A surge of Chinese-made weapons and encrypted hardware is powering a dangerous new phase of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. From satellite phones to grenades, see how Beijing’s tech, funneled through Pakistan, is reshaping the security battle and how India’s forces are fighting back.


Pakistani terrorists using Chinese weapons

In a stunning development, Chinese scientists have unveiled a concept for a 'pregnancy robot' with an artificial womb, and it’s sparking a massive ethical debate. This sci-fi technology, once thought to be confined to movies, is now poised to become a reality. We explore the moral implications, the potential benefits, and the fears surrounding a future where human life can be created in a machine.


China offers 'pregnancy robot' for $14,000 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

China’s capital outflows accelerated sharply in July, reaching a record high as investors seized new opportunities to diversify overseas. According to Bloomberg, domestic banks transferred a net $58.3 billion on behalf of clients for securities investments, the largest monthly outflow since records began in 2010.


China's Record Capital Outflows Hit Record High After Market Liberalisation Push

Wang Yi in India: Chinese FM arrives in New Delhi to hold 24th round of LAC dialogue

China on Monday (August 18) stressed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India will help in maintaining the momentum of high-level exchanges and enhance political mutual trust between the two nations, hence signalling positive ties between India and China.&nbsp;Xu Feihong, China's Ambassador to India, in a post on X, said that China wants to take this opportunity to work together with India in implementing the important consensus.&nbsp;When asked about China’s expectation regarding Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India and the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the boundary question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that "China is willing to take the opportunity of Wang's visit to India to work together with the Indian side in implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries."&nbsp;The foreign ministry spokesperson added that it will help “maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, properly manage differences, and promote the sustained, healthy, and stable development of China-India relations.”

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<h2>China's FM visit to India</h2>Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi, who will be on an India visit starting tomorrow, will meet PM Modi on Tuesday.Foreign Minister Yi's meeting with PM Modi comes even as India-China ties look to reset ties, a process started after India and China leaders met on the sidelines of the Kazan BRICS summit last year.&nbsp;The Chinese foreign minister will be on a 3-day visit for the 24th round of India-China Special Representatives (SR) level border talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.&nbsp;Wang Yi will arrive in the Indian national capital on Monday, and will also meet EAM Dr S Jaishankar. This will be the second visit of the Chinese foreign minister to India since the 2020 Galwan clashes, the last being in March 2022.&nbsp;As part of the reset of ties, focus is on cooperation on the sharing of river water data, resumption of direct air services, and exchanges between media and think-tanks. The holy Kailash Mansarovar Yatra started this year after a gap of several years.<h2>China backs India amid Trump's massive tariffs</h2>Last week, China expressed optimism to work with India, and cement political mutual trust, along with handling differences properly.&nbsp;Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a press conference, told reporters that India and China are maintaining interactions at various levels, in order to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.&nbsp;Jian assured that Beijing "stands ready to work with India" to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that the visit will help maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation. 

China on Monday (August 18) stressed that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to India will help in maintaining the momentum of high-level exchanges and enhance political mutual trust between the two nations, hence signalling positive ties between India and China. Xu Feihong, China's Ambassador to India, in a post on X, said that China wants to take this opportunity to work together with India in implementing the important consensus. When asked about China’s expectation regarding Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India and the 24th Round of Talks Between the Special Representatives of China and India on the boundary question, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that "China is willing to take the opportunity of Wang's visit to India to work together with the Indian side in implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries." The foreign ministry spokesperson added that it will help “maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen practical cooperation, properly manage differences, and promote the sustained, healthy, and stable development of China-India relations.”

The Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said that the visit will help maintain the momentum of high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust and strengthen practical cooperation.&nbsp;

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Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to begin a 3-day visit to India, with a key meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The high-level talks are expected to focus trade and regional security.


China's FM Wang YI to meet PM Modi on Tuesday

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to begin a 3-day visit to India, with a key meeting scheduled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The high-level talks are expected to focus on border tensions, trade and regional security.


China's FM Wang YI to begin 3-day India visit, all set meet PM Modi on Tuesday

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning about the deepening China–Russia alliance, calling it a serious threat to global stability. 

Trump also made bold assertions about China's intentions toward Taiwan, suggesting that a military move could be imminent if global powers do not act decisively.

Trump's big claim on China's Taiwan plan | 'Won't invade Taiwan under my presidency' 

Reports suggest that a scheduled visit on August 25th by U.S. Trade negotiators to New Delhi has been deferred. This halts the sixth round of talks on the proposed bilateral trade agreement. This follows Trump’s remarks in Alaska, hinting at secondary tariff relief for India and China.

Trump: 'May not impose sanctions on India, China' 

Trump warns of growing Sino-Russia alliance | Big claims on China's Taiwan plan

The global economy is at a crossroads with US consumers still spending, China slowing down, and Britain posting a surprise rebound. From inflationary pressures in America to tariff headwinds in Asia and labour shortages in Europe, the week’s data paints a mixed picture of resilience and strain. US retail sales rose for the second straight month in July, marking the first back-to-back advance this year. The data eased fears of a sharp pullback in spending, even as households remain wary of higher prices from potential tariff-driven inflation.&nbsp;As per Bloomberg, the July gains were broad-based and the previous month’s numbers were revised upward. Still, economists caution that weakening consumer sentiment and a softening jobs market could weigh on future demand. At the same time, inflation showed signs of quickening. Underlying US inflation accelerated in July at the fastest pace since the start of 2025, fuelled by services such as airfares. While goods prices rose only modestly, Bloomberg noted that the surge in services pushed the core Consumer Price Index higher, raising questions about whether tariffs could add further inflationary pressure.<h2>Housing affordability crisis deepens</h2>Beyond retail spending, US households are also grappling with worsening housing affordability. According to Bloomberg, buying a home has become significantly more expensive than renting across America’s largest cities. The imbalance stems from limited new construction since the 2008 financial crisis, a “lock-in effect” with homeowners holding onto low-rate mortgages, and regulatory policies that have made both building and buying more costly.<h2>China slows as tariffs bite</h2>China’s economy slowed across the board in July, with factory activity, investment, and retail sales all underperforming. Bloomberg reported that Beijing’s crackdown on destructive price wars, coupled with the impact of higher US tariffs, has weighed heavily on growth. The urban unemployment rate climbed to 5.2 per cent, while outstanding loans contracted for the first time since 2005, a worrying signal of credit stress.&nbsp;India too faces tariff-related pressures. A proposed 50 per cent US duty on imports would be the highest rate imposed on any Asian country. Bloomberg highlighted that such a move could threaten Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade-long “Make in India” campaign. Despite government efforts, manufacturing’s share of India’s economy has fallen from 16 per cent in 2015 to 13 per cent last year, according to World Bank data.<h2>UK economy delivers a surprise</h2>Across the Atlantic, Britain’s economy outperformed expectations in the second quarter. The stronger growth offered some relief for Chancellor Rachel Reeves but also complicated the Bank of England’s decision-making.&nbsp;Bloomberg reported that Britain’s labour market appears to be stabilising. Payrolls declined by 8,353 in July, but this was the smallest drop since January, suggesting the worst of the jobs downturn may have passed. For the Bank of England, however, this improvement raises the bar for further interest-rate cuts.<h2>Russia struggles with war economy strains</h2>Russia’s economy is showing signs of strain despite heavy government spending. Bloomberg reported that oil revenues have slumped, the budget deficit has widened to its largest in more than three decades, and inflation alongside interest rates remain painfully high.&nbsp;Behind the scenes, some insiders in Russia’s financial sector are warning of a looming debt crisis, exposing cracks in President Vladimir Putin’s war economy.<h2>Germany faces skills shortage</h2>In Europe’s largest economy, Germany is confronting a deepening skills gap. Bloomberg cited a survey by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry showing that nearly half of companies offering vocational training in 2024 were unable to fill all positions. Worse, over one-third received no applications at all.&nbsp;With one in three trainees quitting before finishing, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified staff, a trend that could weigh on Germany’s long-term competitiveness.<h2>Emerging markets: Brazil’s inflation eases</h2>Elsewhere, Brazil provided some relief. Inflation fell more than expected in July, according to Bloomberg, helping consumers. But with borrowing costs still near record highs, the central bank is expected to maintain its restrictive stance for now.<h2>Trump reshaping the dollar’s dominance</h2>Beyond individual economies, the global financial order itself is under strain. Bloomberg noted that President Donald Trump’s push to redesign trade rules and tariffs in favour of the US is testing one of the cornerstones of post-war stability: the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.&nbsp;While the dollar remains dominant, efforts by countries like China and Russia to diversify away from it, coupled with America’s more protectionist stance, have raised questions about whether this supremacy can be sustained.&nbsp;The latest data, as per Bloomberg, highlights a world economy where the US still shows resilience, but cracks are widening elsewhere, from China’s slowdown and Russia’s fiscal strains to Europe’s labour shortages. Against this backdrop, global markets remain sensitive to the policy shifts in Washington, Beijing, and London.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)&nbsp;

At the same time, Trump’s tariff-driven trade strategy is testing the dollar’s reserve currency dominance, leaving markets sensitive to policy shifts in Washington, Beijing, and beyond.

The global economy is at a crossroads with US consumers still spending, China slowing down, and Britain posting a surprise rebound. From inflationary pressures in America to tariff headwinds in Asia and labour shortages in Europe, the week’s data paints a mixed picture of resilience and strain. US retail sales rose for the second straight month in July, marking the first back-to-back advance this year. The data eased fears of a sharp pullback in spending, even as households remain wary of higher prices from potential tariff-driven inflation. As per Bloomberg, the July gains were broad-based and the previous month’s numbers were revised upward. Still, economists caution that weakening consumer sentiment and a softening jobs market could weigh on future demand. At the same time, inflation showed signs of quickening. Underlying US inflation accelerated in July at the fastest pace since the start of 2025, fuelled by services such as airfares. While goods prices rose only modestly, Bloomberg noted that the surge in services pushed the core Consumer Price Index higher, raising questions about whether tariffs could add further inflationary pressure. Housing affordability crisis deepens Beyond retail spending, US households are also grappling with worsening housing affordability. According to Bloomberg, buying a home has become significantly more expensive than renting across America’s largest cities. The imbalance stems from limited new construction since the 2008 financial crisis, a “lock-in effect” with homeowners holding onto low-rate mortgages, and regulatory policies that have made both building and buying more costly. China slows as tariffs bite China’s economy slowed across the board in July, with factory activity, investment, and retail sales all underperforming. Bloomberg reported that Beijing’s crackdown on destructive price wars, coupled with the impact of higher US tariffs, has weighed heavily on growth. The urban unemployment rate climbed to 5.2 per cent, while outstanding loans contracted for the first time since 2005, a worrying signal of credit stress. India too faces tariff-related pressures. A proposed 50 per cent US duty on imports would be the highest rate imposed on any Asian country. Bloomberg highlighted that such a move could threaten Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decade-long “Make in India” campaign. Despite government efforts, manufacturing’s share of India’s economy has fallen from 16 per cent in 2015 to 13 per cent last year, according to World Bank data. UK economy delivers a surprise Across the Atlantic, Britain’s economy outperformed expectations in the second quarter. The stronger growth offered some relief for Chancellor Rachel Reeves but also complicated the Bank of England’s decision-making. Bloomberg reported that Britain’s labour market appears to be stabilising. Payrolls declined by 8,353 in July, but this was the smallest drop since January, suggesting the worst of the jobs downturn may have passed. For the Bank of England, however, this improvement raises the bar for further interest-rate cuts. Russia struggles with war economy strains Russia’s economy is showing signs of strain despite heavy government spending. Bloomberg reported that oil revenues have slumped, the budget deficit has widened to its largest in more than three decades, and inflation alongside interest rates remain painfully high. Behind the scenes, some insiders in Russia’s financial sector are warning of a looming debt crisis, exposing cracks in President Vladimir Putin’s war economy. Germany faces skills shortage In Europe’s largest economy, Germany is confronting a deepening skills gap. Bloomberg cited a survey by the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry showing that nearly half of companies offering vocational training in 2024 were unable to fill all positions. Worse, over one-third received no applications at all. With one in three trainees quitting before finishing, businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to hire qualified staff, a trend that could weigh on Germany’s long-term competitiveness. Emerging markets: Brazil’s inflation eases Elsewhere, Brazil provided some relief. Inflation fell more than expected in July, according to Bloomberg, helping consumers. But with borrowing costs still near record highs, the central bank is expected to maintain its restrictive stance for now. Trump reshaping the dollar’s dominance Beyond individual economies, the global financial order itself is under strain. Bloomberg noted that President Donald Trump’s push to redesign trade rules and tariffs in favour of the US is testing one of the cornerstones of post-war stability: the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency. While the dollar remains dominant, efforts by countries like China and Russia to diversify away from it, coupled with America’s more protectionist stance, have raised questions about whether this supremacy can be sustained. The latest data, as per Bloomberg, highlights a world economy where the US still shows resilience, but cracks are widening elsewhere, from China’s slowdown and Russia’s fiscal strains to Europe’s labour shortages. Against this backdrop, global markets remain sensitive to the policy shifts in Washington, Beijing, and London. (With inputs from the agencies)

