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No decoupling of border issues, normalcy: India’s firm stand amid China’s map excesses ahead of G20

“The Chinese alignment, as was apparent from Chinese statements, was inexplicable on the basis of any geographic principle.” In 1960, Sarvepalli Gopal, a historian who had worked in the external affairs ministry and negotiated boundary issues with the Chinese authorities, reflected on being befuddled during the talks.

Newslaundry

As Taiwan's government races to counter China, most people aren't worried about war

Taiwan’s government is racing to counter China, buying nearly $19 billion in military equipment from the U

The Independent UK

An uneven rebound: On the economy

The months ahead could prove to be more challenging for the Indian economy with global headwinds combining with domestic pressures

The Hindu

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US House Foreign Affairs Committee chair calls Russia-China alliance the biggest threat since WWII

The chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee says a partnership between the Russian and Chinese leaders worries him, calling it the biggest threat to Europe and the Pacific since World War II

The Independent UK

China's new national map has set off a wave of protests. Why?

China has upset many countries in the Asia-Pacific region with the release of a new official map that lays claim to most of the South China Sea, as well as contested parts of India and Russia, and official objections continue to mount

The Independent UK

Parliament special session should include discussion on Chinese transgressions: Owaisi

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded a debate on the border issue with China, along with others, in the special session of Parliament convened by the government even as he said that any Bill on ‘one nation-one election’ would be unconstitutional.

The Hindu

US vice chair of Armed Services Committee promises 'resolute reaction' if Taiwan is attacked

A U.S. congressional delegation visiting Taiwan says the U.S. would act if the island was attacked and promised to resolve the $19 billion backlog in its defense purchases from the U.S. Rob Wittman, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, said: “Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan…

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Pope visits Mongolia for first time amid strained relations with China, Russia

Pope Francis arrived in Mongolia on Friday morning on a visit to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.

France 24

Biden hopes Xi Jinping will attend G20 amid reports Chinese president will skip Delhi summit

Analysts suggest Chinese leader may be reluctant to give neighbouring rival India the spotlight

The Guardian - AU

China’s ‘replica’ guns for Solomon Islands likely real, US cable claimed

US diplomats doubted explanations that Chinese shipment contained replica weapons, previously unseen documents show.

Al Jazeera

Mapping the way forward: on China and its neighbours

China must note that repairing relations with its neighbours including India will require slowly rebuilding trust on a foundation of greater mutual sensitivity

The Hindu

Pope makes first visit to Mongolia as Vatican relations with Russia and China are again strained

Pope Francis is travelling to Mongolia to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities

The Independent UK

Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm presence at G-20 summit in Delhi

G-20 Summit in Delhi nears, Chinese President Xi Jinping yet to confirm attendance; other leaders, including U.S. President Biden, U.K., France, Germany, Canada, Japan, Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Prince MbS, have confirmed; Russian President Putin and Mexican President Obrador to send representatives. If Xi Jinping doesn’t attend, it is reported that…

The Hindu

North Korea says it has simulated ‘scorched earth’ nuclear strikes on South Korea

North Korea says it fired two ballistic missiles to practise strikes on its neighbour in the event of war

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The Independent UK

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rival

North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea

The Guardian - UK

Cleverly’s humiliating China visit was the perfect symbol of isolated, ill-led ‘global Britain’

The foreign minister set off with the aim of both ‘standing up for our values’ and securing profitable trade. He failed at both, says foreign policy commentator Simon Tisdall

Al Jazeera

US approves military aid for Taiwan under programme for sovereign states

The move is likely to anger Beijing, which claims the self-ruled island as its own territory.

The Guardian - UK

Thursday briefing: What we learned from the foreign secretary’s trip to China

In today’s newsletter: The UK foreign secretary met senior Chinese officials for talks in Beijing – was there anything to gain?

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The Independent UK

Japan's defense ministry requests nearly 12% budget increase to bolster military's strike capability

Japan's defense ministry is requesting a nearly 12% budget increase that includes two warships with advanced radar and long-range cruise missiles

The Independent UK

North Korea says it simulated nuclear attacks on South Korea and rehearsed occupation of its rivals

North Korea says its latest missile launches were a simulation of “scorched earth” nuclear strikes on South Korea

Al Jazeera

Malaysia rejects new China map claiming entire South China Sea

Government says ‘complex’ dispute needs to be resolved through dialogue and urges swift agreement on code of conduct.

The Times of India

North Korea holds ‘scorched earth’ missile test to defy US

North Korea test-fired two suspected ballistic missiles about a week after it failed to put a spy satellite into orbit, in a show of defiance after the US sent a B-1B strategic bomber to airspace off the peninsula for military drills with South Korea.

Al Jazeera

‘Lively in faith’: Pope Francis heads to Mongolia with eye on diplomacy

Mongolia, between Russia and China, could help ease church’s troubled ties with Beijing and lift Ukraine peace efforts.

The Hindu

Letters to The Editor — August 31, 2023

Readers’ mail to The Hindu’s Letters to The Editor

The Conversation

Why the United States will have to accept China's growing influence and strength

After wrapping up a recent four-day trip to China, United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told a media briefing: “We believe that the world is big enough for both of our countries to thrive.”

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