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Latest figures show India still depends heavily on Chinese goods and investments. But its policy of ‘self-reliance’, fuelled by the border dispute, means trade and investment links with its neighbour may never be the same.
Latest figures show India still depends heavily on Chinese goods and investments. But its policy of ‘self-reliance’, fuelled by the border dispute, means trade and investment links with its neighbour may never be the same.
Some analysts have questioned the ‘piecemeal’ disengagement that does not cover areas of friction such as the strategically located Depsang Plains, which borders Pakistan and China.
Some analysts have questioned the ‘piecemeal’ disengagement that does not cover areas of friction such as the strategically located Depsang Plains, which borders Pakistan and China.
Despite a limited breakthrough, New Delhi appears to be playing the Tibet card in an effort to unsettle Beijing and gain an advantage on the ground.
Despite a limited breakthrough, New Delhi appears to be playing the Tibet card in an effort to unsettle Beijing and gain an advantage on the ground.
The Indian Army said a ‘minor face-off’ took place in Sikkim while Indian media reports claimed troops from both sides were injured. Global Times editor Hu Xijin said the reports were ‘fake news’.
The Indian Army said a ‘minor face-off’ took place in Sikkim while Indian media reports claimed troops from both sides were injured. Global Times editor Hu Xijin said the reports were ‘fake news’.
Construction of a new Chinese village near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh has New Delhi considering its next moves in the region.
Construction of a new Chinese village near the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh has New Delhi considering its next moves in the region.
Candidates jostling to be the CTA’s new leader have pledged to take a more hardline stance towards China, and are counting on India’s help.
Candidates jostling to be the CTA’s new leader have pledged to take a more hardline stance towards China, and are counting on India’s help.
There is no resolution in sight in the months-long border stand-off, with both countries’ militaries reinforcing their positions and no talks scheduled.
There is no resolution in sight in the months-long border stand-off, with both countries’ militaries reinforcing their positions and no talks scheduled.
These thousands of vaccinators form the first point of ground-level contact in the country’s health care system, and are ready to take on the coronavirus.
These thousands of vaccinators form the first point of ground-level contact in the country’s health care system, and are ready to take on the coronavirus.
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall make de-escalation of border stand-off via troop withdrawals nearly impossible.
Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall make de-escalation of border stand-off via troop withdrawals nearly impossible.
British foreign secretary Raab’s visit to India this week will be followed by a high-level visit from Prime Minister Johnson, with closer economic and security relations in the offing.
British foreign secretary Raab’s visit to India this week will be followed by a high-level visit from Prime Minister Johnson, with closer economic and security relations in the offing.
Analysts were impressed by how the summit between prime ministers Modi and Hasina sidestepped past irritants in the bilateral relationship.
Analysts were impressed by how the summit between prime ministers Modi and Hasina sidestepped past irritants in the bilateral relationship.
China and Nepal ended a long-running dispute and bolstered ties by adding 86cm to the height of the world’s highest peak.
China and Nepal ended a long-running dispute and bolstered ties by adding 86cm to the height of the world’s highest peak.
Beijing’s intention to build a massive hydropower project, at a river known as Brahmaputra in India and Yarlung Zangbo in China, is sparking a new rivalry.
Beijing’s intention to build a massive hydropower project, at a river known as Brahmaputra in India and Yarlung Zangbo in China, is sparking a new rivalry.
Does the sudden development of an outpost in Tibet mean the 2017 Doklam stand-off between China and India has not been resolved?
Does the sudden development of an outpost in Tibet mean the 2017 Doklam stand-off between China and India has not been resolved?
Recent high-level bilateral talks with Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan – which include developmental aid and Covid-19 diplomacy – are a way of winning back neighbours wooed by China.
Recent high-level bilateral talks with Nepal, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan – which include developmental aid and Covid-19 diplomacy – are a way of winning back neighbours wooed by China.
‘Those 4 Years’ examines role Chinese convicts and workers played in bringing tea cultivation to the Nilgiri mountain range in southern India.
‘Those 4 Years’ examines role Chinese convicts and workers played in bringing tea cultivation to the Nilgiri mountain range in southern India.
Indian traders and manufacturers are struggling to end their reliance on Chinese goods partly thanks to a lack of high quality, locally made alternatives.
Indian traders and manufacturers are struggling to end their reliance on Chinese goods partly thanks to a lack of high quality, locally made alternatives.
Indian media reports quoting government sources said the two sides had agreed to withdraw troops, tanks and artillery from the Line of Actual Control.
Indian media reports quoting government sources said the two sides had agreed to withdraw troops, tanks and artillery from the Line of Actual Control.
The love-in between the Indian leader and his American counterpart went deeper than diplomats advise, but shared concerns over China may be a bridge with the new administration.
The love-in between the Indian leader and his American counterpart went deeper than diplomats advise, but shared concerns over China may be a bridge with the new administration.
After months of acrimony over territorial disputes, relations between the Himalayan neighbours have warmed – and Beijing’s increasing influence across the subcontinent is a major concern.
After months of acrimony over territorial disputes, relations between the Himalayan neighbours have warmed – and Beijing’s increasing influence across the subcontinent is a major concern.
Show of strength follows a deterioration in ties between the four nations and Beijing and comes as China announces new bans on Australian imports.
Show of strength follows a deterioration in ties between the four nations and Beijing and comes as China announces new bans on Australian imports.
Pompeo and Esper met India’s external affairs minister Jaishankar and defence minister Singh to promote their shared vision for a ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’.
Pompeo and Esper met India’s external affairs minister Jaishankar and defence minister Singh to promote their shared vision for a ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’.
Are the Indian government’s recent strategic decisions an indication of a wholesale policy change towards Beijing?
Are the Indian government’s recent strategic decisions an indication of a wholesale policy change towards Beijing?
Corporal Wang Ya Long had ‘strayed’ into the Demchok area of Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian army.
Corporal Wang Ya Long had ‘strayed’ into the Demchok area of Ladakh, according to a statement from the Indian army.
As winter descends, some expect the India-China disputed border to become like the India-Pakistan one: a permanently contested militarised zone.
As winter descends, some expect the India-China disputed border to become like the India-Pakistan one: a permanently contested militarised zone.
An infrastructure ‘arms race’ along China and India’s disputed Himalayan border puts the two countries on a collision course.
An infrastructure ‘arms race’ along China and India’s disputed Himalayan border puts the two countries on a collision course.
China’s insistence on a 1959 claim line and its stance on Ladakh are doing little to ease border tensions with India, say analysts.
China’s insistence on a 1959 claim line and its stance on Ladakh are doing little to ease border tensions with India, say analysts.
‘Every Tibetan wants to fight China, because that fight is not just for India, it is also for our own land. It is also for our identities, that were snatched away from us.’
‘Every Tibetan wants to fight China, because that fight is not just for India, it is also for our own land. It is also for our identities, that were snatched away from us.’
Insiders say India is likely to maintain its position that China initiated the stand-off and therefore must take the first steps towards disengagement.
Insiders say India is likely to maintain its position that China initiated the stand-off and therefore must take the first steps towards disengagement.
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh says the country wants peace but is prepared for all eventualities, while veterans say high-altitude warfare is unpredictable and could lead to more violence.
India’s defence minister Rajnath Singh says the country wants peace but is prepared for all eventualities, while veterans say high-altitude warfare is unpredictable and could lead to more violence.