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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.

India must use dialogue to solve border conflict with China. Military solution not viable

+TFP Gen MM Naravane (Retd) -
Negotiations must be carried out from a position of strength, with a clear vision of the desired outcomes. For any settlement to succeed, it must be a win-win solution.

Pakistan to go in for J-31 Chinese stealth fighters. What this could mean for balance of air power

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Once Pakistan acquires J-31, also known as Shenyang FC-31, these stealth fighters could replace early versions of the F-16 part of PAF fleet, it is learnt.

What’s China’s roadmap for 2024? Xi’s New Year speech shows economic stability most important

Sana Hashmi -
Xi referred to China as a great nation with a rich civilisation and emphasised its role as a responsible major power.

Xi admits ‘headwinds’ staring down Chinese economy — slowdown, unemployment

Smruti Deshpande -
Chinese President Xi Jinping in his New Year's Eve speech said these issues remained at ‘forefront’ of his mind & that his govt would ‘deliver a better life’ for the Chinese people.

Death toll in China earthquake rises to 149, two still missing after a week

Ryan Woo -
Gansu province was the worst affected with over 200,000 homes wrecked, 145,000 people displaced, 117 killed and 781 wounded in the province, as of 22 December.

All’s not well for China in Southeast Asia. Xi Jinping’s Vietnam visit just showed

Sana Hashmi -
Xi Jinping's recent visit to Vietnam, rather than showcasing seamless relations, brought the simmering tensions in South China Sea to the forefront.

China earthquake death toll up to 134, rescuers still searching for survivors

K J M Varma -
The 6.2-magnitude earthquake on 19 December was the worst in nine years, has injured over 980 people in the northwest districts of China.

Why BRI isn’t taking off in Nepal—China’s mixed signals, PM Dahal’s second thoughts

Kamal Dev Bhattarai -
Six years on, it seems that the Nepal govt has understood the basic fact of BRI—it's essentially about taking loans from Chinese banks and repaying the amount in due time.

Death toll rises to 111 after 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes China’s Gansu

Liz Lee -
Rescue and relief efforts underway and a working group has been dispatched to assess the impact of the disaster, with the number of missing people in the quake’s aftermath unknown.

Days after China-Philippines skirmish in South China Sea, Indian warship at Manila to bolster ties

Smruti Deshpande -
Navy's INS Kadmatt is an anti-submarine warfare corvette equipped with state-of-the-art anti-submarine weapon suite. 'Enhancing cooperation & exchanging best practices' on agenda.
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