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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
BUSINESS23h agoIndia’s China+1 Dilemma: It May Need China to Depend Less on ChinaIndia wants to rely less on China. Interviews with executives and policymakers suggest that whether Chinese firms take part matters less than what India gets for letting them.The Diplomat
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
WORLD1d agoMost Malaysians held for drug crimes abroad detained in Indonesia, ChinaThe number of Malaysians detained overseas for drug-related offences increased to 1,588 as of September this year, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni. Lukanisman said the five countries with the highest numbers of Malaysians detained were Indonesia (381), China (380), Singapore (310), Thailand (102) and Japan (72). He said increasingly sophisticated drug-smuggling methods had contributed to the frequent arrests of Malaysians overseas. “A total of 1,181 Malaysians were...South China Morning Post
CONFLICT1d ago'Transgressions by China happen, it's not new': Arunachal CM says no intrusion along LAC - The Times of India'Transgressions by China happen, it's not new': Arunachal CM says no intrusion along LAC The Times of India Are Indian, Chinese Troops In A Face-off In Arunachal Pradesh? Rediff ‘Dhurandhar’ enters China-challenge chatter, thanks to Arunachal Pradesh minister Telegraph India Arunachal CM calls India-China border face-offs ‘transgression, not intrusion’ The New Indian Express Arunachal’s Taksing has three problems: China, roads, and maps India Todaygoogle · india
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
CONFLICT4d agoIndia-China border face-offs test Modi six years after deadly clashDespite thaw in India-China ties, border tensions again challenge PM Modi's strongman image at home.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT4d agoFragile India-China thaw tested by reported fresh Himalayan border face-offsA fragile rapprochement between China and India is facing a renewed test following reports of military face-offs along the Asian neighbours’ hotly contested border. Last week, Shatrujeet Kapur, director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), said “confrontations with Chinese troops were continuing at multiple locations along the Arunachal Pradesh border”. “In the past few days, a situation arose where face-off[s] happened at several locations in Arunachal and it still continues,”...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS4d agoChina Pulls Out of Logistics Hub Project at Colombo PortGiven international developments, geopolitical rivalries, and the expertise needed to develop a logistics center, finding a replacement investor will be difficult.The Diplomat
CYBER5d agoNo, Lt Gen Girish Kalia Didn’t Say China Took Control of Parts of ArunachalThe video was altered using AI and does not show an authentic statement.thequint · india
CONFLICT5d agoFace-Offs at India-China Border Are Continuing at Multiple Points, ITBP Chief ConfirmsThe Diplomat
CONFLICTOct 24India news: India-China border tensions back in focus despite ongoing talksIndia says Chinese forces deviating from established patrolling patterns continue to disrupt the border situation, a day after the ITBP chief reported face-offs at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh. DW has more.DW News [en]
MILITARYOct 24Why is ITBP overhauling its training and combat strategy along the China border? ExplainedThe ITBP was formed on October 24, 1962 after the Indo-China warThe Hindu
BUSINESSOct 23Volvo Group Q3 earnings rise as truck deliveries increase 11%, lifts India and China estimatesVolvo Group reported increased Q3 earnings due to an 11% rise in truck deliveries, leading to raised estimates for India and China. This indicates positive financial performance and market growth in key regions for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
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
BUSINESSOct 22Karnataka Biofuel Board explores tech tie - up with China for green energy pushThe Karnataka Biofuel Board is investigating potential technology partnerships with China to advance its green energy initiatives. This indicates an effort to bolster renewable energy development through international collaboration.news.webindia123.com · India
MILITARYOct 22Face-off with China continues at multiple locations along Arunachal border: ITBP D-GThe Hindu
MILITARYOct 21Pakistan and the US factor as China looks to sell its J-35 stealth jetsLast month, the US published the fine print of a US$686 million upgrade deal for Pakistan’s F-16 fighter jets. The deal is for data link systems, new encryption gear and a refit that keeps the jets flying until 2040. The notice says Pakistan can protect the technology to “substantially the same degree” as the US government. The Pakistan Air Force is also the only declared interested buyer of China’s J-35 stealth fighter, a generational leap in technology. The Chinese jet first flew at the Zhuhai...South China Morning Post
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
BUSINESSOct 17China RMB Clearing Bank Opens in Sri Lanka , Boosting Yuan - Based Trade and Financial TiesA Chinese RMB clearing bank has opened in Sri Lanka, which is expected to enhance Yuan-based trade and financial connections between the two nations. This development signifies strengthening economic ties and regional financial shifts.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
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