How Does China Study Central Asia?: A conversation with Frank Maracchione on Central Asia studies in China.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/how-does-china-study-central-asia/
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Quick Glance: China's Research on Central Asia
- Exploring China's involvement in Central Asia
- Chinese research is more diverse than assumed
- Evolution in Chinese thinking on Central Asia
- Impact of state narratives on research
Sweden Joins NATO: Implications for the Indo-Pacific: As NATO looks eastward with an eye on China, Sweden’s accession will also impact Indo-Pacific countries.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/sweden-joins-nato-implications-for-the-indo-pacific/
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China Courts Nepal’s New Left Alliance Government : Less than three weeks after taking office, Nepal's new foreign minister is on a week-long tour of China.
thediplomat.com/2024/03/china-courts-nepals-new-left-alliance-government/
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Challenges for the Army: Politicisation, Prioritising Counter-Insurgency and a Modernising Adversary
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The Return of the Left Alliance in Nepal Changes Regional Power Dynamics: With the pro-India Nepali Congress out of the ruling coalition, and the China-friendly ...
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Quick Glance: Nepal's Political Landscape Transformed by Left Alliance's Comeback
- Following the exit of the pro-India Nepali Congress from the government coalition and the entry of the China-friendly CPN-UML, a shift in Nepal's diplomacy is anticipated.
- The Left Alliance makes its third return in Nepal, having severed ties with the Nepali Congress to ally with its former arch-rival, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist Leninist) or CPN-UML.
- Potential conflicts over leadership positions may arise within the Left Alliance due to power dynamics between the strong personalities of Dahal and Oli.
- China and India play crucial roles in the evolving power dynamics in Nepal, with China seeking to increase its influence and India facing challenges in trade and diplomatic relations.
How Would India Respond in a Taiwan Contingency?: As bilateral ties strengthen, will India disrupt its ambiguous Taiwan policy?
thediplomat.com/2024/02/how-would-india-respond-in-a-taiwan-contingency/
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Can the IMEC address the Red Sea crisis? | Explained: Global supply chains face challenges due to Red Sea crisis, prompting exploration of alternate trade routes ...
thehindu.com/news/international/can-the-imec-address-the-red-sea-crisis-explained/article67885961.ece
China’s Belt and Road and Its Alternatives: Competing or Complementary?: Promoting various economic corridors as “alternatives” to the BRI misses the mark ...
thediplomat.com/2024/01/chinas-belt-and-road-and-its-alternatives-competing-or-complementary/
Bangladesh seeks careful balance between China and India : India and China are competing for influence in Bangladesh and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina looks to ...
dw.com/en/bangladesh-seeks-careful-balance-between-china-and-india/a-68023417
Hedging ‘Light’: Italy’s Intermezzo With China’s Belt and Road Initiative: What explains Rome’s brief engagement with the BRI?
