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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.

Quad navies can come together if needed in almost ‘plug and play’ manner, Navy chief says

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Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue, Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh highlighted the immense interoperability between the navies of the Quad grouping.

India-China ties set for ‘hard times’ over next 5-10 years, ex-NSA Shivshankar Menon says

Pia Krishnankutty -
Hard times for Beijing & New Delhi won’t be permanent, ex-NSA Menon says, but notes that China is ‘in a hurry’ to seize a moment of opportunity outlined in its global ambitions.

Pollution from steel or inflation: China must choose between the two

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China is pushing for steel output to drop from a record of more than 1 billion tons. But moves to squeeze steelmakers have fired up prices & policymakers are worried about inflation.

Djibouti story resembles Hambantota, has the same Chinese script

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Some Djiboutian elites believe their country has the potential to become the ‘Singapore of Africa’ with the help of Chinese investments.

Covid-19 pandemic — Hong Kong’s ‘vaccination bubble’ plan, robots battle virus in Rwanda

Revathi Krishnan -
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

India a pivotal world player, shares many security challenges with us, says NATO chief

Nayanima Basu -
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says India truly matters on the global scene, and adds that China is challenging the rules-based international order.

Covid-19 pandemic — China’s ‘admission’ on its vaccines’ efficacy, UAE vaccinates 90% people

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As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

A nation shares its queen’s grief on Prince Philip’s death, and PM Johnson shifts goalposts

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The best international cartoons of the week, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

US Navy’s selective application of coast State regulations helps it punish a target country

Vice Admiral Shekhar Sinha (retd) -
US Navy conveyed to China that it exercises the right to freedom of navigation through EEZ of coalition partners like India & South China Sea isn’t an exception.

What the illegal entry of USS John Paul Jones into India’s EEZ could mean

ThePrint Team -
In episode 721 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta unpacks the issues of international relations through the sea laws after the US ship sailed through Indian EEZ without intimation.
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The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

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Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

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SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Defence

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

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While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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

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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.

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