Category: China
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Strategic Pivot: India and China Reconnect
Diplomatic realignment is visibly underway in Asia. As U.S.–India tensions rise, New Delhi appears to be recalibrating its external strategy by cautiously re-engaging with Beijing. Recent diplomatic visits, renewed discussions on easing border frictions, and signals of cooperation on select economic and regional issues indicate that India is exploring ways…
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Strategic Shifts in the Global Economy and India’s “Make in India” Drive
The interplay of global economic forces—most notably the ongoing U.S.–China tariff tensions, evolving inflationary trends, and the reshaping of supply chains—is redefining the strategic contours of India’s economic landscape. These shifts present both opportunities and challenges for India’s Make in India initiative, which aims to position the country as a…
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Strategic Energy Interests Drive China’s Defiance
China’s latest pushback against U.S. demands to halt purchases of Russian and Iranian oil is not simply a matter of political posturing—it is rooted in deep strategic and economic imperatives. Energy security remains a cornerstone of Beijing’s long-term planning, and the country’s dependency on discounted oil from Moscow and Tehran…
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Trump’s Tariff Threats and the Resilience of India’s Growth Story
Recent remarks by former U.S. President Donald Trump, suggesting that the “Indian economy is dead,” have sparked debate on whether stringent tariff barriers from the U.S. could significantly harm India’s economic trajectory. While such statements may capture headlines, the reality is more nuanced and rooted in both data and structural…
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China’s Vision for Global AI Governance: Unity or Strategic Assertion?
As artificial intelligence (AI) advances at breakneck speed, the global community is confronted with a central question: Who should lead in shaping the norms and regulations of this transformative technology? In a decisive and strategically timed move, China has put forth a comprehensive proposal to form a global AI governance…
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Global Economy Distribution 2025: A Deepening Imbalance Between Population and GDP
In 2025, the global economy remains starkly unbalanced when examined through the lens of population versus GDP distribution. The following offers a compelling snapshot of how economic power continues to be concentrated in regions with smaller population shares, raising critical questions about equity, global development, and economic sustainability. The Population-Economy…
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How China’s Emerging Sectors Could Propel It to Become the World’s Largest Economy
China is undergoing a profound economic transformation, driven by a shift from traditional growth engines like real estate and low-cost manufacturing to a diversified economy powered by emerging sectors. These include next-generation information technology, artificial intelligence (AI), biosciences, new energy, advanced manufacturing, and new materials. Collectively, these industries form the…
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How U.S. and EU De-risking Policies Are Reshaping Global Supply Chain Dynamics
The evolving global trade landscape is witnessing a fundamental shift as the United States and European Union adopt de-risking policies aimed at minimizing critical dependencies without abandoning open markets. These policies, often misunderstood as decoupling, focus instead on selective diversification, resilience-building, and risk mitigation—particularly in sectors deemed vital for national…
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How China’s Economic Rebalancing Will Influence Global Manufacturing Demand
China’s ongoing economic rebalancing is not just a domestic shift—it’s a global economic event with far-reaching implications. As the country transitions from an investment-heavy, export-oriented growth model to one that prioritizes domestic consumption, services, and innovation, the ripple effects are being felt across the global manufacturing landscape. This transformation is…
