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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.

Trudeau calls Chinese interference in Canadian politics ‘part of what diplomats do’

Keshav Padmanabhan -
His remarks before Foreign Interference Commission come even as Canadian intelligence reports claim Beijing clandestinely interfered in 2019 & 2021 Canadian elections, which Trudeau won.

ADB approves $200 million loan for China’s green district

ThePrint Team -
The program will finance the Chongqing eco-district by supporting measures such as enhanced flood mitigation capacity and urban green spaces.

‘Will not renounce use of force over Taiwan,’ says China as Xi Jinping visits frontline island

Joe Cash -
China staged drills around the island Monday that it said were a warning to ‘separatist acts’ following last week's national day speech by Taiwan President Lai Ching-te.

China ends day-long war games around Taiwan, but leaves door open to more

Ben Blanchard -
The democratically-governed country had been bracing for the war games since last week's national day speech by President Lai Ching-te, who had said China had no right to represent Taiwan.

Why China has launched mega military drills around Taiwan and what do these entail

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Taiwanese President in a speech had said Beijing & Taipei are not 'subordinate' to each other & that he's 'determined to defend' Taiwan's 'national sovereignty', drawing China's ire.

Modi takes aim at China at East Asia Summit, calls for ‘development’, not ‘expansionism’

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Modi also called on ASEAN & China to create robust maritime code to resolve issue with Philippines, while calling for more engagement with Myanmar to ensure its return to democracy.

Amid concerns about use of Chinese parts in drones, Army general urges industry to be transparent

Smruti Deshpande -
Maj Gen CS Mann, ADG, Army Design Bureau, cites national security concerns. This comes after intelligence agencies flagged use of Chinese components in drones purchased by armed forces.

‘China has no right to represent Taiwan,’ says Taiwanese President in 1st National Day speech

ANI -
William Lai Ching-te vows to resist annexation, maintain 'status quo of peace & stability across the Taiwan Strait' and pledges to cooperate with Beijing on various issues.

China must know India is too important for South Asia to abandon. Muizzu visit is proof

Sana Hashmi -
From China’s perspective, this visit is less a diplomatic pivot and more an economic imperative.

IAF chief AP Singh red-flags Tejas delay, says China ahead in technology & production capacity

Smruti Deshpande -
Air force chief says HAL needs to churn out 24 aircraft per year. It is important for IAF to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any security challenges, he says.
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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

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In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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Economy

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

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As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Defence

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Debdutta Chakraborty -
Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

National Interest

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

Shekhar Gupta -
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.

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