thediplomat.com/2024/01/hedging-light-italys-intermezzo-with-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative/
India-Maldives row: PM Muizzu seeks Chinas support to boost tourism: India-Maldives row: PM Muizzu seeks Chinas support to boost tourism
wionews.com/south-asia/muizzu-asks-china-to-send-more-tourists-signs-50-million-project-to-develop-tourism-zone-678396
Quick Glance: Tensions Rise Between India and Maldives After Modi's Beach Visit
- Criticism of Modi's trip to promote tourism on nearby Indian islands
- Image of Modi on beach sparks heated reactions in the Maldives
- Lakshadweep resembles the Maldives, but much smaller
- Maldivians insult Indian tourists and India on social media
India-Maldives row: PM Muizzu seeks Chinas support to boost tourism: India-Maldives row: PM Muizzu seeks Chinas support to boost tourism
wionews.com/south-asia/muizzu-asks-china-to-send-more-tourists-signs-50-million-project-to-develop-tourism-zone-678396
PNM receives 40 prestigious awards for consistently empowering Indonesian women - Front Row - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/front-row/2024/01/26/pnm-receives-40-prestigious-awards-for-consistently-empowering-indonesian-women.html
China’s efforts to soften up Australia test Canberra’s steadfastness: China’s efforts to soften up Australia test Canberra’s steadfastness
deccanherald.com/opinion/china-s-efforts-to-soften-up-australia-test-canberra-s-steadfastness-2899468
Recent Study Compares Reality And Rhetoric Of Chinese Development Projects In Developing Countries| Countercurrents
countercurrents.org/2024/02/recent-study-compares-reality-and-rhetoric-of-chinese-development-projects-in-developing-countries/
Rising cost of funds bites into profitability of major Indonesian banks - Companies - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/01/31/rising-cost-of-funds-bites-into-profitability-of-major-indonesian-banks.html
China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway: Could China be at India’s border?: A direct railroad to Central Asia is possible without compromising on India’s territorial ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/china-kyrgyzstan-uzbekistan-railway-could-china-be-at-indias-border-9116257/
Expert Explains | China’s ties with Maldives: History, changing dynamics in the present
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/maldives-china-history-present-ties-9113991/
India Gets A Rude Awakening In West Asia| Countercurrents: From the standpoint of affirming ‘solidarity’ with the regime of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...
countercurrents.org/2024/01/india-gets-a-rude-awakening-in-west-asia/
Explained | Unravelling the shift in India-Maldives relations: India-Maldives row: The Hindu explains how the relationship between India and its neighbour ...
thehindu.com/news/national/india-maldives-diplomatic-tensions-controversies-recent-explainer-muizzu-modi/article67722833.ece
Sri Lanka's China 'debt trap' fears grow as Beijing keeps investingNew $4.5 bn Sinopec deal comes amid debt restructuring, BRI lending shift: s.nikkei.com/3RTk1se
Dark clouds are gathering over the Red Sea for 2024: History loves surprises.
Regardless of how much humankind has refined its predictive capabilities ...
middleeasteye.net/opinion/dark-clouds-gathering-over-red-sea-2024
Xi Jinpings 2023: When Chinas BRI dream faced an Italian reality check: Xi Jinpings 2023: When Chinas BRI dream faced an Italian reality check
wionews.com/world/xi-jinpings-2023-when-chinas-bri-dream-faced-an-italian-reality-check-674821
How Ultra Micro Holding Connects Finance to Millions in Indonesia - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM BANK RAKYAT INDONESIA
hbr.org/sponsored/2023/12/how-ultra-micro-holding-connects-finance-to-millions-in-indonesia
Sleighing crime: Santa-cop raids drug ring in Peruvian festive sting. Watch: Sleighing crime: Santa-cop raids drug ring in Peruvian festive sting. Watch
wionews.com/world/sleighing-crime-santa-cop-raids-drug-ring-in-peruvian-festive-sting-watch-673306
As Italy leaves BRI, China warns against smearing of the mega-initiative: As Italy leaves BRI, China warns against smearing of the mega-initiative
wionews.com/world/as-italy-leaves-bri-china-warns-against-smearing-of-the-mega-initiative-667257
After Maldives Minister's Comment On PM Modi, Island Nation's Response: India-Maldives ties in the past few months have been strained ...
ndtv.com/india-news/maldives-ministers-tweet-on-pm-narendra-modis-lakshadweep-visit-triggers-row-on-social-media-4815236
"Appalling Language...": Maldives Ex President Slams Island Minister's Post On PM Modi
ndtv.com/india-news/what-appalling-language-maldives-ex-president-mohamed-nasheed-slams-minister-mariyam-shiuna-over-post-on-pm-narendra-modi-4816074
Opinion: After Pivotal 2023, India Boldly Steps Into 2024: India strode prominently on the international stage in 2023. It chaired the G20 summit ...
