Manoj Kewalramani

Kewalramani is fellow, China Studies and chairs the Indo-Pacific Studies Programme at Takshashila

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Donald Trump thought his tariffs would hurt China. He was wrong

January 15,2026 12:25:53 PM

The tariff war unleashed by Donald Trump targeting America’s allies, partners, and rivals jeopardised whatever little consensus that was beginning to take shape to counter China’s industrial overcapacity

Mon, Jan 19, 2026

Trump’s new National Security Strategy: Big promises, bigger contradictionsSubscriber Only

December 10,2025 11:20:20 AM

From clashing worldviews to MAGA factionalism and an ambiguous China policy, the NSS exposes the paradoxes shaping America’s global posture

Wed, Dec 10, 2025

Protracted conflict between India and Pakistan will mean tough choices for Russia and ChinaSubscriber Only

May 13,2025 13:50:08 PM

In an evolving geopolitical landscape, Operation Sindoor has strategic implications for both China and Russia’s foreign policies

Tue, May 13, 2025

US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping. China

Beijing’s trade war response: More bonds, new tools and warnings of tough times aheadSubscriber Only

April 30,2025 14:53:06 PM

A recent Politburo meeting stressed the importance of 'stabilising employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations'. But what does this mean in tangible terms?

Wed, Apr 30, 2025

33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing

India and China talk about cooperation but strategic barriers are unlikely to fall soonSubscriber Only

March 31,2025 11:49:13 AM

While there has clearly been a rethink in India about easing up on Chinese investments, one must not assume that the money will flow any time soon

Mon, Mar 31, 2025

It is quite telling that five months since the deal on disengagement, both sides are still working to pluck what are essentially low-hanging fruits.

Can India trust China when it says both nations should dance together?Subscriber Only

March 10,2025 13:41:14 PM

China continues to view India from the prism of competition. Unless this approach shifts fundamentally, the sweet nothings about the dance of the elephant and dragon are meaningless.

Mon, Mar 10, 2025

india china relations direct air services

India-China talks: Something achieved, but much more to still doSubscriber Only

January 28,2025 15:32:11 PM

There are no indications that the two sides are anywhere close to resolving the boundary issue. For the moment, border management is on the agenda, with substantive steps still required to further that goal

Tue, Jan 28, 2025

This shift is a product of persistent anxiety within Beijing about wasteful spending and strategically counterproductive financing and project choices under the guise of BRI. (File photo)

China’s BRI isn’t dying – it’s changingSubscriber Only

December 10,2024 14:47:03 PM

Projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are diversifying, as are the financial tools to fund them. While BRI remains central to Xi Jinping’s plans, it is not without challenges.

Tue, Dec 10, 2024

For starters, the agreement needs to be implemented on the ground, with patrolling becoming normalised.

India-China border agreement: Five reasons to be cautiously optimisticSubscriber Only

October 22,2024 12:58:02 PM

The announcement is just the first step in a long process of normalisation of the situation along the boundary areas. For starters, the agreement needs to be implemented on the ground, with patrolling becoming normalised

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

Jaishankar-Wang Meeting: Why normalcy in India-China ties is likely to stay elusiveSubscriber Only

July 08,2024 19:51:39 PM

Complete disengagement and de-escalation in Eastern Ladakh can provide a starting point for steps to be taken in other domains. Achieving this requires sustained and often frustrating dialogue at multiple levels to devise a roadmap of action

Mon, Jul 08, 2024

Warmer Moscow-Beijing ties are a chilling signal for New DelhiSubscriber Only

April 21,2024 17:12:50 PM

Recent visit of Russian foreign minister to Beijing underlines why deepening China-Russia ties are a matter of serious concern for India, given its increasingly volatile relationship with China, the conflicts of interest between the two in the broader Indo-Pacific and New Delhi’s dependence on Russian arms supplies

Sun, Apr 21, 2024

Expect China to intensify pressure campaign after Tsai’s win

Expect China to intensify pressure campaign after Tsai Ing-wen’s victorySubscriber Only

January 13,2020 19:18:21 PM

The question to consider going forward is whether Beijing will reorient its approach and seek talks with Tsai or will it double-down with greater intent. The latter, unfortunately, appears far more likely.

Mon, Jan 13, 2020