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Xi Jinping lauds relevance of Panchsheel to end world conflicts, calls for consolidating Global South
Xi Jinping emphasized the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, proposed the Global Security Initiative, and unveiled initiatives to enhance cooperation with the Global South, demonstrating China's strategic vision for inclusive international relations and development.
View: Four years since Galwan Valley clash, India’s template to deal with China holds
The G7, in a recent meeting in Italy, shifted its focus towards China, urging Beijing to stop transferring dual-use materials to Russia for its defense sector. This move marks a significant shift in the conversation surrounding the Indo-Pacific and Ukraine. Xi Jinping's firm stance and China's role as a common link in global affairs have come under scrutiny. The article highlights India's response to Chinese aggression in Ladakh post-Galwan clash, leading to a strategic shift in its policies.
China promoting authoritarian governance in developing world: Report
China has organized seminars and training courses for officials in African and Latin American countries to promote its single-party system and President Xi Jinping's worldview. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a central pillar of Xi's rule, which China uses to expand its clout overseas by handing out loans to developing countries.
China's attempt to influence Bangladeshi youth: Center for China Studies
China has chosen a different path to establish its soft power dominance in Bangladesh by introducing an initiative called the 'Center for China Studies.' Collaborating with the 'Shanghai Institute of International Studies' and local intellectuals, China is trying to influence the youth of various universities in Bangladesh.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Chinese President Xi agree to upgrade CPEC
The CPEC, which connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan's Balochistan with China's Xinjiang province, is the flagship project of China's ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The BRI is seen as an attempt by China to further its influence abroad with infrastructure projects funded by Chinese investments across the world. China has also invested billions in various power projects and road networks in Pakistan under the USD 65 billion CPEC plan, but the implementation of various projects has slowed in recent months.
China's Nepal envoy Chen Song faces local ire after public spat with intellectuals
China's ambassador to Nepal, Chen Song, is the new "wolf warrior diplomat" in South Asia, having kicked up a controversy targeting a local journalist who criticised China's loan policy for Nepal. Wolf warrior diplomacy refers to hyper public diplomacy by Chinese diplomats targeting host governments, visible since the Covid-19 pandemic.
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"Not in favour of CPEC": India reiterates its stance on PoJK
MEA spokesperson reaffirms India's claim on Jammu and Kashmir, opposes CPEC. Pakistan and China strengthen CPEC cooperation. Baloch activist raises human rights concerns at UN regarding CPEC impact on Balochistan.
India to ink 10-year Chabahar Port pact with Tehran today
This is the first time India will take over management of a port overseas. The port, which is seen as India's key connectivity link to Afghanistan, Central Asia and the larger Eurasian space, will help counterbalance Pakistan's Gwadar port as well as China's Belt and Road Initiative. There are plans to link Chabahar with the International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that connects India with Russia via Iran. The port will enable India to bypass Pakistan to access Afghanistan, and ultimately Central Asia.
Xi Jinping among pigeons
Fissures have appeared in the ‘coalition of democracies’ to counter China. Beijing has used this opportunity to try and play itself back in Europe. Xi Jinping is currently on his first trip to Europe in five years, visiting France, Serbia and Hungary. He hopes to navigate the most difficult obstruction - the EU itself - in these conversations
Sri Lankan PM says direct private investment from China welcome
Sri Lankan PM welcomes Chinese investments in various sectors, including agriculture and IT. Discussion with Ambassador focused on economic issues and Chinese support for debt restructuring. Collaboration on BRI projects and IMF bailout for Sri Lanka's economic reforms.
China's territorial ambitions: Threat to global peace and stability
China's aggressive territorial ambitions, from Arunachal Pradesh to the South China Sea, pose a significant threat to global peace, requiring a united international response to safeguard sovereignty and stability.
China to launch 'international manhunt' to target officials involved in graft in BRI projects: Report
The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI), the ruling Communist Party of China's anti-corruption watchdog, made the call in a meeting on Tuesday with multiple agencies involved in the cross-border corruption hunt, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported.
China's propaganda efforts & influence attempts in Italy
A conference was organised by the Italian Senate last week in the backdrop of the report. The conference focused on two major issues, China’s attempts at infiltrating Italian research and academia as well as China’s focus on Italian infrastructure, especially ports and other decentralized but key infrastructure assets.
Concerns escalate in Nepal as China claims BRI ownership over Pokhara airport
Last week, the Rastriya Ekta Abhiyan organised an awareness rally in Pokhara, highlighting apprehensions about the BRI and its potential consequences for Nepal. The focal point of the protest was the Pokhara International Airport. The group alleged that there might be ulterior motives, including the potential deployment of the Chinese army in Pokhara, using economic losses at the airport as a pretext.
