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Tom Harper, The Conversation
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In the Taliban, China looks to find a new ally as it deepens ties with Islamic nations
Muslim nations are an important source of markets and natural resources for Beijing, with China moving into West Asian markets otherwise dominated by the US.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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Why American sanctions on Tehran could hand China near monopoly on Iranian oil and trade
As the sanctions scare away Western firms from doing business in the country, Beijing will likely fill the void.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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Why China won’t allow growing global outrage over Rohingya crisis to undermine the Myanmar regime
Beijing’s interests are a decisive economic influence in the country.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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BJP’s street-fighters in coastal Karnataka want a share in power
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Lok Sabha polls: Ladakh MP rallies supporters after BJP drops him from candidate list
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Chinese blockbuster ‘Wolf Warriors 2’ contains clues to China’s foreign policy
Just as Hollywood’s Rambo took on the might of the Soviet empire in the 1980s, Wu Jing battles China’s foreign enemies.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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China is struggling to balance its soft-power strategy with its fearsome reputation
It's all very well to be intimidating, but the Asian giant needs to win people over too.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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Magic mountains and sea serpents: the secrets of early Arctic maps
The earliest maps of the Arctic were far more exciting than ours today.
Tom Harper, The Conversation
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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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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes