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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.

China’s wildlife trade was origin of Covid, scientists’ long-delayed report expected to show

Jason Gale -
Highly anticipated findings from WHO and Chinese govt-convened panel are expected to show how spread of SARS-CoV-2 mirrors that of the original SARS in 2002.

How this Chinese retailer is tackling ‘period poverty’

Ella Kidron -
Periods are expensive, but this Chinese company is trying to reduce its burden on women.

China has adopted a more aggressive approach to the Indo-Pacific region — US Pentagon

Lalit K Jha -
In 2020, Beijing escalated tensions over a host of issues with its neighbours, including Australia, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines, Dr Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense said.

Xi Jinping and the systematic ‘demonisation’ of native Uyghurs in China

Ayjaz Wani -
The CCP under Xi has used the “three evils of terrorism, separatism, and extremism” as a pretext to supress the Uyghur Muslims to ensure that its investment is safe.

Nepal must become self-dependent. China’s undeclared trade blockade hurts Kathmandu

Hari Bansh Jha -
During the festive season, nearly 2,000 containers with clothes, shoes, cosmetics, electronics and industrial raw materials were stopped from entering Nepal.

China’s behaviour inconsistent with world order, say US & Japan. ‘Malicious’, says Beijing

Pia Krishnankutty -
In a joint statement Tuesday, US and Japan expressed concern over China’s ‘unlawful maritime claims’ & human rights situation in Hong Kong and Xinjiang.

China plan to acquire jet engine firm hit as Ukraine set to nationalise it under US pressure

Snehesh Alex Philip -
China had been eyeing Motor Sich since 2009, and Beijing Skyrizon Aviation got a controlling stake by 2016. Ukraine’s decision is expected to be challenged.

China opens mass domestic Covid inoculation drive to diplomats, foreign journalists

K J M Varma -
A notice issued to foreign journalists in Beijing Wednesday said they can get the Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine, developed by Sinopharm's China National Biotec Group.

China filling Hong Kong with ‘patriots’ means a new Macao is in the making

Aadil Brar -
If the tensions between the US and China continue to simmer and transform into a full-blown ‘Cold War’, Hong Kong would be at the heart of the rivalry between the two powers.

Don’t expect any agreements, Biden administration cautions ahead of first meeting with China

Jenny Leonard -
The US is still developing its China strategy & will use Alaska session to further inform the trajectory for the relationship of the world’s 2 largest economies, said a senior official.
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