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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.

Germany releases 1st ever strategy on China — not ‘decoupling’, but looking to ‘reduce dependence’

Dishha Bagchi - July 14, 2023

In its 64-page document titled ‘Strategy on China’, German govt urged its companies to move away from the 2nd-largest global economy and engage in ‘de-risking’ practices.

UK house panel report says govt has ‘no strategy’ to tackle China’s growing threat to national security

Dishha Bagchi - July 14, 2023

British parliamentary committee's report also said China’s ambition of becoming a technological superpower 'greatest risk' to the UK and criticised govt for failing to think long-term.

China executes kindergarten teacher for poisoning nursery children four years ago

Martin Quin Pollard - July 14, 2023

The former teacher, Wang Yun, poisoned the preschoolers' porridge with sodium nitrite, resulting in the death of one child and injuries to 24 others.

Elon Musk thinks China is interested in international AI framework after his Beijing visit

Kanishka Singh - July 13, 2023

Musk’s remarks came on the day he launched his long-teased artificial intelligence startup, xAI, after arguing for months about AI’s potential for ‘civilization destruction.’

China now investing sovereign funds in strategic assets abroad. And escaping West’s scrutiny

Aadil Brar - July 12, 2023

CCP-controlled China Investment Corporation replaced Norway’s SWF as the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund. While the latter reported a loss in 2022, CIC has reported a profitable return.

Kremlin says Putin trip to China is ‘on the agenda’

Reuters - July 12, 2023

Xi visited Moscow in March this year and sealed a series of economic and other agreements with his 'dear friend' Putin.

China says over 71,600 visas issued to Indians in first half of 2023

ANI - July 12, 2023

Chinese Embassy in India spokesperson Wang Xiaojian noted that visa to Indian nationals has been granted for purposes of business, study, tourism, work, family reunion etc.

China’s Qin Gang, not seen in weeks, to miss ASEAN; speculations rise on health issues

Yew Lun Tian - July 11, 2023

EU spokesperson said, Qin was supposed to meet European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell last week in Beijing but the meeting was pushed back.

China calls on US to take ‘practical action’ on concerns over sanctions after Yellen talk

Joe Cash - July 10, 2023

China’s finance ministry insists the US must stop suppressing Beijing firms, lift Xinjiang-related product bans, and take tangible measures to address its economic concerns.

China happy to let citizens believe US treasury secretary came ‘begging’

Aadil Brar - July 10, 2023

Most semiconductor companies said China's export control of rare earth minerals won’t impact their business. Germany's Volkswagen said it was assessing the impact.

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