Manoj Kewalramani quoted in BBC News on China’s new diplomacy law

Manoj Kewalramani, chair of Indo-Pacific Studies and a fellow at Takshashila Institution, was quoted in BBC News. He was quoted as saying:

“China's leaders tread an "inherent tension" between their pursuit of economic development and protection of national security and interests, said Manoj Kewalramani, who leads the China Studies Programme at Indian think tank the Takshashila Institution.

"This push and pull is likely to continue," he said.

Mr Kewalramani said the new law could, however, stifle discussion and disagreements on foreign policy issues.

But, he added, its overall implications can only be understood in time, depending on the courts' interpretation of the legislation and the punitive costs that are imposed.

Read the full report here.