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Topic: China

China is a South Asian country, sharing borders with 14 countries including India. Its significance lies in its rise in the region and hegemonic influence over smaller countries through loans and the Belt and Road Initiative. China and India have fought a major war in the 60s and have disputes over the Aksai Chin and LAC, and tensions over the Indo-Pacific.

China’s growing influence in Indian Ocean is worrying. It harms the region’s stability

Sana Hashmi -
The 99-year lease of Hambantota to China, amid Sri Lanka’s economic challenges, underscored Beijing’s weaponisation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines

Keshav Padmanabhan -
During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.

China repeats claim over Arunachal Pradesh despite India’s snubs, fourth time this month

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has called China’s contention about the northeastern state was ludicrous to begin with.

China was active in Afghanistan ‘every day’ in 1980s. It wants the region’s mineral wealth

Keshav Padmanabhan -
At a panel discussion on the Afghan-Soviet war, panellists debated over whether India should have gone “all in” on Afghanistan and discussed China's involvement in the war.

As India gets ready to test-fire another ballistic missile, 4th Chinese spy ship heads to Indian Ocean

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The Chinese have already deployed the Xiang Yang Hong 01 and Xiang Yang Hong 02, oceanographic survey and research ships along with Da Yang Hao in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Fourth edition SCO Startup Forum organised in New Delhi

ThePrint Team -
The event, aimed at promoting innovation, creating job opportunities, and inspiring young talent, brought together over 15 SCO startups showcasing their products and services at a showcase window.

China slams US recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, says it’s a bilateral issue

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Foreign ministry claims delimitation of India-China-border was never completed. This is the third time it has raised Arunachal Pradesh issue since 11 March.

Nepal to sign BRI implementation plan with China? Foreign Minister likely to visit Beijing next week

Pia Krishnankutty -
After 4 yrs of negotiations on investment modalities, local reports suggest Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha will sign agreement on his China visit & a draft is almost ready.

US refutes China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, recognises it as Indian territory

Lalit K Jha -
China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be South Tibet and routinely objects Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.

Amid review for last tranche of $3 bn loan, Pakistan indicates interest in longer IMF bailout

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Any new agreement will build upon its current stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion. Overall, Pakistan & IMF have signed 14 agreements since 1988.
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