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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 repeats claim over Arunachal Pradesh despite India’s snubs, fourth time this month

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has called China’s contention about the northeastern state was ludicrous to begin with.

China was active in Afghanistan ‘every day’ in 1980s. It wants the region’s mineral wealth

Keshav Padmanabhan -
At a panel discussion on the Afghan-Soviet war, panellists debated over whether India should have gone “all in” on Afghanistan and discussed China's involvement in the war.

As India gets ready to test-fire another ballistic missile, 4th Chinese spy ship heads to Indian Ocean

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The Chinese have already deployed the Xiang Yang Hong 01 and Xiang Yang Hong 02, oceanographic survey and research ships along with Da Yang Hao in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

Fourth edition SCO Startup Forum organised in New Delhi

ThePrint Team -
The event, aimed at promoting innovation, creating job opportunities, and inspiring young talent, brought together over 15 SCO startups showcasing their products and services at a showcase window.

China slams US recognition of Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory, says it’s a bilateral issue

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Foreign ministry claims delimitation of India-China-border was never completed. This is the third time it has raised Arunachal Pradesh issue since 11 March.

Nepal to sign BRI implementation plan with China? Foreign Minister likely to visit Beijing next week

Pia Krishnankutty -
After 4 yrs of negotiations on investment modalities, local reports suggest Nepal Foreign Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha will sign agreement on his China visit & a draft is almost ready.

US refutes China’s claim over Arunachal Pradesh, recognises it as Indian territory

Lalit K Jha -
China claims Arunachal Pradesh to be South Tibet and routinely objects Indian leaders' visits to the state to highlight its claims. Beijing has also named the area Zangnan.

Amid review for last tranche of $3 bn loan, Pakistan indicates interest in longer IMF bailout

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Any new agreement will build upon its current stand-by arrangement worth $3 billion. Overall, Pakistan & IMF have signed 14 agreements since 1988.

Taiwan vice-president’s win was unexpected, unwanted in China. He must brace for a hard time

Sana Hashmi -
Beijing is expected to intensify economic coercion, diplomatic poaching and intimidation through grey zone activities against Lai’s Taiwan.

China targets dissident over social media posts

ThePrint Team -
In a statement released on Tuesday, police said that they had asked Li to “chat” with them about the “sensitive accounts” he followed on X.
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