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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.

Who is Qin Gang? China ‘wolf-warrior’ and ‘missing’ foreign minister removed from post in 7 months

Dishha Bagchi - July 26, 2023

Qin Gang, often referred to as ‘Warrior Gang’ at Chinese foreign ministry, was one of China's youngest foreign ministers. He has been replaced by his predecessor Wang Yi.

In a first, Taiwan conducts military drill at main international airport

Ann Wang - July 26, 2023

The drill at island’s main Taoyuan international airport was part of Taiwan’s main annual Han Kuang exercises, focusing on protecting its infra and striking incoming enemy ships.

One dies as Typhoon Doksuri lashes Philippines, moves towards China and Taiwan

Karen Lema - July 26, 2023

Strong winds and rain lashed the northern coast of the country, and more than 4000 passengers remained stranded as sea travel was suspended.

After pandemic isolation, North Korea invites its friends–China, Russia–with military display

Josh Smith - July 26, 2023

Analysts say the spectacle will likely include the North’s nuclear-tipped missiles banned by the United Nations Security Council, where Russia and China are permanent members.

China appoints Wang Yi as new foreign minister, ousted Qin Gang after mysterious absence

Yew Lun Tian - July 25, 2023

Qin, 57, took over the foreign ministry in December but has not been seen in public since 25 June when he met visiting diplomats in Beijing.

‘Missing’ Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang sacked amid rumours of affair, Wang Yi back in hot seat

Dishha Bagchi - July 25, 2023

Qin was missing from public eye since 25 June. The Communist Party's Central Commission for Discipline Inspection is said to have questioned him on his alleged affair.

China, Taiwan brace themselves as super Typhoon Doksuri spirals closer to East Asia

Ryan Woo - July 25, 2023

Currently packing top wind speeds of 138 miles per hour (223 kph), Doksuri will make landfall on the Chinese mainland somewhere between Fujian and Guangdong provinces on Friday.

Taiwan holds annual evacuation drill amid rising military threats from China

Angie Teo - July 24, 2023

China has been staging regular exercises around Taiwan for the past three years, to pressure Taipei to accept Beijing's claim of sovereignty despite the island's strong rejections.

11 killed as roof of school gymnasium collapses in China’s Qiqihar city

Reuters - July 24, 2023

There were 19 people at the gymnasium when the accident occurred, with four managing to escape, said authorities.

No to lithium mine acquisition — Australia blocks Chinese bid twice in 6 months in critical sector

Divyanshi Chandra - July 22, 2023

This was the 2nd time this year that the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board blocked a Chinese company from investing in the country's critical minerals sector.

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