https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=242 China’s growing clout in the region 12 Feb 2020 The first visit of Xi Jinping, the Chinese President, this year was to Myanmar. For India, Chinese inroads into a region it considers its backyard, is a matter of concern. While China has every right to be involved with nations in South Asia, there are occasions when Chinese involvement is […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=237 Indo-China relations will be influenced by Pak CENJOWS 20 Jan 2020 China attempted to raise the issue of Kashmir under the heading of ‘Any other Business’ in the UNSC meet last week. It was met with resistance from other permanent members of the UNSC and ended without a whimper. The Indian foreign office commented, ‘China should seriously reflect on […]
https://cenjows.gov.in/article-detail?id=216 Modi-Xi summit only considered Indo-China relations CENJOWS 14 Oct 19 The much-hyped Modi-Xi summit concluded in Mamallaluram on 12th Oct. The summit lasted two days, during which there were over five and a half hours of discussions, including one to one meetings and delegation level talks. Both sides stated that they had ‘candid’, ‘heart to heart’ discussions on bilateral […]
https://epaper.thestatesman.com/2292585/Kolkata-The-Statesman/20TH-AUGUST-2019#page/7/2 Deciphering China’s actions 20 Aug 19 Post the abolition of Article 370, Qureshi, the Pak foreign minister, dashed to China desperate for their support on Indian actions. China had already commented on the changed status of Ladakh, to which it was countered, stating that actions taken by India were internal and there were no additional claims on the boundary […]
Expecting Chinese to help was naïve Expecting China to help was naïve 19 Mar 19 There has been a hue and cry in the media on China blocking for the fourth time the listing of Masood Azar as a global terrorist by the UN Security Council (UNSC) under resolution 1267. With elections close, the opposition was quick to grab this […]
Chinese downsizing of the army has a reason Chinese downsizing of the army has a reason 30 Jan 19 Press reports of last week stated that China is reducing the size of its army by half while increasing the strength of their navy, air force and strategic forces. The Chinese armed forces have a strength of 2 million and are […]
India’s conflict-avoidance strategy is its best bet Fauji India magazine Dec 18 issue The US is leading the charge by placing unilateral sanctions or enhanced tariffs against those nations it considers as its challengers. It has imposed sanctions against Russia and Iran and additional tariffs on almost all Chinese imports. It took these actions on Russia for its interference in […]
India remains wary of China India remains wary of China 16 Oct 18 The standing committee on external affairs in its latest report on Sino-India relations stated that China continues to display double standards as far as India is concerned. It ignores India’s objections on the CPEC that it transits through disputed territory, while at the same time opposes any […]
The Chinese defence minister, Wei Fenghe, is visiting India along with a delegation comprising of 25 members including a host of generals this week. This is his third visit abroad since assuming his appointment, the first two being to Russia and Belarus. His arrival follows the visit by Lt General Liu Xiaowu, the deputy commander of the western theatre command […]
There are many nations which are falling into the Chinese debt trap. In some cases, it is involvement with faulty projects with Chinese funding, while in others it is a case of being unable to clear loans linked to the Belt Road Initiative (BRI). Some of these nations are being compelled to part with strategic assets as they are unable […]