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TopicXi Jingping

Topic: Xi Jingping

Beijing’s dual strategy. Xi courts Modi but also expands grip on subcontinent

China has succeeded not only in bringing India's neighbours together but also in positioning itself as the indispensable convener.

Peace at border an insurance policy for bilateral ties, India tells China

PM held a 45-odd minute bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping Sunday. It was the first bilateral meeting in China for the Indian leader since 2018.

Trump & China’s Xi to speak on tariffs this week: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

Leavitt is the third Trump aide to forecast an imminent call between the two leaders to iron out differences on last month’s tariff agreement in Geneva, among larger trade issues.

Top Chinese economist who ‘criticised Xi’ is latest in long list of disappearances

Zhu Hengpeng is most high-profile case after then foreign minister Qin Gang & defence minister Li Shangfu disappeared from public view before being relieved from roles last year.

China tightens ideological grip with new textbooks teaching Xi’s doctrine, wars with India & Vietnam

With more focus on traditional culture & national security, new textbooks will be rolled out next week and by 2026 will be taught to all grades in primary classes and junior high.

Why China accessing East Sea through Russia-North Korea border river can ring alarm bells

Beijing's relentless pressure on allies to allow it to navigate Tumen & access Rajin port seems to have finally worked. But, river deal comes with its share of geopolitical tension.

India must sharpen its balancing act. Russia’s ‘no limits’ friendship with China changes things

Putin's visit to China underscores the shifting dynamics of the international order.

India can’t ignore Russia-China bonhomie. Pursue CNP with a grand strategy

Chinese President Xi Jinping is the only leader Putin has met more than 40 times in the last decade. On average, it means more than four times a year.

Instant Analysis: Putin’s China visit, significance of Beijing-Moscow ties & concerns for India

Instant Analysis is a short and snappy take on unfolding events, with some analysis and opinion

SubscriberWrites: Assessing Xi Jinping’s contemporary economic, foreign policy

Unemployment is high in China. In order to solve this economic problem, Xi has sought to rely on Mao style non-conventional ideological wisdom.

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Ultraviolette is small in sales, big in ambition. Tech sets this electric motorcycle apart

Within 48 hours of bookings opening for Ultraviolette’s X-47 Crossover, reservations had crossed the 3,000 mark. Nothing quite explains the hype around Ultraviolette.

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.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

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.