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Thursday, October 2, 2025
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Topic: China-US

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.

‘Wolf warrior’ diplomat, Xi confidant — who is Qin Gang, new China ambassador to US

Qin, who is currently in a 14-day quarantine, has been appointed envoy at a time of deep tensions between the US and China over several issues.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.