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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.

What is the no 1 search word on China’s Baidu? ‘Bharat’, ‘Modi’s table sign’ at G20

Aadil Brar -
A video of an old clash at Pangong Lake between the PLA and Indian Army was leaked on Chinese social media platform Weibo. It received extensive attention on the platform.

‘Big plan, small mindset’. That’s how a top Chinese think-tank is seeing Modi’s G20

Aadil Brar -
If anyone had any doubts about Xi’s geopolitical monologue over the competition with India as the reason for skipping G20, an authoritative commentary ends that speculation.

Behind the scramble for ASEAN: China to US, top economies court Southeast Asia at Jakarta summits

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New Delhi: From Japan to the US, some of the world’s biggest economies are courting ASEAN as they attend summits with the Southeast Asian...

Month after ousting rocket force generals, China dismisses head of PLA’s military court

Smruti Deshpande -
Cheng Dongfang was removed after Standing Committee of National People’s Congress voted for changes. No reason was given for his sacking after barely 8 months.

China bans govt officials from using iPhones, other foreign brands for work, reports WSJ

Baranjot Kaur -
The orders were given by superiors to their staff in recent weeks and it wasn’t clear how widely the orders were being distributed, the WSJ said.

Huawei Mate 60 Pro isn’t just a phone. It’s China telling US you can’t stop my economic growth

Aadil Brar -
Advanced semiconductor chips are pivotal for the next generation of artificial intelligence technologies, which is one reason why the US isn't letting NVIDIA sell directly to Chinese firms.

What Western press missed about India as Modi’s foreign policy comes of age with G20 summit

Jyoti Malhotra -
There is no question that the G20 summit is already a feather in Modi’s cap – it doesn’t matter that Russia's Putin and China's Xi won’t be turning up for the mega event.

If China wants to be a ‘spoiler’ at G20 Summit, it is up to them, says White House

Lalit K Jha -
The comment comes after news that President Xi Jinping will not attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi, and the delegation will be led by Premier Li Qiang.

What ED found in NewsClick ‘China links’ probe: ‘Rs 77 cr inflow, Beijing agenda in news’

Ananya Bhardwaj -
ED’s case against NewsClick centres on ‘fraudulent’ foreign funds and ties to China-based mogul Neville Roy Singham. NewsClick editor Prabir Purkayastha calls allegations 'fictitious'.

Negative views of China are on the rise. Especially in India, but other emerging economies too

Dishha Bagchi -
Analysis of Pew surveys between 2019 & 2023 shows worsening attitudes towards China in countries including Brazil & Mexico, although some like Nigeria & Kenya show opposite trend.
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As early states developed in the Iranian plateau and northern India, ideas continued to circulate between the steppe and the settlements of the Iranian plateau and the Punjab plains.

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

Defence

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

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The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

National Interest

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

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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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