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BJP govt. capitulating to China: Asad

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Presidential hopeful Lai says Taiwan’s sovereignty is ‘a fact’

Lai’s comments come as China urges the United States to stop selling arms to Taiwan.

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PM Modi ‘lied’ on Chinese incursion into India’s land in Ladakh: Rahul Gandhi

Mr. Gandhi extended the Congress’ support to the demands of the Leh Apex Body and the Kargil Democratic Alliance, which are fighting for the status of the Sixth Schedule, a separate Public Service Commission, reservation of jobs for locals and two separate parliamentary constituencies for Leh and Kargil.

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Ladakh: China has grabbed Indian territory in Ladakh but PM declines...says Rahul Gandhi

The Congress MP was addressing a rally in Kargil during the last leg of his Ladakh visit. Read further on Dynamite News.

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India and Iran drop foreign arbitration clause in Chabahar port issue

In a move aimed at boosting India-Iran commercial relation, Tehran and New Delhi have agreed to drop the clause for arbitration in foreign courts concerning the Chabahar port which had been a hurdle in framing long-term agreement regarding the facility, the Iran Daily has reported. The development is a major…

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Saudi Arabia considering Chinese bid to build nuclear plant, report says

Chinese bid proposes nuclear plant near the border with Qatar and UAE, according to Wall Street Journal report.

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Xi tells Modi that China, India should consider ‘overall interests’ of ties and ‘properly handle’ border issue

China’s Foreign Ministry said that President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in talks on August 23 that both sides “should bear in mind the overall interests” of ties and “handle properly the border issue”. Beijing also said the meeting at the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Johannesburg…

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‘Comrade Nation Builder’: How China views Donald Trump’s indictments in US

Trump’s indictments have spurred incredulity and ridicule in China, and strengthened state narratives of US decline.

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PM Modi, President Xi call for speedy disengagement along LAC

PM Modi and President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg on August 23, 2023; announcement of talks kept under wraps until next day, just prior to the PM’s departure for Greece

The Hindu

Explained | India and the Northern Sea Route

The article explains India's involvement in Arctic cargo traffic is rising; 35% of 8 million tonnes of cargo handled by Murmansk port in first 7 months of 2023. India is interested due to vulnerability of region to climate change, potential hydrocarbon reserves, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. India has signed…

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With Brics expansion, China seeks a global counterweight to US

The five Brics countries have announced plans to add six new members to their club. Observers say the expansion is intended to make the group a stronger player in the "multi-polar world" favoured by China to counter US supremacy. Will it succeed?

Radio France Internationale

Can BRICS dethrone the US dollar? It’ll be an uphill climb, experts say

The world’s reserve currency is facing a challenge from Global South countries who want options beyond the greenback.

Al Jazeera

US approves potential $500m sale of military equipment to Taiwan

The deal with Taiwan, which has not yet been finalised, would exacerbate soaring tensions between the US and China.

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PM Modi, Xi likely to attend East Asia Summit, ASEAN meetings in Jakarta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is now considering plans to fly to Jakarta for a very short visit on September 6, and return to India on September 7 just prior to the G20 summit, which begins on September 9.

Al Jazeera

India ‘fully supports’ BRICS expansion as summit continues

South African officials say more than 40 countries from the Global South have shown interest in joining the BRICS bloc.

Radio France Internationale

No explanation after China's Xi Jinping misses key speech at Brics summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping unexpectedly skipped a speech he'd been due to give at the Brics summit in South Africa – instead sending his commerce minister to speak about the strength of the Chinese economy and to denounce wealthy nations who seek to contain the growth of developing ones.

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Philippines supplies grounded South China Sea ship despite China threats

Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese vessels continue to ‘block, harass and interfere’ with its supply ships.

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The Times of India

Xi Jinping skips speech defending China economy at BRICS business forum

JOHANNESBURG: President Xi Jinping failed to attend a business forum in South Africa where he was expected to deliver a speech defending China’s economy and its support for emerging markets, as fears mount that the Asian nation’s struggles could cause global turbulence.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 1.34% on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 2.14%

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Sri Lanka ‘processing’ China's request for research ship docking that may raise security concerns in India

Sri Lanka is processing a Chinese request to dock a research vessel in October. India had raised security concerns after a similar visit by a Chinese spy vessel last year. The vessel is expected to undertake research with NARA and is one of many Chinese vessels to visit the country.…

The Independent UK

Chinese coast guard blocks Philippine vessels near disputed shoal but two supply boats breach cordon

As a US Navy plane circled, two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in a confrontation in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to Filipino forces guarding a contested shoal

Newslaundry

The West’s mishandling of Ukraine has made BRICS a brighter alternative for multipolarity

As the South African city of Johannesburg hosts the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24, headlines have been devoted to the possibilities of certain anticipated bilateral meets on the sidelines. One such possibility is of Chinese president Xi Jinping and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi having an in-person…

Al Jazeera

US commerce secretary meets China envoy before trip to stabilise ties

Gina Raimondo’s August 27-30 trip is latest effort by the Biden administration to cool US-China tensions.

The Guardian - AU

Rumours swirl after Xi Jinping fails to give key Brics speech

Xi was due to address high profile forum in South Africa, but instead his speech was read out by his commerce minister

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