Rise of China, its assertiveness in Indo-Pacific region shaped Indo-US relationship: former Foreign Secretary
1 year, 4 months ago

Rise of China, its assertiveness in Indo-Pacific region shaped Indo-US relationship: former Foreign Secretary

The Hindu  

The rise of China, and its assertiveness, especially in the Indo-Pacific region, has shaped the relationship between India and the U.S. in various sectors such as technology, manufacturing, defence and environment, former Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said on Wednesday. Speaking on ‘India’s place in the changing world’ at the Luminary Lecture Series organised by the Christian Medical College, Ms. Rao said that areas between the eastern coast of Africa and western coast of the U.S., referred to as the Indo-Pacific region, were where many countries, including India and the U.S., had high stakes. Supporting the stand taken by India on its right to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, the seasoned diplomat said India had the credentials to make a claim for a permanent seat at the UNSC for various reasons, including the fact that India was the largest democracy with a young population; and it was also the fifth largest economy in the world with a target of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025 and a developed nation by 2047. Ms. Rao said India’s role in the world was changing, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic, as the country was able to provide vaccines to many developing countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean at a low cost.

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Trump has U.S. Indo-Pacific allies guessing on trade and security
2 days, 8 hours ago

Trump has U.S. Indo-Pacific allies guessing on trade and security

NPR  

Trump has U.S. Indo-Pacific allies guessing on trade and security toggle caption Handout by South Korean Defense Ministry/Getty Images As he did with NATO members in Europe, President Trump is undermining trust with key allies on the other side of the globe. "There is a profound sense of anxiety and I think a sense of urgency countries like Japan, Australia, …

From Ladakh to Lex Fridman, how India-China ties remain under lens
6 days, 8 hours ago

From Ladakh to Lex Fridman, how India-China ties remain under lens

India Today  

India-China relations have once again taken centre stage, reflecting the complex interplay of diplomacy, military strategy and economic competition between the neighbours. However, beneath the diplomatic rhetoric, challenges persist, particularly concerning border tensions and China’s deepening strategic ties with Pakistan. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated that deepening India-China cooperation remains the “only correct choice”, urging both countries to …

’China stands ready to work with India’: Chinese FM says two nations made positive strides after Modi-Xi Jinping meet
2 weeks, 2 days ago

’China stands ready to work with India’: Chinese FM says two nations made positive strides after Modi-Xi Jinping meet

Live Mint  

Following the successful meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at Kazan in Russia, India and China made positive strides, said Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday. “China stands ready to work with India to sum up past experience and forge a fast forward and advance China-India relations on the track of sound and stable development,” …

China takes a veiled dig at India-US partnership, says bilateral co-operation should not incite bloc rivalry
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1 month, 1 week ago

China takes a veiled dig at India-US partnership, says bilateral co-operation should not incite bloc rivalry

Op India  

The meeting of Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday has apparently alarmed China as the country gave a veiled reaction to the meeting. PM Modi and President Trump met to discuss a range of issues including trade, investment, defence, and artificial intelligence to strengthen the ties between the two countries. Trump offered to mediate …

India rejects 3rd party mediation after Trump offers to help end China dispute
1 month, 1 week ago

India rejects 3rd party mediation after Trump offers to help end China dispute

India Today  

India has subtly dismissed US President Donald Trump's offer to mediate in its border dispute with China, reinforcing its long-standing position that such issues must be "resolved bilaterally". Reacting to Trump's remarks, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri reiterated that India has maintained a bilateral approach in handling its disputes, including those with China. "Your question about the offer to mediate between …

The Trump factor in India’s China policy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Trump factor in India’s China policy

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump, who has just assumed office as United States president, appears to have changed his stance on China opting to engage with the country instead of, as he had claimed, imposing 60% tariffs on Chinese exports to the US: On Saturday, Washington ordered 25% tariffs on exports from Canadian and Mexico, but kept tariffs on Chinese goods at 10%. …

Diplomacy plus: India needs a strategic reset of its relations with China
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diplomacy plus: India needs a strategic reset of its relations with China

Live Mint  

It has been said that it takes only a minute to rupture ties, but needs years to repair them. The recent meeting between career diplomats from India and China achieved some progress in normalizing relations between the two powerful Asian neighbours, riven by festering border disputes and uneven trade balances. Media reports estimate that about 500 direct flights operated every …

New Delhi must realize neighbor brings India more opportunities
2 months ago

New Delhi must realize neighbor brings India more opportunities

China Daily  

India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has struck a positive note on China-India relations, saying on Saturday that the relations have a bearing on the two countries' development prospects and the global order, and India will look at relations with China from a long-term perspective. Although Jaishankar also said that India must be prepared to deal with a neighbor with ever-growing …

Cohesion at home must while backing an equitable world
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cohesion at home must while backing an equitable world

New Indian Express  

As a new year begins, India finds itself at an inflection point in international relations that are being moulded by significant geopolitical changes, economic uncertainties and rapid technological advancements. As the world’s largest democracy and the fifth-largest economy, India still holds the potential to shape the institutions of global governance while addressing domestic challenges. Relationships with global powers: In a …

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking
2 months, 3 weeks ago

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking

The Hindu  

The hallmark of mature leaders is to resolve disputes peacefully and not let them escalate into conflicts. Second, India must not deviate from its “One China” policy by appearing to support Taiwan’s independence or to play the “Tibet” card. With the U.S. under Trump 2.0 threatening to hike tariffs on Chinese imports, India’s large and fast-expanding market offers a growth …

China-India relations back on track after border talks
3 months ago

China-India relations back on track after border talks

China Daily  

The six points of consensus Beijing and New Delhi released on Wednesday after the first meeting in five years between their special representatives for the border mechanism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, in Beijing is a hard-earned result that must be cherished and acted upon faithfully by both sides. Apart from agreeing to …

China and India strengthen ties through dialogue, mutual trust
3 months ago

China and India strengthen ties through dialogue, mutual trust

China Daily  

Beijing and New Delhi expressed their readiness to build political mutual trust, resume dialogue mechanisms, and enhance cooperation in trade and culture on Wednesday, as senior officials met in Beijing to discuss boundary issues. As 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and India, Han urged both nations to maintain high-level exchanges, foster political …

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet
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3 months ago

China ready to work with India, says Beijing ahead of Ajit Doval-Wang Yi meet

India Today  

China has expressed its readiness to work with India "sincerely" as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Tuesday for the 23rd round of the India-China Special Representatives talks. Ahead of the talks, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian told reporters, "China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders …

China and India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border
3 months ago

China and India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border

CNN  

CNN — China and India agreed on Wednesday to work on easing their long-running border dispute, as the two Asian giants resumed a formal high-level dialogue for the first time in five years. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met in Beijing on Wednesday, the first time they held formal talks as their countries’ …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences

Firstpost  

A new phase of high-level India-China dialogue has been unlocked following the October 21, 2024, agreement on border patrolling. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, along with both nations’ foreign and defence ministers, have held meetings since then, with the ministers’ talks concluding just last week. Prime Minister Modi’s characterisation of the relationship with China as “important and …

Head-on | Why a rising India worries both the West and China
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Firstpost  

By 2027, India will be the world’s third largest economy. The rear view mirror in both Washington and Beijing shows an accelerating Indian economy growing at nearly twice China’s rate and thrice America’s Never before has a former European colony, impoverished and subjugated for centuries as India was, risen to the status of an economic power. The rear view mirror …

China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader
4 months ago

China trying to improve ties with India to ease off US pressure from Trump: Business leader

Live Mint  

Washington, Nov 20 China is trying to improve ties with India in an attempt to ease pressure from the incoming Trump administration, the head of a top India-centric US business advocacy and strategic group said on Tuesday. Mukesh Aghi, president of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum, said: "So, we are seeing an early impact of the Trump administration coming …

As Trump vows America First, what’s in store for China & India in Indo-Pacific?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

As Trump vows America First, what’s in store for China & India in Indo-Pacific?

Firstpost  

In sharp deviation from outgoing US President Joe Biden, a lifelong internationalist, President-elect Donald Trump is a brutal transanctionalist who largely sees the world from the point of view of trade and tariffs Former US President Donald Trump has the potential to transform the American government institition for decades. However, now as China is facing economic woes, it remains to …

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 …

India's Strategic Future: A Balancing Act in a Changing World
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India's Strategic Future: A Balancing Act in a Changing World

Deccan Chronicle  

The article discusses the cautious approach towards the announcement of an agreement on 'disengagement and border patrolling' at the Line of Actual Control (LAC). While there is a mix of sentiments, the article highlights the importance of addressing the trust deficit between the two countries, especially since the Ladakh standoff in 2020. It acknowledges the ongoing conflicts in Europe and …

Thaw in Sino-Indian Relations: A Gradual Approach to Normalization
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4 months, 3 weeks 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. …

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat
6 months, 1 week ago

China and Russia concerned about growing India-US relationship, says top American diplomat

India TV News  

Washington: Richard Verma, the US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, asserted that China and Russia were concerned about the growing India-US relationship because the latter promotes inclusivity, peace and the peaceful resolution of disputes. Verma further said the uniqueness of India-US relations is why President Joe Biden has described it as the "defining relationship of this century". …

Grand Tamasha: US-India relations under the Biden administration
6 months, 1 week ago

