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US peace destroyer in the South China Sea
Disputes in the South China Sea seem to have escalated recently. The US has frequently come to the region trying to demonstrate its military strength. On Sunday, Foreign Secretary of…
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India wrong to fear losing regional countries to Chinese clout
B R Deepak, a Sinologist and chairperson at the Institute of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said in an interview with me that "China's focus is not about consolidating…
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Do China-India relations need a reset?
Editor's Note: It has been two weeks since the clash between Indian and Chinese troops at the border. Despite Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's acknowledgement that no troops intruded into…
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India wrong to fear losing regional countries to Chinese clout
B R Deepak, a Sinologist and chairperson at the Institute of Chinese Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University, said in an interview with me that "China's focus is not about consolidating…
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Indian global power pursuit driven by a Hindu push
India on Monday banned 59 Chinese apps, saying they are "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defense of India, security of state and public order." Given the recent boycott…
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Neighborhood first or coercive diplomacy: What India wants
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi came into power with the slogan of a "neighborhood first" policy. It was well received among policy experts and strategists. It was perceived that India…
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US warship drills embolden regional instability
Two US aircraft carriers - The USS Nimitz and USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Groups on Sunday carried out military drills in the Philippine Sea, The Japan Times reported. The…
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Indian nationalism may sink trade with China over 30%
Illustration: Tang Tengfei/GT By Dai Yonghong India's recently accelerating nationalism toward China has spilled to economic areas. That, coupled with the fallout of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic, could cause…
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National Security Law for Hong Kong: Bane to Subversives, Boon for Citizens
A Hong Kong association gathers at Chater Garden, Central Hong Kong, in support of the national security legislation in the city. Dozens of participants marched to the US Consulate General…
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China’s defense expenditure is reasonable, appropriate, truthful and transparent
Lieutenant General He Lei Photo: Courtesy of He Lei By He Lei The Chinese government's defense budget for 2020 is set at 1.268 trillion yuan ($178.2 billion), up 6.6 percent…