China using its supply chain dominance as coercive tool
Yangon, Jan 2 (IANS) China is using its supply chains and dominant control over rare earth elements (REEs) and other critical minerals as a lever to gain asymmetric leverage over global industrial networks, according to an article in Mekong News. These 17 metals and their compounds are essential for manufacturing electric vehicle motors, microchips, precision-guided […]
Rubio says US balancing China ties, Indo-Pacific alliances
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States is pursuing a dual strategy of managing tensions with China while strengthening alliances across the Indo-Pacific. “Look, there will be tensions, there’s no doubt about it,” Rubio said, adding that China “is and will continue to be a rich and […]
NDAA directs US agencies to counter China’s influence in Indian Ocean region
Washington, Dec 19 (IANS) The US Congress has directed American agencies to counter what it describes as “malign People’s Republic of China influence activities” in the Indian Ocean region under the National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2026, signed into law by President Donald Trump The legislation, signed on Thursday, authorises the establishment […]
US approval of massive arms sale to Taiwan amid China tensions raises regional volatility
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) The United States’ approval of a huge arms package worth more than $10 billion for Taiwan on Thursday comes on the heels of China intensifying military pressure and escalating a diplomatic war of attrition against Washington’s regional allies, Japan and The Philippines. Beijing retaliated by asking the US to “immediately […]
India clinch maiden Squash World Cup title with dominant win over Hong Kong, China
Chennai, Dec 14 (IANS) Hosts India were crowned Squash World Cup champions for the first time after registering a commanding 3–0 victory over top seeds Hong Kong, China, in the final at Express Avenue Mall in Chennai on Sunday. The victory marked a significant moment for Indian squash as the team became only the fifth […]
India and China hold discussions on future engagements, export control issues
Beijing/New Delhi, Dec 12 (IANS) India and China held discussions in Beijing over the past two days where both sides took stock of the exchanges and activities planned for the coming year and New Delhi emphasised on the need for early resolution of outstanding issues pertaining to export control, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) […]
Trump signs AI order to curb state rules, warns China race at stake
Washington, Dec 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at centralising the regulation of artificial intelligence in the United States, arguing that fragmented state-level rules could slow innovation and jeopardise America’s lead over China in a high-stakes global technology race. “We have a big signing right now, and we have a […]
US Senate sounds alarm on China’s nuclear surge, AI war risks
Washington, Dec 11 (IANS) Top American Senators heard stark warnings about China’s accelerating nuclear expansion and its move toward AI-enabled command systems, with witnesses telling lawmakers that Beijing is proceeding at a “breathtaking pace” and could fundamentally shift the strategic balance across the Indo-Pacific. The testimony carries significant implications for Asian security, including India, as […]
China, Russia and India emerging economies — important members of Global South: Beijing
Beijing, Dec 8 (IANS) Terming China, Russia and India as “emerging economies” and “important members of the Global South”, a spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday said that good ties among these three nations will not only serve their own interests but also contribute to reginal and global peace, security, stability […]
US outlines China deterrence strategy built on ‘strength, not confrontation’
Washington, Dec 7 (IANS) The United States will anchor its China strategy on deterrence “through strength, not confrontation,” US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said, declaring that Washington intends to maintain an unambiguous military edge across the Indo-Pacific while keeping diplomatic channels with Beijing open. In a keynote address at the Reagan National Defense Forum […]
