unapologetically foregrounds Muslim identity at a time when doing so in India invites scrutiny.

What does NCLAT order mean for data-sharing ban, penalty imposed by CCI on Meta & WhatsApp

On 4 November 2025, NCLAT bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Member Arun Baroka, noted that WhatsApp and Meta are distinct legal entities.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

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.