BRI in Nepal remains non-starter despite optimism among section of Nepalese leadership
Nepal and China signed a memorandum of understanding on BRI in 2017. Nearly seven years since, not a single project under the initiative has either been executed or negotiated as successive governments in Nepal have been averse to borrowing loans from Beijing unlike Sri Lanka and Pakistan, according to Nepal watchers.
Nepal & China to sign implementation plan of Beijing-backed BRI projects: Nepal's Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha announced that Nepal and China will soon sign the implementation plan of the Belt and Road Initiative. This agreement comes nearly seven years after the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding for ambitious infrastructure projects in Nepal. The signing of the implementation plan is crucial for negotiating and executing projects under the initiative.
Italy withdraws from China's Belt and Road project: Govt source
Italy has formally withdrawn from China's Belt and Road infrastructure initiative, becoming the first G7 nation to do so. The decision, communicated to Beijing three days ago, was confirmed by an Italian government source. The move comes over four years after Italy joined the initiative in 2019. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who took office last year, had criticized the decision to join, calling it a "serious mistake."
Xi Jinping invites Joe Biden to join BRI in summit talks, says ready to join US' multilateral initiatives
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) initiated by Xi in 2015 in which China is reported to have invested over a USD trillion has been widely criticised by the US, India and other countries as several countries including Sri Lanka and Pakistan, its biggest beneficiaries, reeled under mounting debt burden.
European states deal a blow to China's BRI ambitions
Contrary to the euphoria associated with the launch of the forum, the 10th anniversary was a muted celebration as many of the Chinese investments in Asia, Africa and Latin America have come home to roost as debts for recipients are rising.
Taliban: Why China wants them as a friend and not as a foe
The unexpected presence of the Taliban at the extensive October gathering in Beijing, which commemorated the 10th anniversary of China's ambitious trade plan, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), underscores Beijing's evolving regional strategy. This rare international appearance by the Taliban follows their assumption of power following NATO's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
China kept Myanmar junta chief away from BRI forum
China's decision to exclude Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) forum was a strategic move to avoid global criticism. Instead, China invited Junta Deputy Prime Minister Mya Tun Oo. This decision indicates China's desire to be seen as a responsible global power and not compromise its image by associating with the coup leader. China is also concerned about negative publicity and cyber scams that have harmed its interests in Myanmar. China has urged the junta to take action against these scams.
How China's Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is set to become smaller and greener following concerns over debt and the environment. The initiative, which involved building power plants, roads, railroads, and ports worldwide, has deepened China's global relations but raised environmental concerns and left countries in debt.
How China's Belt and Road Initiative is changing after a decade of big projects and big debts
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is set to become smaller and greener as the country aims to address concerns about debt and the environment. The BRI, which has built infrastructure projects around the world, has deepened China's relations with various regions. However, it has also faced criticism for leaving countries in debt and causing environmental issues. Going forward, future BRI projects are expected to be smaller and rely more on investment by Chinese companies rather than development loans. China has also pledged to stop building coal power plants overseas and is encouraging green transition projects.
Putin to visit China to deepen 'no limits' partnership with Xi Jinping
China and Russia declared a "no limits" partnership in February 2022 when Putin visited Beijing just days before he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine, triggering the deadliest land war in Europe since World War Two. The United States casts China as its biggest competitor and Russia as its biggest nation-state threat while US President Joe Biden argues that this century will be defined by an existential contest with between democracies and autocracies.
China, Pakistan to ink significant agreements under CPEC projects during caretaker PM Kakar's Beijing visit
Pakistan and China are set to sign agreements related to motorways and highways under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) program. The agreements will include the establishment of a modern Highway Research and Training Centre (HRTC) with China's assistance. The HRTC will conduct research in various aspects of highway engineering and provide technical training.
Italian PM tells China's premier of plan to quit Belt and Road Initiative
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced Italy's plan to withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the G20 summit, as per media reports in Italy. Italy aims to replace its involvement in the BRI by revitalizing a strategic partnership agreement with China, signed in 2004. Italy is the only G7 nation to have joined the BRI
Italian PM: Strong partnership with China more important than BRI
Italy is the only G7 nation to sign up to the BRI, a global trade and infrastructure plan modelled on the old Silk Road that linked imperial China and the West. Italy has the G7 presidency next year and recasting its relationship with Beijing would placate its Western allies, who are fearful of Chinese influence, while reducing the risk of a backlash from Beijing.
China says 90 countries have confirmed attendance for Belt and Road Initiative
China has announced that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for its Belt and Road Initiative conference in October. The third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation will be held in Beijing and is expected to attract several foreign leaders, including Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic and Argentine President Alberto Fernandez.
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