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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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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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: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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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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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Diaz and Chhangte on target as Mumbai City beat FC Goa to enter final