Money Control | Germany is India’s gateway to tighter European integration

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and PM Modi will today co-chair the 7th Intergovernmental Consultations. India’s largest trade partner in Europe is upbeat about cooperation with India in the backdrop of its goal of reducing economic dependence on China. An institutional framework to enhance cooperation built over two decades offers an ideal platform to take ties to the next level.

By Vanshika Saraf

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Money Control | India-China equation reset is at a new normal, not the old one

Power asymmetry between the two countries and the likelihood of just a limited easing in the trade relationship make going back to pre-2020 phase impossible. Moreover, there’s no evidence of a dialogue yet on next step towards de-escalation. Keep your fingers crossed and expectations contained

By Manoj Kewalramani

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Deccan Herald | India’s waning interest in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

China's military exercises highlight regional tensions as Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts sovereignty. His recent remarks signal a policy shift, encouraging potential cooperation with Beijing, despite ongoing tensions. Lai’s statements challenge China’s role as a peace broker in global conflicts.

By Amit Kumar and Vanshika Saraf

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Money Control | China-Taiwan Tensions: A shift in cross-Strait policy language

China's military exercises highlight regional tensions as Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te asserts sovereignty. His recent remarks signal a policy shift, encouraging potential cooperation with Beijing, despite ongoing tensions. Lai’s statements challenge China’s role as a peace broker in global conflicts.

By Anushka Saxena

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The Indian Express | India-China border agreement: Five reasons to be cautiously optimistic

The announcement is just the first step in a long process of normalisation of the situation along the boundary areas. For starters, the agreement needs to be implemented on the ground, with patrolling becoming normalised

By Manoj Kewalramani

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Australian Strategic Policy Institute | What we can tell from China’s ICBM test

China’s decision to test an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean on 25 September was unusual—but not very unusual, because the country has similarly tested shorter-range ballistic missiles over a variety of geographies.

By Anushka Saxena

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The Diplomat | Beijing’s Potential Retaliation Looms as EU Approves Chinese EV Tariffs

China will attempt to punish the states that held firm on the tariffs, while sparing those that switched positions.

By Rakshith Shetty

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The Print | India should steer clear of an ‘Asian NATO’. Its strategic flexibility is at stake

Japan PM Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal for an Asian NATO stems from his belief that the absence of a collective defence alliance could lead to wars. It’s a step too far for India.

By Yusuf T. Unjhawala

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Nikkei Asia | China isn't ready to shift to a consumption-driven economy

Investment-led export-oriented approach has acquired further salience under Xi

By Amit Kumar

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Money Control | Quad, through Chinese lens

Chinese opinions on the Quad converge on one point, that it’s a US-led tool of containment. However, there are mixed opinions on the effectiveness of the wider Quad agenda. On India, Chinese portrayal depicts the country as an opportunistic and wavering partner of the US 

By Manoj Kewalramani

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The Indian Express | In Japan, the race to replace an unpopular leadership

With departure of Fumio Kishida, ruling Liberal Democratic Party has the opportunity to reset its image and address public dissatisfaction

By Vanshika Saraf

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Stimson Center | India Must Match China’s Speedy Moves in Bangladesh’s New Political Landscape

Despite its misgivings toward the BNP and the JeI, India has little option today than to engage with these political forces. India benefited immensely over the last several years from its friendship with Hasina and the Awami League. But with new political forces rising in the aftermath of Hasina’s ouster, India will risk getting locked out and losing influence in Bangladesh if it continues to be perceived as an ally only to Hasina.

By Rakshith Shetty

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The Diplomat | Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt

From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.

By Vanshika Saraf

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The Hindu | Power asymmetry between China and Russia

As supplies from Moscow’s traditional partners have dried up under sanctions and Russia’s domestic capacity remains stretched, China has stepped up to help its friend. Compared to 2021, when high-priority goods from China accounted for 32% of Russia’s import needs, China’s share soared to 89% in 2023

By Amit Kumar

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The Hindu | Perils of decentralisation with Chinese characteristics

Decentralisation, once celebrated as a reason for China’s economic miracle, seems to have now turned counter-productive

By Pranay Kotasthane & Manoj Kewalramani

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NDTV | India And China May Finally Be Warming Up To Each Other

It's not a thaw yet, but there are certainly signs of some warming in the India-China relationship. Of late, there has been an uptick in dialogue to resolve outstanding issues along two friction points in Eastern Ladakh. At the same time, there is a fresh debate underway within India on economic engagement with China

By Manoj Kewalramani

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The Times of India | Consumers@complaints

Why they are all on X and how little it helps

By Anupam Manur

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Nikkei Asia | It's time for India to unleash private investment in nuclear energy

New Delhi must break bureaucratic silos to allow sector to flourish.

By Saurabh Todi

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The Hindu | The continuing churn in the Chinese military

The changes in the military leadership have shown up the faultlines in the reform vision

By Anushka Saxena

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The Diplomat | China Will Generate More Nuclear Power Than Both France and the United States by 2030

China’s rapid build-up of nuclear reactors is expected to see it top the global standings.

By Rakshith Shetty

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