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Wednesday, July 8, 2026
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Topic: Beijing

China is watching India’s new Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami very closely for clues

Vikram Doraiswami’s posting comes at a moment when India and China are cautiously trying to stabilise ties after several difficult years.

Trump suggested a US-Russia-China alliance to take down Int’l Criminal Court when he met Xi—FT report

The court came into existence in 2002 and has the authority to prosecute individuals involved in genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes and crimes of aggression. 

Narrative control loading: China deploys new AI tool DeepZang to deepen digital control in Tibet

Presented as a Tibetan-language AI breakthrough, DeepZang is emerging as Beijing’s latest instrument to shape discourse, reinforce state narratives and consolidate control across Tibet.

India-China direct flight connectivity grows amid thawing yet ‘fragile’ ties

Joining other carriers, Air China Tuesday restarted direct flights on Beijing-New Delhi route after gap of almost six years. Flights were suspended following 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

Chinese say Beijing is negotiating Iran ceasefire talks. Pakistan is a proxy

There is a broad consensus across Chinese online platforms that US and Israeli actions have driven unilateral tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, troubling global energy markets.

Why Chinese media is amplifying Pakistan’s role in US-Iran ceasefire talks

Islamabad is serving as a convenient proxy through which China can project influence without direct involvement.

US officially calls China ‘second most powerful country’, new strategy softens stand against Beijing, Moscow

New defence strategy marks clear break from Biden-era Pentagon policy, softening tone on China & Russia, while pushing allies to shoulder more responsibility with less US backing.

China drops an AQI guidebook as Delhi chokes, sparks online debate. Some say great, others say gyaan

Yu Jing, spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in India, in an X post shared the experience of combating air pollution in Beijing, once the 'smog capital of the world'.

‘Loyal wingman’ to full ICBM triad & air defence, China’s show of power at Victory Day parade

China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.

India-China now seek to ‘move ahead’, peace at borders key—Jaishankar at meeting with Wang Yi

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds bilateral meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi who is in Delhi. Wang Yi will also hold talks with NSA Ajit Doval & call on PM Modi.

On Camera

Modi in Indo-Pacific, Jaishankar in Gulf—how India is rebuilding its strategic map

July could be busiest month for India’s diplomatic establishment as Narendra Modi and S Jaishankar cover major power centres globally. The visits are aimed at outreach and outcome.

Global investors show interest in India as oil risks reduce

Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Barclays see improving prospects for Indian markets after months of subdued investor interest.

NATO’s show of might ahead of Ankara summit: An ambitious arms deal amid Trump’s criticism

‘Security situation demands capabilities. The hum of machinery must become a roar,’ NATO chief Mark Rutte said as he announced 5 new military contracts. Drones and ISR take the lead.

Congress is ceding ground to BJP on nationalism. It’s pushing India towards one-party system

The Congress party’s abandonment of nationalism is the most intriguing aspect of its post-2014 politics. The real Congress was never a party of bleeding heart pacifists.