ndtv.com/opinion/after-pivotal-2023-india-boldly-steps-into-2024-4787523
Christmas Cold Moon, the years last full moon, rises in the night sky: Christmas Cold Moon, the years last full moon, rises in the night sky
wionews.com/trending/christmas-cold-moon-when-and-where-to-watch-the-years-last-full-moon-673286
AI in 2024: From edge computing to fintech, biggest AI trends to look forward this year
wionews.com/science/ai-in-2024-from-edge-computing-to-fintech-biggest-ai-trends-to-look-forward-this-year-673318
‘They don’t win anything’ - Vaughan, Mark Waugh take a dig at ‘underachieving’ Indian Team
wionews.com/sports/they-dont-win-anything-vaughan-waugh-take-a-dig-at-under-achieving-indian-team-674813
In UK, more than 560,000 young people jobless due to mental health issues: In UK, more than 560,000 young people jobless due to mental health issues
wionews.com/world/in-uk-more-than-560000-young-people-jobless-due-to-mental-health-issues-673307
Operation 1027 is Changing Myanmar’s Frontier Geographies. Is India Ready?: India’s junta-focused diplomacy and lack of abiding relationships with armed groups ...
thediplomat.com/2023/11/operation-1027-is-changing-myanmars-frontier-geographies-is-india-ready/
China’s Path to Power Runs Through the World’s Cities: To Push Back, the West Must Invest More in Urban Life
foreignaffairs.com/china/chinas-path-power-runs-through-worlds-cities
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BRI 1335-0417: Astronomers find seismic ripples in oldest known galaxy: BRI 1335-0417: Astronomers find seismic ripples in oldest known galaxy
wionews.com/science/bri-1335-0417-astronomers-find-seismic-ripples-in-oldest-known-galaxy-673312
The evolving role of the Colombo Security Conclave: TheColombo Security Conclave underscores the evolving dynamics of the Indian Ocean
thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-evolving-role-of-the-colombo-security-conclave/article67671968.ece
Unrest in the Middle East Is Bad for Both CPEC and IMEC: As uncertainties deepen, what lies ahead for these dueling connectivity projects?
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Maldives to not renew 2019 water survey pact with India: What are hydrographic surveys?
indianexpress.com/article/explained/everyday-explainers/maldives-survey-pact-india-hydrographic-explained-9069657/
#VantageOnFirstpost : The US has announced a loan of $553 million to build a new terminal at Sri Lanka's Colombo port. The project is being built by a consortium in which ... Show more
Singapore announces cross-border payment links with Indonesia, Malaysia: SINGAPORE: Singapore and Indonesia on Friday (Nov 17) announced the launch of a ...
channelnewsasia.com/singapore/mas-indonesia-malaysia-cross-border-payments-announced-3928666
West-imposed sanctions give China leverage in Myanmar
deccanherald.com/opinion/west-imposed-sanctions-give-china-leverage-in-myanmar-2802547
Italy exits China’s BRI. Is it advantage India?
deccanherald.com/opinion/italy-exits-chinas-bri-is-it-advantage-india-2805466
Italy's Belt and Road blues highlight hopes for India-Europe corridor: GENOA, Italy -- Ship-to-shore cranes tower high above choppy waters and colorful ...
asia.nikkei.com/Spotlight/Asia-Insight/Italy-s-Belt-and-Road-blues-highlight-hopes-for-India-Europe-corridor
Why we’re seeing shifting patterns in global manufacturing: The 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Beijing on October 18 witnessed the ...
asiatimes.com/2023/10/why-were-seeing-shifting-patterns-in-global-manufacturing/
Quick Glance: China's Unsolvable Economy
- An increasingly autocratic government is making poor decisions.
- What went wrong?
- After rejoining the world economy in 1978, China became the most remarkable growth story in history.
- China's economy is now about three-quarters the size of America's, despite producing only a tenth in 1980.
