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China–Japan Tensions Rise Over Senkaku Islands Patrol Why in the News? China’s Coast Guard patrolled the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions with Japan following Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remark that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military response. The incident has deepened diplomatic strain amid China’s growing assertiveness in the East China Sea, raising …
Read MoreChina, ASEAN Sign Upgraded Free Trade Agreement with Focus on Emissions Trading Why in News ? China and the ASEAN bloc have signed an upgraded version of their Free Trade Agreement (FTA 3.0) in Kuala Lumpur, focusing on digital economy, green growth, and supply chain integration amid rising U.S. tariffs targeting both sides. The new …
Read MoreChina Issues Blue Alert as Typhoon Fengshen Strengthens, Raising Air Quality Concerns Why in the News? China has issued a Blue Alert as Typhoon Fengshen intensifies near the Philippines, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds to southern China, Taiwan, and the South China Sea region. The typhoon’s approach is not only causing immediate weather concerns …
Read MoreStrengthening Global Governance Through China-India Cooperation Syllabus: GS Paper – 2 India and its Neighbourhood ,Important International Institutions ,Groupings & Agreements Involving India and/or Affecting India’s Interests ,International Treaties & Agreements ,Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests Why in the News ? In 2025, as China and India mark 75 years …
Read More🇮🇳🤝🇨🇳 India–China Relations: PM Modi to Attend SCO Summit in Tianjin Key Highlights SCO Summit Invitation Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi and conveyed a message from President Xi Jinping. PM Modi accepted the invitation to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin (August 31–September 1, 2025). …
Read MoreCHINA, INDIA AND THE CONFLICT OVER BUDDHISM Why in the News? A quiet yet intense geopolitical contest is unfolding between India and China in the Himalayan region, away from the more visible naval competition in the Indo-Pacific. This emerging frontier conflict is not driven by trade, oil, or military might, but rather by efforts to …
Read MoreINDIA REJECTS SCO STATEMENT SEEN AS PRO-PAKISTAN Why in the News? India’s objection: India refused to sign a joint statement at the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting held in Qingdao, China. Terror omission: The statement excluded the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir which killed 26 Indian tourists. Pro-Pak stance: India said the document favoured Pakistan’s …
Read MoreChina’s Rare Earth Curbs Challenge India’s Readiness Why in the News? China’s export restrictions on rare earth minerals have disrupted India’s automobile sector, exposing its dependence on Chinese imports. The move, in retaliation to US tariffs, highlights the urgent need for India to develop its domestic rare earth ecosystem and address critical mineral supply chain …
Read MoreThe Story of Two Chinas: Why Taiwan Matters to Beijing In the aftermath of World War II, China was torn by a brutal civil war between two rival factions—the nationalist Kuomintang (KMT) led by Chiang Kai-shek and the Communist Party under Mao Zedong. By 1949, the communists emerged victorious, and the defeated KMT fled across …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? China’s state-owned companies, CGN and CNNC, are expanding nuclear energy projects in Africa, securing MoUs with countries like Nigeria and Uganda. This dominance challenges other players, including India, seeking uranium resources for its nuclear energy goals. Africa’s Growing Nuclear Energy Ambitions: The Russia-Ukraine war highlighted the need for energy security, …
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