During Xi era, China’s per capita output of grains increased only marginally which resulted in growing dependency on imports during the same period which according to Xi, is a national security concern. This dependency has created several vulnerabilities for China which can be exploited in times of crisis.
The May Fourth Movement was one of the most monumental intellectual revolutions and socio-political reform movements in China’s history. In recent years, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has given special focus to the relevance of the May Fourth Movement, and Chinese President Xi Jinping has regularly invoked its sentiments when addressing his hopes for China’s future —and more specifically, that of its youth — in the world.
Elections in Nepal were a carefully watched and monitored affair by its Himalayan neighbours. India and China, in constant competition for economic and political clout in Kathmandu, were keen to show their support for democratic processes in Nepal to bring to power candidates favorable to their long-term goals.
By – Ratish Mehta;
The recently signed potential peace agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia brokered by China in mending diplomatic ties has invoked a wide range of discussion in regard to the deal’s impact on India’s regional interests in its extended neighbourhood.
By – Rahul Karan Reddy;
Recent developments in the Middle East have cast China as a reliable intermediary and proponent of multilateral dialogue, signalling a departure from Beijing’s typical reluctance to participate meaningfully in conflict negotiations.
By – Kian Donovan;
For a rapidly militarizing state like China, such investment in nuclear potential seems like predictable and sensible security decision, and it has been justified by Chinese officials as a “vital deterrent” against the United States. There is, however, one problem with this practice: it has almost no security benefit.
China unveiled its institutional reforms plan at the recent National People’s Congress (NPC) annual session, popularly known as ‘Two Sessions’ (两会). These reforms in China’s governance structure, implemented every five years, aim to streamline bureaucratic structure as well as to improve overall administrative efficiency. Thus, trends of these reforms help to understand China’s priorities and potential challenges for the next five years.
By – Baran Ayguven;
As China-India relations continue to worsen, especially after the Ladakh standoff, these military activities are creating greater security concerns for India. To counter these security threats, India has started developing its capacities, especially on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to stand up against China in the Indian Ocean.
By – Ratish Mehta;
In the continued discourse of conducting itself as the leader of the South, India is not only claiming its position as a reformist nation but is also asserting itself as an alternative to the prevailing dominance of China in the same domain. New Delhi’s unique position in the global order due to its growing engagements with the Global North also presents it with the opportunity to put forth the concerns of the Global South in a manner that brings substantial changes in the existing order. However, in its endeavour of championing the agendas of the developing world, India’s approach is bound to face some challenging contradictions.
By — Omkar Bhole;
As China will be the first major country to launch the CBDC, the design of Digital Yuan implemented by China can be a guide for many countries that are still behind China in terms of CBDC development. Hence, it is important to analyse the rationale behind China’s designing of Digital Yuan in a specific manner which will not only affect China’s domestic economic structure but also influence global economy as China aims to promote internationalisation of its currency through its digital currency in the future.
By — Ratish Mehta;
The 2022 Grouping of 20 (G20) Summit took place against the backdrop of turbulent global challenges. At the meeting in Bali, Indonesia, the members collectively concluded to confront the global challenges posed to energy and food security, amongst other measures. The Russian-Ukraine war also saw greater emphasis by member nations and found its way into the joint statement made by leaders at the end of the summit.
By — Rahul Karan Reddy and Omkar Bhole;
Xi Jinping’s opening speech at the 20th Party Congress highlighted key achievements and challenges during the tenure of the 19th Party Congress. In combination with the detailed work report, Xi also revealed key drivers of China’s behaviour for the next few years. His speech at the 20th Party Congress has struck a different tone from the one he delivered at the 19th Party Congress.