Jaibans Singh Intense political activity in China has now culminated with Xi Jinping securing for himself an unprecedented third term as President. Now Xi stands self-anointed as the uncrowned Emperor of China for life. It has happened amid a lot of speculation of his failing health and rumours of a coup led by some People's Liberation Army (PLA) Generals who, apparently, … [Read more...] about President Xi Jinping: The uncrowned Emperor of China
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Human rights violations by China need to be contested
Jasbir Sarai The heat on China for gross violation of human rights in various "occupied provinces" - mainly Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong is increasing. It is so because the brutal leadership of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), under the virtual dictator, President Xi Jinping, has increased atrocities in these areas to a degree that is unacceptable to the civilised … [Read more...] about Human rights violations by China need to be contested
China’s Foreign Policy: “My Way or No Way”
Maj Gen C P Singh, Retd “Diplomacy is the art of telling people to go to hell in such a way that they ask for directions.” -- Sir Winston Churchill On 01 July 2021, China celebrated the 100th anniversary of the foundation of Chinese Communist Party (CCP). From its origins, the party sought to transform the nation’s society, economy and politics to bring about “wealth and … [Read more...] about China’s Foreign Policy: “My Way or No Way”
Recalling the Galwan clash one year hence
Brig (Veteran) Anil Gupta The Galwan clash that took place on the night of 15/16 June 2020 at the rugged heights of Eastern Ladakh at Galwan, where the icy Galwan river cuts across the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to enter into Indian territory, will go into the annals of military history as a unique battle much different from the Battle of Galwan fought in 1962 between the … [Read more...] about Recalling the Galwan clash one year hence
COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
Hardeep Bedi “China is ready to strengthen anti-epidemic cooperation with India and provide support and assistance to India. I am confident that under the leadership of the Indian government, the people of India will be able to overcome the epidemic,” said President Xi Jinping of China in early May. There is talk of tonnes of medical supplies, thousands of ventilators, liquid … [Read more...] about COVID crisis: China’s behaviour towards India is a big disappointment
India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Jaibans Singh The whole world is appalled by the recent Chinese aggression against Taiwan, a small island that believes in democracy and self governance and one on which China has cast an evil eye since decades. Sadly, China has been pursuing such belligerent, malevolent policies against its neighbourhood and beyond since decades and the world has always remained a mute … [Read more...] about India’s response to Chinese aggression against Taiwan
Ladakh misadventure has left China between the devil and the deep sea
Jaibans Singh Diplomatic parleys to diffuse the situation between India and China in eastern Ladakh are being carried out with great urgency. Towards this end, the sixth virtual meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs was held on October, 01. The thrust was to take forward the "five-point consensus" between foreign ministers … [Read more...] about Ladakh misadventure has left China between the devil and the deep sea
Global Times: Benchmark of Obnoxious Chinese Information Warfare
Jaibans Singh In the world of today, information has been identified as the biggest asset; it is utilised by Nations for creating beneficial narratives on the one hand and dissension within inimical domains on the other. Authoritarian regimes are masters in the use and misuse of information. It is so because they can ensure full internal secrecy and simultaneously apply … [Read more...] about Global Times: Benchmark of Obnoxious Chinese Information Warfare
Let the Dragon Remain Pushed to the Wall
Brig Anil Gupta While the world struggles to combat the deadly pandemic spread by the Chinese Wuhan virus, Covid 19, the dragon nation believed to be the originator and spreader is busy working out its options to combat the international pressure and campaign launched against it. The nation which was dreaming of becoming the world leader is today finding itself … [Read more...] about Let the Dragon Remain Pushed to the Wall