Fresh economic data paints a mixed global picture: US retail sales rose for a second month in July, easing slowdown fears even as inflation quickened and housing affordability worsened.

US retail sales surprise on upside, China stumbles in tariff-hit economy

The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other Asian security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides, Manila’s ambassador to Washington said Thursday.


Manila, Washington weigh new missile deployment 

US, Philippines discuss missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea

Thailand and Cambodia reaffirmed their shaky ceasefire after China helped mediate a peace process to end days of border fighting.


Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire: Chinese FM Hosts Cambodia, Thailand FMs; Pushes For Direct Dialogue

US and Philippines Discuss More Missile System Deployments as Tensions Rise in South China Sea

As India-US ties took a drastic turn recently after US President Donald Trump's tariffs threat, China on Thursday (August 14) expressed optimism to work with India, and cement political mutual trust, along with handling differences properly.&nbsp;Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a press conference, told reporters that India and China are maintaining interactions at various levels, in order to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.<h2>India-China direct flights</h2>When asked about India resuming direct flights to China as early as next month, Jian said that the Chinese side has been in "close communication with India to promote the early resumption of direct flights between the two countries."&nbsp;"The total population of China and India combined is over 2.8 billion. Resuming direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India helps facilitate cross-border travel, exchanges and cooperation," the spokesperson added.<h2>China backs India against US tariffs</h2>Further highlighting on how India-China relations have taken a positive turn after the US imposed challenges on India, Jian assured that Beijing "stands ready to work with India" to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.&nbsp;"China and India are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South. A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant as partners helping each other succeed is the right choice for both sides," the spokesperson said.&nbsp;She stressed that China will work along with India to increase political mutual interest and expand exchanges and cooperation together.&nbsp;"China stands ready to work with India to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries, consistently increase political mutual trust, expand exchanges and cooperation together, properly handle differences while bearing in mind the bigger picture, and strengthen coordination and cooperation on such multilateral platforms as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with a view to promoting the sound and steady development of China-India relations," added.&nbsp;This comes after Trump imposed massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, which has potentially brought Russia and China closer to India.&nbsp;China even came in support of India last week, against Trump's tariffs, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are."

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a press conference, told reporters that India and China are maintaining interactions at various levels, in order to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.

As India-US ties took a drastic turn recently after US President Donald Trump's tariffs threat, China on Thursday (August 14) expressed optimism to work with India, and cement political mutual trust, along with handling differences properly. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a press conference, told reporters that India and China are maintaining interactions at various levels, in order to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries. India-China direct flights When asked about India resuming direct flights to China as early as next month, Jian said that the Chinese side has been in "close communication with India to promote the early resumption of direct flights between the two countries." "The total population of China and India combined is over 2.8 billion. Resuming direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India helps facilitate cross-border travel, exchanges and cooperation," the spokesperson added. China backs India against US tariffs Further highlighting on how India-China relations have taken a positive turn after the US imposed challenges on India, Jian assured that Beijing "stands ready to work with India" to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries. "China and India are both major developing countries and important members of the Global South. A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant as partners helping each other succeed is the right choice for both sides," the spokesperson said. She stressed that China will work along with India to increase political mutual interest and expand exchanges and cooperation together. "China stands ready to work with India to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries, consistently increase political mutual trust, expand exchanges and cooperation together, properly handle differences while bearing in mind the bigger picture, and strengthen coordination and cooperation on such multilateral platforms as the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, with a view to promoting the sound and steady development of China-India relations," added. This comes after Trump imposed massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, which has potentially brought Russia and China closer to India. China even came in support of India last week, against Trump's tariffs, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are."

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, during a press conference, told reporters that India and China are maintaining interactions at various levels, in order to act on the important common understandings reached between leaders of our two countries.

