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POLITICS1h agoChina and India Want Much the Same Things From South AsiaThe two countries have reset bilaterally and internationally. Now it’s time to think regionally.Foreign Policy
POLITICS12h ago'We'll Keep Waiting': Afghanistan's Dead-End Road To ChinaSatellite imagery sourced by RFE/RL confirms Taliban claims they have completed a road that leads up to China's remote border with Afghanistan. However there is no indication Beijing intends to open the militarized boundary any time soon.RFE/RL
POLITICS18h agoMEA reaffirms Ladakh is an integral part of India, says China’s denial cannot change factsSpat comes 10 days after the Survey of India announced the standardisation of the names of specific relief features in Ladakh, including 11 peaks, five mountains, six land areas, two glaciers, two passes, one valley, one river, one lake, and one other water bodyThe Hindu
POLITICS19h agoChina opposes India’s move to name 28 strategic locations in Ladakh“China has never recognised the so-called ‘Union Territory of Ladakh’ unilaterally and illegally established by India,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing in BeijingThe Hindu
POLITICS4d agoModi and Xi can’t bridge the India-China divide by themselvesLast month, President Xi Jinping travelled to New Delhi to attend the Brics summit – his first visit in seven years. On the summit’s sidelines, Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had an in-depth conversation that explored topics of shared interest between them, such as leveraging open-weight artificial intelligence (AI) for mutual benefit. Even so, such sanguine signals were soon drowned out by a spate of downbeat headlines. One recent story warned of the “asymmetric” relationship...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5Why India’s missile deals in Central Asia matter to Russia and ChinaIndia has sold its Akash air-defence missile system to Tajikistan and Turkmenistan, giving it a foothold in Central Asia as it seeks to become a major global arms exporter. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed the latest sales on Thursday last week, hinting at interest from elsewhere as he called the Akash “one of our success stories”. Developed by India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation, the Akash is a home-grown, short-range surface-to-air missile system that can hit...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 1Pakistan and China Celebrate Strong Diplomatic Ties and Economic CooperationPakistan and China are celebrating their strong diplomatic relationship and economic collaboration. This indicates continued alliance and economic partnership between the two nations.newsmakers.pk · Pakistan
POLITICSSep 30Would Better U.S.-China Ties Harm India?Washington and New Delhi have more to focus on than Beijing.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 29 The state of the border determines the state of the relationship : EAM Jaishankar says India - China ties improving as normalcy returnsIndia's EAM Jaishankar stated that the state of the border determines the relationship between India and China, noting improving ties. This indicates a positive shift in diplomatic relations between the two countries.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSSep 29India-China ties ‘better’ than a couple of years ago: JaishankarOnce the border standoff was resolved, it was natural that this would start to improve, S Jaishankar saidThe Hindu
POLITICSSep 27 US wont let India become next China : Russian envoy claims Freudian slip revealed Washington concernsA Russian envoy claims a 'Freudian slip' revealed Washington's concerns about India becoming a global power akin to China. This suggests underlying geopolitical tensions and competitive dynamics between major world powers.hindustantimes.com · India
POLITICSSep 25India UNSC Bid Faces China Hurdle , John Bolton SaysAccording to John Bolton, India's bid for a seat on the UN Security Council is facing a hurdle from China. This indicates diplomatic challenges in international political forums.idrw.org · India
POLITICSSep 25Xi Says China Great Rejuvenation and Trump MAGA Can Go Hand in Hand – Sri Lanka GuardianChinese leader Xi Jinping reportedly stated that China's "Great Rejuvenation" and Donald Trump's "MAGA" agenda could be compatible, suggesting a potential alignment or shared interests between these political ideologies. This matters for understanding future international political dynamics and potential diplomatic relations.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSSep 24China unlikely to back India UNSC bid : Former US NSA John BoltonFormer US National Security Advisor John Bolton suggests that China is unlikely to support India's bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. This commentary highlights potential geopolitical obstacles for India's international ambitions.dailyexcelsior.com · India
POLITICSSep 20China and India at BRICS : A dialogue beyond bilateral differences -- Beijing ReviewChina and India are engaging in dialogue within the BRICS framework, aiming to address issues beyond their bilateral differences. This signifies efforts in multilateral diplomacy and regional cooperation between two major global powers.bjreview.com · China
POLITICSSep 19Trump signs sanctions law against Russia, tariffs threaten China and IndiaPresident Trump heeft zijn handtekening gezet onder een wet die omvangrijke Amerikaanse sancties tegen Rusland mogelijk maakt. Zo kan Trump landen die veel Russische brandstoffen inkopen importheffingen opleggen tot 100 procent. Ook krijgen hoge Russische functionarissen te maken met nog meer beperkingen en moet de Russische schaduwvloot het lastiger krijgen. Doel is om landen als China en India zover te krijgen dat zij hun olie en gas elders gaan inkopen en er minder geld naar de Russische schatkist vloeit voor de oorlog in Oekraïne. De sancties zijn ook gericht tegen Russische tankers die enNOS Buitenland
POLITICSSep 18Shipki La and the Battle Over the History of China-India TradeThe Chinese narrative attempts to erase the independent agency Tibet exercised before 1951, framing Shipki La as a historical link between China and India (not Tibet and India).The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 17Trump gains a tariff weapon against China and India. Will he use it?U.S. House has paved the way for a legislation that will allow Trump to impose up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving him leverage against India and China.CNBC
POLITICSSep 17US Congress approves Russia sanctions that impact China and IndiaEuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 16US Congress passes bill targeting Russia’s leading energy buyers – China and IndiaSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 16India rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission ‘which is without any legal basis’The MEA says there is no boundary between Pakistan and China; adds that J&K and Ladakh "are and will always remain integral and inalienable parts of India"The Hindu
POLITICSSep 15Will ‘transactional’ America assist India in a future border crisis with China?When Chinese President Xi Jinping met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi last week on the sidelines of the Brics summit, another country loomed large in the background, even in its absence: the United States. After the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintain peace at the disputed border and strengthen economic ties. Beijing’s readout, however, offered a pointed reminder of the US factor in India-China ties. The official Chinese statement claimed that Modi...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 15'Revolutionary change in American foreign policy': Canada pivoting towards EU, India and ChinaFrançois Picard is pleased to welcome Anne Applebaum, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of Autocracy, Inc. According to Applebaum, the upheaval in American diplomacy and foreign policy transcends any one administration. She describes a full-fledged transformation in the way the United States exerts power, pivoting away from leadership of a democratic alliance and toward a transactional, mafia-style politics that fuses ideology, private economic interests, personal relationships and geopolitical leverage.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 14Episodic Summitry Alone Cannot Reset India-China RelationsAgreements are reached to facilitate meetings between leaders ahead of multilateral summits, but often don't move much beyond that.The Diplomat