Economist Vamsi Vakulabharanam notes that despite differing political systems, both nations have had similar inequality trajectories, particularly after adopting market reforms.
In response to Deputy CoAS Lt. Gen. Rahul Singh’s comments, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said defence & security cooperation 'part of normal cooperation' between Beijing & Islamabad.
China views control over the Dalai Lama as critical to cementing its authority over Tibet. While he has long advocated a ‘middle way’ seeking autonomy, Beijing still labels him a ‘separatist’.
There is a tendency, especially in diplomatic and at times academic circles, to treat dialogue itself as progress. But the India-China dynamic resists this logic.
The Union external affairs minister said India wanted a mention of terrorism in the SCO defence meet’s outcome document, but one member, hinting at Pakistan, did not agree.
A Defence Ministry statement says Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun & the 2 held in-depth discussions on need to maintain peace and tranquility along Indo-China border.
Global media also reports on resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which Beijing & New Delhi are seeing as one of chief diplomatic breakthroughs to emerge from rapprochement.
Agreement after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong Thursday. Since the thaw in India-China ties, the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra has been restarted.
Pakistani establishments and their proxies are prone to severe, predictable 7-year-itch. Each step up the escalation ladder buys India about this many years of deterrence on average.
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.
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.
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.
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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