Jan 21, 2022 03:24 PM ISTChina’s growing influence in West Asia not a theory anymore — It’s a reality
The dash to China by West Asian power centres, specifically the Gulf and Iran, is ultimately ‘middle powers’ of the region committing realpolitik manoeuvring under the larger US-China competition architecture to achieve their strategic goals
Jan 21, 2022 10:51 AM ISTWhy cryptocurrencies are facing multiple headwinds
A host of reasons ranging from the ban on cryptocurrencies by China, the troubles in Kazakhstan and the end of easy money is responsible for the current woes of cryptocurrencies
Jan 17, 2022 08:57 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | Why China is a threat to India-Maldives ties
China has stepped up its political actions in the Maldives as an anti-India politician came out of prison and the “India out” campaign picks up steam
Jan 10, 2022 09:24 AM ISTThe Eastern Window: Prospects for Chinese stocks in 2022
Hugely devalued Chinese stocks may seem like an alluring opportunity but there are serious risks involved in accumulating them.
Jan 07, 2022 10:49 AM ISTChina’s strategy is to instil the fear of war and win without fighting
The mobilisation in Ladakh served as a signal to the US that China can simultaneously mobilise for war on two fronts, even at the height of a pandemic, and has the economic capacity to afford it
Jan 06, 2022 12:35 PM ISTChina economy: the fallout from the Evergrande crisis
The crackdown on real estate ordered by Xi Jinping is putting growing pressure on local governments and many companies
Jan 06, 2022 08:35 AM ISTThe Eastern Window: How China’s military used the pandemic to expand global footprint
China provided medical assistance including vaccines to 56 countries through the hands of its soldiers allowing the People’s Liberation Army to become a powerful diplomatic force.
Dec 27, 2021 09:34 AM ISTTHE EASTERN WINDOW: Why India should join the West in boycotting Olympic Games in Beijing
With western countries announcing a diplomatic boycott of the winter Olympic Games, India has been offered a golden opportunity to counter China and raise the border issue at the international level.
Dec 27, 2021 09:17 AM IST
2022 could be the year of free trade pacts for India
India’s exports in 2021-22 have every chance of hitting the $400 billion target. This has given it the confidence to pursue FTAs
Dec 13, 2021 09:17 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | China creates digital levers to control Pakistan
Pakistan is about to hand over levers to control its digital resources and power structure to China, under the Digital Silk Road plan
Dec 06, 2021 04:38 PM ISTThrough Iran nuclear talks, US balances Israel and China
For Washington, the path to the Indo-Pacific seems to run through West Asia
Dec 06, 2021 08:46 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | How the West is fighting China’s Belt and Road
The US, European Union and Great Britain have announced separate infrastructure development plans to counter China’s Belt and Road Initiative. These moves are more about geopolitical rivalry than business although they might prove to be of some benefit to India
Nov 29, 2021 10:00 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | War clouds emerging around the Taiwan Strait
China is intensifying its efforts to take over Taiwan. The big question is whether the US would stand by the island nation in case of a war.
- Nov 16, 2021 01:46 PM IST
China’s nuclear build-up: ‘one of the largest shifts in geostrategic power ever’
While the Pentagon keeps a tab on the full range of military expansion of China, the nuclear scale-up has commanded huge attention because it has happened so quickly
Nov 10, 2021 06:16 PM ISTAs China’s property crisis spreads, Beijing says there’s nothing to see
China’s approach may stem panic, but it sidesteps broader pressures on the sector and the economy
Nov 08, 2021 12:13 PM ISTChina turns inward: Xi Jinping, COP26 and the pandemic
Responding to acute domestic pressures and hostility abroad, Beijing appears to be slowly decoupling from the west
Nov 08, 2021 10:05 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | China’s growth model at risk as Xi tightens grip
Supporters of the Chinese government say Xi’s policies are aimed at putting more money into the hands of the middle class and encouraging them to increase consumption, which in turn will result in economic growth in the medium term
Nov 05, 2021 10:00 AM IST‘Peter Thiel would support Donald Trump if he runs in 2024, but…’
In an interview to Moneycontrol, Max Chafkin, the author of the biography on Silicon Valley entrepreneur Peter Thiel, talks about Thiel’s ideology, views on China and his effect on US politics
Oct 28, 2021 05:20 PM ISTManufacturing | India needs to leapfrog China with intelligent, adaptive robots
Investing in standard automation will not work when China has had a headstart for decades. China’s manufacturing labour productivity is 4-5 times higher than that of India. This is mainly due to their investments in robotics and automation over the years
Oct 25, 2021 08:42 AM ISTThe Eastern Window | Coal crisis casts a shadow on China’s climate action
The biggest energy crisis in decades and its potential for social unrest are forcing China's leadership to reverse its decisions on cutting down coal consumption
Oct 20, 2021 11:12 AM ISTIndia-China Ties | Is New Delhi finally calling out Beijing for its bad behaviour?
A major change in tone and tenor in New Delhi’s response to China’s activities across India’s borders is evident, especially if one compares the latest Ministry of External Affairs statement with one from just a year ago
Oct 14, 2021 01:53 PM ISTThe real question about China for investors
Beijing’s policymaking process is the main issue, not political objectives
Oct 11, 2021 12:42 PM ISTThe Eastern Window | Can China save its Belt and Road plan amid rising buyer’s remorse?
Countries who are participating in BRI are increasingly wary of falling into a debt trap
Oct 05, 2021 12:35 PM ISTThe bull case for investing in China
History suggests adverse regulatory changes in China often are followed by sharp rebounds in share prices driven by broadly favourable policy actions
Sep 30, 2021 09:45 AM ISTWhy the world cannot wean away from coal quickly
China has the largest renewable energy base globally and is still hostage to coal. Green energy is estimated to meet only half of incremental global electricity demand in 2021 and 2022
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