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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 launches Shenzhou-16 mission, send astronauts to its fully operational space station

Liz Lee -
The astronauts on Shenzhou-16 will replace the three-member crew of the Shenzhou-15, who arrived at the space station late in November.

More Chinese now regard India as a security threat. Only 8% consider it favourable

Aadil Brar -
The survey conducted by Tsinghua University reveals that the Chinese view Russia favourably and say US has the most impact on China’s security environment.

China urges Japan to correct its ‘wrongdoing’ of imposing chip export controls

Joe Cash -
Japan, along with the Netherlands, in January agreed to match US export controls that will limit the sale of some chipmaking tools to China.

China will launch Shenzhou-16 mission to Chinese space station on 30 May

Reuters -
The spacecraft Shenzhou-16 will lift off atop a Long March 2F rocket at 9:31 a.m (0131 GMT).

China hinting enlarged buffer zones at LAC. Here’s what India can do

Lt Gen H S Panag (retd) -
The Chinese incursions in Eastern Ladakh in May 2020 and the ongoing creeping forward along the McMahon Line are aimed at reimposing it’s version of the LAC.

Rick Waters, US top China official, to step down amid tensions

Michael Martina -
Waters, deputy assistant secretary of State for China and Taiwan, will leave his role on 23 June and remain a member of the senior foreign service, according to the US State Dept.

Telecom to transportation hubs, Microsoft says Chinese hackers spying on US critical infrastructure

Zeba Siddiqui -
The espionage has also targeted the US island territory of Guam, home to strategically important American military bases, Microsoft said in a report.

Chinese provinces built big-ticket infra on debt. Now a $23-tn crisis threatens to derail Xi’s BRI

Keshav Padmanabhan -
Economic troubles have left Chinese provincial governments on a sticky wicket, leading to the slowdown of the country's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative.

Russia, China set to ink bilateral pacts despite Western criticism

Ryan Woo -
Russia and China are set to sign a set of bilateral agreements on Wednesday during the Russian prime minister's trip to Beijing as the two giant neighbours pledge closer cooperation.

Taiwan excluded from WHO assembly following Chinese opposition

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The annual assembly in Geneva decided not to extend Taiwan an invitation to the event which runs from 21 to 30 May.
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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

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In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

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Economy

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

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As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Defence

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

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Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

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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