Synopsis: Anyone within range of China’s expanding navy will have to build capabilities faster and/or work more closely with the US. Introduction The article highlights how China, over the years, has strengthened its military capabilities while other countries are lacking behind. What is the defence expenditure of various countries in comparison to China? USA:… Continue reading Dominance by default: How China was handed East Asia on a platter
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China-led South Asian Initiative
Source: The Hindu Relevance: Understanding China’s strategy in undermining India’s role in South Asia Synopsis: China-led South Asian initiative feels like yet another attempt by China to create a parallel bloc in South Asia to counter India. Contents1 Background2 About China-led South Asian initiative3 Issues/Concerns4 India’s stand Background Bangladesh has said that India too can… Continue reading China-led South Asian Initiative
China’s realpolitik lesson to India
Context: The well-known historian Avtar Singh Bhasin’s latest book “Nehru, Tibet and China” answers a simple question: As both India and China emerged in their current avatars at the end of the 1940s, what went wrong in relations between them and why. About the India-China war in 1962: Like other analysts, he also apportions a large share of the blame… Continue reading China’s realpolitik lesson to India
India-China standoff casts shadow on Nathu La border trade
News: The tensions between India and China has affected trade along the Nathu La. Facts: Nathu La: It is a mountain pass in the Himalayas connecting Sikkim with Chumbi Valley of the Tibetan Plateau in China. It is one of the three open trading border posts between China and India; the others being Shipkila in… Continue reading India-China standoff casts shadow on Nathu La border trade
India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
News: India and China have agreed on five points to guide their approach to the situation on the Line of Actual Control(LAC). Facts: Five Points: India and China should take guidance from the consensus of the leaders on developing India-China relations including not allowing differences to become disputes. The current situation in the border areas… Continue reading India, China agree on 5-point plan to de-escalate LAC stand-off
Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
News: A new infectious disease called Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome(SFTS) caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China. Facts: SFTS virus: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) belongs to the Bunyavirus family and is transmitted to humans through tick bites. Origin: The virus was first identified… Continue reading Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
China successfully launches first Mars mission
News: China has successfully launched a Mars mission called Tianwen-1. Facts: Tianwen-1 mission: It is China’s first Mars exploration mission.The name comes from the long poem “Tianwen,” meaning Questions to Heaven. Objectives: The mission was launched to fulfil three objectives: To orbit the red planet for comprehensive observation. To land on Martian soil and send… Continue reading China successfully launches first Mars mission
China makes new claim in eastern border with Bhutan
News: China has made territorial claims over Sakteng wildlife sanctuary in eastern Bhutan at an online meeting of the Global Environment Facility(GEF). Facts: Sakteng Wildlife Sanctuary: It is located in Trashigang District, Eastern Bhutan. It is listed as a tentative site in Bhutan’s Tentative List for UNESCO inclusion. The sanctuary represents the easternmost temperate ecosystems… Continue reading China makes new claim in eastern border with Bhutan
China launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
News: China has successfully launched the last satellite of its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS). Facts: BeiDou Navigation Satellite System(BDS): It is a Chinese satellite navigation system. Type: Military and commercial Coverage: Global Total satellites: 35 (2020) Additional Facts: Global Navigation Satellite System: GPS (US), GLONASS (Russia), Galileo (EU), BeiDou (China). Additionally, there are two regional… Continue reading China launches last satellite for its BeiDou Navigation Satellite System
The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
News: China has accorded the pangolin the highest level of protection and removed the scales of the Pangolin from its list of approved traditional medicines. Facts: Pangolin: They are scaly anteater mammals of the order Pholidota.They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Habitat:… Continue reading The pangolin: can the protection upgrade by China curb its trafficking?
