40 h. ago Why India is losing ground over Bangladesh and Myanmar to regional rivals

India is facing multiple geopolitical challenges in the region as Bangladesh and Myanmar show signs of drifting away from New Delhi’s orbit amid its long-standing disputes with Pakistan and China. Dhaka has been drawing closer to Islamabad following the downfall in 2024 of its former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who had close ties with Delhi during her rule, while China has continued to maintain its influence in Myanmar since the junta in Naypyidaw ousted the elected government in a coup in...

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1 week ago Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing

Ireland’s China visit underscores EU divisions over how to handle Beijing  RFI

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3 w. ago Beijing courts handled 15,000 patent cases involving bottleneck technologies

Beijing courts handled 15,000 patent cases involving bottleneck technologies  China Daily

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3 w. ago China slams Pentagon report, says Beijing handles its relations with New Delhi from long

China slams Pentagon report, says Beijing handles its relations with New Delhi from long-term perspective  The Statesman

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3 w. ago ‘Beijing handles ties with New Delhi from strategic height, long

‘Beijing handles ties with New Delhi from strategic height, long-term lens’: China rejects U.S. report  The Hindu

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4 w. ago China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market

Beijing and New Delhi have taken another step towards normalising economic ties after a five-year rift, as China moves to introduce a simplified visa process for Indian nationals that could help it tap India’s fast-growing travel market. The Chinese embassy in New Delhi said earlier this month that Indian citizens would be able to apply for visas online from December 22, sparing them time-consuming initial in-person visits to the embassy or other consular offices in the country. The move follows...

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