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POLITICS5h agoBoth Japan and China can help Bangladesh reach its full potentialIn the Land of the Rising Sun, Bangladesh looks forward to a new dawn. The hope that comes with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan goes beyond the deals signed or the financial support expected. It shows a country that has emerged from authoritarian rule and wants to turn its new political voice into bigger economic chances and freedom of choice. For a government chosen by the people, foreign policy must answer one question: how does it make life better for the people who gave it...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoChina Owes Climate Accountability to South AsiaBeijing’s responsibility stems not only from its massive contribution to global gas emissions, but also from its capability as a green technology provider and its position as an upstream actor.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoTaiwan suspects China behind brief Pakistan airspace banThe first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on Oct 29 following an abrupt U-turn by authorities to approve permits.straitstimes · singapore
POLITICS2d agoPoland pivots towards India as ‘strategic partnership’ with China develops cracksPoland and India seek to raise bilateral trade from $6 bn to $12 bn; PM Modi visited Poland in 2024, during which ties were elevated to ‘strategic partnership’; Warsaw is also trying to diversify partnerships as trade imbalance and Beijing’s support for Russia deepen disillusionment with ChinaThe Hindu
POLITICS3d agoChina seeks India’s help in defusing border tensionsChina said it would seek India’s help to “maintain peace and stability in the border areas” after new stand-offs in a long-disputed region threatened to undermine improved relations. “We hope that India will work with China in the same direction by jointly implementing the common understandings between the two sides,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a daily media briefing on Monday. China “strictly abides by the relevant agreements”, he said. Guo also said that China...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 23 Vishwaguru calibrated concessions to China continue : Jairam Ramesh accuses Centre of ignoring China threatA political figure, Jairam Ramesh, is accusing the Centre of continuing calibrated concessions to China and ignoring a perceived threat from the country. This highlights ongoing political debate and concerns regarding foreign policy.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSOct 19Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not sufferUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that Washington wanted to compete for business in Central Asia without asking countries to stop working with China, as the United States and five regional governments outlined proposals to deepen cooperation on minerals, transport and technology. Speaking in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Rubio was asked what Washington could offer as Beijing expanded its presence in the region. “I mean, look, it’s competition, right? We have products, we have companies;...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 18 We asked European allies to put secondary tariffs on India and China for buying Russian oil , they refused : Scott BessentScott Bessent stated that European allies refused requests to impose secondary tariffs on India and China for their purchase of Russian oil. This reveals a significant point of contention and disagreement among international partners regarding economic sanctions.aninews.in · India
POLITICSOct 16China Strategic Reassessment of IndiaChina is undertaking a strategic reassessment regarding India. This indicates potential shifts in geopolitical dynamics and bilateral relations between the two nations.warontherocks.com · United States
POLITICSOct 16China’s Strategic Reassessment of IndiaAs China and India have improved their relations in recent months, many observers have attributed this improvement to the end of U.S. strategic altruism toward India. Indeed, in the past year, China has watched India lose its balance and simmer in a sense of strategic disorientation due to America’s change of heart. Delegation after delegation of Indian strategists visited China, trying to mend ties in search of balance in the Chinese view. Many Chinese experts see India as returning to middle-power alignment for “economic authority and strategic freedom,” which translates inWar on the Rocks
POLITICSOct 15‘In recorded history, Ladakh was never a part of China’: Ladakh leaders reject China’s recent statementChinese Foreign Ministry said earlier that China has never recognised LadakhThe Hindu
POLITICSOct 14China 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
POLITICSOct 13'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
POLITICSOct 13MEA 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
POLITICSOct 13China 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
POLITICSOct 10Modi 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