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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Topic: China-US

China thinks ‘might is right’, wants to ‘replace US as global net security provider’: Army chief General Pande

Speaking at Savitribai Phule Pune University, he said most important aspects of India’s operational environment remain challenges of disputed borders & Chinese action along LAC.

After Saudi-Iran, China wants to displace America. But won’t be ‘policeman of the world’

Xi’s upcoming meeting with Putin & chat with Zelenskyy part of vision to undercut US influence via the Global Security Initiative.

Indo-Pacific strategy bound to fail, says Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in 1st press meet

While not mentioning India even once, Qin said a ‘Ukraine-style crisis’ should not be repeated in Asia. Mishandling of Taiwan will shake foundation of US-China ties, he warned.

China’s Qin Gang says Ukraine crisis driven by ‘invisible hand’ to serve geopolitical agenda

Foreign minister said Beijing has not provided weapons to either side of Ukraine conflict, amid threats from US on 'consequences' for China, if they send lethal aid to Russia.

US shoots down Chinese ‘spy’ balloon off East Coast, Beijing condemns decision

The balloon had set off a diplomatic crisis with US State Secretary Antony Blinken canceling trip to China. President Biden had ordered the US military to shoot down the device.

US gets tougher on Beijing. Defense bill for Taiwan, blacklists 36 Chinese companies

The US will provide as much as $10 billion in financing and grants to Taiwan over the next five years.

In China, a growing pressure to find a scapegoat for disastrous Covid handling in Shanghai

CCP wants to quickly develop remote regions near Arunachal Pradesh border. In Shanghai & Beijing, Covid testing could cost up to $257 billion.

67% Americans see China’s influence & power as major threat to US, Pew survey finds

Results of Pew Research Center survey released Thursday. The survey, which was held from 21-27 March, included a sample of 3,581 US adults.

China’s cover-up of Covid and PLA deaths isn’t working. Neither are the social media bans

Despite tensions at the border, India-China trade grew, and social media users discovered what Indian food like seekh kebab and biryani looks like.

‘Rising Star’ to ‘Red Roulette’ — Here is what you need to read on China

Domain expert Aadil Brar brings you a shortlist of books and papers you need to understand Chinese society and external relations.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank shares drop 10% after RBI bans it from taking new customers via digital channels

The private lender's shares tumbled to be top Nifty 50 loser after India's central bank barred it from taking on new customers through online and mobile banking channels.

What is ‘ROCKS’, India’s first air-launched quasi-ballistic missile

A next generation extended stand-off air-to-surface missile test fired by IAF, ROCKS has been designed & manufactured by Israeli defence major Rafael, keeping India’s needs in mind.

These 6 states are key for Modi’s ‘400 paar’ target. They’re also where Opposition can stop him

While this contest looks so predictable in large swathes of our political landscape, it is also more keenly contested than 2019 in some states.