'Dragon and elephant helping each other': China backs India amid Trump's massive tariffs

A man in China is being slammed online for his devious and inhumane act against his pet dog. He found some wild mushrooms, which he fed to his dogs to check if they were fine to eat. While the dog lost its appetite, the man's entire family ended up in the hospital. The incident happened in China’s Sichuan province, where a 74-year-old man found wild mushrooms growing on his herb farm on July 13. He took them home, but wanted to be sure that they were not poisonous before eating them. His son, Jiang, told Shandian News that the mushrooms looked similar to the termite mushrooms found at their local store. However, there was a chance that they were poisonous. But he got greedy and did not want to leave the mushroom. So he came up with a plan. He cooked the mushrooms and fed them to his dog to check if they were poisonous.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/ocular-horror-squiggly-worm-raids-man-s-eye-in-india-doctors-vacuum-it-out-1755154431197">Ocular horror: 'Squiggly worm' raids man's eye in India, doctors vacuum it out</a>&nbsp;<h2>His entire family was hospitalised</h2>He waited for two days to see whether the mushroom had an impact on the dog's health. The pet animal remained fine overall, but lost his appetite. Jiang Senior's family remained sceptical, but he decided to use them and cooked the mushrooms for his wife and son. They ate a few of them since they were unsure. However, three hours later, both of them started experiencing nausea and diarrhoea. They were rushed to the hospital, where the doctors cleaned their stomachs to remove all traces of the mushrooms. Jiang realised that while the dog did not get poisoned, it had stopped eating because of the wild mushrooms.&nbsp;The man is getting a lot of hate online for turning his pet dog into a lab rat. Social media users are calling out the man for his actions, saying that he got what he deserved. Another pointed out the sheer ignorance of the man, stating that there are foods that humans can eat but dogs cannot, and vice versa. China doesn't have any comprehensive laws to tackle the abuse of pet animals. Meanwhile, Sichuan sees a whole lot of wild mushrooms growing in the region. Poisonous mushrooms, such as the fool’s mushroom and Neoboletus venenatu, also grow here. Doctors have urged residents not to consume wild mushrooms.

The pet dog lost its appetite but did not fall sick. The man thought the mushrooms were fine and so fed them to his family. Even though they were unsure about eating them, they consumed a few of them, but fell sick hours later. 

A man in China is being slammed online for his devious and inhumane act against his pet dog. He found some wild mushrooms, which he fed to his dogs to check if they were fine to eat. While the dog lost its appetite, the man's entire family ended up in the hospital. The incident happened in China’s Sichuan province, where a 74-year-old man found wild mushrooms growing on his herb farm on July 13. He took them home, but wanted to be sure that they were not poisonous before eating them. His son, Jiang, told Shandian News that the mushrooms looked similar to the termite mushrooms found at their local store. However, there was a chance that they were poisonous. But he got greedy and did not want to leave the mushroom. So he came up with a plan. He cooked the mushrooms and fed them to his dog to check if they were poisonous. Also Read: Ocular horror: 'Squiggly worm' raids man's eye in India, doctors vacuum it out His entire family was hospitalised He waited for two days to see whether the mushroom had an impact on the dog's health. The pet animal remained fine overall, but lost his appetite. Jiang Senior's family remained sceptical, but he decided to use them and cooked the mushrooms for his wife and son. They ate a few of them since they were unsure. However, three hours later, both of them started experiencing nausea and diarrhoea. They were rushed to the hospital, where the doctors cleaned their stomachs to remove all traces of the mushrooms. Jiang realised that while the dog did not get poisoned, it had stopped eating because of the wild mushrooms. The man is getting a lot of hate online for turning his pet dog into a lab rat. Social media users are calling out the man for his actions, saying that he got what he deserved. Another pointed out the sheer ignorance of the man, stating that there are foods that humans can eat but dogs cannot, and vice versa. China doesn't have any comprehensive laws to tackle the abuse of pet animals. Meanwhile, Sichuan sees a whole lot of wild mushrooms growing in the region. Poisonous mushrooms, such as the fool’s mushroom and Neoboletus venenatu, also grow here. Doctors have urged residents not to consume wild mushrooms.

The pet dog lost its appetite but did not fall sick. The man thought the mushrooms were fine and so fed them to his family. Even though they were unsure about eating them, they consumed a few of them, but fell sick hours later.&nbsp;

Wild test: China man tries mushrooms on pet before feeding his family; all land in hospital

A Chinese navy warship and a China Coast Guard cutter collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel, according to video footage.


China-Philippines Tensions: Chinese Ships Collide in South China Sea During Philippine Chase

A Chinese navy warship and a China Coast Guard cutter collided in the South China Sea on Monday while pursuing a Philippine Coast Guard vessel. Video footage captures the incident, highlighting rising tensions in the region.


Chinese Navy and Coast Guard Ships Collide in South China Sea

In a dramatic escalation, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane during a patrol over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Manila condemns the aggressive maneuver as the standoff highlights ongoing territorial disputes. Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and the latest developments in this high-stakes confrontation.


China-Philippines Tensions: Chinese Fighter INTERCEPTS Filipino Plane Over Disputed Shoal | GRAVITAS

In a dramatic escalation, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane during a patrol over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Manila condemns the aggressive maneuver as the standoff highlights ongoing territorial disputes. Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and the latest developments in this high-stakes confrontation.

Chinese Warship Chases Smaller Philippine Patrol Boat In The South China Sea

 In a dramatic escalation, a Chinese fighter jet intercepted a Philippine plane during a patrol over the disputed Scarborough Shoal, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Manila condemns the aggressive maneuver as the standoff highlights ongoing territorial disputes. Stay tuned for live updates, expert analysis, and the latest developments in this high-stakes confrontation.

China-Philippines Tensions: Chinese Fighter INTERCEPTS Philippine Plane Over Disputed Shoal

China has suspended all engagements with the Czech president, condemning his meeting with the Dalai Lama as a violation of its sovereignty.  Watch to know more on this!

