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India-China relations at 75: An uncertain thaw

Despite the recent positive overtures, structural problems in the bilateral relationship could resurface as a source of tensions

Beijing’s frequent references to New Delhi’s policy of “strategic autonomy” are simply code for concerns about India abandoning a perceived neutrality in favour of the West (AFP)

Opinion

Published on Apr 19, 2025 10:26 PM IST

ByJabin T Jacob

Making sense of China’s anti-corruption agenda

Its expansion into financial and other economic sectors is aimed at targeting institutions and positions where power and resources lie

A Chinese national flag at the Great Hall of the People following the closing of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) in Beijing, China, on Monday, March 11, 2024. The Chinese legislature voted to change a four-decade-old law so it tightens the Communist Party's grip on the cabinet, underscoring President Xi Jinping's drive to give the party control over all the main levers of government. Source: Bloomberg(Bloomberg)

Opinion

Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:06 PM IST

ByDevendra Kumar, Jabin T Jacob

When an admiral gets to helm China’s PLA

The choice of a defence minister from the Chinese navy is also an attempt to avoid further embarrassment for China, domestically as well as externally.

China's new defence minister Dong Jun (Chinese media)

Opinion

Published on Feb 05, 2024 10:10 PM IST

ByJabin T Jacob, Devendra Kumar

How to read the churn in Chinese politics

The shake-up at the top suggests that there is no challenge to Xi Jinping’s leadership or any let up in his anti-corruption campaign

Xi will continue to push China towards competition with the US and seeking to carve out a world that clearly acknowledges China as the unquestioned leader (File Photo)

opinion

Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:04 PM IST

ByJabin T Jacob, Devendra Kumar

Brahmaputra water diversion: India must go with the flow on this

Water diversion from the Brahmaputra is an environmentally unsustainable proposition that might never happen.

China said its largest dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river has become fully operational.(AFP Photo)

analysis

Updated on Oct 16, 2015 01:00 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJabin T Jacob

UNGA is an opportunity for Modi to talk Pakistan with Xi Jinping

Like India, China is keen on shaping Pakistan’s behaviour. This presents a real opportunity for Narendra Modi, writes Jabin T Jacob.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping.(PTI File Photo)

analysis

Updated on Sep 23, 2015 01:44 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJabin T Jacob

UNGA is an opportunity for Modi to talk Pakistan with Xi Jinping

Like India, China is keen on shaping Pakistan’s behaviour. This presents a real opportunity for Narendra Modi, writes Jabin T Jacob.

PM-Narendra-Modi-is-on-a-3-day-visit-to-China-where-he-will-hold-talks-on-key-bilateral-issues-with-President-Xi-Jinping-PTI-file-Photo

analysis

Updated on Sep 23, 2015 01:35 AM IST

None | ByJabin T Jacob

Xi Jinping visit: High on expectations, low on delivery

A Right-wing nationalist government in India and a Communist Party of China that relies on nationalism as a crutch for legitimacy at home were not expected to have it easy at the first formal summit of their leaders. Jabin T Jacob writes.

opinion

Updated on Sep 22, 2014 01:42 PM IST

ByJabin T Jacob

Doing business with the Dragon

An open, democratic polity must be backed by social and economic goods for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

opinion

Updated on Dec 03, 2013 10:36 PM IST

None | ByJabin T Jacob

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Despite the recent positive overtures, structural problems in the bilateral relationship could resurface as a source of tensions

Its expansion into financial and other economic sectors is aimed at targeting institutions and positions where power and resources lie

The choice of a defence minister from the Chinese navy is also an attempt to avoid further embarrassment for China, domestically as well as externally.

The shake-up at the top suggests that there is no challenge to Xi Jinping’s leadership or any let up in his anti-corruption campaign

Water diversion from the Brahmaputra is an environmentally unsustainable proposition that might never happen.

Like India, China is keen on shaping Pakistan’s behaviour. This presents a real opportunity for Narendra Modi, writes Jabin T Jacob.

Like India, China is keen on shaping Pakistan’s behaviour. This presents a real opportunity for Narendra Modi, writes Jabin T Jacob.

A Right-wing nationalist government in India and a Communist Party of China that relies on nationalism as a crutch for legitimacy at home were not expected to have it easy at the first formal summit of their leaders. Jabin T Jacob writes.

An open, democratic polity must be backed by social and economic goods for the people of Arunachal Pradesh.

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