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POLITICS1d 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
POLITICS1d agoMEA highlights stronger linkages between Japan and northeast IndiaAfter the leaders of Japan and Bangladesh agree to enhance regional connectivity, the MEA says it will also boost to the Japan-India economic partnership in India as wellThe Hindu
POLITICS2d 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 20 Too tired of spreading lie : BJP claims Rahul on Vietnam trip ; Congress hits back | India NewsThe BJP party claims Rahul is on a trip to Vietnam, which has led to a counter-response from the Congress party. This reflects an ongoing political dispute between major parties in India.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
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 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 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 7Abe Memorial Corridor honoring Shinzo Abe, India-Japan ties inaugurated in VaranasiThe Hindu
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
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 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 18Why Malaysia Won’t Extradite Dr. Zakir Naik to IndiaDespite being wanted on various criminal charges in India, the Islamic preacher has become hugely popular since arriving in Malaysia in 2016.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