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Indications of Elevated Military Preparations in Tibet

Monitoring developments in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) has become even more important after India's 4057-kms Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China became active along its entire length since at least May 2020, when the clash at Galwan Valley ....

June 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Tibet , Article , China , PLA , LAC , Tibet , Galwan valley , TAR , Arunachal Pradesh , Metok Hydropower

Chinese Foreign Minister Highlights Main Features of China’s Foreign Policy

Jayadeva Ranade Article

The latest (May 16) issue of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s leading theoretical fortnightly magazine ‘Qiu Shi’ (Seeking Truth) included a lengthy article by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang. In it Qin Gang quite expli....

June 06, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , China , Article , Xi Jinping , Taiwan , Global Development Initiative , Qin Gang , Global Security Initiative

India and China: Complexities of a Competitive Relationship

Col Gurinder Pal Singh Article

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The complexities between India and China is a multifaceted dynamic, involving both competition and rivalry in their relationship. Both countries strive to promote their national interests and establish themselves as prominent act....

May 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Sino-Indian relations , China’s India policy , PRC’s domineering phobia , consequences of Sino-India conflict

Rising Tensions in Taiwan Strait

Jayadeva Ranade Article

As January 2024 -- the date for Taiwan's national elections -- draws closer, it is certain that China will be a factor in the elections. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's stop-overs in New York and Los Angeles and meeting with US House Majority Leader ....

April 13, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , CCP , DPP , Beijing , PLAAF , Tsai Ing-wen , US Navy , Taiwan Strait , PLAN , KMT , Gen He Weidong

Risks of Exaggeration: What to Make of Russia’s Relations with China after the Xi Visit

Amb D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Xi Jinping’s three-day visit to Moscow, 20-23March, his first abroad in his third term as China’s President, evoked considerable interest. Two joint statements and a dozen bilateral cooperation documents were signed. Xi’s personal equation wit....

April 06, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Russia , Article , India , US , China , Russia , Putin , Ukraine , Xi visit

China’s New Leadership is Preparing for a Military Threat

Jayadeva Ranade Article

Amid the flurry of documents submitted and appointments confirmed at the recent plenary sessions of the National People's Congress (NPC) -- China’s version of a parliament -- and the Chinese People's Consultative Conference (CPPCC) -- China’s top....

April 05, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , NPC , Xi Jinping , Taiwan , CMC , PLA , CPPCC , Defence mobilisation

How Far Will China Walk on the No-Limit Partnership Road with Russia?

Air Marshal GS Bedi (Retd) Commentary

It was business as usual for Russia when it struck Ukraine with missiles and UAVs just after President Vladmir Putin bid farewell to President Xi Jinping after their highly publicized three days meeting in Moscow.

March 29, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Russia , Commentary

China’s Big Two Sessions Confirm Xi Jinping as China’s Pre-eminent Unrivalled Leader

Jayadeva Ranade Article

The plenary sessions of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) -- China's version of a parliament -- and 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) -- China's top political advisory body -- that concluded on March 13 were, a....

March 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Xi Jinping , Taiwan , PLA , CPPCC , Two Sessions , Qin Gang

Japan sets up Military Base in Ishigaki Island to Deter China

Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Like many Asian nations, Japan that shares a historically ugly phase of relationship with China, now faces the heat from a muscular China, despite having a robust relationship in the economic domain. China’s ambitions to attain a great power status....

March 24, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Senkaku Islands , SIPRI , China threat , Ishigaki Island , collective self defence , Coast Guard intrusions , End of Pacifism in Japan

Salami Slicing, Fait Accompli and Buffers: What Next?

Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The contradictions are stark. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has often opined that relations with China are not normal, because India will not agree to any attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) unilaterally. Stating again ....

March 23, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , PLA , Aksai Chin , LAC , Tawang , buffers