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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 Communist Party expels former foreign, defence ministers from top-level executive body

Laurie Chen -
Former defence minister Li Shangfu was expelled from Communist Party in June on bribery charges. Former foreign minister Qin Gang was abruptly dismissed in July last year.

Tibet has little chance to get help from UN against its powerful occupier

Dilip Sinha -
In his book 'Imperial Games in Tibet: The Struggle for Statehood and Sovereignty', Dilip Sinha unravels Tibet's complex geopolitical entanglements and the Chinese occupation.

Philippines & China create dialogue mechanism to calm down tempers over territorial dispute

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Manila and Beijing saw increased tensions after a sailor on one of Philippines' ships was injured in an incident between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy earlier in June.

China’s 3rd plenary meet is more propaganda, less reform. Xi must address key challenges first

Sana Hashmi -
China confronts multiple challenges on the foreign policy front, further complicating domestic matters for Xi Jinping.

Four things to watch for as NATO leaders meet in Washington for high-stakes summit

Garret Martin -
NATO is faced with the war in Ukraine, the rise of China, and the political challenges experienced by several of its members at home, such as the consequential elections in France.

The first undersea map of Ram Setu, courtesy ISRO with help from a NASA satellite

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A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Daughter’s illness or friction with Beijing? Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina cuts China trip short

Pia Krishnankutty -
Hasina ended her Beijing trip ahead of schedule citing daughter’s ill health. Bangladesh signed 21 deals with China before she left, but failed to secure the much-needed financial aid.

‘Iran will not respond to US pressure,’ says Iran’s President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian

Reuters -
Pezeshkian also highlighted his country’s friendship with China, Russia and reiterated that Iran would expand ties with neighbours and engage with Europe.

108-kg gold seized in Ladakh was sourced from Europe, Asia & Middle East, new route used for smuggling

Ananya Bhardwaj -
Consignment was being illegally brought through route in eastern Ladakh, which security forces suspect must have been in use for some time.

‘China not creator of crisis in Ukraine,’ says country’s official, calls NATO statement ‘belligerent’

Bernard Orr -
A draft communique from the NATO summit in Washington called China 'a decisive enabler of Russia's war effort in Ukraine'.
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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

Andy Mukherjee -
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.

Where are women in India’s gig economy? The question we forgot to ask in the outcry

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Economy

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

Prasad Nichenametla -
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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