Omkar Bhole is a Senior Research Associate at the Organisation for Research on China and Asia (ORCA). He has studied Chinese language up to HSK4 and completed Masters in China Studies from Somaiya University, Mumbai. He has previously worked as a Chinese language instructor in Mumbai and Pune. His research interests are India’s neighbourhood policy, China’s foreign policy in South Asia, economic transformation and current dynamics of Chinese economy and its domestic politics. He was previously associated with the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS) and What China Reads. He has also presented papers at several conferences on China. Omkar is currently working on understanding China’s Digital Yuan initiative and its implications for the South Asian region including India. He can be reached at omkar.bhole@orcasia.org and @bhole_omkar on Twitter.
Limitations of PM Oli’s Northward Turn to Beijing
Analysing the Fall of Miao Hua
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Analysing the Timing of India-China Strategic Thaw
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Caution or Cause for Concern?
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चीन की 2024 सरकारी कार्य रिपोर्ट का विश्लेषण
Analysing China’s 2024 Government Work Report
A small step towards a larger objective
From Financial Inclusion to Data Security
Tackling Structural Issues to Ensure Sustainability
An End of a Moderate Voice in Chinese Politics
A Major Hurdle for Its Food Security
An Overview of Institutional Reforms
A Balance Between State Control and Consumer Needs
'Last Train Home'
A Catalyst for Development of Digital Yuan
A Breakdown of China's New Leadership
A Synthesis of Contrasting Interests
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