In a move that can be likened to a decisive opening gambit in a high-stakes chess game, the United States announced it will be giving the Philippines a hefty US$500 million to boost its military capabilities. This financial boost comes as Manila continues to face off against an increasingly assertive Beijing in the disputed South […]
In a turn of events that has left Indian markets bracing for impact, the recent tariff hikes by the United States on a multitude of Chinese imports have poised India to become the new destination for a deluge of Chinese goods. It appears that China, facing a sudden closure of a major market, is about […]
In a world where individual liberties and freedom of expression are celebrated as fundamental human rights, China’s latest move to control what its citizens wear is deeply troubling. The proposed ban on clothing deemed “detrimental to the spirit of the Chinese people” and that “hurt the feelings” of the Chinese people is not only vague […]
India secured a crucial 1-0 win over Bangladesh to keep their Asian Games 2023 knockout hopes alive in football. Indian skipper Sunil Chhetri scored from the spot to get India the win on Thursday. But that’s not the point. Let’s do a recap of the first match India played at the Asian Games. The Reality […]
Hangzhou, China – China kicked off the torch relay for the eagerly awaited Asian Games on Friday, with thousands of enthusiastic spectators lining the streets of Hangzhou, the host city. The event had been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but now it’s back on track, sparking joy and pride among the people. Fans, waving […]
In an alarming revelation, it has come to light that Chinese military hackers infiltrated the classified defense networks of Japan, a vital strategic ally of the United States in East Asia. According to sources, the breach occurred in the fall of 2020 and was not publicly reported until now. The intrusion allowed Chinese cyber operatives […]
The Chinese Ambassador, Sun Weidong, has recently praised India’s ‘kindness’ towards China in these troubled times. As social media circulates fake and half-true images of China and the coronavirus outbreak, both China and the UN agencies are understandably tense. China reiterated rumours about COVID-19 or cornavirus were terrible and had the potential to stigmatise Chinese […]
India should export 30 percent of its GDP, but presently it is only 10 percent, says World Bank Chief Economist Hans Timmer. India’s economic growth in recent years has been “too much” driven by domestic demand and its exports were about one third of its potential, a World Bank official said, asserting that the next […]
China is racing to finish one of the biggest hydro-power projects in Pakistan ahead of schedule, yet its location in the long-contested region of Kashmir will draw ire from India. According to media reports, construction on the 720MW Karot power station, being built on Jhelum River, began in December last year and looks set to […]
Beijing, Jun 27: China’s jailed Nobel laureate, granted medical parole for treatment of liver cancer, is receiving medical treatment from eight renowned cancer specialists in the country, prison officials said. Liu, 61, was sentenced to 11 years in jail on December, 2009 by a court in Beijing for engaging in activities designed to overthrow the […]
Did you know that donkey meat has been legalized and certified for human consumption in Kenya? But the locals don’t eat donkey meat, its exported to China! The Chinese love Donkey Meat. The Meat Control (amendment) Act 2012 documented donkey alongside horse as a food animal in Kenya. While butcheries have not been licensed to […]
India isn’t the only country that faces protests over China’s activities in the geopolitical arena. This week there were reports of Several people injured in southern Sri Lanka during a protest against allowing China to build a port and industrial zone.(5 Jan) The locals were protesting their eviction to accommodate an industrial zone for Chinese […]