The BRI Has Failed in Nepal: Prime Minister Dahal’s Visit Confirms It: Instead of addressing long-standing Nepali concerns during Dahal’s visit ...
thediplomat.com/2023/10/the-bri-has-failed-in-nepal-prime-minister-dahals-visit-confirms-it/
BRI books Rp 44.21 trillion profit in Q3 2023: According to BRIs Q3 performance analysis, the bank reported a net profit of Rp 44.21 trillion (US$2.7 billion) ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2023/10/25/bri-books-rp-44-21-trillion-profit-in-q3-2023.html
How China’s Belt and Road Initiative is changing: The many motivations behind Xi Jinping’s key foreign policy
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2023/10/17/how-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-is-changing
Quick Glance: Vladimir Putin honored at Xi Jinping's global Belt and Road summit
- China's President Xi Jinping celebrates 10 years of his foreign policy initiative Belt and Road
- Mr. Putin is highly unlikely to be arrested in China
- Putin is front and center in the group photo and speaks after Xi Jinping
- China and Russia may be building their own bloc to rival the West
Foreign investors offload stocks as IDX Composite declines: With a 1.57 percent IDX Composite decline on Monday, foreign investors sold Rp 592.81 billion (US$37 ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2023/10/24/foreign-investors-offload-stocks-as-idx-composite-declines.html
India opposes China's Belt and Road Initiative, expresses concerns over BRI's expansion | World DNA
wionews.com/videos/india-opposes-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative-expresses-concerns-over-bris-expansion-world-dna-649049
Top 10 world news: Blinken meets Palestinian President Abbas, India beat South Africa in World Cup, and more
wionews.com/world/top-10-world-news-blinken-meets-palestinian-president-abbas-india-beat-south-africa-in-world-cup-and-more-655487
Why the Maldives President requested India to withdraw its troops from the island
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/maldives-president-india-withdraw-military-muizzu-9033345/
China announces billions in investments in developing countries: Large investments announced at the Belt and Road Forum have raised concerns that poorer ...
euronews.com/2023/10/18/china-announces-billions-in-investments-in-developing-countries-and-pledges-market-opening
Over-Ambition and Half-Baked Ideas Plague the Military’s Plan for Integrated Theatre Commands
thewire.in/security/over-ambition-half-baked-ideas-military-integrated-theatre-commands
As Belt and Road Forum Convenes, Time to Rethink Narratives on China’s Economic Coercion
thediplomat.com/2023/10/as-belt-and-road-forum-convenes-time-to-rethink-narratives-on-chinas-economic-coercion/
What the China-Pakistan naval exercises mean for India
deccanherald.com/opinion/what-the-china-pakistan-naval-exercises-mean-for-india-2774697
Ready to join US multilateral initiatives, Xi invites Biden to join BRI: Chinese President Xi Jinping has invited his US counterpart Joe Biden to take part in ...
business-standard.com/world-news/ready-to-join-us-multilateral-initiatives-xi-invites-biden-to-join-bri-123111601032_1.html
As Biden and Xi Meet, What’s at Stake is Two Competing Visions for the World: The Global South, barring India, is increasingly attracted by China’s ...
thewire.in/diplomacy/as-biden-and-xi-meet-whats-at-stake-is-two-competing-visions-for-the-world
Africa at the Crossroads of Global Investments: In the latest Africa news, China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has been a game-changer in Africa for over ...
riotimesonline.com/africa-at-the-crossroads-of-global-investments/
Reps from 130 countries descend on Beijing for Belt and Road forum: China’s 3rd BNR Forum aims to build ‘shared future,’ according to ‘white paper.’
rfa.org/english/news/china/bnr-forum-10172023033920.html
Ten years into China's Belt and Road, recipients are $1 trillion in the red: China is owed more than a trillion dollars through its Belt and Road Initiative ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231111-china-belt-road-recipients-1-trillion-in-the-red
UPSC Essentials | Mains answer practice — GS 2 (Week 23): Are you preparing for UPSC CSE 2024? Here are questions from GS paper 2 for this week with essential ...
