India: A hurdle for China's ambitions
7 years, 8 months ago

India: A hurdle for China's ambitions

Deccan Chronicle  

China, at present, is way ahead of India and the Western developed countries — which includes the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium and Netherlands sans the United States. First instance could be when China’s state-run daily warned about “third country Army” entering Jammu and Kashmir at Pakistan’s behest. The second boastful babbling came thereafter from no less than China’s foreign ministry, expressing its willingness to play “a constructive role” in improving Indo-Pak bilateral talks. In China’s eyes, it could look like discovery akin to Archimedes principle: “The Indo-Pak conflict that occurred along the Line of Control will not only harm peace and stability of the two countries but also the peace and tranquility of the region”. Being enamoured of “achievements” of Western imperialists of the bygone era, China’s action underwent profound transformation — from pacifism of past to expansionism to the future.

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Leveraging India Against China
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Leveraging India Against China

China Daily  

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Live Mint  

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Deccan Chronicle  

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Firstpost  

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The Trump factor in India’s China policy
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The Trump factor in India’s China policy

Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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India Today  

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Firstpost  

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Hindustan Times  

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Live Mint  

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An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking

The Hindu  

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3 months, 1 week ago

India will benefit from cooperation not by turning away from its neighbor: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

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China+1 plan: India’s limited gain
3 months, 3 weeks ago

China+1 plan: India’s limited gain

New Indian Express  

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India has seen limited success so far in capturing China Plus One strategy: NITI Aayog Report
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India has seen limited success so far in capturing China Plus One strategy: NITI Aayog Report

Live Mint  

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4 months ago

Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China

Firstpost  

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Under Trump, India can find a way to become manufacturing powerhouse: Fareed Zakaria
4 months ago

Under Trump, India can find a way to become manufacturing powerhouse: Fareed Zakaria

India Today  

Veteran journalist and geopolitical expert Fareed Zakaria offered a comprehensive analysis of Donald Trump’s second term as US President, highlighting its global implications, particularly for India. US policy toward India for the last 25 years has been remarkably consistent and upward moving, and so I think what you're likely to see with India is the continuation of that upward moving …

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy
4 months, 1 week ago

India needs to leverage Trump’s China antipathy

Hindustan Times  

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Firstpost  

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The Secret Sauce of the China-India Rivalry Is Education

Live Mint  

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China’s perception about India’s power aspirations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s perception about India’s power aspirations

New Indian Express  

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India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement
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India's cautious optimism on China's Galwan withdrawal hinges on the implementation of the agreement

Live Mint  

India's relations with China come to an end with a deal to disengage militarily and resolve issues in the Himalayan border areas. The agreement, if implemented seriously, could be the first step towards better ties between the two countries. However, it is important to be cautious and not let optimism overpower caution in the short term.

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China

Hindustan Times  

Following the recent bilateral between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the Brics Summit, there is speculation about the future of India-China ties. While India's economy is catching up to China's, the two countries face significant differences in terms of military strength, economic influence, and strategic interests. India's strategic challenges include Sino-Pak collusion, grey zone threats, and …

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours
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5 months ago

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours

Firstpost  

India's evolving foreign policy towards China and other neighbors is evident in the recent development of a significant agreement between the two countries on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This move signifies India's ability to adapt its foreign policy to suit changing circumstances and prioritize its interests, despite facing challenges from China's assertive posture. The agreement also highlights …

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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5 months ago

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown

India Today  

The Himalayan thaw sends shockwaves across the world, with India and China breaking their decades-long border standoff. Both sides have agreed to restore stability on the border, marking a significant shift in their relationship. The timing of the meeting is seen as apt, given the changing geopolitical landscape and the chaos in US domestic politics. The focus on economic cooperation …

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization
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5 months ago

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization

Firstpost  

The article highlights the thawing of Sino-Indian relations, with a focus on the India-China meeting in Kazan. It emphasizes that normalizing ties between the two countries is a significant step towards stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region. However, it also acknowledges that complications may arise due to differing perspectives and the need for verification of moves by both sides. …

Weighing in on business as usual with China
6 months ago

Weighing in on business as usual with China

The Hindu  

Recent media pieces have speculated on whether India’s fraught relations with China are headed towards a relative thaw and suggestions are being put forward for a more liberal attitude towards foreign direct investment from that country. The economic commentary Despite this national security situation, the Economic Survey 2024 has favoured India plugging itself into China’s supply chains through Chinese investments …

