Trade representatives from the United States and China met for a second consecutive day in Stockholm on July 28–29, 2025, to discuss the extension of a tariff pause set to expire on August 12. Officials from both nations described the atmosphere as open and constructive, signaling progress but

India is ramping up its military presence along its western and northern borders, introducing new combat units and technology to address growing security challenges from Pakistan and China. This decision follows key learnings from recent operations and a heightened perception of two-front threats. Combat Units and Specialized Brigades The Indian Army has introduced

Pakistan’s Army Chief General Asim Munir recently visited China for high-level talks amid heightened regional tensions following the May military standoff with India. This marked Munir’s first major diplomatic visit since Operation Sindoor, India’s swift and targeted military response to a terror attack in Kashmir. Focus on Chinese Nationals’ Security During his

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with top European Union leaders in Beijing on July 24, 2025, for a one-day summit marking 50 years of diplomatic ties. Amid rising trade tensions, Xi called for the “proper handling” of differences and warned against what he described as “decoupling and isolation.” Beijing Pushes for Cooperation President Xi emphasized […]

India and China reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Delhi on July 23, 2025. Both sides expressed overall satisfaction with the maintenance of peace and agreed to prepare for the next round of Special Representatives (SR) talks, which

India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, raising concerns about a live-fire naval exercise conducted by China near Australia earlier this year. What Happened at the Meeting Albanese drew Xi’s attention to the Chinese navy’s February live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, close to Australia’s exclusive

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on July 13 to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, evolving global dynamics, and their respective relationships with the United States. The meeting was held on the sidelines of a major multilateral gathering. Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has called for continued efforts to normalise India-China relations during his visit to Beijing. This is his first official trip to mainland China since the 2020 border standoff in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign