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Trump’s Beijing visit exposed a truth neither side wants to admit
June 04, 2026 3:31 pm
It revealed a world where rivalry, dependence, and competing civilisational visions now coexist uneasily within the same interconnected order
Under Xi and Trump, the US-China tech race is heating up. India can't sit on the sidelines
May 21, 2026 2:12 pm
Diplomatic dexterity cannot substitute for technological depth. Unless we independently design, fabricate, or govern frontier AI, we will find its alignment dictated by the attempted G2 and the alliance they foster
Xi looks to open China’s doors. How amenable will Trump be?
May 16, 2026 1:11 pm
At the tactical level, what became apparent from their deliberations was China’s renewed confidence and assertiveness in dealing with the US, despite a decade or so of trade and technological restrictions
Beyond Trending: What is Thucydides Trap?
May 17, 2026 1:11 pm
Chinese President Xi Jinping invoked the ancient Greek historian Thucydides when he met the US president Donald Trump in Beijing. Does the reference to Thucydides Trap necessarily imply a reference to an ancient war or to “hegemonic stability”?
‘Chief of Staff’ to Xi Jinping, who shook hands with Trump: How Cai Qi wields power in China
May 15, 2026 11:20 am
Cai Qi is being seen by some as the No. 2 leader in China, holding key responsibilities and meeting several foreign leaders of late, including Modi and Trump. Here is the story of his rise, and what it reveals about Chinese politics.
In Trump’s China visit, why breakthrough trade deals are unlikely
May 13, 2026 9:04 am
Apart from high-profile photo-ops, little is expected in terms of a breakthrough on trade or other concerns plaguing the ties. Here is why, and what happened the last time Trump visited China.
US-China Commission to hold first 2026 hearing on India’s Indo-Pacific role: All you need to know
January 30, 2026 3:11 pm
The hearing will review US policy efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership with India and assess the implications of India’s relationship with China for vital US economic and national security interests going forward.
3 takeaways from Xi-Trump meeting: Some optics, some substance, and a message to the world
October 31, 2025 1:04 pm
Trump-Xi Meeting, US China Tariffs: Trump said that on a scale of “Zero, to 10, with 10 being the best, I’d say the meeting was a 12”. What transpired, however, also highlighted some gaps, and messaging for countries like India.
In the US-China Cold War, South Asia is ground zero
October 16, 2025 11:31 am
From military bases to trade deals, the US pivots back to South Asia to limit China’s growing strategic clout
How Chinese media reported on recent US news: From Trump-Zelenskyy showdown to Gaza ‘Reviera’ plan
March 10, 2025 6:06 pm
While urging for peace, China has often criticised the US approach on Ukraine and Gaza. Here is how its state-backed media has reported on Trump’s recent dealings with the conflicts.
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