China Cuts Relations With Czech President Over Dalai Lama Visit

Japan has opened a formal anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China and South Korea, in a move aimed at protecting its domestic producers from a wave of cheap foreign products. The probe will examine imports of hot-dipped galvanised coil, sheet and strip, according to a joint statement from the trade and finance ministries on Wednesday, as reported by Bloomberg. The investigation is set to run for up to a year. It follows an application filed in April by four major Japanese steelmakers, including Nippon Steel Corp. and Kobe Steel Ltd., which argued that the influx of low-priced imports was harming the local industry. Officials confirmed that Chinese and South Korean suppliers will have an opportunity to submit evidence before any decision on duties is made.<h2>China’s steel export boom pressures global prices</h2>China, the world’s largest steel producer, has seen its exports surge in 2025 as domestic demand falters. A prolonged slowdown in the property sector — traditionally a key driver of steel consumption has left producers with large surpluses, prompting them to flood overseas markets with low-cost steel.&nbsp;According to Bloomberg, this export wave has weighed heavily on global steel prices and intensified competition, hitting producers in Japan, South Korea, and other key manufacturing hubs. Analysts say Japan’s move reflects a broader global trend, as governments look to shield their industries from the impact of aggressive export strategies by Chinese mills.<h2>Trade tensions and US tariffs complicate market dynamics</h2>The Japanese steel industry is already contending with shifting trade flows and heightened competition. Tariffs imposed by the US government under President Donald Trump have reshaped global steel supply chains, adding a further layer of complexity for Japanese producers trying to maintain competitiveness.&nbsp;These trade measures have forced exporters to seek new markets and adjust pricing strategies, creating additional volatility in the steel trade. In this context, Japan’s anti-dumping action is seen as a defensive measure to maintain stability in its domestic market.<h2>Not the first recent action by Japan</h2>This is Japan’s second anti-dumping investigation in as many months. In July, Tokyo began a probe into Chinese and Taiwanese nickel-added cold-rolled stainless-steel coil, sheet and strip. Both actions signal a stronger stance from the Japanese government in countering what it sees as unfair trade practices.&nbsp;As per Bloomberg, if the current probe concludes that dumping has occurred, Japan could impose new import duties on Chinese and South Korean steel products. Such a move would join a growing list of global trade restrictions reshaping the steel market in 2025.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)&nbsp; &nbsp;

The year long probe targets hot dipped galvanised products. China steel export surge due to domestic demand declines has pressured global prices, complicating market dynamics further impacted by US tariffs. 

Japan has opened a formal anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China and South Korea, in a move aimed at protecting its domestic producers from a wave of cheap foreign products. The probe will examine imports of hot-dipped galvanised coil, sheet and strip, according to a joint statement from the trade and finance ministries on Wednesday, as reported by Bloomberg. The investigation is set to run for up to a year. It follows an application filed in April by four major Japanese steelmakers, including Nippon Steel Corp. and Kobe Steel Ltd., which argued that the influx of low-priced imports was harming the local industry. Officials confirmed that Chinese and South Korean suppliers will have an opportunity to submit evidence before any decision on duties is made. China’s steel export boom pressures global prices China, the world’s largest steel producer, has seen its exports surge in 2025 as domestic demand falters. A prolonged slowdown in the property sector — traditionally a key driver of steel consumption has left producers with large surpluses, prompting them to flood overseas markets with low-cost steel. According to Bloomberg, this export wave has weighed heavily on global steel prices and intensified competition, hitting producers in Japan, South Korea, and other key manufacturing hubs. Analysts say Japan’s move reflects a broader global trend, as governments look to shield their industries from the impact of aggressive export strategies by Chinese mills. Trade tensions and US tariffs complicate market dynamics The Japanese steel industry is already contending with shifting trade flows and heightened competition. Tariffs imposed by the US government under President Donald Trump have reshaped global steel supply chains, adding a further layer of complexity for Japanese producers trying to maintain competitiveness. These trade measures have forced exporters to seek new markets and adjust pricing strategies, creating additional volatility in the steel trade. In this context, Japan’s anti-dumping action is seen as a defensive measure to maintain stability in its domestic market. Not the first recent action by Japan This is Japan’s second anti-dumping investigation in as many months. In July, Tokyo began a probe into Chinese and Taiwanese nickel-added cold-rolled stainless-steel coil, sheet and strip. Both actions signal a stronger stance from the Japanese government in countering what it sees as unfair trade practices. As per Bloomberg, if the current probe concludes that dumping has occurred, Japan could impose new import duties on Chinese and South Korean steel products. Such a move would join a growing list of global trade restrictions reshaping the steel market in 2025. (With inputs from the agencies)

Japan has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into steel imports from China and South Korea to protect its domestic producers from low-priced imports, following a request from major steelmakers.

Japan launches anti-dumping probe into Chinese, South Korean steel imports

India and China are set to resume direct flights as soon as next month, after five years of no air connectivity, people familiar with the matter said, according to a Bloomberg report. This hints at a diplomatic reboot between the two countries, which might help in resetting the political ties between India and China.&nbsp;The air connectivity between the two nations has been suspended since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, according to the report, Indian airlines have been asked to stand ready for flights to China on short notice.&nbsp;This decision will probably be announced officially during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which is scheduled to be held at the end of this month (August) in China, the sources said.&nbsp;After the COVID-19 pandemic, direct flights between India and China were suspended, which led to people taking indirect routes via Hong Kong or Singapore.&nbsp;Moreover, this comes amid US President Donald Trump imposing massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, which has potentially brought Russia and China closer to India. China came in support of India last week, against Trump's tariffs, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are."&nbsp;The Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing the US tariff.&nbsp;Notably, this also comes just a day after Air India announced the suspension of non-stop flights from Delhi to Washington from September 1, citing a combination of reasons.&nbsp;They stressed that the decision has been taken to ensure the integrity of the airline. The airline added that the decision is also linked to a planned shortage of aircraft as it retrofits 26 Boeing 787-8 planes.&nbsp;“The suspension is primarily driven by the planned shortfall in Air India’s fleet, as the airline commenced retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month,” Air India said.