indianexpress.com/article/upsc-current-affairs/upsc-essentials/upsc-essentials-mains-answer-practice-gs-2-week-23-9008994/
India likely to skip China’s BRI summit: As the BRI marks 10 years, China has this week pushed back against criticism of the plan, particularly with regard to ...
thehindu.com/news/international/india-likely-to-skip-chinas-bri-summit/article67408503.ece
How the war on Gaza has stalled India’s new economic corridor: On September 9 during the Group of Twenty meeting in New Delhi, the governments of seven countries ...
asiatimes.com/2023/11/how-the-war-on-gaza-has-stalled-indias-new-economic-corridor/
Four years after India pulled out of RCEP talks, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh want to join
thehindu.com/news/international/four-years-after-india-pulled-out-of-rcep-talks-sri-lanka-bangladesh-want-to-join/article67423400.ece
Settle Border Issues Soon To Make Ties Legal: China Tells Bhutan: The Bhutanese Foreign Minister is in Beijing to hold the China-Bhutan boundary talks ...
ndtv.com/world-news/settle-border-issues-soon-to-make-ties-legal-china-tells-bhutan-4509351
Belt and Road Initiative | Silk Roads at a crossroads: The Hindu Profiles on October 14, 2023 | On October 17, Chinese President Xi Jinping will host more than a ...
thehindu.com/news/international/belt-and-road-initiative-silk-roads-at-a-crossroads/article67421612.ece
Can Europe's Global Gateway out-rival China's Belt and Road?: This week the EU invited 16 leaders from the developing world to mark the first Global Gateway ...
rfi.fr/en/international/20231028-can-europe-s-global-gateway-outrival-china-s-belt-and-road
Quick Glance: Deep Dialogue for Stabilizing Relations between China and USA
- To promote mutual understanding and build stable relations, a comprehensive dialogue is necessary between China and the USA.
- The dialogue should be deep and comprehensive.
- Wang Yi and Blinken agree on the importance of dialogue.
- Prioritizing re-establishment of military ties with China to avoid conflicts.
Pro-China candidate Mohamed Muizzu wins Maldives presidential election: Maldives presidential election: The run-off was seen as having significant implications ...
business-standard.com/world-news/pro-china-candidate-mohamed-muizzu-wins-maldives-presidential-election-123100200513_1.html
Quick Glance: Pro-China Candidate Muizzu Wins Presidency
- Muizzu poses for cameras after casting his vote at a polling station in Male
- Muizzu, mayor of Male, campaigns with the slogan "India out" for better relations with China
- Muizzu, 45, from the Progressive Alliance coalition, favors better relations with China
- Hundreds of supporters of Muizzu gathered in front of the PPM headquarters to celebrate victory
New Route Challenges China’s Maritime Influence in Europe: In Northern Italy, China's COSCO owns 40% of the port of Vado Ligure, an investment aligned with ...
riotimesonline.com/new-route-challenges-chinas-maritime-influence-in-europe/
BRI: Ten years after: The world struggles to counter its influence
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An Expert Explains | 10 years of China’s Belt and Road Initiative: The project, its aims and where it stands now
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/expert-explains-10-years-chinas-bri-xi-jinping-status-explained-9004356/
Jaishankar’s two big messages at SCO were aimed at China. Here’s what they are: The ministers remarks came as he addressed the nd session of the Council of Heads ...
firstpost.com/world/jaishankars-two-big-messages-at-sco-were-aimed-at-china-heres-what-they-are-13301212.html
SCO meet: Jaishankar takes veiled dig at Chinas BRI debt trap, exudes confidence in IMEC corridor
wionews.com/india-news/sco-meet-jaishankar-takes-veiled-dig-at-chinas-bri-debt-trap-exudes-confidence-in-imec-corridor-651439
India is not stepping up to the challenge of countering China
deccanherald.com/opinion/china-india-belt-and-road-initiative-pakistan-sri-lanka-cpec-balochistan-2740682
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