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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicUS-China

Topic: US-China

US spy chief John Ratcliffe calls China greatest threat since World War II

In an opinion piece published by the Wall Street Journal, Ratcliffe wrote 'Beijing intends to dominate the US and the rest of the planet economically, militarily and technologically.'

Apple suppliers’ exodus from China won’t slow down under Biden

Apple Inc.'s decision to move some production of iPads and MacBooks to Vietnam suggests a longer-term migration that could impact the company & China’s role as a workshop to the world.

Xi breaks his silence, congratulates Biden and seeks to ‘manage differences’

The Chinese President's congratulatory note said China wants to advance healthy and stable relationship with the US and uphold the principles of 'no conflict, no confrontation'.

US, China shouldn’t force others to choose sides, Australian PM Morrison says

Morrison, who's tried to balance close trading ties with China & security alliance with US, said rivalry had created challenges for Indo-Pacific nations.

Kissinger warns Biden of US-China catastrophe on scale of World War I

The former US Secretary of State hoped that the shared threat of Covid pandemic would provide an opening for political discussions between the two countries when Biden takes office.

Huawei sells its Honor phone business after US cuts chips supply

Honor was an integral part of Huawei’s smartphone business, once larger than Samsung Electronics, but now struggling to secure enough crucial components & software for production.

Trump is ‘not finished yet’ with China, says US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo

Pompeo’s remarks come a day after US imposes sanctions on 4 more Chinese officials accused of undermining Hong Kong’s autonomy.

Biden gets muted reaction from China with Trump-era rift set to continue

A supporter of engagement with Beijing since 1970s, Biden held extensive meetings with Xi in 2011 when both served as VP. But his stance toward China has hardened over the years.

China trying to build soft power, but its voice outside is brittle and wooden

In ‘The Ultimate Goal’, former R&AW Chief Vikram Sood writes on how Chinese leaders presume the main method of exercising soft power is through state institutions.

US-China tension can give way to India-Australia partnerships on critical technology

Nowhere is there more opportunity in the expanding and evolving India-Australia relationship than in the area of technology.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.