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Hurdles in India’s efforts to drive world diplomacy

Hindustan Times  

Russian president Vladimir Putin has made an important statement. This is the same Moscow that in 1971 had welcomed Indira Gandhi, the then PM of India, when she went seeking Russia’s help after being humiliated by US president Richard Nixon. From the time Modi rose to power in 2014, he has made extensive efforts to define India’s role in the …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
6 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

Why China excluded India from the 5th China-South Asia Forum
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why China excluded India from the 5th China-South Asia Forum

Hindustan Times  

India- China relations are not normal and cannot be unless China moves back to its pre-2020 position on the border. External affairs minister S Jaishankar Given that India has performed brilliantly economically with a growth rate of 8% in the last quarter, China wants to leverage the positives of the Indian economy to its advantage. China ensures this by stoking …

Why China excluded India from the 5th China-South Asia Forum
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why China excluded India from the 5th China-South Asia Forum

Hindustan Times  

India- China relations are not normal and cannot be unless China moves back to its pre-2020 position on the border. External affairs minister S Jaishankar {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Given that India has performed brilliantly economically with a growth rate of 8% in the last quarter, China wants to leverage the positives of the Indian economy to its advantage. China …

India has much to do to woo Chinese firms: China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

India has much to do to woo Chinese firms: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Although the latest call from some Indian finance and industry officials to ease governmental restrictions on Chinese investment in India is a welcome sign, those Indian policymakers still hesitant to adopt that suggestion, citing an overreliance on China, need to know that even if New Delhi reopens its door to Chinese companies, India might not be able to recover the …

Economic Survey on China: ‘Can India fill manufacturing gaps left by Beijing?’
8 months ago

Economic Survey on China: ‘Can India fill manufacturing gaps left by Beijing?’

Hindustan Times  

The Economic Survey stated that considering the dominance of China in global supply chains, it may not be the most “prudent approach” for India to think that it can fill the spaces left vacant by Beijing in manufacturing. It said, “The Chinese domination over the global supply chains across product categories is a key global concern, especially in the wake …

India lost the manufacturing race to China. Here's why it could still succeed
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India lost the manufacturing race to China. Here's why it could still succeed

NPR  

India lost the manufacturing race to China. The Ticking Clock For Indian Economic Development While India’s economy has fallen dramatically behind China’s in recent decades, it’s been looking better recently. “Today, when India enters, it's not competing with Western countries, it is competing with Bangladesh, Vietnam, and still China,” Rajan says. To achieve this vision, Rajan believes India needs to …

Resetting India-China ties in an era of tensions
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Resetting India-China ties in an era of tensions

Hindustan Times  

Note: This opinion piece written by former Indian envoy to China, Ashok K Kantha, appeared on May 4 in the Hindustan Times, marking the fourth year of tension along the Line of Actual Control, the de facto Sino-India border. China, on the other hand, would like us to accept the changed situation in the border areas as the “new normal”, …

India must help prevent US-China conflict, says former diplomat Gokhale
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India must help prevent US-China conflict, says former diplomat Gokhale

Live Mint  

Ongoing tensions in the Taiwan strait can impact Indian exports passing through the region, the domestic semiconductor industry relying on supplies from the area, and the critical undersea cable network anchored there, said Vijay Gokhale, former diplomat and foreign secretary, on Saturday. Speaking at the Mint India Investment Summit 2024, Gokhale emphasized the importance of India using its considerable diplomatic …

India can’t achieve China’s past 8-10% growth, Morgan Stanley says
1 year ago

India can’t achieve China’s past 8-10% growth, Morgan Stanley says

Hindustan Times  

India is not likely to achieve 8%-10% economic growth rates that China had over the long term, Morgan Stanley’s chief Asia economist said. Chetan Ahya told Bloomberg that India’s economy will likely grow steadily at 6.5%-7% over the long term but it is not going to replace China as a global manufacturing hub. A screen displays the trading information for …

The real threat to the ‘India as we know it’
1 year, 1 month ago

The real threat to the ‘India as we know it’

The Hindu  

With the 17th Lok Sabha having ended, the stage is now set for the general election. The spectre of ‘Hindu majoritarianism’, whether intended or not, thus looms large in the minds of sections of the public, alongside a perception that ‘Mandir’ defines the nature of politics in an election year. The Opposition charge sheet includes aspects such as attempts to …

