The red flag as China’s expansionist strategy rolls on
3 hours, 21 minutes ago

The red flag as China’s expansionist strategy rolls on

The Hindu  

In recent days, India has witnessed two significant incidents of Chinese aggression along the China-India border, highlighting vulnerabilities that not only threaten India’s territorial integrity but also undermine its sovereignty. Disputes over land boundaries persist between China and several of its South Asian neighbours, and China’s unilateral actions with respect to transboundary rivers, particularly the Brahmaputra and Indus river systems, have the potential to jeopardise water security in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Pakistan. Border disputes, cartographic aggression China’s recent actions, including the creation of the two new counties, are a part of its ongoing strategy of cartographic aggression aimed at asserting control over disputed territories. A unified approach, including regional forums, multilateral institutions, or enhanced diplomatic coordination would strengthen South Asia’s position in addressing China’s increasing influence and territorial ambitions.

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Grand Strategy | A new chapter for India’s regional strategic policy
1 week, 2 days ago

Grand Strategy | A new chapter for India’s regional strategic policy

Hindustan Times  

In 2025, India’s foreign policy must deftly navigate a rapidly evolving strategic landscape in the neighbourhood. If indeed this is the regional strategic landscape India will be dealing with in 2025, what must New Delhi’s broad policy directions be? Even though great powers have lowered their interest in South Asia, New Delhi should explore creative ways to leverage their involvement …

Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India
1 week, 2 days ago

Why Trump’s blow-hot, blow-cold on China worries India

Al Jazeera  

After a four-year-long border standoff, India and China arrived at a detente in October. The country’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said New Delhi had “never accepted the illegal Chinese occupation of Indian territory in this area”. Trump’s ambivalence towards China troubles New Delhi, said analysts, who warned that either extreme – an extra-harsh anti-China campaign from Washington …

India flags China’s 2 new counties in Ladakh
1 week, 5 days ago

India flags China’s 2 new counties in Ladakh

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India lodged a “solemn protest” with China on Friday after Beijing announced the establishment of two new counties in Hotan Prefecture, parts of which are in India's Union Territory of Ladakh. New Delhi reiterated its rejection of China's “illegal occupation” of Indian territory and stated that the creation of these counties does not alter India’s position or grant …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | India must rethink strategy at borders to contain China
1 week, 6 days ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | India must rethink strategy at borders to contain China

Deccan Chronicle  

With the dawn of 2025, amid the rising instability in our neighbourhood and beyond, India should take a fresh look at its political handling of the situation in our border states. Today, the leadership of India’s northern landlocked neighbour Nepal has inexorably shifted its vision to the Pacific Ocean, despite being an integral part of South Asia’s intertwined dynamics. All …

An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking
3 weeks, 1 day 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 …

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC
3 weeks, 5 days ago

India Refuses to Endorse China on LAC

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: India on Friday refused to endorse China’s claim of a “six-point consensus” on the boundary issue following Wednesday’s Special Representative-level talks in Beijing between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese SR Wang Yi. While China had listed six points supposedly agreed upon — including “proper handling of border issues” and a “fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable” boundary settlement — …

Is Global Times' India swipe a sign of China's unease in South Asia?
4 weeks ago

Is Global Times' India swipe a sign of China's unease in South Asia?

Firstpost  

The Global Times critique of India portrays China’s unease as New Delhi deepens ties with its South Asian neighbours India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss key issues including maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control and restoring frozen bilateral ties. Shifting regional dynamics India’s handling of …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
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4 weeks ago

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily  

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India
4 weeks ago

Border peace serves shared interests of China, India

China Daily  

Both China and India are ancient civilizations whose interactions transcend even the formidable barrier of the Himalayas. Since India's independence and the founding of the People's Republic of China in the mid-20th century, bilateral relations have navigated through phases of honeymoon, confrontation, and ongoing enhancement and growth. The border standoff since 2020 dealt a blow to the bilateral ties of …

China and India resume high-level talks to ease dispute over Himalayan border
4 weeks 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’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties
4 weeks, 2 days ago

India, China’s special representatives to meet in Beijing on December 18 to discuss bilateral ties

Firstpost  

India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh India and China’s Special Representatives on border issues will meet in Beijing on Wednesday to discuss restoring bilateral relations, following the October 21 agreement to disengage troops in eastern Ladakh. …

India-China: Tactical détente, strategic differences
1 month, 2 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 …

