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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.

Does China-Bhutan thaw signal trouble for India? Not quite

Sana Hashmi -
The border dispute-resolution talks between China and Bhutan have stirred anxiety in India, as the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for the region’s geopolitical landscape.

Pakistan and China to conduct maiden joint patrolling with submarines and destroyers

Smruti Deshpande -
Two navies are currently jointly conducting the third edition of Sea Guardian-3. This comes soon after India, US held the fifth edition of annual 2+2 ministerial dialogues on 10 November.

China proposes additional cybersecurity checks for auditors working for national security

Albee Zhang -
Over the past two years, China's cybersecurity authority has established policies that outline how all businesses should handle and implement security assessments and checks.

How much debt is too much debt? Curious case of Pakistan’s $69 billion Chinese debt trap

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Data shows China has committed $68.91 bn in long-term loans to Pakistan & that Islamabad secured at least one emergency rescue loan from Beijing each year from 2012 till 2021.

‘Still facing severe challenges’: Chinese ambassador on US-China relations

Bernard Orr -
In a video address, China's US ambassador also said both sides believe that it was beneficial and necessary for China and the United States to maintain dialogue.

Infra lender to emergency creditor — BRI 2.0 is China’s new strategy to ensure its debts are paid

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Beijing’s flagship overseas development assistance, BRI, evolved from focus on infra projects to giving emergency funding to low- and middle-income countries, report by AidData finds. 

Chinese EV maker sold 5x what India’s whole industry did, and in 1/3rd time. What’s behind this gap

+TFP Yuthika Bhargava -
With its own EV market in a nascent stage, India could be an attractive investment destination because China's economy is slowing and Europe is looking to curb Chinese imports.

Indians believe in US’s economic power more than people in its fellow NATO countries — Pew essay

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Data essay by Pew Research Center looks at differences in views of respondents in 24 countries on China and US, covering more than 10 different measures. 

China calls on Myanmar for cooperation to maintain peace along shared border

Ella Cao -
An alliance of ethnic minority armies have launched coordinated attacks on junta targets. 1 Chinese citizen was killed Saturday after shell fired by Myanmar military struck Chinese side.

Why Xi wants Chinese women to foster ‘marriage & childbearing culture’ — population, economic decline

Dishha Bagchi -
Speaking at 13th National Women’s Congress this week, Chinese president said, 'Doing a good job in women’s work... related to family harmony... national development and national progress'.
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Opinion

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Scott Lincicome -
Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

A new Indian foreign policy consensus is emerging. That India isn’t a great power yet

US captured Nicolas Maduro in hours. Indian military should learn its precision and planning

Economy

Geoeconomic confrontation top trigger for global crisis, cyber insecurity biggest risk for India—WEF

Udit Bubna -
WEF report flags growing erosion of multilateralism, long considered stabilising force. 'Declining trust, heightened protectionism are threatening trade, investment.'

Defence

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

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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