Us And China
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Spy balloons are not new. Militaries have been using them for centuries
The episode of the Chinese spy balloon prying into US proves that olde technologies are still being developed to achieve military effects.
Frank Ledwidge, The Conversation
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To understand how China’s public diplomacy is changing under Xi, just watch his new year speeches
Over the years, Beijing has become more assertive in calling for a ‘new type of great-power relationship’ with the US.
Yan Wu, The Conversation & Richard Thomas, The Conversation
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US warns China of further sanctions over disqualification of four Hong Kong legislators
US National Security Advisor said Beijing has ‘flagrantly violated its international commitments’.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Lok Sabha elections: Fifth phase records estimated voter turnout of 60.48%
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Harmanpreet Singh – the calm leader and ruthless drag-flicker for team India
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BJP MP Brij Bhushan Singh pleads not guilty to sexual harassment charges
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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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Is Trump’s TikTok deal a national security win or an election gimmick?
If the deal goes ahead – and that is far from certain – Oracle and Walmart will take around 20% of TikTok Global, with ByteDance retaining 80%.
Paul Haskell-Dowland, The Conversation & Nathalie Collins, The Conversation
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China flies fighter jets across Taiwan boundary during US official’s visit to Taipei
The Taiwanese air force said its missiles tracked the planes and ‘drove them out’.
Scroll Staff
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China engaged in ‘provocative military action’ with India, other neighbours, says White House
The White House in a report criticised Beijing’s predatory economic policies, military buildup, disinformation campaigns and human rights violations.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Shyam Rangeela mimics famous politicians reacting to his nomination being rejected
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Watch: Classical dancers perform Bharatnatyam and Odissi duet to ‘Sakal Ban’ from ‘Heeramandi’
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Watch: Two musicians simultaneously play the violin with one hand and the piano with another
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Caught on camera: Streaking meteorite turns night sky blue across Portugal and Spain
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Watch: Ed Sheeran sings Punjabi remix of ‘Shape of You’, accompanied by Bhangra dancers
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US lifts China’s currency manipulator tag; Beijing says move is in line with facts
After the announcement, the Chinese yuan currency strengthened to its highest level in more than five months.
Scroll Staff
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US designates China a currency manipulator for the first time since 1994
The decision came on the day when Beijing let the yuan weaken below 7 per dollar to its lowest in 11 years.
Scroll Staff
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Weaponising soybeans: How China is using a key commodity to hit back at the US in Trump’s trade war
Beijing has reportedly halted all purchases of US soybeans. The crop is United States’ second-most valuable export to China, after airplanes.
Ian Sheldon, The Conversation
The Reel
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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Is Anirban Bhattacharya Bengali cinema’s white knight?
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Start the week with a film: Why Farah Khan’s ‘Main Hoon Na’ endures
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‘Chandu Champion’ trailer: Kartik Aaryan in biopic of Paralympic gold medalist Murlikant Petkar
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Act cautiously’: China criticises US for circulating draft UN proposal to ban Masood Azhar
Beijing said the US’ move had reduced the authority of the sanctions committee as a main anti-terrorism body of the Security Council.
Scroll Staff
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China is slowly filling the power vacuum as multiple crises challenge the US-led world order
A new equilibrium is underway, and the process will last until the United States and China find a power balance.
Xueying Zhang & Yue (Hans) Zhu
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As China-US rivalry grows, it’s advantage North Korea – and bad news for denuclearisation
In a zero-sum game with Washington, Beijing could end up tolerating Pyongyang’s nuclear ambitions.
Taehwa Hong
The Field
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Football: Germany’s Toni Kroos to retire from the sport after Euros
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Archery, World Cup Yecheon: Jyothi Surekha Vennam qualifies fourth in women’s individual compound
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Wrestling, Olympics 2024: Vinesh Phogat, Antim Panghal to go to Paris after WFI calls off trials
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Boxing: India loses an Asian Games medal after Parveen Hooda’s doping suspension
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: With new coach, captain at helm, Indian women’s team look towards new era