There are compelling reasons for scepticism. To begin with, Trump recently visited the People’s Republic of China and appeared to display considerable warmth towards its leader, Xi Jinping
While China may today renounce imperial analogies publicly, the optics of the diplomacy being crafted by Xi echo the past. These include the ‘Tributary System’ and an adage on keeping enemies engaged with one another.
Diplomatic dexterity cannot substitute for technological depth. Unless we independently design, fabricate, or govern frontier AI, we will find its alignment dictated by the attempted G2 and the alliance they foster
Xi-Putin Summit Live, Xi-Jinping-Vladimir Putin Meeting in Beijing Live Updates: During the talks, Xi called for an end to all hostilities in the West Asia region, saying that situationg in the Gulf region was at a "critical juncture" between war and peace.
Trump’s apparent headway with China could be pomp and rhetoric. Or, this could be the beginning of the US acceptance of the inevitability of the latter's military, technological, and economic ascendance, requiring a modified mechanism to co-exist with China
China has gained relative to the US and grown more confident despite its economic headwinds. It has the tools and the strategic discipline to manage escalation dynamics
During the talks, Xi warned Trump that mishandling the Taiwan issue could push US-China ties toward "clashes and even conflicts", according to reports.
From ISRO's historic launch of 36 satellites to Liz Truss resigning from the British prime ministerial post, here are the most compelling pictures of the week from around the world.
High drama ensued at the concluding session of the ruling Communist Party Congress in Beijing on Saturday as former president Hu Jintao was escorted out of the podium under the full glare of the media.
Addressing the centenary celebrations, President Xi Jinping called for building a strong military to defend the country and warned that the Chinese people will never allow any foreign force to "bully, oppress, or subjugate them".
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Chennai Friday for a two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the coastal town of Mahabalipuram, some 50 km away from the city.
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday began their last round of one-on-one talks on the second day of a two-day informal summit. They met at the East Lake and took a brisk walk while interacting with each other. They also enjoyed a boat ride over the lake.
PM Modi was among the many dignitaries present at the Twelfth G20 Summit held at Hamburg, northern Germany. US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull were also present.
Replying to the no-confidence motion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when it came to Doklam, the Congress was all over the place when asked about meeting Chinese officials. And on surgical strikes, he said, the party's comments were childish.
The 100-day vigil: How a custodial death case ended in a state-ordered cremation
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After 100 days, the body of 26-year-old Dalit man Akash Delison was finally removed from a government hospital and cremated under police protection. His family had demanded justice for his alleged death in police custody and refused to accept the body until all 16 involved officers were arrested. Despite actions taken, their demand for accountability remains unmet.
