China Expanding Influence in the Pacific: Security, Diplomacy, and Strategic Stakes A New threat to USA?

China Expanding Influence in the Pacific: In recent years, China has been steadily increasing its footprint in the Pacific Islands, a region long considered under the strategic umbrella of traditional powers like the United States and Australia. Since the 2021 riots in Honiara, the capital of the Solomon Islands, China has deployed police forces as …

Read more

Chongqing Port: China’s Secret Trade Weapon With The Mega Hub 1,500 Kilometers from the Sea

Chongqing

Chongqing Port:Tucked away in China’s southwestern interior, far from coastal ports, lies the Chongqing International Logistics Hub Park — a remarkable symbol of the country’s evolving trade dynamics. Despite its inland location, this hub has emerged as one of China’s most critical transit centers, channeling hundreds of thousands of containers annually to and from the …

Read more

China’s EV Giant BYD Cuts Prices by 35%, Shares Plunge More Than 8%

BYD Cuts Prices: Hong Kong-listed shares of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd dropped sharply on Monday, at HKD 425.20, down HKD 40.00 or 8.60% from the previous close of HKD 465.20. The stock opened the day at HKD 459.80 and hit a day high of HKD 463.00, before plunging amid heavy selling …

Read more

India’s Ajit Doval to Visit Russia to Expedite S-400 Delivery and Strengthen Defense Ties

Ajit Doval to Visit Russia:In a significant development aimed at expediting the delivery of the remaining two S-400 air defense systems from Russia, India’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Ajit Doval, is scheduled to visit Moscow next week. The visit underscores India’s focus on strengthening its air defense capabilities amid escalating regional security challenges. Ajit Doval …

Read more

India and Russia to Jointly Develop Next-Generation BrahMos Missiles After Operation Sindoor Success

BrahMos Missile: India’s supersonic cruise missile, BrahMos, has now earned the coveted status of being combat-proven, following its effective deployment during Operation Sindhur. This military operation involved targeted strikes against Pakistani air bases, where BrahMos missiles launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets inflicted significant damage, demonstrating the missile’s precision, speed, and capability to evade air …

Read more

China Trade War Strategy: Tough on the Surface, China holds a $300 billion trade surplus with the United States

China Trade War Strategy:China has taken a firm stance in its ongoing trade war with the United States. At first glance, this position appears justified. The country enjoys a massive $300 billion trade surplus with the US, driven by exports of critical products such as smartphones, industrial machinery, and rare earth minerals vital to advanced …

Read more

India Extends Ban on Pakistan-Registered Aircrafts Amid Ongoing Tensions Until June 23

India Extends Ban on Pakistan-Registered Aircrafts:In a significant development amid escalating regional tensions, India has extended its ban on Pakistan-registered aircraft from entering its airspace until June 23. The restriction, initially enforced on April 30, is part of India’s retaliatory measures following a deadly terrorist attack in Pehelgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians. …

Read more