Bridging Borders: Uncovering the Ancient and Strategic Nexus between India and Nepal
2 months, 1 week ago

Bridging Borders: Uncovering the Ancient and Strategic Nexus between India and Nepal

Deccan Chronicle  

This book explores the complex history and strategic location of India and Nepal, highlighting the importance of their shared history and cultural ties. It delves into the challenges facing the two nations, including water resources and military cooperation. The book also sheds light on the geopolitical considerations and strategic geography that place Nepal uniquely between two powers. It is a …

India's Strategic Labyrinth: Navigating the Grey Zone with China
2 months, 2 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 …

Himalayan Thaw Sends Shockwaves Across the World: A Multipolar Showdown
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2 months, 3 weeks 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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2 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. …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Kamal Davar | After Bangladesh’s eruption, stabilising of neighbourhood has become crucial
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamal Davar | After Bangladesh’s eruption, stabilising of neighbourhood has become crucial

Deccan Chronicle  

The last few years have seen serious geopolitical disruptions, both globally and regionally. India’s entire neighbourhood, namely the South Asian region, is by all standards gravely stressed, and thanks to the regional bully, the overly assertive China, has been transformed into an area of intense contestation. Regrettably, the traumatic events of the past three weeks in neighbouring Bangladesh -- a …

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship
4 months, 3 weeks ago

A new footing in South Asia for India-Russia friendship

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July visit to Moscow and this week’s trip to Ukraine revived the debate on what role Russia plays in India’s evolving strategic balance. But a closer look shows that — except for Pakistan — Russia is also playing a rising role in South Asia, aligned with India’s Neighbourhood First policy from Afghanistan to Myanmar and from …

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India
5 months, 1 week ago

Bangladesh's Shift Towards China and Pakistan: New Challenges for India

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: The eventual formation of a pro-Pakistan and pro-China government comprising the anti-India Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Jamaat-e-Islami in Dhaka appears to be a foregone conclusion and will be the latest in a series of challenges to confront New Delhi in the neighbourhood. In an attempt to keep pace with the enormously superior Chinese financial muscle, New Delhi, especially …

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India needs to balance security concerns with neighbours’ sovereign considerations

Firstpost  

A recent news report that a Chinese research vessel was heading for a third port-call in Maldives this calendar year went mostly unnoticed in India. In terms of India’s ever-expanding security concerns viz China, a ‘research vessel’ is as good as a ‘spy ship’ with capabilities for satellite-search and underwater research for both viscosity and mineral deposits, among others. Among …

Why India can’t afford not to engage with junta in Myanmar
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Why India can’t afford not to engage with junta in Myanmar

Firstpost  

As India persists in its engagement with Myanmar, it must brace for the inevitable discomforts and remain vigilant to the region’s evolving dynamics India’s relationship with Myanmar is akin to donning a crown of thorns—an endeavour that yields scant solace yet necessitates unwavering resilience. India’s sustained endorsement of Myanmar’s military junta is a strategic imperative, laden with intricacies and ethical …

Pinching the dragon’s tail on future of Tibet
6 months, 1 week ago

Pinching the dragon’s tail on future of Tibet

Hindustan Times  

The recent visit of the United States Congressional delegation to Dharamshala and the Dalai Lama’s visit to New York have catapulted Tibet to newspaper headlines. The first US Tibet Policy Act of 2002 had been a mild articulation of the need to protect Tibet’s water security and its environment, promised assistance to Tibetan refugees and urged China to engage with …

Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Grand Strategy: Time to reset the rules of the game in South Asia

Hindustan Times  

By inviting the leaders of key neighbouring countries to the swearing-in ceremony of the new council of ministers, New Delhi has made its intentions clear: It plans to double down on efforts to engage the neighbourhood and regain its influence. South Asian government leaders at PM Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in Delhi The fact is that China has changed the …

Opportune moment to reset relations: China Daily editorial
7 months, 1 week ago

Opportune moment to reset relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Indian and Chinese national flags flutter side by side at the Raisina hills in New Delhi, India, in this file photo. With India's parliamentary election result hopefully reducing the jingoism in India, there is no need for the territorial dispute in the border region between the two neighbors to be hyped up and allowed to define the overall bilateral ties. …

Enhancing India’s soft power through the prism of Buddhism
8 months ago

Enhancing India’s soft power through the prism of Buddhism

Hindustan Times  

India's cultural diplomacy is taking centre-stage, with Buddhism emerging as a key tool in shaping global perceptions and enhancing the country's soft power. The presence of the Dalai Lama and Tibetan refugees in India underscores India’s association with Tibetan Buddhism, which contrasts with China’s efforts to assert control over Tibetan religious and cultural heritage. By leveraging its connection to Buddhism, …

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
8 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea

The Hindu  

In March 2024, India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, articulated, in a joint statement during his visit to Manila, India’s full support for the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty. Both these statements are part of an evolving approach that signals a departure from India’s earlier more cautionary and neutral position vis-à-vis the South China Sea. China’s assertive posture and …

Will the India-China rivalry ever end
9 months, 2 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 …

Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Arunachal Pradesh 'inherent part of China's territory', claims Chinese military

New Indian Express  

BEIJING: The Chinese military has reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, calling the area an “inherent part of China's territory", days after India rejected Beijing's objection to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state. The Chinese Defence Ministry spokesman Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang said that the southern part of Xizang is an inherent part of China's territory, and Beijing …

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

How India-Bhutan ties remain a pillar of stability despite regional challenges
1 year, 1 month ago

How India-Bhutan ties remain a pillar of stability despite regional challenges

Firstpost  

The conjoining of strategic imperatives has always been the hallmark of India-Bhutan security Pakistan and China have been particularly cautious and envious of the cordiality that characterises the relationship between Bhutan and India. Protracted discussions with His Majesty King-4, the prime minister, the Cabinet Secretary, and the Chief Operations Officer in 2013 revealed to the author that the Himalayan Kingdom’s …

India, China war of positions in Maldives
1 year, 2 months ago

India, China war of positions in Maldives

Hindustan Times  

The Maldivian presidential election last month culminated in a victory for Mohamed Muizzu and a loss for incumbent president Ibrahim Solih. How India and China see each other’s role and motivations in the IOR influences the nature and extent of their competition in the Maldives. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s greater presence and deployment in the IOR and the presence …

China’s Complicated Relationship With India
1 year, 3 months ago

China’s Complicated Relationship With India

The Diplomat  

When the BRICS leaders gathered in Johannesburg, South Africa, from August 22-24 for their 15th summit, there was a sense of awkwardness. “As the two largest developing countries in the world and eternal neighbors, China and India have much more common interests than differences, and it is of global demonstrative significance for the two countries to achieve common development and …

ASEAN’s Growing Preference for India Over China - News18
1 year, 4 months ago

ASEAN’s Growing Preference for India Over China - News18

News 18  

This week marks a significant diplomatic milestone for India as it prepares to welcome a number of world leaders and heads of several international organisations for the upcoming G20 summit in New Delhi. India is also gaining importance as a significant partner for Southeast Asian countries, with the growing rivalry between the United States and China contributing to the challenges …

Why India’s response to the China challenge in Ladakh is so lopsided
1 year, 4 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 …

Review: Understanding the India China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas by Manoj Joshi
1 year, 5 months ago

Review: Understanding the India China Border: The Enduring Threat of War in the High Himalayas by Manoj Joshi

Hindustan Times  

The 72-day Doklam crisis was a turning point in the matter of the disputed border called the Line of Actual Control between India and China as it facilitated the People’s Liberation Army’s passage from border management to war preparation. Not only did China succeed in this, but it also managed to “shake Bhutan loose from the close embrace of India, …

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1
1 year, 5 months ago

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1

Hindustan Times  

How China's Xi Is Using Bhutan To Corner India | India’s World Ep#1 China is back to its old tricks. However, the real motive behind China’s outreach is a sinister attempt to corner India in its own backyard. #China #Doklam #Bhutan #ChinaBhutanTies #IndiaVsChina #ChinaPLA #Galwan #chinaarmy Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India …

India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region
1 year, 7 months ago

India, Nepal prime ministers meet to deepen ties as China's influence grows in region

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 Nepal’s prime minister held talks …

India facing ‘very complicated challenge’ from China, ensuring no attempt made to change status quo in border areas unilaterally: Jaishankar
1 year, 7 months ago

India facing ‘very complicated challenge’ from China, ensuring no attempt made to change status quo in border areas unilaterally: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said India faces a "very complicated challenge" from China, and the Narendra Modi government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally. This challenge was "very visible" in border areas in the last three years, Mr. Jaishankar said on Saturday, adding that both …

India’s China strategy needs to be debated
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s China strategy needs to be debated

The Hindu  

The Chinese have a knack for making headlines on India’s borders. Zhang Yongpan, of the Institute of Chinese Borderland Studies of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, claims that China’s move to “standardise” names in Zangnan “completely falls within China’s sovereignty and it is also in accordance with the regulation on the administration of geographical names”. Happymon Jacob has identified …

The View from India | India’s message to China
1 year, 8 months ago

The View from India | India’s message to China

The Hindu  

As the Chinese Defence Minister, General Li Shangfu, visited New Delhi last week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting, his host, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, had a clear message for him and Beijing: that the violation of existing agreements by China had “eroded the entire basis of bilateral relations. Their 45 minute-long bilateral talks last week were …

India, China agree to work out mutually acceptable resolution along eastern Ladakh near LAC
1 year, 8 months ago

India, China agree to work out mutually acceptable resolution along eastern Ladakh near LAC

India TV News  

India-China talks: India and China after the 18th round of Corps Commander Level talks held at Chushul-Moldo border on the Chinese side, agreed to maintain security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector. The two sides agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable resolution of …

A plan to counter China economically
1 year, 8 months ago

A plan to counter China economically

Hindustan Times  

Over the past few years, the growing aggression of the Chinese Communist Party has rang alarm bells across the world. Indian policymakers declared that India’s dependence on Chinese imports must be curtailed, and the old motto of self-reliance regained currency. On the trade front, India’s dependence on China remains higher than it was in the decade leading up to the …

India’s Northeast: Gateway to connectivity with eastern neighbours
1 year, 8 months ago

India’s Northeast: Gateway to connectivity with eastern neighbours

Hindustan Times  

India’s Northeast Region can serve as a pivotal connecting space between India and its neighbours to the east in South Asia, as well as to East and Southeast Asia and beyond, enhancing the country’s diplomatic, infrastructural, and commercial engagements. India’s Northeast Region, sharing international borders in the east, has massive potential to become a vibrant link to the country’s eastern …

China 'pressurising' Bhutan to change stance on Doklam issue
1 year, 9 months ago

China 'pressurising' Bhutan to change stance on Doklam issue

Firstpost  

Thimphu: The Chinese Communist Party is “heavily pressurising” Bhutan to alter its stance on the Doklam issue, a Delhi-based foreign policy think tank has revealed. According to a statement by Red Lantern Analytica, “Bhutan, who even agreed to coordinate its foreign policy with that of India, under agreements like the Friendship Treaty, is now being heavily pressurised by the CCP …

Like Sri Lanka and Pak, Bhutan may face losses if it sides with China: Report
1 year, 9 months ago

Like Sri Lanka and Pak, Bhutan may face losses if it sides with China: Report

Live Mint  

A new report by a Delhi-based organisation has claimed that China has continued to toy with Bhutan's sovereignty and territorial integrity for decades by showing large parts of Bhutan as part of China, and sometimes by building heavy infrastructure in Bhutan's territory. Recently, Bhutanese Prime Minister Lotay Tshering stated that "China has an equal stake in the Doklam dispute" as …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | LAC standoff | Are China’s Arunachal moves cause for alarm?
1 year, 9 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | LAC standoff | Are China’s Arunachal moves cause for alarm?

The Hindu  

On the face of it- the situation at the Line of Actual Control seems frozen – but ties between India and China appear to worsen by the day. Arunachal renaming The Home Minister’s visit came a week after a different verbal spat over Arunachal after the Chinese government announced a plan to rename 11 places in the state including one …

China’s wolf warriors rachet tensions over Arunachal Pradesh and Indo-Pacific
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s wolf warriors rachet tensions over Arunachal Pradesh and Indo-Pacific

Hindustan Times  

After delineating security under his de-facto chief of staff Cai Qi and national economy under new prime minister Li Qiang last month, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s wolf warriors are now at work with military muscle display in the Indo-Pacific and sharp tongue against India over its so-called claims over Arunachal Pradesh. Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed military preparedness on the …

The View from India | Two West Asias
1 year, 9 months ago

The View from India | Two West Asias

The Hindu  

West Asia, a region which, with its immense hydrocarbon resources, remains critical for the economic security of several powers, including India and China, is witnessing rapid changes in recent weeks. Releasing a list of the 11 places along with a map that shows parts of Arunachal Pradesh instead as inside the southern Tibetan region, that China refers to as Zangnan, …

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