Xi said preference was to retake Taiwan peacefully & no time frame was set. This comes amid ‘strategic ambiguity’ by US on Taiwan, which is set to hold presidential polls in January.
A military action or forced annexation attempt by Beijing against Taipei after Nancy Pelosi's Taiwan visit will lead to a Ukraine-like conflict, which will isolate China.
China describes Taiwan as a breakaway province, but the latter identifies itself as a sovereign nation, complete with its own military and Olympics entourage.
China earlier said it would impose unspecified sanctions on Boeing’s defense unit & Lockheed Martin Corp after the US approved $1.8 billion in arms sales to Taiwan last week.
While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.
It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.
In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?
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