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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 is overcoming security fears to connect with Taliban. It will keep LAC dispute alive

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Beijing’s plan to connect CPEC with Afghanistan will bring more Chinese security forces to the Khunjerab Pass in the Pamir Knot–shrinking India’s strategic space in South Asia.

Will not be intimidated by China retaliation, says Canada PM Justin Trudeau

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Canada expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei over allegations related to foreign interference, and hours later, China asked a Canadian diplomat in Shanghai to leave by 13 May in response.

Expulsion of Canadian diplomat was ‘just and necessary,’ says Chinese foreign ministry

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China expelled Canadian diplomat in Shanghai in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa told Toronto-based Chinese diplomat to leave, escalating already tense relations.

After opening borders, China presses Singapore on bilateral visa-free travel deal, says Beijing’s embassy

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There were 3.6 million Chinese visitors to Singapore in 2019, more than any other country, who spent a combined S$4.1 billion ($3.09 billion).

China sends two drones in one week around Taiwan but calls US the ‘empire of hacking’

Aadil Brar -
The grey zone tactics adopted by the People’s Liberation Army against Taiwan allowed Beijing to coerce the enemy without escalating direct military tensions.

‘Top priority to stabilise Sino-US relations, avoid a downward spiral,’ says Chinese minister Qin Gang

Ryan Woo -
Relationship between the two nations sank to a low last year when then speaker of House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi paid a visit to Taiwan, which China claims as its territory.

China assures Russia, India of deepening bilateral ties, promises ‘coordination, cooperation’

Ryan Woo -
Qin Gang met in India on Thursday with other foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with China seeking to preserve stable relations as ties with West remain tense.

South China Sea should not be ‘hunting ground’ for foreign forces, says China’s foreign ministry

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Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told media that ‘South China Sea is home to all regional countries, and should not be a hunting ground for external forces.’

Welcome boost for China’s economy-Holiday tourism rebounds to pre-Covid levels

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During these trips, Chinese tourists spent 148 billion yuan ($21 billion), a 128.9% increase from a year earlier, and on a par with 2019 levels.

‘Restrictions noticeable, but not devastating’: US chip export rules ‘barely slowed’ China’s AI industry

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Part of the US strategy in setting the rules was to avoid such a shock that the Chinese would ditch American chips altogether and redouble their own chip-development efforts.
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In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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

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Defence

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

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Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

National Interest

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

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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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