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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.

US must counter new Chinese cyber attacks. Remember how it lost nuclear monopoly?

+TFP Praveen Swami -
Even if the cost of securing democracies against espionage is high, the price to be paid for not doing so could be catastrophic.

‘My interests are to see a stable region, a more cooperative & prosperous one,’ says EAM Jaishankar

ANI -
In an interview to an Italian newspaper in Rome, Jaishankar expressed optimism about India-Italy ties, China and EU and other developments in the world.

Beijing isn’t in jitters over Trump’s anti-China team—It already has a plan B in place

Seshadri Chari -
New Delhi needs to strengthen the India caucus team in the US, enlist more supporters and keep a close watch on Trump’s list as the appointment process unfolds.

Jaishankar, Yi discuss progress in border de-escalation at G20, talk next step of bilateral ties

ANI -
Jaishankar expressed pleasure meeting his Chinese counterpart – ‘significant testimony of why our bilateral relations are so important’.

Hong Kong jails 45 democracy activists in landmark national security trial

Jessie Pang -
A total of 47 activists were arrested & charged in 2021 with conspiracy to commit subversion under a Beijing-imposed national security law; some jailed up to 10 yrs.

Trump looms large as G20 summit starts in Brazil

Lisandra Paraguassu -
World leaders from 20 major economies are set to meet at the summit to discuss economics, climate change, the war in Ukraine, and Trump’s return to power.

As India looks to bolster ties with Greece as part of Europe push, a Chinese wall stands in the way

Keshav Padmanabhan -
While India & Greece have ramped up ties in past year, China has been far more active in the Mediterranean country for almost two decades—on political, economic & cultural levels.

Starting Latin America trip, Xi Jinping opens huge port in Peru funded by China

Eduardo Baptista -
With the massive deep-water port, at a $1.3 billion investment, Beijing seeks to expand trade and influence on the continent.

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

Sana Hashmi -
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.

Hit-and-run in southern China’s Zhuhai kills 35. Suspect wounds himself with knife, caught

Joe Cash -
Forty-three others injured in attack on large group exercising outside sports centre, say local police. Chinese President Xi Jinping demands severe punishment for perpetrator.
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Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

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Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Vaishno Devi medical college crisis is manufactured. Jammu needs institutions, not provocation

Delhi has too many actors to tackle air pollution. Beijing offers an alternative

Economy

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

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As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Defence

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Olesia Safronova -
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

National Interest

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

Shekhar Gupta -
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.

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