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India to buy 30 US Predator drones for $3 bn to counter China, Pakistan
India is emerging as a strategic defense partner for the US, particularly in countering Chinese influence in the Indian Ocean and some areas of Southeast Asia
 "India to buy 30 US Predator drones for $3 bn to counter China, Pakistan")
Be prepared for 'complex and difficult' situations: Xi to Chinese military
Chinese President Xi Jinping has told the country's military that it must be prepared to respond to a variety of "complex and difficult" situations at any time
 "Be prepared for 'complex and difficult' situations: Xi to Chinese military")
Tesla says Shanghai factory not hacked after Verkada camera breach
A small group of hackers earlier this week viewed live and archived surveillance footage from hundreds of businesses by gaining administrative access to cameras supplied by Verkada
 "Tesla says Shanghai factory not hacked after Verkada camera breach")
Signposts from China
In its post-Covid recovery phase, China springs a few surprises but sticks to the familiar on foreign policy with India
 "Signposts from China")
Kindergarten in China ordered to stop vegetarian diet, replace it with meat
Chinese authorities have ordered a kindergarten in southwestern China to give up its vegetarian diet for children following a controversy online that it could lead to nutritional deficiency
 "Kindergarten in China ordered to stop vegetarian diet, replace it with meat")
Chinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases
The Chinese mainland reported no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, the National Health Commission said on Wednesday
 "Chinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted coronavirus cases")
Chinese govt should have no role in succession process of Dalai Lama: US
The Chinese government should have no role in the succession process of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama, the Biden Administration said on Tuesday
 "Chinese govt should have no role in succession process of Dalai Lama: US")
China adopted assertive military posture to expand influence: US Commander
Admiral Davidson told lawmakers that China has adopted an increasingly assertive military posture to exert pressure and expand its influence across the region
 "China adopted assertive military posture to expand influence: US Commander")
US-blacklisted China Telecom plans estimated $4 billion Shanghai listing
Hong Kong-listed China Telecom Corp, the state-owned wireless carrier blacklisted by Washington, said on Tuesday it plans to sell shares in Shanghai to broaden its financing channels
 "US-blacklisted China Telecom plans estimated $4 billion Shanghai listing")
China to spend $30 bn in Tibet on infrastructure development in 5 years
China is planning to spend big in Tibet as its new Five-Year Plan has allocated about USD 30 billion to ramp up the infrastructure in the remote Himalayan province
US lawmakers call on President Biden to help defend Hong Kong's autonomy
A group of bipartisan US lawmakers overseeing congressional China policy have lambasted Beijing's recently announced plans to overhaul Hong Kong's election system
 "US lawmakers call on President Biden to help defend Hong Kong's autonomy")
Best of BS Opinion: Signposts from China, consumer sentiments, and more
Here's a selection of Business Standard opinion pieces for the day
From Xiaomi to Kuaishou, all-male boards rule at hot Chinese companies
Of the 25 largest firms on the MSCI ACWI index without any female directors last year, 14 were Chinese
Govt to amend telecom licence norms to control sourcing from China
The government is likely to amend the telecom licence that will help in controlling installation of network equipment from China and other non-friendly countries.
 "Govt to amend telecom licence norms to control sourcing from China")
Majority in China back teaching English; debate rages over move to scrap it
A proposal by a member of China's national advisory body to drop English as a core subject for primary and secondary school students has triggered a heated debate
 "Majority in China back teaching English; debate rages over move to scrap it")
Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by US tensions, staff defections
Chinese drone giant DJI Technology Co Ltd built up such a successful US business over the past decade that it almost drove all competitors out of the market
 "Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by US tensions, staff defections")
Totally lawful: China justifies altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms
Despite worldwide condemnation of China for altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms, Beijing has justified its moves as "totally constitutional, lawful and justified"
China & India should not 'undercut' each other, says Chinese FM Wang
China and India should shed mutual 'suspicion' and create 'enabling conditions', the FM said
 "China & India should not 'undercut' each other, says Chinese FM Wang")
China will engage with all parties in Myanmar post-military coup: China FM
China said on Sunday it will not change the course of its close ties with Myanmar
 "China will engage with all parties in Myanmar post-military coup: China FM")
China slams European Union for remarks on Hong Kong electoral reforms
In a development reflecting growing tensions between China and the European Union, Beijing has slammed the 27-country bloc for its comments on the controversial Hong Kong electoral reforms.