China

Beyond the Handshake: Xi–Trump and the Contest for a New World Order

The Xi-Trump summit highlighted a shift toward managed strategic competition, with cooperation on trade, AI, Iran and waterways. The meeting suggests a more contested and multipolar international order, with China, the US, India and other powers seeking greater influence over global rules

10 days ago

UNGA 81: World leaders clash over a changing global order as calls grow for UN reform

UNGA 81 highlights a widening gap between global challenges and the institutions meant to address them, with China, India, the US and other powers offering different visions for the international order.

10 days ago

China takes veiled swipe at US at UNGA, calls for respect for Gulf nations' sovereignty and end to Cuba blockade

China has called for respect for the sovereignty and security of Gulf countries while urging an end to threats, sanctions and the blockade against Cuba. The remarks by Vice President Han Zheng at the UNGA came shortly after the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington, highlighting continuing differences between Beijing and Washington.

12 days ago

Sonam Wangchuk Defends Tibet-Ladakh Comparison, Apologises to Tibetan Friends

Climate activist and Leh Apex Body leader Sonam Wangchuk defended his comparison between the situation in Ladakh and China's treatment of Tibetans, saying he was referring only to the Leh violence of September 24 and not to the decades-long suffering of Tibetans. He also apologised to Tibetan friends who were hurt by his remarks. The Central Tibetan Administration criticised the comparison as "misplaced and inaccurate".

12 days ago

Trump and Xi raise a toast to 'friendship' at lavish White House state dinner

Trump and Xi raised a toast to 'friendship' at a lavish White House state dinner Thursday night — even as trade and AI tensions between the two nations remain far from resolved.

13 days ago

From importing capability to creating capability, owning technology and exporting value to the world

India's next economic transformation will depend on its ability to create, own and export technologies, industries, enterprises and intellectual property. The piece argues for capability sovereignty through global integration, shifting India from importing capabilities to creating them and from exporting opportunities to exporting greater value.

17 days ago

Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, Clears Way For 100% Tariffs On India, China

The legislation, 'Lindsey O Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 ', is named after Senator Lindsey Graham - one of Ukraine's staunch defenders in Washington.

20 days ago

China rejects US sanctions bill targeting Russia trade partners like India

China has rejected a US sanctions bill that could target countries trading with Russia, including India and China. Beijing opposed what it called "long-arm jurisdiction" and said its trade and economic cooperation with other countries should not face interference or coercion from third parties

20 days ago

TikTok Billionaire Zhang Yiming Overtakes India's Gautam Adani To Become Asia's Richest Person

ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming has become Asia's richest individual, with his wealth crossing $105 billion. The 43-year-old entrepreneur overtook Gautam Adani after ByteDance's AI and short-video businesses boosted his fortune.

21 days ago

World leaders falling sick after BRICS? MEA labels "malicious posts" as fake

The ministry specifically flagged unverified claims about Chinese President Xi Jinping's health as fake and misleading. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's illness was confirmed by his office, but there was no official indication linking it to the BRICS Summit.

21 days ago

China Hails India's Independent Foreign Policy After Xi Jinping Meeting; Says 'China Values Delhi Statements'

The statement from China came two days after Modi and Xi met for bilateral talks and welcomed "steady progress" in relations between the two countries.

24 days ago

Xi Jinping skips PM Modi's BRICS gala dinner over fatigue, departs Delhi after summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BRICS gala dinner in New Delhi, with sources attributing his absence to travel fatigue. Xi completed his key summit engagements, including talks with Modi on bilateral ties, before departing India on Sunday after his first visit to the country in seven years.

25 days ago

Trump expects Iran war to end after US midterms, open to Chinese car plants in US as Xi visits India for BRICS Summit

US President Donald Trump expects the Iran war to end after the November midterm elections and says oil prices will tumble. He also said he is open to Chinese automakers setting up plants in the US as Chinese President Xi Jinping visits India for the BRICS Summit.

26 days ago

BRICS explained: What it means, how it started, 2026 theme and why it matters globally

BRICS has grown from a small group of emerging economies into an important platform for cooperation on global economic, political and development issues. In 2026, India is chairing the grouping and hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.

27 days ago

China tightens exit rules, capital controls and tech curbs from September 15 amid security concerns

The revised rules could restrict citizens from leaving the country for technology-related violations or activities considered harmful to national interests. Beijing is also increasing scrutiny of overseas investments, capital outflows and technology transfers as it seeks to prevent sensitive technology, talent and assets from moving abroad.

Sep 6, 2026

Nepal flash floods: 23 Gujaratis untraceable; PM Balendra Shah, ministers to donate one month's salary to relief fund

Nepal PM Balendra Shah and ministers will donate a month's salary to the Disaster Relief Fund after devastating floods in Rasuwa. The cabinet also approved 25,000 MT of DAP fertiliser from India and ordered a relief package for flood-hit people and businesses.

Aug 28, 2026

Tim Cook announces Apple donation as Trump offers aid after Nepal-Tibet floods

Nepal continues search-and-rescue operations as hundreds remain dead and more than 800 people are unaccounted for, with India, China and other international institutions also supporting relief efforts.

Aug 28, 2026

India Opposes BRICS Currency Plan, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Says New Delhi Does Not Support Scheme

India does not support the creation of a common BRICS currency, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said after a two-day meeting of BRICS trade and industry ministers in Jaipur.

Aug 8, 2026

India faces tariff risk as US Senate passes Graham's sweeping Russia sanctions bill

The US Senate has overwhelmingly passed a bill allowing President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on goods from major buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. Passed 86-11, the legislation also targets Russian officials and extends Iran sanctions until 2031. The bill now awaits consideration by the House of Representatives on August 31.

Aug 8, 2026

US lawmakers ask Apple to drop plans to source chips from Chinese suppliers

The senators warned that even chips initially intended for China-only devices could eventually enter Apple's global supply chain and asked the company to confirm by August 21 that it will not use the Chinese-made memory chips.

Jul 30, 2026