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BUSINESSOct 16Non-tariff barriers are biggest hurdle in India-China trade, says Nirmala SitharamanIndia-U.S. trade agreement would be concluded at the earliest, in the interest of global trade and bilateral economic ties between the two countries, says the Union Finance MinisterThe Hindu
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
BUSINESSOct 14India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026Two-way trade between January and September was up 25.4% to $144.45 billion, while India’s imports from China continued to rise, up 23.3% to $125.19 billionThe 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
MILITARYOct 11Despite a China-India thaw, military relations are stuck in 2020Chinese President Xi Jinping has met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi three times in the past three years. Indian pilgrims are back at Kailash, the Tibetan mountain sacred to Hindus and Buddhists. Air China has restarted flights to New Delhi. But can trust grow between two armies that meet only in a crisis? And why does the Pentagon now talk to the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) more easily than India’s army does? In September, Xi made his first visit to India in nearly seven years; Beijing...South China Morning Post
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
DISASTERSep 29After the Flood , Can China , Nepal , and India Move From Earth Observation to Regional Preparedness ? Following a flood, China, Nepal, and India are considering how to transition from earth observation to regional preparedness. This addresses post-disaster recovery and future disaster mitigation efforts among several nations.thediplomat.com · China
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
WORLDSep 26Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa And Velavan Senthilkumar Clinch Squash Bronze After Thrilling 3-Game Semifinal Loss To Hong KongIndia’s Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar won bronze in mixed doubles squash at the Asian Games 2026 after a thrilling 10-11, 11-2, 10-11 semifinal loss to Hong Kong. India also secured medals in marathon and shooting, while archery, athletics and other events saw strong performances.freepressjournal · india
DISASTERSep 25A month after Nepal - China floods , families await answers about more than 50 missing UkrainiansOne month following floods impacting Nepal and China, families are still seeking information regarding over 50 missing Ukrainians. This underscores the lasting humanitarian impact and international dimension of the disaster.mymotherlode.com · United States
DISASTERSep 25Flood-ravaged Nepal pushes for climate deal with India, ChinaNepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah proposed a climate alliance with neighbouring India and China, urging action to protect the fragile Himalayan ecosystem after catastrophic flooding across the region. “Glaciers and floods do not travel with stamps and passports,” Shah told world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “As an urgent first step, we propose that we establish the Himalaya climate resilience mechanism, led by Nepal, India and China, so the Himalayas become a...South China Morning Post
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
DISASTERSep 25A month after Nepal - China floods , families await answers about more than 50 missing Ukrainiansabcnews.com · United States
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