Grand Tamasha: US-India relations under the Biden administration

Hindustan Times  

As the US presidential elections rapidly approach and the world bids farewell to the Biden administration, how far have US-India relations travelled over the last four years and where might they go next? In the episode, which aired last week, Tellis assessed the Biden administration’s handling of the explosive “murder-for-hire plot”, the unfinished business of the US-India civil nuclear deal, …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
6 months, 2 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 …

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial
9 months ago

US-India forging tenuous ties of convenience: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The joint statement of the United States and India and a series of technology cooperation agreements released during US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's visit to India earlier this week serve to elucidate that the only consensus, if any, that the two sides have is "the enemy of my enemy is my friend". A …

India will not be a willing pawn of US: China Daily editorial
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India will not be a willing pawn of US: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

India's Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Narendra Modi gestures to the gathering as he arrives to take the oath of office for his third term as prime minister during the oath-taking ceremony at presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on June 9, 2024. Given it is the US administration's consistent policy to push India to act as a "counterbalance" to …

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
9 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S.-India ties based on common vision and values: U.S. Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin

The Hindu  

Defence Secretary Lloyd J. Austin on June 1 said the U.S.-India ties are based on a common vision and common values and the momentum in the relationship is not only going to continue but will pick up speed. “So, I believe the momentum that we see is not only going to continue but, at a point, it will pick up …

Will the India-China rivalry ever end
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Will the India-China rivalry ever end

Hindustan Times  

Previously, mentioning India and China often evoked a sense of Asian solidarity, anti-colonialism, and rising economies. Besides territorial disputes, the two have a plethora of disputes in other realms ranging from the ever-increasing trade imbalance in China’s favour, lack of equal market access to Indian products, existence of several tariff and non-tariff barriers against Indian goods and services, weaponisation of …

Rise of China, unsettled borders will be most formidable challenge for India: CDS Gen Chauhan
1 year ago

Rise of China, unsettled borders will be most formidable challenge for India: CDS Gen Chauhan

Firstpost  

At the Third Strategic and Security Dialogue on China’s Rise and Its Implications for the World, General Chauhan stressed the importance of managing the People’s Liberation Army strategically at all places of contention regarding the disputed borders According to General Chauhan, India's border disputes with its neighbors have given rise to phrases like Actual Ground Position Line, Line of Actual …

India-China border deployment risk for potential armed conflict: US intel report
1 year ago

India-China border deployment risk for potential armed conflict: US intel report

Hindustan Times  

An assessment by US intelligence agencies warns of a “potential” armed conflict between India and China amid large troop deployments by both sides and sporadic encounters between their militaries, adding the border dispute “will remain a strain” on ties between the neighbours. The assessment further states that China is looking to establish overseas military bases at mulitple locations - including …

India standing up to a bully in a very determined fashion: Defence Secretary on China
1 year, 1 month ago

India standing up to a bully in a very determined fashion: Defence Secretary on China

The Hindu  

Stating that the possibility that India “may encounter” a similar situation as the 2020 standoff with China, is “keeping us active all the time”, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said on Wednesday that “we are standing against a bully in a very determined fashion.” Acknowledging the quick intelligence support from the U.S., he said the “strong resolve that we support each …

‘China may have concluded India is now tilting to the U.S.’
1 year, 2 months ago

‘China may have concluded India is now tilting to the U.S.’

The Hindu  

China may have concluded that India is tilting towards the U.S. “rather than maintaining relative neutrality” on China-U.S. rivalry, according to Vijay Gokhale, former Foreign Secretary, Ambassador to China, and author of the new book Crosswinds: Nehru, Zhou and the Anglo-American Competition over China which examines various aspects of India’s relations with the U.S., Britain and China in the 1950s. …

A layered relationship
1 year, 4 months ago

A layered relationship

Hindustan Times  

The India-US 2+2 dialogue of defence and foreign ministers last week was an opportunity to take stock of a partnership that is growing closer and stronger amid serious geopolitical challenges arising from the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. There is no doubt that the growing assertiveness of China is the most important factor that has brought the two sides …

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war
1 year, 4 months ago

Top US and Indian diplomats and defense chiefs discuss Indo-Pacific issues and Israel-Hamas war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The diplomats and defense chiefs …

HTLS | China’s actions across Indo-Pacific to bring US closer to India: Experts
1 year, 4 months ago

HTLS | China’s actions across Indo-Pacific to bring US closer to India: Experts

Hindustan Times  

China’s assertive actions across the Indo-Pacific are set to bring the US closer to regional partners such as India, who are also better placed to win the race to develop the next generation of critical technologies, experts said during a session at the 21st edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit on Saturday. Referring to the India-China military standoff on …

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 …

India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows
1 year, 5 months ago

India and US army chiefs call for free and stable Indo-Pacific as Chinese influence grows

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India’s army chief on Tuesday said the country was committed to maintaining a free and stable Indo-Pacific, where the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations is respected, as global concern grows over Chinese influence in the region. General Manoj Pande made the comments at the Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference, hosted by India and the U.S., which …

