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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.

SubscriberWrites: China’s Arunachal stratagem

Jay Desai -
As U.S. trust wanes and China eyes Arunachal, India faces a dual-front threat—diplomatic betrayal from allies and military pressure from hostile neighbours.

Countering Pakistan isn’t India’s only challenge. We need doctrinal clarity on China factor

Swasti Rao -
India is in a strategic matrix of discomfort. All-party delegations aren't enough to counter it.

China, Netherlands to deepen cooperation, pledge to tackle global climate challenges

Reuters -
In a statement issued by the Chinese foreign ministry, the two nations also pledged to uphold free trade and a multilateral trading system.

India’s finished steel imports fall by 11.3% in April as shipments from China, Japan decline

Reuters -
According to provisional govt data, India's imports from Germany rose more than five times to 30,600 metric tons, while those from France jumped 10 times to 30,300 metric tons.

How China found validation in India-Pakistan conflict, and the high stakes world of political comedy

Antara Baruah -
Global media also writes on 'Heart Lamp' by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, which won 2025 International Booker Prize, while William Dalrymple discusses Silk Road in an interview.

Global media’s eye on Modi’s US-induced ‘headache’ & ‘spy’ YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra’s arrest

Antara Baruah -
China may have emerged as a benefactor of India-Pakistan tensions, with analysts referring to the success of its weapons system as a ‘deep-seek moment’ for the country, a BBC report says.

Global media on China’s balancing act & why India ‘won’t benefit’ from further combat with Pakistan

Antara Baruah -
International media also looks at how India’s dreams of becoming Apple’s global manufacturing hub may be impacted by US-China deal.

IAF bypassed & jammed Pakistan’s China-supplied air defence systems on 7 May, says India

Snehesh Alex Philip -
On Operation Sindoor, the statement that Indian forces struck terrorist infrastructure and eliminated multiple threats without crossing the Line of Control or international boundary.

Brahmins & Buddhists are fighting over Nehru, Khilji, and Bodh Gaya Temple Act

+TFP Jyoti Yadav -
In what part of the world is a community denied full control over its holiest shrines? Except us?” asked Akash Lama, the general secretary of the All India Buddhist Forum.

Chinese jets roar over pyramids as China-Egypt drills signal shift in Middle East power dynamics

Reuters -
The joint exercises with a major US partner come as Trump’s inward focus lets China deepen ties in North Africa and invest billions in security projects.
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Op Sindoor awardees don’t fit traditional gallantry criteria. Redefine parameters for modern wars

Lt Gen H S Panag (retd) -
The casualty list of the personnel killed or wounded during Op Sindoor has not been formally published. The public has been denied the opportunity to stand by and honour the families of the fallen.

World doesn’t need another China. Modi’s Swadeshi call shows why India holds the key

Pushback against globalisation shouldn’t make us withdraw from it

Economy

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

Sampurna Panigrahi -
The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Defence

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Javaria Rana -
Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

National Interest

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Shekhar Gupta -
Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.

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