In a surprising move, top Chinese companies, including Baidu and Alibaba, have been reported to no longer identify Israel by name on their digital maps. As tensions in the Israel-Hamas conflict continue to escalate, this omission has sparked widespread discussion among Chinese internet users. The Wall Street Journal first reported this notable change, highlighting that … Read more
In a recent Defense Department report, it has been revealed that China has made significant strides in expanding its nuclear arsenal, with plans to double its operational nuclear warheads by the end of the decade. This surpasses previous estimates and underscores China’s ambitious efforts to establish a nuclear weapons capability on par with the United … Read more
China’s travelers have thronged transportation networks as the nation embarks on an eight-day national holiday, marking the first October break since the conclusion of strict zero-Covid policies that separated families and severely impacted the tourism industry. Pre-booked international trips have surged, registering a staggering 20-fold increase compared to the same period last year, while domestic … Read more
Pakistan’s caretaker government is in talks with China and Saudi Arabia to secure $11 billion, aiming to prevent a full-scale economic crisis. The objective is to maintain the International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout program. Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, the caretaker Finance Minister, disclosed that the government is developing an economic revival strategy. Although the caretaker government … Read more
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the Indian national football team saw their dreams shattered at the Asian Games 2023 after a 0-2 defeat at the hands of Saudi Arabia. This highly anticipated match left Indian football aficionados disheartened yet holding onto hope for brighter days on the horizon. The Indian football squad had exhibited … Read more
On the verge of the 10th anniversary of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a transformative development has taken place as India, in collaboration with the United States, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, France, Germany, Italy, and the European Union, has unveiled the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEE-EC). This ambitious initiative aims to … Read more
China has placed its troops on “constant high alert” in response to the transit of two ships, the “Johnson” of the United States and the “Ottawa” of Canada, through the Taiwan Strait. The move has raised tensions in the region, with China asserting its sovereignty claims over Taiwan. This article discusses the recent development and … Read more
China’s recent unveiling of its updated “standard map” has ignited a diplomatic firestorm by incorporating disputed territories such as Arunachal Pradesh, Aksai Chin, Taiwan, and the contentious South China Sea regions. The release of this map on August 28 has not only raised diplomatic concerns but has also reignited longstanding disputes in the region. China’s … Read more
BRICS, consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, aims to add six new members by January 1, 2024: Iran, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Argentina. The US response to BRICS’ expansion plans seems measured, as national security advisor Jake Sullivan downplays the bloc’s threat, citing differing interests. The White House’s … Read more
China’s property crisis has transcended the boundaries of Beijing’s construction industry to expose the vulnerabilities within the nation’s booming real estate market. Initially intended as a crackdown on risky business practices by builders, this event has rapidly evolved into a broader economic concern, undermining consumer and investor confidence. The unfolding crisis not only threatens the … Read more
According to V Muraleedharan, Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, approximately 10,000 Indian students are currently pursuing higher education in China. However, despite Missions and Posts’ best efforts, detailed information regarding Indian students is not available, as students do not register with Indian Missions. Muraleedharan was responding to Tiruchi Siva’s inquiry on … Read more
Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his capacity as the military’s commander-in-chief, has appointed a new head of the armed forces responsible for overseeing China’s conventional and nuclear missiles. This move comes one day before the 96th anniversary of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). Wang Houbin, the former deputy commander of the navy, has been named … Read more
China’s latest decision to impose export restrictions on gallium and germanium, two materials crucial for the semiconductor industry, is fueling the ongoing chip war with the United States. These materials, essential in chip manufacturing and with military applications, are set to be subject to special export licenses in the world’s second-largest economy. As China dominates … Read more
A stapled visa is an unconventional form of visa issued by China to Indian nationals from specific regions, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Instead of stamping the visa directly onto the passport, a stapled visa is an unstamped piece of paper that is attached to a page of the passport with pins or … Read more
China-based hackers have successfully infiltrated the email accounts of approximately 25 organizations, including government agencies, according to Microsoft. While specific details about the targeted government agencies have not been disclosed, the US Department of Commerce has confirmed that it was notified by Microsoft about the attack. Reports suggest that Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo was … Read more