The air connectivity between the two nations has been suspended since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, according to the report, Indian airlines have been asked to stand ready for flights to China on short notice.

India and China are set to resume direct flights as soon as next month, after five years of no air connectivity, people familiar with the matter said, according to a Bloomberg report. This hints at a diplomatic reboot between the two countries, which might help in resetting the political ties between India and China. The air connectivity between the two nations has been suspended since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, according to the report, Indian airlines have been asked to stand ready for flights to China on short notice. This decision will probably be announced officially during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, which is scheduled to be held at the end of this month (August) in China, the sources said. After the COVID-19 pandemic, direct flights between India and China were suspended, which led to people taking indirect routes via Hong Kong or Singapore. Moreover, this comes amid US President Donald Trump imposing massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, which has potentially brought Russia and China closer to India. China came in support of India last week, against Trump's tariffs, saying, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are." The Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing the US tariff. Notably, this also comes just a day after Air India announced the suspension of non-stop flights from Delhi to Washington from September 1, citing a combination of reasons. They stressed that the decision has been taken to ensure the integrity of the airline. The airline added that the decision is also linked to a planned shortage of aircraft as it retrofits 26 Boeing 787-8 planes. “The suspension is primarily driven by the planned shortfall in Air India’s fleet, as the airline commenced retrofitting 26 of its Boeing 787-8 aircraft last month,” Air India said.

The air connectivity between the two nations has been suspended since the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, according to the report, Indian airlines have been asked to stand ready for flights to China on short notice.

India, China to resume direct flights soon, after 5-year break—Could this signal a warming of ties?

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal on Monday (August 11), according to Manila. The Philippine coast guard released a video showing the horrific collision.The collision occurred during a humanitarian mission to aid Filipino fishermen, reported news agency AFP.<h2>Watch video here&nbsp;</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">China Coast Guard is so obsessed with colliding with ships that they forgot they are hitting their own Navy&#39;s ship! In a freak but funny accident, a China Coast Guard ship &amp; a Chinese Navy ship collided, while they were chasing a Filipino vessel near Second Thomas Shoal! <a href="https://t.co/jm8DM0fvHv">pic.twitter.com/jm8DM0fvHv</a>&mdash; Isabella Anderson (@IsabellaAn67) <a href="https://twitter.com/IsabellaAn67/status/1954785728732545025?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 11, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Commodore Jay Tarriela, spokesperson for the Philippine coast guard, stressed that the Chinese coast guard vessel was chasing the Filipino coast guard vessel, performing "dangerous maneuvers"."The (China coast guard vessel) CCG 3104, which was chasing the (Filipino coast guard vessel) BRP Suluan at high speed, performed a risky manoeuvre from the (Philippine) vessel's starboard quarter, leading to the impact with the PLA (people's liberation army) Navy warship," Tarriela said as quoted by AFP.&nbsp;WATCH: China begins strategic railway project near India’s Ladakh Border<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-begins-strategic-railway-project-near-india-s-ladakh-border-1754911743834/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/china-begins-strategic-railway-project-near-india-s-ladakh-border-1754911743834/embed</a>&nbsp;He further stated that the Chinese coast guard vessel suffered "substantial damage" to its forecastle, rendering it unseaworthy.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos also reacted to the incident, stressing that patrol vessels would "continue to be present" in the area to defend and assert Manila's sovereign rights.Moreover, Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada said that the collision was a "classic case of reaping what one sows. “The Chinese Coast Guard must cease and desist from engaging in dangerous maneuvers against our Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and other maritime vessels."“These tactics not only endanger our maritime personnel and fisherfolk—they also escalate tensions unnecessarily. Nothing good will come of such actions, except the empty display of logistical superiority," he said in a video statement.Meanwhile, Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros said that this proves that Beijing’s own actions are reckless and endanger their own people.I hope they take this incident as a lesson,” she said.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos reacted to the incident, stressing that patrol vessels would "continue to be present" in the area to defend and assert Manila's sovereign rights.

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal on Monday (August 11), according to Manila. The Philippine coast guard released a video showing the horrific collision. The collision occurred during a humanitarian mission to aid Filipino fishermen, reported news agency AFP. Watch video here

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos reacted to the incident, stressing that patrol vessels would "continue to be present" in the area to defend and assert Manila's sovereign rights.

WATCH | 'Dangerous manoeuvres': Two Chinese vessels collide while chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea

A senior Chinese diplomat, Liu Jianchao, who was being seen as a name for the next finance minister of the country, has been taken into custody by the authorities for questioning after his return from a foreign visit. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday (August 10) that Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip. China's State Council Information Office, which handles media queries for the Chinese government, and the Chinese Communist Party International Liaison Department have not yet responded to the matter when Reuters approached them.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 61-year-old has a history of recording the Communist Party's body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties. Since he took the role in 2022, he has travelled to more than 20 nations and met officials from more than 160 countries. He had a busy schedule, especially his meetings with the former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, stoked expectations that the former ambassador and ministry spokesman was being groomed to be the next foreign minister.&nbsp;His detention has marked the highest-level probe that involves a diplomat since China ousted its former foreign minister and President Xi Jinping's protégé, Qin Gang. He was born in the northeastern province of Jilin. He had a major in English at Beijing Foreign Studies University and studied international relations at Oxford before taking up his first post as a translator with the foreign ministry. He has served in China's mission to Britain and later as ambassador to Indonesia and the Philippines.&nbsp;

The 61-year-old has a history of recording the Communist Party body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties. Since he took the role in 2022, he has travelled to more than 20 nations and met officials from more than 160 countries. 

