Chinese FM gives boilerplate reply to question on India- China relations. Suggests that another power is creating the rift, and implying that India is not able to make independent decisions.
Deeply grieved at tragic demise of Gen. Bipin Rawat. Worked closely with him. A fine and decent public figure. Heartfelt condolences to his family. Om Shanti.
Got advance copy of new book. Explores how China’s leaders navigated the end of the Cold War and the unipolar world to silently rise through the international order
A perspective on why India China relations may have deteriorated and the core issue of mismatched identity perceptions that needs addressing. Thank you Carnegie India for publishing.
Well crafted and data-rich long piece by
@antaragsingh
on the current state of Chinese companies in the Indian market, the challenges they face post-Galwan, and why they have still not given up on the Indian market. Must-read piece.
Delighted and honoured to receive prestigious Ramnath Goenka Award for Excellence in Journalism (Non-fiction Book) for my book ‘The Long Game: How the Chinese Negotiate with India’ at ceremony in New Delhi today. Award was presented by Shri Nitin Gadkari. Published
@PenguinIndia
My four long form papers on India- China dynamics published by
@CarnegieIndia
along with Hindi and Marathi translations can be accessed through this link. 👇
The book is 360 degree view of 1970s when China set out on path to becoming a major power, and about the inner party struggle for China’s soul. Here is link to pre order. Out in bookstores on 7 May.
Delighted to announce my new book published by
@PenguinIndia
narrating the story of India’s relations with China and U.S. in the early years through prism of four major events in Indo-Pacific. Preorder now at this link 👇
In bookstores after 22 January.
Chinese Vice FM Le Yucheng makes important speech on 6 May to spell out Xi Jinping’s new idea - Global Security Initiative. Points worth noting: 1. GSI shows China acts like responsible and rules- bound power; 2. Re-defines what China meant by ‘no limits’ and ‘no forbidden areas’
Recent talk on India China relations by leading Chinese scholar Liu Zongyi, shared by
@thomasgdgeddes
Main point: India-China ties will be defined by confrontation and competition in the short, medium and possibly long term.
The Financial Times (London) mentions my new book The Long Game, as part of three book review. Says author “uses his book to set forth a fascinating deconstruction of China’s negotiating techniques in high-stakes situations”. Read here
1/3 My new working paper for
@CarnegieIndia
examines why existing CBMs may not have worked, and options for India to build back a framework for peace and tranquility in border regions.
Seemingly spontaneous protest converging again at Urumqi Road in Shanghai, despite heavy police presence. People are shouting “let them go 放人!” 😮 Apparently in reference to those arrested at previous protests.
Says India is focused on building South Asia as strategic foundation with India at the centre, in order to control Indian Ocean. Claims that India’s core strategy is to use ‘Kashmir, Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim and Arunachal as internal lines of defence.
The
@the_hindu
@ananthkrishnan
highlights key message from Chinese FM’s presser: ‘From Five Eyes and Quad to AUKUS,” he said, “the U.S. is staging a ‘54321’ formation in the Asia Pacific. It is by no means a blessing but a sinister move.’ He is making connections & drawing lines
Brilliant essay by China scholar
@yuenyuenang
about the how and the why if Chinese modernisation, and the perils of following top-down policy approach.
Ananth Krishnan’s decision to write a Newsletter on China will provide a much needed Indian perspective on what’s going on in China. Recommended reading for China watchers.
Former NSA Menon’s paper on internal dynamics of Xi’s China and its implications for rest of world, is precise and relevant to understanding Chinese behaviour. Recommended reading
Former US Dy NSA Matt Pottinger’s essay on China in Foreign Affairs. China, he says, claims its moves are defensive but is, in reality, playing offence. Worth reading.
China’s government cannot be understood without a proper comprehension of the culture and ideology of the Communist Party. Greg Sheridan’s piece in the Weekend Australian .
Indian Ambassador’s message to China at Track 2 meeting - don’t shift goalposts, respect for sensitivities has to be mutual, and treat us as equals. On point.
The release of my new book ‘After Tiananmen: The Rise of China’ by
@CarnegieIndia
yesterday in the company of Evan Feigenbaum, Ashley Tellis, Samantha Hoffman, Srinath Raghavan.
My new working paper
@CarnegieIndia
on China and Nepal, brings historical perspective to 21st century issue, and suggests possible options for India going forward.
My review of Bethany Allen’s new book ‘Beijing Rules: China’s Quest for Global Influence’. Recommended reading for those interested in how China uses economic coercion to influence the policies of others.
How did India decide to recognise communist China? Why did India not heed America’s advice? What role did Britain play in India’s decision? In my book. Can be preordered:
A must-read testimony by
@EvanFeigenbaum
on what America has to do to stay relevant to Indo Pacific. The sharp point about India towards the end warrants serious reflection.
Thought provoking piece by
@HalBrands
on 5 possible Chinese strategies to regain Taiwan - passive coercion, seizing offshore islands, blockade, bombardment and war, and the attendant risks for President Xi.
Essay by Blanchette and Maderios on the Future of China’s Communist Party under Xi, is a brilliant read for anyone wanting an overview of where it stands in 2021.
My new book ‘Crosswinds’ has details of Krishna Menon’s interesting conversations with Zhou Enlai of China and John Foster Dulles of the US, that shaped US-China-India dynamics at a critical time in our diplomacy. Can be preordered here:
Piece in
@ForeignPolicy
by
@am_i_t_kumar
on state of China’s economy well worth reading. Negative inflation, low fixed gross capital formation, sluggish property sector and not enough consumption is a worrying long term problem.
Those who wish to know more about how Xi Jinping’s early life and career shaped his political views, should read Joseph Torigian’s excellent 2018 essay at link below:
Recommend reading this interview by Andrew Small and Bonnie Glaser on what China can offer Taliban and ask in return.
@ajwsmall
analysis worth paying attention to
Former FS Shyam Saran’s review of my new book ‘Crosswinds’ in Business Standard. “Outstanding piece of contemporary history writing…laying bare the complex interplay of interests, attitudes and changing perceptions’ of 4 major countries in evolving post WWII Indo Pacific order.”
Sergey Radchenko’s perceptive essay on Sino-Russian relations is worth reading, especially why he thinks America will not succeed in driving a wedge between them. This is a new type of Relationship, he writes
Must read report by
@CSIS
on new US policy controls to cripple China’s AI-related and chip production industry. Goal is “strangling with an intent to kill”.
Today’s PLA Daily mirrors Chinese VFM’s talk, saying that US is creating ‘gangs’ in Indo Pacific to build a NATO-like structure. Describes QUAD as part of it. Chinese text. Different parts of Chinese system aligning on this issue.