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Topic: China

China is a South Asian country, sharing borders with 14 countries including India. Governed by the Communist Party of China (CPC) since 1949, it has rapidly transformed into a global manufacturing hub and technological leader. Its significance lies in its economic rise in the region and hegemonic influence over smaller countries through loans and the Belt and Road Initiative.

As the epicenter of COVID-19, China faced global scrutiny over its pandemic response. Its strict zero-COVID policy and economic slowdowns have affected global markets, while trade disputes and technological restrictions with the US, EU, and India continue to shape its global relations.

China’s foreign policy is marked by its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), expanding influence through infrastructure projects, and territorial disputes, particularly in the South China Sea, Taiwan Strait, and along the India-China border. It fought a war with India in 1962 over Aksai Chin, and tensions persist along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), most recent being the Galwan Valley clash in 2020.

Chinese study links high-salt diet to depression-like symptoms

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The peer-reviewed study was published in The Journal of Immunology on 22 March. Earlier studies have linked the diet to bacterial infection, heart disease & autoimmune disorders.

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The EV industry serves as a key lever in China’s ambition to dominate not just the technological sphere, but also the geopolitical landscape.

China promotes business to foreign corporate leaders like Apple, Pfizer amid intensifying US tariffs

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Trump imposed 20% tariffs on all Chinese goods in January, accusing Beijing of not doing enough to stem the flow of fentanyl into the United States, straining relations between both.

Indian govt recommends 12% ‘safeguard duty’ on imports of some steel products

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The decision comes after an influx of cheap Chinese steel has forced India's smaller mills to scale down operations and consider job cuts.

ThePrint Quiz, 16 March, 2025: On Panda Day, how much do you know about these vulnerable animals

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As the world celebrates Panda Day, in this edition of ThePrint Quiz, let’s test your knowledge about these big, furry animals adored across borders.

China, Russia stand by Iran after US demands nuclear talks with Tehran

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In a joint statement after talks with Iran, China and Russia also said they welcomed Iran's reiteration that its nuclear programme was exclusively for peaceful purposes.

Watch CutTheClutter: How China’s shipyards are fuelling a global power shift

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In episode 1622, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta & Deputy Editor Snehesh Alex Philip discuss how China is now a dominant shipbuilding force, accounting for nearly 50% of global shipbuilding.

How China has been playing the long game, quietly building its global reserves in critical minerals

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Report by AidData, a research lab at US's College of William and Mary, shows China has financed forays into a number of countries to strengthen hold over critical mineral deposits.

Framework to restrict Chinese components in military drones submitted to defence ministry

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Army Design Bureau Director General Major General C. S. Mann says the framework is likely to be implemented in a few months.

China continues military modernisation push with 7.2% defence budget hike for third straight year

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Under Xi Jinping’s leadership, the defence budget has more than doubled from 720 billion yuan in 2013 as China has been investing heavily in advanced military capabilities.
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