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 …

U.S.' relationship with India 'critical' in dealing with China, Russia: Congressman Ro Khanna
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S.' relationship with India 'critical' in dealing with China, Russia: Congressman Ro Khanna

The Hindu  

The U.S.' relationship with India is "critical" in dealing with its strategic adversaries — China and Russia, Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has said. Mr. Khanna said it was unreasonable for the U.S. to expect that India will block the Strait of Malacca during a conflict with China, but New Delhi can be aggressive on its borders in Ladakh and Arunachal …

Asked about assertive China, Eric Garcetti says India, US to deter any bad actor
1 year, 6 months ago

Asked about assertive China, Eric Garcetti says India, US to deter any bad actor

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the United States stand together to uphold international law and a rules-based order and to deter “any bad actor”, US ambassador Eric Garcetti said on Friday against the backdrop of China’s assertive behaviour in territorial disputes across the region. I would say also in the area of our people-to-people ties, whether it’s opening two new consulates, …

With muscle-flexing from South China Sea to LAC, China stirs tensions with neighbours
1 year, 7 months ago

With muscle-flexing from South China Sea to LAC, China stirs tensions with neighbours

The Hindu  

From the South China Sea to the Line of Actual Control with India, China has been more forcefully pushing its territorial claims with neighbours with the aim of dissuading their warming ties with the United States, a risky strategy that experts said could end up backfiring. While the latest 19th round talks between China and India, held on August 13 …

India seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific as China continues on aggressive path
1 year, 7 months ago

India seeks bigger role in Indo-Pacific as China continues on aggressive path

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a "guarantee" that during his third term, India will become the third largest economy, one place below China, a country with which India is having bilateral issues for quite a while now. The recent developments in the region are hinting that India is seeking a big-brother role in the Indo-Pacific region, especially for countries …

India-China relations discussed in Jakarta
1 year, 8 months ago

India-China relations discussed in Jakarta

The Hindu  

In a reflection of continuing differences in how India and China view taking ties forward, Beijing’s top diplomat Wang Yi told External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Jakarta that “specific issues” shouldn’t “define the overall relationship”. In Friday’s talks, which the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday had been held at India’s request, Mr. Jaishankar said both …

India Not In Business Of Containment Of China: Ex-Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran In Beijing
1 year, 8 months ago

India Not In Business Of Containment Of China: Ex-Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran In Beijing

ABP News  

New Delhi: India is not involved in any kind of “containment” of China even as it aligns its foreign policy objectives closely with the United States aimed mainly at achieving its own developmental goals, former foreign secretary Shyam Saran said at an event in Beijing. The sooner you dispense with that perspective, the better it would be in terms of …

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea
1 year, 8 months ago

US seeks stronger alliance with India in South China Sea

India Today  

The United States expects a greater partnership with India in the South China Sea, where China has been at the center of numerous territorial disputes with regional countries, the top U.S. diplomat for East Asia said on Wednesday. The United States and India declared themselves "among the closest partners in the world" last week during a state visit to Washington …

As Defence Secretary Visits, Indo-US Security Cooperation is Far Better Than Academics Think - News18
1 year, 9 months ago

As Defence Secretary Visits, Indo-US Security Cooperation is Far Better Than Academics Think - News18

News 18  

United States Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin, is due to visit India, just weeks ahead of a Prime Ministerial visit to the United States. The paper then goes on to note that India might consider involvement in ‘potential stabilisation scenarios” such as those involving Islamic extremist groups, particularly on the periphery, ascribing this preference to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu …

India says relations with China ‘abnormal’ after Beijing’s ‘stable’ border remark
1 year, 10 months ago

India says relations with China ‘abnormal’ after Beijing’s ‘stable’ border remark

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After Chinese defence minister, Li …

Excerpt: Understanding the India China Border by Manoj Joshi
1 year, 11 months ago

Excerpt: Understanding the India China Border by Manoj Joshi

Hindustan Times  

The Sino–Indian relationship is actually a complex equation where there are some constants like the boundary dispute, the United States and Tibet, and a number of variables at a given time, like the economic condition, domestic political situation, geopolitical orientations and so on. As Shivshankar Menon put it: “roughly since 2012 the basic understanding on which you maintained your border …

India's Policy Towards China Must Leverage Latter's Two-Front Situation
1 year, 11 months ago

India's Policy Towards China Must Leverage Latter's Two-Front Situation

The Quint  

While a ‘two-front’ dilemma has posed a critical security challenge to India for quite some time, China fears a similar situation, which hasn’t received enough attention within Indian strategic circles. After the Communist Party of China won the civil war against the Guomindang nationalist government and forced the latter to flee to Taiwan in 1949, it feared a US-backed GMD …

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