A senior Chinese diplomat, Liu Jianchao, who was being seen as a name for the next finance minister of the country, has been taken into custody by the authorities for questioning after his return from a foreign visit. The Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday (August 10) that Liu was taken away after returning to Beijing in late July from an overseas work trip. China's State Council Information Office, which handles media queries for the Chinese government, and the Chinese Communist Party International Liaison Department have not yet responded to the matter when Reuters approached them. The 61-year-old has a history of recording the Communist Party's body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties. Since he took the role in 2022, he has travelled to more than 20 nations and met officials from more than 160 countries. He had a busy schedule, especially his meetings with the former US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, stoked expectations that the former ambassador and ministry spokesman was being groomed to be the next foreign minister. His detention has marked the highest-level probe that involves a diplomat since China ousted its former foreign minister and President Xi Jinping's protégé, Qin Gang. He was born in the northeastern province of Jilin. He had a major in English at Beijing Foreign Studies University and studied international relations at Oxford before taking up his first post as a translator with the foreign ministry. He has served in China's mission to Britain and later as ambassador to Indonesia and the Philippines.

The 61-year-old has a history of recording the Communist Party's body in charge of managing ties with foreign political parties. Since he took the role in 2022, he has travelled to more than 20 nations and met officials from more than 160 countries.&nbsp;

Senior Chinese diplomat, in line for foreign minister post, detained after foreign trip

China has escalated its tech security battle with the United States, targeting Nvidia’s latest H20 artificial intelligence chips with claims they are unsafe, outdated and environmentally unfriendly. The sharp criticism, published by an account linked to state broadcaster CCTV, comes just weeks after Beijing formally summoned the US chipmaker over alleged “backdoor” access in its hardware.&nbsp;The WeChat article from Yuyuan Tantian, a social media handle affiliated with CCTV, said the H20 chips were not advanced, not green, and not secure. It argued that Chinese consumers “have the option not to buy” products that fail on all three counts. The statement builds on earlier criticism from People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s flagship paper, which demanded “convincing security proofs” from Nvidia to restore market trust. As per Reuters, this is the latest in a string of warnings from Beijing against foreign tech suppliers amid tightening controls over critical digital infrastructure.<h2>The ‘backdoor’ allegation</h2>China’s cyberspace watchdog met Nvidia executives on 31 July to question whether the H20 chips contained any hardware “backdoor," a hidden method to bypass normal authentication or security controls. State media claims such access could enable functions like remote shutdown of the hardware.Nvidia, in response, said its products contain no such backdoors and do not allow remote access or control.<h2>The US–China chip flashpoint</h2>The H20 is one of several chips Nvidia designed specifically for China after the US imposed sweeping AI chip export restrictions in late 2023. The administration of President Donald Trump initially banned H20 sales in April 2025 amid rising trade tensions, but later reversed the decision in July to allow limited exports.&nbsp;The chip has since faced scepticism in China, not just over security risks, but also its performance. Analysts note that the H20 is less powerful than Nvidia’s top global AI chips due to US export rules, potentially limiting its adoption in China’s rapidly evolving AI sector.<h2>What this means for the tech war?</h2>Security claims against Nvidia fit into a broader pattern of mutual distrust between Washington and Beijing over semiconductors — the backbone of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and military systems.&nbsp;While the US accuses China of technology theft and national security risks from its hardware, Beijing is now mirroring those arguments, scrutinising American chips for possible vulnerabilities. If Chinese buyers shun the H20, Nvidia risks losing a major share of one of its biggest international markets.&nbsp;(With inputs from the agencies)&nbsp;

The H20, designed for China after US export curbs, was briefly banned under Trump before limited sales resumed in July. With state media warning consumers to avoid the product, the standoff signals deepening distrust in the US and China chip war and could jeopardize Nvidia’s China market share.

China has escalated its tech security battle with the United States, targeting Nvidia’s latest H20 artificial intelligence chips with claims they are unsafe, outdated and environmentally unfriendly. The sharp criticism, published by an account linked to state broadcaster CCTV, comes just weeks after Beijing formally summoned the US chipmaker over alleged “backdoor” access in its hardware. The WeChat article from Yuyuan Tantian, a social media handle affiliated with CCTV, said the H20 chips were not advanced, not green, and not secure. It argued that Chinese consumers “have the option not to buy” products that fail on all three counts. The statement builds on earlier criticism from People’s Daily, the Communist Party’s flagship paper, which demanded “convincing security proofs” from Nvidia to restore market trust. As per Reuters, this is the latest in a string of warnings from Beijing against foreign tech suppliers amid tightening controls over critical digital infrastructure. The ‘backdoor’ allegation China’s cyberspace watchdog met Nvidia executives on 31 July to question whether the H20 chips contained any hardware “backdoor," a hidden method to bypass normal authentication or security controls. State media claims such access could enable functions like remote shutdown of the hardware. Nvidia, in response, said its products contain no such backdoors and do not allow remote access or control. The US–China chip flashpoint The H20 is one of several chips Nvidia designed specifically for China after the US imposed sweeping AI chip export restrictions in late 2023. The administration of President Donald Trump initially banned H20 sales in April 2025 amid rising trade tensions, but later reversed the decision in July to allow limited exports. The chip has since faced scepticism in China, not just over security risks, but also its performance. Analysts note that the H20 is less powerful than Nvidia’s top global AI chips due to US export rules, potentially limiting its adoption in China’s rapidly evolving AI sector. What this means for the tech war? Security claims against Nvidia fit into a broader pattern of mutual distrust between Washington and Beijing over semiconductors — the backbone of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and military systems. While the US accuses China of technology theft and national security risks from its hardware, Beijing is now mirroring those arguments, scrutinising American chips for possible vulnerabilities. If Chinese buyers shun the H20, Nvidia risks losing a major share of one of its biggest international markets. (With inputs from the agencies)

China has intensified its tech security offensive against the US by publicly attacking Nvidia’s H20 AI chips as insecure, outdated, and environmentally unfriendly. The criticism follows a formal inquiry into alleged “backdoor” access — claims Nvidia denies.