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers
1 year, 1 month ago

India’s rival is Vietnam in the game of attracting global manufacturers

Live Mint  

If India wants to build a robust computer and electronics manufacturing industry, it needs to shift focus, fast. The latest reminder of this urgency came last week with a US appeal for New Delhi to make the business environment easier and more transparent to navigate, or keep losing out on foreign direct investment. Though India is getting a lot of …

India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows
1 year, 1 month ago

India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows

Associated Press  

SRINAGAR, India — For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China. The deployment highlights the country as a “proactive contributor” to international maritime stability, said Vice Adm. Anil Kumar Chawla, who retired in 2021 as head of India’s southern naval command. Baruah, who directs the Indian Ocean Initiative at the Carnegie …

Why India Isn’t the New China
1 year, 2 months ago

Why India Isn’t the New China

Live Mint  

China’s economy is struggling, but another Asian giant, neighboring India, is suddenly squarely on investors’ and manufacturers’ radar. India’s age-dependency ratio—a measure of the burden of child and elderly care on households—has fallen to 47 in 2022 from 82 in 1967, according to the World Bank. Only a third of India’s female working-age population was in the labor force in …

World is taking note of rising India’s resolve, says Army chief
1 year, 5 months ago

World is taking note of rising India’s resolve, says Army chief

The Hindu  

India’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, is a fine example of how we stood “steadfast and clear” towards addressing “legitimate pursuits” of our national interests, Army Chief Gen. Manoj Pande said on September 29. Stating that as the nation’s influence expands, new challenges are bound to emerge, the Army Chief noted that the most important pointer for India is that …

DC Edit | Asian Games: India puts sport above politics
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Asian Games: India puts sport above politics

Deccan Chronicle  

There was every evidence that China is the superpower dominating the Asian continent as it unfurled its capabilities in hosting another spectacular sports event with dazzling lights, cutting-edge technology and breathtaking synchronisation. Remarkably, its President and supremo Xi Jinping did not add word power to the dazzling lights of the Asian Games Opening Ceremony, being content simply to formally declare …

Why India’s response to the China challenge in Ladakh is so lopsided
1 year, 6 months ago

Why India’s response to the China challenge in Ladakh is so lopsided

The Hindu  

If New Delhi seems to be floundering without a clear policy, it is because it lacks a history of hard-nosed China policy formulation. Sawhney’s argument that political expediency seems to have prevented New Delhi from giving the proverbial “fitting response” to PLA’s incursions—ironically the opposite of India’s response to its allegations against Pakistan in the case of Pulwama 2019—references the …

Despite Xi’s decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are ‘generally stable’
1 year, 6 months ago

Despite Xi’s decision not to attend G20 in India, China says bilateral ties are ‘generally stable’

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s decision not to attend this week’s Group of 20 summit in India, Beijing says that relations between the two nuclear-armed Asian giants remain “generally stable.” China announced on Monday that Premier Li Qiang, who took office just this spring, would represent China at the Sept. 9-10 meeting in New Delhi. Relations between China …

DC Edit | Ignore China's pinpricks, make G-20 big success
1 year, 6 months ago

DC Edit | Ignore China's pinpricks, make G-20 big success

Deccan Chronicle  

China is at its old games again but its cartographic “expansionism” encompassing Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan and the South China Sea region has a message that may be bigger than the one to India for rejecting its overtures of normalising ties before resolving the LAC situation. As China’s economy tanks, with its over-reliance on real estate representing about 30 …

BRICS: India Assumes Centre Stage, China Loses Influence - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

BRICS: India Assumes Centre Stage, China Loses Influence - News18

News 18  

It is ironic that China should now be playing second-fiddle to India in both the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and BRICS. So much so, that while India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi pointed out that it will soon be a $5 trillion economy open to do business with the Global South and others, Chinese President Xi Jinping did not make a speech, …

Why China Is So Desperate To Put India In Its Place - News18
1 year, 7 months ago

Why China Is So Desperate To Put India In Its Place - News18

News 18  

For decades, China regarded India as a geopolitical upstart, to be taught the occasional military and diplomatic lesson to keep it in its proper place. Indo-Asian News Service reported on August 7, 2008: “India’s ruling Congress and the Communist Party of China on Thursday signed a pact to put in place a mechanism that would help regular high-level exchanges between …

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