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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.

We may be small but cannot be bullied — Maldives President Muizzu’s dig at India after China trip

Dishha Bagchi -
Muizzu also announced that the Chinese govt has pledged USD 130 million in assistance grants to the Maldives, adding that Beijing does not interfere in Male’s internal affairs.

8 workers killed, 8 more missing in China coal mine accident

ANI -
425 people were inside a coal mine in Henan province when a coal and gas outburst happened. Rescue operations are underway.

China’s exports see 4.6% fall in 2023, first drop since 2016

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Exports fall to $3.38 trillion. This highlights a larger slowdown in global economy, while US & allies continue to push for friendshoring supply chains.

China names Liu Zhenmin as special envoy for climate change

Ryan Woo -
The decision comes after former envoy Xie Zhenhua, who served as China's top climate representative at 16 rounds of climate talks, stepped down due to health reasons.

India, Bhutan have common security concerns, closely following Thimphu’s talks with China — Army chief

Snehesh Alex Philip -
China and Bhutan have agreed to fast-track talks over delimitation and demarcation of the border besides establishing diplomatic ties, which will have strategic implications for India

China opposes ‘external interference’ in Maldives as Muizzu concludes visit

PTI -
Muizzu's China visit is marred by a diplomatic row with New Delhi, amid reports of anti-India sentiments & attempted disinformation in 2023 presidential elections, where Muizzu won.

Maldives & China ‘upgrade’ ties, ink 20 key agreements on tech, BRI & more during Muizzu visit

Pia Krishnankutty -
Agreements signed during Maldivian President Muizzu’s maiden visit to China covered areas of tourism, disaster risk reduction, agriculture, housing & blue economy cooperation.

Congressional panel warns of Chinese ‘legacy’ semiconductors flooding US markets, calls for govt action

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Legacy chips, defined by US law as semiconductor chips that are 28 nm or larger, are integral to everyday consumer products. China's called US attempts to control its exports 'economic bullying'.

‘No doubt China will be our closest partner’: Maldives President Muizzu praises BRI amid row with India

Pia Krishnankutty -
Muizzu, who is on a state visit to China, also encouraged the country to regain the top spot in terms of sending the most number of tourists to Maldives.

Maldives deep in debt to China, must balance foreign policy with India, says ex-VP Ahmed Adeeb

Pia Krishnankutty -
Adeeb fears his country might be going the 'Sri Lanka way'. Maldives President Muizzu is currently on a state visit to China amid a diplomatic crisis with India.
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