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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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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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 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
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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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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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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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: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit