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China's export curbs to impact electronics, EV firms in India: GTRI

Indian firms in the electronics, solar, and electric vehicle (EV) sectors are experiencing delays and disruptions due to China's restrictions on export of key inputs and machinery, economic think tank GTRI said on Thursday. It said the curbs could be China's response to India's restrictions on Chinese investments and visas. "This also signals deeper geopolitical tensions and trade war. We hope India-specific restrictions go away soon as they will also hurt China," Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) Founder Ajay Srivastava said. He added that while these measures impact India's electronics, solar, and EV sectors, they are also harmful to China's own manufacturing and exports. "Indian firms in electronics, solar, and EV sectors are facing delays and disruptions as China blocks exports of inputs and machinery," it said. India must stay firm against unreasonable demands from China and focus on building local manufacturing capabilities and diversifying supply chains, he ...

Chinese auto giants set to return to India's motor show after 5-year hiatus

Auto expo 2025: China remains a key supplier of auto parts to India, accounting for approximately 30 per cent of India's component imports, valued at around $6 billion in FY24

How China's export curbs are hurting Indian manufacturing growth

China's export restrictions on critical equipment have disrupted India's manufacturing sector, affecting industries like electronics, solar panels, and EVs, and delaying growth plans

Still awaiting Tejas from 2010 deal: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jet

The Air Chief Marshal's remarks follow China's testing of suspected sixth-generation stealth jets and reports of Pakistan seeking fifth-generation jets from Beijing within two years

India expresses condolences over loss of life, property in Tibet earthquake

India on Tuesday expressed condolences on the deaths and destruction caused by a devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region. At least 126 people were killed and dozens wounded in the 6.8-magnitude earthquake in Tibet. Interestingly, India's message of condolences did not mention China. "Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on 'X'. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families," he said without mentioning China. Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong or political head of Tibet's Dharamshala-based government-in-exile also offered prayers to all those affected by the earthquake. "The Central Tibetan Administration deeply mourns the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Dingri region and surrounding areas in Tibet this morning," Tsering said on 'X'. The Central Tibetan

China assures its world's biggest dam will not affect water flow to India

China on Monday reiterated its plan to build the world's biggest dam over the Brahmaputra River in Tibet near the Indian border, saying the planned project has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on downstream countries -- India and Bangladesh. The project, estimated to cost around USD 137 billion, is located in the ecologically fragile Himalayan region along a tectonic plate boundary where earthquakes occur frequently. China's construction of the hydropower project over in the Yarlung Tsangpo River (the Tibetan name for Brahmaputra River) downstream has gone through rigorous scientific verification and will not have any negative impact on the ecological environment, geology and water resources of the downstream countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry's new spokesman Guo Jiakun told a media briefing here. On the contrary, it will be conducive to downstream disaster prevention and mitigation and response to climate change to a certain exten

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China increasing its hold in Aksai Chin: Foreign affairs expert Sachdeva

This move has significant implications for India, particularly regarding China's proposed dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River, also known as the Brahmaputra River in India

India protests China's new counties in Hotan, cites Ladakh overlap: MEA

MEA also stated it will closely monitor the situation and take necessary steps to protect India's interests in response to China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river

Why India and China should admit that their economies are intertwined

A lot has changed. Both nations are more than a little concerned about how they will revive slowing growth

China's 6th-gen fighter targets unmatched stealth, claim Chinese scientists

China recently unveiled two advanced stealth aircraft, believed to be sixth-generation designs, potentially challenging India and the US in maintaining air superiority

China praises Manmohan Singh's role in strengthening Sino-India ties

China on Friday paid tributes to former prime minister Dr Manmohan Singh saying that he made a positive contribution to the development of India-China relations recalling key agreements signed between the two countries during his tenure to address the vexed boundary issue. Singh was a senior politician and renowned economist of India and had made a positive contribution to the development of India-China relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a media briefing here replying to a question on Singh's legacy to the improvement of the ties between the two countries. When he was prime minister, China and India announced the establishment of the strategic cooperative partnership for peace and prosperity and reached an agreement on the political parameters and guiding principles for the settlement of the India-China boundary question, Mao said. China expresses deep condolences on his passing and extends its sympathy to the Indian government and people and Singh's ...

India, China reached consensus to restore ground situation in LAC: MoD

The statement said that although the situation along the LAC is stable, it is sensitive

China approves construction of world's largest dam over Brahmaputra River

The dam will be built in one of the rainiest parts of mainland China bringing bountiful flows of water.

Pact with India to end standoff being implemented effectively, says China

China's Defence Ministry on Thursday said that the Chinese and Indian militaries are "comprehensively and effectively" implementing the agreement to end the standoff at eastern Ladakh and "steady progress" has been made. Chinese Defence Spokesperson Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang made the remarks during a media briefing here while answering a question on the December 18 Special Representatives talks. "At present, the Chinese and Indian militaries are comprehensively and effectively implementing the border-related solutions reached between the two sides, and steady progress has been made," he said. He said that in recent times, based on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, China and India have maintained close communication on the border situation through diplomatic and military channels and achieved great progress. Following the October 21 agreement between India and China, Special Representatives for border question NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign

Chinese firms Xiaomi, Haier tap reserves, loans for expansion in India

Faced with delays in equity funding approvals, Chinese companies such as Xiaomi, SAIC, and Haier are turning to cash reserves and loans to fund their expansion plans in India

Pakistan may fly Chinese stealth jets in 2 years: Could it outpace IAF?

Pakistan Air Force has reportedly approved the purchase of 40 J-35 stealth jets from China, with deliveries expected within two years

How policymakers are split over attracting Chinese investment into India

The latest Economic Survey said, India has to find the right balance between importing goods from China and importing capital (FDI) from China

India, China reach six-point consensus to promote peace and stable ties

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi Wednesday held "substantive discussions" during the Special Representatives dialogue here and reached a six-point consensus, including continuing to take measures to maintain peace at borders and promote healthy and stable development of relations. During their meeting, the first after a gap of five years, both sides positively evaluated the solution reached between the two countries on border issues and reiterated that the implementation work should continue, according to a press release by the Chinese Foreign Ministry. Both officials believed that the border issue should be properly handled from the overall situation of bilateral ties so as not to affect the development of relations, it said. Both sides agreed to continue to take measures to maintain peace and tranquillity in the border area and promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations, it said. The two sides reiterated their commitment to

China ready to work with India to strengthen ties: Chinese ambassador

He also stressed that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a prerequisite for the development of India-China ties