MW mega-dam on Yarlung Tsangpo River- Barhmaputra

China’s Water Weapon: The World’s Largest Dam and its Implications for India

China is poised to weaponize one of the world’s most essential natural resources: water. With plans underway to construct the world’s largest hydropower project—a colossal 60,000 MW mega-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, which is known as the Brahmaputra in...
China-India border dispute

Indian Army Gears Up for Fifth Consecutive Winter Along LAC with China Amid Logistical and Strategic Challenges

As Indian troops brace for another harsh winter along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, the Indian Army is facing the formidable task of maintaining its forward positions in one of the world’s most treacherous terrains. For the...
China

Second China Shock: Should the U.S. Go It Alone or Form Coalition?

China, long known as the world’s manufacturing superpower, continues to pile on more production capacity at an astounding pace. This has left many countries, especially the United States, scrambling to reassess their manufacturing strategies. The fear of being stripped of...
Australia-China Trade

Australia-China Rock Lobster Trade Resumes: Cautious Celebration Amid Global Geopolitical Shifts

Australian exporters, the country’s rock lobster industry is poised to resume exports to China following a breakthrough agreement at the ASEAN summit in Laos last week. After a prolonged trade standoff, the deal, which will take several weeks to finalize,...
Palau National Congress House Of Delegates

Palau Election: Potential Battleground for China–Taiwan Rivalry in the Pacific

While much of the world’s attention is focused on the upcoming U.S. election on November 5, another significant political event will unfold across the Pacific in the tiny island nation of Palau. A tourism-dependent microstate with just over 16,000 registered...
Sword-2024B military drills by the PLA Eastern Theater Command.

China’s PLA Conducts Massive Military Drills Near Taiwan: Joint Sword-2024B Targets US Deterrence

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) launched and completed the Joint Sword-2024B Exercise near Taiwan on Monday. This extensive display of military power focused on deterring potential U.S. intervention in any future conflicts in the Taiwan Strait. The exercise, conducted...
Chinese Coast Guard vessel takes part in a joint Chinese-Russian coast guard exercise Pacific Patrol

China and Russia’s Submarine Prowess Unveiled Amid Growing Tensions in the Pacific

The South China Sea escalate and tensions rise over the potential for conflict in Taiwan, China and Russia are making significant advances in their submarine capabilities. These developments, aimed at strengthening their naval prowess, are clear demonstrations of their military...
China Economic

Chinese Stocks Rebound, Markets Weigh Xi Jinping’s Long-Term Vision Against Immediate Stimulus Needs

Chinese stocks are showing signs of recovery, but investors are now wrestling with a familiar dilemma: the tension between President Xi Jinping’s long-term policy ambitions and the market's appetite for short-term stimulus. This conflict has resurfaced as Beijing seeks to...
Andrei Belousov, Russia's Defence Minister, attends a meeting with Zhang Youxia, Vice Chairman of China's Central Military Commission, in Beijing, China, in this still image taken from video released on October 15, 2024. Russian Defence Ministry

Russia and China Hold “Substantive” Military Talks to Strengthen Partnership Amid Rising Tensions with U.S.

Russia and China have deepened their military and defense cooperation, with high-level talks between Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov and China’s Central Military Commission Vice Chairman, Zhang Youxia, marking a significant step forward in their partnership. Both countries, long seen...
China's Economic Boom Days Have Passed, According to Australia’s Biggest Pension Fund

China’s Economic Boom Days Have Passed: Australia’s Biggest Pension Fund

China’s latest stimulus measures, aimed at stabilizing its faltering property market, may provide short-term relief, but long-term economic growth prospects are less promising, according to Mark Delaney, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of AustralianSuper, Australia’s largest pension fund. Delaney, speaking at...
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