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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.

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Doval highlights continued threat posed by terror outfits including al Qaeda, Islamic State, Lashkar-e-Taiba & Jaish-e-Mohammad in SCO region.

A dormant transport corridor between India, Russia, Iran is active 20 years later. Here’s why

Pia Krishnankutty -
India's trade boom with Russia & strategic interests in Chabahar Port have brought International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) back into focus.

India ranks low in strategic relevance in Southeast Asia, China edges out US, finds Singapore institute

Keshav Padmanabhan -
New Delhi has been actively pushing Act East policy. A majority don't consider it as strategically influential power for ASEAN in 2024, finds Singapore's ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.

IMEC — bridge between East and West, as well as India’s queen’s gambit against China

Keshav Padmanabhan -
India, via IMEC, looks to create new route to Europe to access gas in Eastern Mediterranean & provide Southeast Asian countries an alternative partner to China to access Atlantic Ocean.

From East to West, India is making a big push for transnational transport corridors. Here’s why

Pia Krishnankutty -
The corridors, viewed by Modi govt as critical for India's fast-paced economic growth & strategic alliances, will see multiple countries in action, some of whom are seen as adversaries.

China to lift duties on Australian wine exports, ending 2-year block

ThePrint Team -
Australia’s wine exports to China were worth $1.1 billion in 2019.

Terror attacks on Chinese nationals in Pakistan won’t stop until Beijing winds up CPEC

Seshadri Chari -
Balochistan is simmering with discontent as its mineral wealth is being looted by China.

Spratly Islands, Scarborough Shoal: What is the maritime dispute between China and Philippines

Pia Krishnankutty -
Tensions between Manila & Beijing in South China Sea have escalated over last two years, with latest flare-up taking place on 23 March near Second Thomas Shoal.

China’s growing influence in Indian Ocean is worrying. It harms the region’s stability

Sana Hashmi -
The 99-year lease of Hambantota to China, amid Sri Lanka’s economic challenges, underscored Beijing’s weaponisation of the Belt and Road Initiative.

‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines

Keshav Padmanabhan -
During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.
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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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