U.S. raises concerns over Chinese vessel’s visit to Sri Lanka Context According to Colombo-based media, the United States has expressed alarm to the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration about the planned arrival of a Chinese research vessel to Sri Lanka in October, following India. What is the […]
Tibetans are seeking more autonomy, not separation from China, says Dalai Lama Context The Dalai Lama claims that while Tibetans want more autonomy, they do not want political secession and that while he would like to return to Lhasa, he would rather stay in Dharamshala. […]
Modi presents a 12-point proposal to expand India-ASEAN relations Context : At the annual ASEAN-India Summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a 12-point plan to increase collaboration between India and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in several areas, including connectivity, trade, […]
Avoid a ‘New Cold War’, China Tells Nations at ASEAN Meet Context As top Asian and US officials met in Indonesia for talks, China’s Premier said on Wednesday that major countries must keep their disputes under control in order to avert a “new Cold War.” […]
Modi, Xi call for rapid disengagement on LAC Context Following a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in South Africa, India and China have agreed to step up efforts for the disengagement of […]
Nyoma advanced landing ground in eastern Ladakh is being upgraded to handle fighter jets Context Defense officials revealed that this week saw the start of construction on the extension of the Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) at Nyoma in eastern Ladakh as part of the ongoing […]
The Solomon Islands And China Sign Various Deals Context The leaders of China and the Solomon Islands pledged to deepen their ties, which have caused anxiety in Australia and the United States over Beijing’s influence in the South Pacific. Premier Li Qiang and Prime Minister […]
China Protests Dalai Lama Meeting U.S. Officials Context The meeting between the Dalai Lama and representatives of the “Central Tibetan Administration” (CTA) and visiting American official Uzra Zeya was denounced as an attempt to “interfere” in China’s “internal affairs” by China on Monday. The Dalai […]
India, China ramp up infra on the north bank of Pangong Lake Context : There is a frenzied activity in the area from both sides three years after the bloody fight between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Galwan, which was followed by tanks facing off […]
Stabilise The Line Of Actual Control Context: The media frequently reports on violations and confrontations between Indian and Chinese forces along the LAC, even though both nations spend a significant amount of money on improving their military infrastructure and defensive readiness as they station personnel, […]