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Sana HashmiIndian Express |
Beijing’s strategy involves delicately balancing its alignment with regional partners while sidestepping direct confrontation with Israel.
For many in Taiwan, it is puzzling that former Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou would interpret his China visit as ‘a journey of peace and...
Simply forming minilateral arrangements to counter China hasn’t proved effective so far. They need to take tangible actions.
Treating India as an equal partner, prioritising bilateral relations independent of the US-China dynamic, and addressing differences are vital...
The 99-year lease of Hambantota to China, amid Sri Lanka’s economic challenges, underscored Beijing’s weaponisation of the Belt and Road...
Beijing is expected to intensify economic coercion, diplomatic poaching and intimidation through grey zone activities against Lai’s Taiwan.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim’s continued criticism of the West overlooks ASEAN’s collective responsibility of dealing with China as a cohesive unit.
The objective has been to portray China as adept at managing external relations despite existing disparities, although the reality appears different.
While streamlined economic policies are a positive step, the critical challenge for China lies in delineating politics from economics.
A pivotal moment in the evolution of India’s Taiwan policy unfolded last week with the signing of a labour pact between New Delhi and Taipei.
Russia and China’s military cooperation, alongside sophisticated influence operations, presents a formidable challenge.
Almost half of the world’s 36,000 AI companies are in either China or the US.
China is not just misconstruing India’s intentions; it is making a strategic error by turning a historically friendly relationship into an...
Indian commentators should avoid a myopic perspective when assessing India-Taiwan relations. The initiatives undertaken are not targeted at China.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning suggested that the Philippines president ‘read books’ to understand the intricacies of the Taiwan...
Muizzu’s confrontational stance towards India are being widely celebrated on Chinese social media. Weibo users see it as a victory for China and...
China’s approach towards Taiwan may fluctuate depending on the elected president and party, but its primary goal remains reunification—either...
Xi referred to China as a great nation with a rich civilisation and emphasised its role as a responsible major power.
While much of China’s current focus is on stabilising relations with the US and the West, its approach towards several Asian countries has been less...
Xi Jinping's recent visit to Vietnam, rather than showcasing seamless relations, brought the simmering tensions in South China Sea to the forefront.
As China endeavours to normalise ties with the US, there might be expectations that Washington recognises India as not entirely aligned with shared...
Xi’s absence at COP28 was conspicuous, particularly when other prominent world leaders were present, including Narendra Modi, Emmanuel Macron,...
Beijing is striving to stabilise its relations with Europe. It is highlighted in the State media’s endeavour to amplify the voices of pro-China...
While China portrayed the Xi-Biden summit as a victory, the gains seem to favour the US—the most pivotal being the reinstatement of...
The border dispute-resolution talks between China and Bhutan have stirred anxiety in India, as the outcome could have far-reaching consequences for...
The intricate and deeply rooted complexities of the Israel-Palestine conflict pose a formidable challenge to China’s intended role and ambitions as...
This week marks a significant diplomatic milestone for India as it prepares to welcome a number of world leaders and heads of several international...