Rahul Gandhi’s China Statement Does Not Fit the Facts

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

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The controversy that disrupted the Budget Session of Parliament in February 2026 was triggered by events from 2020, during the India China military standoff in eastern Ladakh following the Galwan Valley clash of June 15, 2020, in which 20 Indian soldiers were martyred. Citing what he claimed

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India Cannot Match China’s Money but Can Control Regional Security

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

India today is at an inflection point in its foreign policy, and the Union Budget numbers only make that clearer. Every year, debates erupt about why India’s foreign aid is so modest when China is pouring billions into ports, roads and power plants across South Asia and the Indian Ocean. As someone who watches these […]

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China Protests Grammy Award for Dalai Lama Recording

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

The  Chinese government criticised the Grammy Award given to a  recording associated with the Dalai Lama, calling the honour politically motivated and inappropriate. China’s foreign ministry said that recognising the religious leader was an interference in its internal affairs and could harm China–US cultural relations. Grammy Win and Recording Details The 69th Annual

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Trump Warns UK Over China Engagement

By BPN News Desk January 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Western allies against expanding business ties with China, calling such moves “very dangerous,” as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer concluded his official visit to Beijing. Trump made the remarks while commenting on recent diplomatic engagements by the United Kingdom and Canada with China. Starmer Meets Xi, Pushes Trade Ties […]

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Starmer Arrives in Beijing, Says China Trip to Benefit UK

By BPN News Desk January 28, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Beijing on an official visit and said the trip is aimed at delivering economic and strategic benefits for the United Kingdom. Starmer said engagement with China is necessary to advance British interests and support growth at home. Focus on Trade and Investment Starmer is accompanied by a delegation […]

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Expert Analysis of Operation Sindoor and the Rafale Narrative

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

This analysis is based on a detailed independent military study titled Operation Sindoor: The India–Pakistan Air War (7–10 May 2025), authored by Adrien Fontanellaz and published as an exploratory note by the Centre for Historical and Political-Military Studies. The report reconstructs the conflict using open-source intelligence, satellite imagery, technical assessments,

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Xi Jinping Calls India, China Friends on Republic Day

By BPN News Desk January 26, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent greetings to India on its 77th Republic Day, describing India and China as “friends, partners and good neighbours”. In a message addressed to President Droupadi Murmu, Xi said stable and cooperative ties between the two countries are important not only for both nations but also for global peace and development. […]

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China Responds to Macron’s Remarks on Trade

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron raised concerns over Chinese products during remarks on global trade, pointing to issues related to market imbalance and the impact of Chinese manufacturing on European industries. He said Europe expects fair competition and greater reciprocity in trade and investment flows. China’s Response China responded by rejecting the suggestion that

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IMF Raises China Growth Forecast for 2026

By BPN News Desk January 20, 2026

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its economic growth forecast for China in 2026, projecting a stronger expansion than previously expected. The new forecast sees China’s economy growing by about 4.5 percent next year, up from earlier estimates, reflecting improved trade conditions and supportive domestic policies. Growth Seen Strong After 2025 China’s

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Canada, China Strike Tariff Deals, Deepening Ties

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

Canada has moved to reset its economic relationship with China, announcing a series of trade agreements during a visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney to Beijing. The deals mark a significant shift in Canada’s approach to China, following years of strained ties and tariff disputes between the two countries. Key Trade Measures Under the agreements, […]