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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.

China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy to revive its tourism sector

Joe Cash -
From 1 Dec this year to 30 Nov, 2024, citizens from those nations visiting for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting for 15 days will not need visa.

WHO asks China for details amid concerns over surge in respiratory illnesses

Deena Beasley -
The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first full winter season since it lifted strict Covid restrictions in December.

Need collective deterrence in Indo-Pacific — Australian foreign minister’s swipe at China

Dishha Bagchi -
Penny Wong's remarks come a day after second India-Australia 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. New Delhi & Canberra are part of QUAD, with works to support an open Indo-Pacific region.

Argentina’s new President Javier Milei: Chainsaw-wielding economist who called Pope ‘filthy Leftist’

Cut The Clutter by Shekhar Gupta -
This is the edited transcript of ThePrint CutTheClutter Ep 1350, published on 20 Nov 2023, on what Javier Milei's election as president means for Argentina, Latin America & China.

Australia terms China a ‘security anxiety’ while India seeks deeper defence ties at 2+2 dialogue

Smruti Deshpande -
At the 2+2 ministerial dialogue, Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles asserts there has ‘never been a more important time for the 2 countries to be working together’.

DRDO to roll out Zorawar tank prototype with American engine in December, Army trials in March

Smruti Deshpande -
Tank is especially designed to operate at high altitudes, countering Chinese armoured deployments in high-terrain warfare. Weighing 25 tonnes, it will be transportable by air.

Philippines President Marcos meets Xi Jinping seeking ways to reduce South China Sea tensions

Neil Jerome Morales -
Marcos said he voiced concern over South China Sea incidents between Chinese and Philippine vessels, including one collision. He said he also raised plight of Filipino fishermen.

Biden-Xi closeness clearly shows one thing—The goal to undermine regional powers like India

Seshadri Chari -
India as a strong votary of multilateralism against competition between two hegemonic powers should be concerned.

Xi Jinping claims China has ‘not occupied single inch of foreign land’

ANI -
The Chinese president's remarks were made at a dinner on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit being held in San Francisco.

‘Fragile security situation in South China Sea’ — Navy chief highlights danger to sea order

Smruti Deshpande -
Owing to increased presence of multinational forces & differing interpretations of laws, there is fear that global commons can change to contested seas, Admiral R. Hari Kumar adds.
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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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