Chinese defense ministry issued a statement against India's stance to link border tensions, stressing historical context. Explore the ongoing India-China border issues
India's Narendra Modi government has been praised for its improved approach towards global trade, culture, economy, and politics, according to Zhang Jiadong, director of the Center for South Asian Studies at Fudan University. The Indian government is now more strategically confident and proactive in creating a 'Bharat narrative', aiming to escape the "political dwarf" resulting from colonial rule and act as a "world mentor" politically and culturally.
Sikkim Urja Limited’s 1,200-megawatt hydroelectric project Teesta-III at the Chungthang dam on river Teesta gave way on October 4, killing at least 94 people in the downstream areas of Sikkim and West Bengal. The devastation has reignited wide worries surrounding two of three India-built mega hydropower projects under construction in Bhutan, local newspaper The Hindu reported on October 15.
As top non-Western powers, China and India share common concerns but diverge in their goals, which means forecasting their bilateral relations in the...
China has expressed its support for India in hosting this year's G20 Summit and is ready to work with all parties to ensure its success. The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that China attaches high importance to the G20 grouping and actively participates in its activities. Although the boundary dispute was not mentioned, the spokesperson noted that China-India relations have been stable overall.
China has claimed that it has supported India in hosting this year's G20 summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the event. China's foreign ministry spokesperson stated that China has always attached great importance to the G20 and is ready to work with all parties to ensure the success of the summit.