China calls Nvidia H20 chips unsafe, cites ‘backdoor’ concerns

As US President Donald Trump has imposed massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, it has brought Russia and China closer to India. On Tuesday, the Kremlin supported India and slammed Trump for raising tariffs, calling it "illegal". Meanwhile, China on Thursday expressed support for India against the 50 per cent tariffs, saying "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable."&nbsp;After years of inactivity, Russia renewed its push to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) mechanism, with China also supporting the idea. This comes amid all three nations face some kind of push from Trump, be it on tariffs or to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.&nbsp;In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US, making the total tariffs imposed on India 50 per cent.<h2>How did Russia react?</h2>The Kremlin on Tuesday slammed US President Donald Trump's threats to raise tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Calling it "illegal", Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that it was unacceptable to force countries to stop trading with Russia.&nbsp;Peskov further stressed that sovereign nations can choose their trading partners.“Sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners,” spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.&nbsp;Moreover, Russian President Putin is expected to visit India, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said during his Moscow visit. The NSA did not reveal the dates yet, but said that the dates of the meeting are being finalised.&nbsp;India's NSA Ajit Doval is currently in Russia and is holding talks, mainly on expanding defence ties between the two countries. "We have had high-level engagements and they have contributed substantially. We are excited and delighted to learn about the visit of his excellency President Putin to India," Doval said.&nbsp;He further said that the dates are finalised, adding, "The most important part is, these summit meetings have almost always been watershed points."&nbsp;Meanwhile, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said that Russia is committed to deeper cooperation with India to build a fair world order.<h2>How did China react?</h2>China on Thursday (August 7) expressed its support for India against Trump's 50 per cent tariff. The Chinese embassy took to X and stressed, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are."&nbsp;The Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing the US tariff.&nbsp;In another post, the spokesperson said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom", having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos.&nbsp;Moreover, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He is also expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping.<h2>The RIC revival</h2>The Russia-India-China framework was first proposed in the late 1990s by former Russian President Yevgeny Primakov. This was done with the sole aim that three large Eurasian powers with major regional influence could work together to shape a multipolar world order.&nbsp;But later, it fell in 2020 following the Galwan Valley incident, which deteriorated India-China relations.Now, it might be revived in the light of Trump's trade war and continuous threats to India, China, and Russia, over tariffs and the Ukraine war.&nbsp;

After years of inactivity, Russia renewed its push to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) mechanism, with China also supporting the idea. This comes amid all three nations face some kind of push from Trump, be it on tariffs or to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

As US President Donald Trump has imposed massive tariffs on India, citing concerns over New Delhi buying Russian oil, it has brought Russia and China closer to India. On Tuesday, the Kremlin supported India and slammed Trump for raising tariffs, calling it "illegal". Meanwhile, China on Thursday expressed support for India against the 50 per cent tariffs, saying "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable." After years of inactivity, Russia renewed its push to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) mechanism, with China also supporting the idea. This comes amid all three nations face some kind of push from Trump, be it on tariffs or to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. In an escalation in the trade tensions between the United States and India, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (Aug 6) signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports into the US, making the total tariffs imposed on India 50 per cent. How did Russia react? The Kremlin on Tuesday slammed US President Donald Trump's threats to raise tariffs on India for buying Russian oil. Calling it "illegal", Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that it was unacceptable to force countries to stop trading with Russia. Peskov further stressed that sovereign nations can choose their trading partners. “Sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners,” spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters. Moreover, Russian President Putin is expected to visit India, India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said during his Moscow visit. The NSA did not reveal the dates yet, but said that the dates of the meeting are being finalised. India's NSA Ajit Doval is currently in Russia and is holding talks, mainly on expanding defence ties between the two countries. "We have had high-level engagements and they have contributed substantially. We are excited and delighted to learn about the visit of his excellency President Putin to India," Doval said. He further said that the dates are finalised, adding, "The most important part is, these summit meetings have almost always been watershed points." Meanwhile, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said that Russia is committed to deeper cooperation with India to build a fair world order. How did China react? China on Thursday (August 7) expressed its support for India against Trump's 50 per cent tariff. The Chinese embassy took to X and stressed, "India's sovereignty is non-negotiable and its foreign policy choices cannot be manipulated by other countries, no matter how significant their own ties with India are." The Spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in India also attached an illustration showing an elephant, representing India, and a baseball bat, representing the US tariff. In another post, the spokesperson said that the Western media was trying to set a narrative of "who will replace whom", having India and China at the centre of the whole tariff chaos. Moreover, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit China later this month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. He is also expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. The RIC revival The Russia-India-China framework was first proposed in the late 1990s by former Russian President Yevgeny Primakov. This was done with the sole aim that three large Eurasian powers with major regional influence could work together to shape a multipolar world order. But later, it fell in 2020 following the Galwan Valley incident, which deteriorated India-China relations. Now, it might be revived in the light of Trump's trade war and continuous threats to India, China, and Russia, over tariffs and the Ukraine war.

After years of inactivity, Russia renewed its push to revive the Russia-India-China (RIC) mechanism, with China also supporting the idea. This comes amid all three nations face some kind of push from Trump, be it on tariffs or to reach a peace deal with Ukraine.

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