China's establishment of a new naval base in Cambodia, close to the Malacca Strait linking the Indian Ocean and South China Sea, raises concerns for India's maritime future. The move is seen as an extension of China's assertive actions in the South China Sea, potentially encircling India strategically. The region is rich in resources, and China's claims could trigger resource competition and instability, impacting India's maritime security and trade routes. India's Act East policy involves strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific nations, and China's actions may lead to increased security cooperation in the region to counterbalance its influence.
17 Aug 2023Join us as we delve into the intricacies of China's leadership and the recent insights provided by the China Development Forum (CDF), a crucial annual gathering. In this video, we peel back the layers of China's leadership, revealing the delicate dance of power, loyalty, and policy within the government, as observed through Premier Li Qiang's engagement with Western observers.
28 May 2023Relations are as icy as at any time since formal ties were established four decades ago, with China warning it does not want to be drawn into a new 'Cold War' with the United States.
3 min read21 Oct 2020India on Monday announced that Australia will join the upcoming Malabar exercise which effectively means that all the four-member countries of the 'Quad' or Quadrilateral coalition will be participating in the mega drill
2 min read20 Oct 2020Beijing and members of the ASEAN should work together to remove 'external disruption' in the South China Sea, Wang said during a joint news conference with Malaysia's foreign minister
1 min read13 Oct 2020Negotiations between ASEAN countries and China over a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea will resume no later than November, Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin said
1 min read9 Sep 2020A key project is establishing a COVID-19 response fund to help ASEAN member states buy medical supplies and protective suits
3 min read9 Sep 2020An American warship sailed near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea, the US Navy has said, challenging Beijing's claims on the resource-rich waterway and prompting a warning from the Chinese military
1 min read28 Aug 2020China has escalated its exercise activities by firing ballistic missiles in South China Sea, says Pentagon
2 min read28 Aug 2020The US Commerce Department said the two dozen companies played a 'role in helping the Chinese military construct and militarize the internationally condemned artificial islands in the South China Sea.'
3 min read27 Aug 2020The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared